Hyundai Eon
{{For|the Hyundai Eon sold since 2019|Hyundai Santro#AH2}}
{{Infobox automobile
| name = Hyundai Eon
| image = Hyundai Eos GL 2014 (11954748753).jpg
| caption =
| manufacturer = Hyundai
| production = April 2011 – May 2019
| assembly = {{ubl
| Philippines: Santa Rosa (HARI){{cite web |url=https://www.autoindustriya.com/auto-industry-news/hari-opens-new-hyundai-assembly-center-in-laguna.html |title=HARI opens new Hyundai Assembly Center in Laguna |publisher=Autoindustriya.com |date=2017-04-27 |access-date=2018-07-12}}
}}
| predecessor = Hyundai Atos/Santro
| successor = Hyundai Atos/Santro (AH2)
| body_style = 5-door hatchback
| layout = Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
| platform = Hyundai-Kia SA
| engine = Petrol:
0.8 L Epsilon I3{{cite web |url=http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2012/05/review-2012-hyundai-eon-southeast-asia-spec/ |title=Review: 2012 Hyundai Eon, Southeast Asia Spec |author=Tamayo, Niky |publisher=The Truth About Cars |date=2012-05-09 |access-date=2013-08-12}}{{cite web |url=http://www.carsingh.com/new/Hyundai-Eon.html |title=Hyundai Eon |publisher=CarSingh |access-date=2012-04-10 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120413084706/http://www.carsingh.com/new/Hyundai-Eon.html |archive-date=2012-04-13 |url-status=dead }}
1.0 L Kappa II MPi I3{{cite news |url=http://carandbike.com/news/hyundai-eon-now-gets-a-1-0-litre-engine-prices-revealed-386745 |title=Hyundai Eon now gets a 1.0-litre engine; prices revealed |author=Yogi, Vikas |publisher=NDTV |date=2014-05-06 |access-date=2014-05-13}}{{cite news |url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/hyundai-eon-1-0-litre-launched-in-india-price-features-details-551503 |title=Hyundai Eon 1.0-Litre Launched in India; Price, Features Details |author=Greeshma m |newspaper=International Business Times |date=2014-05-07 |access-date=2014-05-13}}
| transmission = 5-speed manual
| wheelbase = {{convert|2380|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| length = {{convert|3515|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| width = {{convert|1550|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| height = {{convert|1510|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| weight = {{convert|715|-|790|kg|lb|abbr=on}}
| related = Hyundai i10
Kia Picanto
| sp = us
}}
The Hyundai Eon is a city car produced by the South Korean manufacturer Hyundai. It was launched on 13 October 2011 in India, March 2012 in the Philippines,{{cite web |url=http://www.topgear.com.ph/news/mias-2012-hari-launches-hyundai-eon |title=MIAS 2012: HARI Launches Hyundai Eon |publisher=Top Gear Philippines |date=2012-03-29 |access-date=2012-04-09}} June 2012 in Vietnam,{{cite web |url=http://vietbao.vn/O-to-xe-may/Hyundai-Eon-oto-ti-hon-tai-Viet-Nam/12981164/350/ |title=Hyundai Eon - ôtô "tí hon" tại Việt Nam |publisher=ViệtBáo.vn |date=2012-06-15 |access-date=2012-09-22 |archive-date=2014-05-26 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140526053949/http://vietbao.vn/O-to-xe-may/Hyundai-Eon-oto-ti-hon-tai-Viet-Nam/12981164/350/ |url-status=dead }} and June 2014 in Sri Lanka. It was also sold in Honduras, Nepal, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Chile, Peru, Panama, and Colombia. It was discontinued in India and other markets in 2019. It is also called the Hyundai Atos Eon in several markets.
The Eon was produced in India at Hyundai's Chennai plant for the domestic and export markets as the company's entry level city car, positioned below the Hyundai i10 and Hyundai Atos.{{cite web |url=http://indianautosblog.com/2013/08/hyundai-eon-facelift-spied-89965 |title=Spied – Hyundai Eon facelift tests alongside the 2014 i10 |author=Ravi, Anjan |publisher=Indian Auto Blog |date=2013-08-01 |access-date=2013-08-12}} It was only exported throughout Latin America, Africa and several Asian countries.
Overview
File:Hyundai Eon GL 2013 (14138357097).jpg
The Eon was designed jointly between the Hyundai R&D centers in Namyang, South Korea, and Hyderabad, India.{{cite news|url=https://www.wsj.com/articles/SB10001424052970204226204576602280085448162|title=Hyundai India to Open Eon Bookings Saturday | newspaper=The Wall Street Journal|date=2011-09-30}}{{cite news|url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/news-by-industry/auto/automobiles/hyundais-alto-challenger-eon-bookings-to-open-from-october-1/articleshow/10182394.cms|title=Hyundai's Alto challenger Eon bookings to open from October 1|newspaper=The Economic Times|date=2011-09-30}} It was offered with an 814{{sp}}cc three-cylinder petrol engine that generates {{cvt|55|bhp|kW|disp=flip}} and {{cvt|75|Nm|kgm}} torque. According to Hyundai's Philippine distributor, the Eon has a fuel economy rating of {{cvt|26.3|km/L|L/100km|disp=flip}}.{{cite web |url=http://www.drivespark.com/four-wheelers/2012/03-hyundai-eon-mileage-philippines-26-3-kmpl.html |title=Hyundai Eon's Mileage in Philippines 26.3kmpl |publisher=DriveSpark |date=2012-04-03 |access-date=2012-04-12}} The car is equipped with 13-inch wheels fitted with 155/70 R13 tires.
In January 2012, Hyundai India announced LPG models of Eon as well. These models have a 34 L toroidal tank{{cite web|url=http://www.hyundai.com/wcm/upload_wwn/IN/ebrochure/2012_EON_ebrochure_1400139928479.pdf |title=Hyundai Eon Brochure |publisher=Hyundai |location=India |access-date=2014-08-20 }}{{dead link|date=April 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} with an additional cost of approximately INR 27,000 to the available models.
In May 2014, Hyundai released a variant of the Eon with the 1.0-litre Kappa II three-cylinder engine also found in the European Hyundai i10 and Kia Picanto. The motor generates power of {{cvt|69|PS|kW|order=flip}} at 6,200 rpm and peak torque at {{cvt|9.6|kgm|Nm|order=flip}} at 3,500 rpm.
In April 2017, Hyundai Asia Resources Incorporated (HARI) opened its Hyundai Assembly Center (HAC) in Santa Rosa to meet the increasing demand of the Eon in the Philippines. The plant also produces the Hyundai H350.
=Facelift=
As monthly sales had reached 10,000 units in India, Hyundai gave the car a facelift for the 2014 model year.
2017 marked the introduction of the Eon 'Sports Edition'. The 0.8 L limited edition model added more equipment and styling enhancements over the Era+ and Magna+ variants that it is based on. Sold only in Polar White, exterior enhancements include side body moldings and roof rails, while the interior gains a {{cvt|6.2|in|mm|disp=flip}} touchscreen infotainment system with Phone-Link.{{cite web|date=2017-04-11|title=Hyundai Eon with touchscreen AVN launched in India|url=http://indianautosblog.com/2017/04/hyundai-eon-sports-edition-touchscreen-263565|access-date=2017-05-08|publisher=Indian Auto Blog}}
Engine
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| Models{{cite web|url=http://www.hyundai.com/wcm/upload_wwn/IN/ebrochure/2012_EON_ebrochure_1400139928479.pdf |title=Hyundai Eon Brochure |publisher=Hyundai |location=India |access-date=2014-08-20 }}{{dead link|date=April 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} | Displacement (engine model) | Power | Torque | ARAI Mileage | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 L | {{convert|814|cc|cuin | abbr=on}} I3 (G3HG) | {{convert|56|PS|kW | abbr=on}}@5500 rpm | {{convert|7.6|kgm|Nm | abbr=on|order=flip}} @ 4,000 rpm | {{convert|21.1|km/L|mpgus | abbr=on}} |
| 1.0 L | {{convert|998|cc|cuin | abbr=on}} I3 (Kappa II) | {{convert|69|PS|kW | abbr=on}}@6200 rpm | {{convert|9.6|kgm|Nm | abbr=on|order=flip}} @ 3,500 rpm | {{convert|20.3|km/L|mpgus | abbr=on}} |
Safety
Models available in the Philippines (before 2016 MY) are sold with airbags on the top-spec GLS variant but not on the GLX (starting 2016 MY) and GL variant. However, in the Indian market, a driver's side airbag is standard on Sportz and Magna+ (1.0 L) variants, and optional on Era+ and Magna+ (0.8 L) models.{{cite web |url=http://www.hyundai.com/wcm/upload_wwn/IN/ebrochure/2012_EON_ebrochure_1491570827212.pdf |title=Hyundai Eon Brochure |publisher=Hyundai India |access-date=2017-05-07 |archive-date=2017-05-17 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170517034128/http://www.hyundai.com/wcm/upload_wwn/IN/ebrochure/2012_EON_ebrochure_1491570827212.pdf |url-status=dead }}
In 2016, tests conducted by Global NCAP awarded the Eon for India (without airbag and with no ABS) with a 0-star rating (similar to Latin NCAP 2013). Many entry-level competitors sold in the Indian market also achieved this rating. Driver protection was rated as poor and front passenger protection was rated marginal (albeit with possible danger of knee impact).{{cite web |url=http://www.globalncap.org/zero-stars-for-all-cars-in-latest-global-ncap-crash-tests/ |title=Zero Stars For All Cars In Latest Global NCAP Crash Tests |publisher=Global NCAP |date=2016-05-17 |access-date=2018-03-29 |archive-date=2018-03-30 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180330044741/http://www.globalncap.org/zero-stars-for-all-cars-in-latest-global-ncap-crash-tests/ |url-status=dead }}{{cite web|url=http://www.globalncap.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/2016-Hyundai-Eon-NO-Airbags.pdf|title=Hyundai Eon - Crash Test|publisher=Global NCAP|access-date=2017-05-07|archive-date=2016-05-27|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160527211611/http://www.globalncap.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/2016-Hyundai-Eon-NO-Airbags.pdf|url-status=dead}}
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| Test
|Score |
| Adult occupant protection:
| style="text-align:center;"|{{rating|0|5}} |
| Child occupant protection:
| style="text-align:center;"|42% |
| Bodyshell Integrity:
| style="text-align:center;"|Unstable |
Discontinuation
In August 2018, Hyundai Motor India Pvt. Ltd announced that the Eon will be discontinued by the end of September 2019, as the car is not compliant with new safety regulations that will be implemented in October 2019 and the Bharat Stage VI emissions regulations that will be enforced in April 2020. Its replacement, the third generation Santro, had been released before the festive season of 2018.{{cite news |url=https://www.livemint.com/Auto/ylqz4G5nrMyy8nLDpWuHtI/Endofthe-roadfor-Eon-as-Hyundai-readiesfor-newsafety-no.html |title=Hyundai to discontinue Eon, replace it with new small car by Diwali |author=Ghosh, Malyaban |newspaper=Mint |date=2018-08-01 |access-date=2018-08-20}}
The last Hyundai Eon rolled off the line on May 3, 2019, at the Hyundai Asia Resources Inc. Manufacturing Plant in Santa Rosa, Laguna. The China-built Reina sedan serves as the Eon's replacement in the Philippine market.{{cite magazine |url=https://www.topgear.com.ph/news/car-news/hyundai-reina-ph-discontinuation-a4354-20220531 |title=It’s the end of the line for the Hyundai Reina in PH |first=Jason |last=Tulio |magazine=Top Gear Philippines |publisher=Summit Media |date=2022-05-31 |access-date=2025-06-02}}
References
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External links
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- {{Official website|https://www.hyundai.com/worldwide/en/cars/eon}}
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Category:Cars introduced in 2011
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