My New Hyundai i10 Automatic

Akshay1234 · 27th April 2009, 22:47

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Originally Posted by anilkalvani

Thanks Akshay, where can I get it from? Can you suggest any place between Bandra and Andheri? Any warranty issues?

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try milan subway. i know of a shop called car touch over there. but im sure there are many others too.

anilkalvani · 28th April 2009, 09:24

I checked the mileage this morning, got 6.45kmpl approx. But i got air filled upto 33psi today (as per Jesal's pointer) so i hope it improves. Overall the engine has smoothed a bit, feel it with the power delivery. The best decision was to go with 175/70's Michelin's, the ride, the grip, cornering is awesome. Also i spoke to a friend who also owns an i10 that his mileage improved only after 1500kms. So lets hope its the same.

Thanks akshay, will check HID's at Milan when i get back. Just worried about warranty issues though.

Now my setup list remaining is as follows:
1. Sun Film setup (Please suggest a professional fitter, i don't want shoddy work)
2. HID's & other misc. accessories
3. ICE Setup
4. Seat covers (How much will Stanley Cost, Seats & Entire, any approximation)

Please drop in your suggestions guys!

redeff · 28th April 2009, 10:02

You can get the Sunfilm and the ICE done next to Milan Subway, near Milan mall. It's the most VFM place in this part of the 'burb. Besides there are quite a few shops there, all in line. Bargain hard.

Leo_Rulez · 28th April 2009, 11:57

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Originally Posted by anilkalvani

Cool, what colour have you booked. You have got a sweet deal dude.

Just took delivery of my my car four days back, i took a Oyster Grey...

and am really enjoyin driving in mumbai traffic, no road rage, no frustration ... feeling very happy

regarding the Gearbox, its very gud for a small car and smooth too....

i hav drove lots of automatic cars abroad , but this is 1st for me in india and its gr8 driving 1

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tajender · 28th April 2009, 18:32

Well guyz, congratulations on your purchase, however the mileage is looking out a bit scary. i mean 6-7 is not what I would expect out of a small car. Hope it improves past the first service.

anilkalvani · 28th April 2009, 18:46

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Originally Posted by tajender

Well guyz, congratulations on your purchase, however the mileage is looking out a bit scary. i mean 6-7 is not what I would expect out of a small car. Hope it improves past the first service.

It will improve after run in for sure. The driving experience is really nice for the car of this segment. Anyway automatics are know to have lower average than manual transmission cars.
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sdh · 28th April 2009, 19:44

One questions. On red lights, do you guys switch to N or stay in D.

PraveenM · 28th April 2009, 21:00

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Originally Posted by sdh

One questions. On red lights, do you guys switch to N or stay in D.

At lights in D, I can feel the extra brake pressure required when a/c is running at idle, so If it is going to be 30seconds or more i'd put it in N and engage the handbrake.

I don't know if the i10 AT has a beefed up brake system than the manual?

anilkalvani · 28th April 2009, 22:29

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Originally Posted by PraveenM

At lights in D, I can feel the extra brake pressure required when a/c is running at idle, so If it is going to be 30seconds or more i'd put it in N and engage the handbrake.

I don't know if the i10 AT has a beefed up brake system than the manual?

Its better to put it in Neutral rather than keep it in D mode and brake if the wait is longer. Just by chance you let go of the brakes with many distractions, you could hit someone ahead.

Yes, the brakes have been beefed up for the Auto version.
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Sankar · 28th April 2009, 22:56

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Originally Posted by anilkalvani

Yes, the brakes have been beefed up for the Auto version.
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This is very good! When you say beefed up what exactly was changed when compared to MT? Does the AT have bigger discs?

tanwaramit · 29th April 2009, 09:53

I think scorpio AT gives a mileage of around 8-10 kmpl. i10 is a petrol guzzler it seems from the report of owners here. Even corolla AT gives better mileage.

redeff · 29th April 2009, 10:19

Keep it in N at traffic lights, if there is more than 30 sec. or more wait. It will save the excess brake fade. We don't keep the car in gear when we Stop at signals do we?

anilkalvani · 29th April 2009, 16:55

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Originally Posted by redeff

Keep it in N at traffic lights, if there is more than 30 sec. or more wait. It will save the excess brake fade. We don't keep the car in gear when we Stop at signals do we?

Yup it makes sense. You don't keep your car in gear at signals anyways, same goes for automatics.

@amit
Well you can't compare Scorpio or Altis to i10 at all. Scorpio AT is around 12 lacs and Altis AT around 14 lacs here in Mumbai. I got my i10 for 4.57 during the discount scheme. Tell me which other 4 speed automatic can you get under 10 lacs forget 5 lacs. And if I wanted Fuel efficiency I'd go for a Swift DDiS or a Getz CRDi in this segment.

loving_alaap · 29th April 2009, 18:45

I feel shifting to N is a good idea if you want to wait for a long, to avoid unnecessary load on breaks and engine.

By the way, if you are at signal and its >15 sec to go, better to switch off the engine and start after green light. The most economical way to drive in the stupid city traffic.

Caramelo · 29th April 2009, 20:00

hey guys do auto's have good resale value? or people prefer manual? plz let me know.

28th April 2009, 09:24	#107
anilkalvani BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: Bandra West, Bombay Posts: 633 Thanked: 89 Times	I checked the mileage this morning, got 6.45kmpl approx. But i got air filled upto 33psi today (as per Jesal's pointer) so i hope it improves. Overall the engine has smoothed a bit, feel it with the power delivery. The best decision was to go with 175/70's Michelin's, the ride, the grip, cornering is awesome. Also i spoke to a friend who also owns an i10 that his mileage improved only after 1500kms. So lets hope its the same. Thanks akshay, will check HID's at Milan when i get back. Just worried about warranty issues though. Now my setup list remaining is as follows: 1. Sun Film setup (Please suggest a professional fitter, i don't want shoddy work) 2. HID's & other misc. accessories 3. ICE Setup 4. Seat covers (How much will Stanley Cost, Seats & Entire, any approximation) Please drop in your suggestions guys!
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28th April 2009, 10:02	#108
redeff BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 356 Thanked: 272 Times View My Garage	You can get the Sunfilm and the ICE done next to Milan Subway, near Milan mall. It's the most VFM place in this part of the 'burb. Besides there are quite a few shops there, all in line. Bargain hard.
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28th April 2009, 18:32	#110
tajender BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Delhi Posts: 110 Thanked: 34 Times	Well guyz, congratulations on your purchase, however the mileage is looking out a bit scary. i mean 6-7 is not what I would expect out of a small car. Hope it improves past the first service.
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28th April 2009, 19:44	#112
sdh BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 143 Thanked: 4 Times	One questions. On red lights, do you guys switch to N or stay in D.
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29th April 2009, 09:53	#116
tanwaramit Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Dilwalon ki Dilli Posts: 1,930 Thanked: 497 Times	I think scorpio AT gives a mileage of around 8-10 kmpl. i10 is a petrol guzzler it seems from the report of owners here. Even corolla AT gives better mileage.
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29th April 2009, 10:19	#117
redeff BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 356 Thanked: 272 Times View My Garage	Keep it in N at traffic lights, if there is more than 30 sec. or more wait. It will save the excess brake fade. We don't keep the car in gear when we Stop at signals do we?
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29th April 2009, 18:45	#119
loving_alaap BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Ahmedabad Posts: 808 Thanked: 9 Times	I feel shifting to N is a good idea if you want to wait for a long, to avoid unnecessary load on breaks and engine. By the way, if you are at signal and its >15 sec to go, better to switch off the engine and start after green light. The most economical way to drive in the stupid city traffic.
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29th April 2009, 20:00	#120
Caramelo BHPian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: ahmedabad Posts: 769 Thanked: 16 Times	hey guys do auto's have good resale value? or people prefer manual? plz let me know.
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