Hyundai Eon, Know its Dark and Fair Side

Hyundai Eon or Atos Eon is a no less than a perfect city legend and this we can say without a doubt. This South Korean creation has fulfilled many dreams around the world of individuals who once wished to own a car under their name. Those of you, who are unaware of this small money-churner from the house of Hyundai, we'll like to enhance your knowledge on the subject through the following points -

• First, it is a 5-door city car that was first launched in India in the year 2011, followed by Philippines (2012), Vietnam (2012), and Sri Lanka (2014). In addition, the car is also on sale in countries like Chile, Panama, Algeria and Colombia. 
• Secondly, Eon is the output of two Hyundai R&D centres, one in South Korea and other in India.
• Thirdly, facelifted version of this car was recently introduced by the company in 2014
• Fourthly, in April 2016, Hyundai increased Eon's fleet in the Philippines market, by adding a new variant, under the name GLX MT. 
• Fifth, Hyundai Eon gives a tough competition to cars like Chevrolet Spark, Suzuki Alto, Toyota Wigo and Mitsubishi Mirage.

Now, after reading its fact file, it’s time to know about Eon's Pros and Cons. That'll again give a fair idea about Eon's traits and glitches.

PROS -

1. Exterior Design, Best-in-Class 

Hyundai Eon is a stylish car that comes intact with dynamic character lines and innovative designing technique. Both these things help Eon score high on the aerodynamic and looks scale. On to the front, the car comes equipped with swept back headlamps, two-tone chrome grille, unique triangular fog lamp and large air intake that not only enhances engine’s efficiency but also cools down the radiator. Moving to its side profile, Eon has body-colored door handles, prominent wheel arches and sharp curves running through the entire car length. Rear showcases high-mounted LED stop lamps and elegant  rear combination lamp.

2. Interior makes you feel like home

Eon is blessed with a very comforting cabin space that's not only easy on one’s eyes but is a treat for your body and senses as well. Above all its 215 litres of trunk capacity makes it a perfect weekend companion. Further increasing its storage capacity are present, dual cupholders in the centre console, door pockets, upper dash tray and rear parcel shelf.

3. Impressive fuel economy

Hyundai Eon showcases best-in-class fuel economy of 20.8 litres. This impressive figure is achieved by its 814cc eco-friendly Epsilon engine, weight reduction and reduced friction approach.

4. Loaded with features 

Hyundai Eon is a feature-rich car, it comes loaded with some best-in-class features that are missing in its rivals. To the list are present features like unique lighting fuel gauge, power outlet, remote control key and more.

CONS -

1. High Price 

Eon has one major drawback and that is its high price tag. Though it features best-in-class exterior, interior and amenities but at the same time is heavy on one's pocket. In the Philippines market, the Eon price starts with PhP 458,000.

 2. High-Speed Confidence Issue

If you are looking for a car that shows great highway capability then Eon is not the car for you. As during the test drive, it was observed that the car shakes and its steering vibrates when pushed at high-speed.

3. High NVH Level 

One more problem with Eon is its high NVH levels. Those of you who don't know what NVH is, we'll like to inform you that it stands for Noise, Vibration and Harshness levels of a car. High proportion of which causes disturbance and noise inside a vehicle.