Power & Pep: Hyundai introduces Eon with 1.0 litre Kappa Engine

Mr. B S Seo, Managing Director and CEO, HMIL said, “Hyundai Eon has been a trendsetter of style, performance, design and finesse in its segment and has received good acceptability and appreciation from its customers. The 1.0 Litre Kappa engine now offered in Eon is an extension of our modern-premium brand philosophy and will delight customers with unparalleled driving experience and further consolidate Hyundai’s position in the domestic market.”

The all-aluminum 1.0 litre Kappa engine promises weight reduction with adoption of aluminum head and block that help achieve improved fuel economy. Moreover to minimize the noise, vibration & harshness levels (NVH), low friction timing chain has been adopted while the piston cooling jets ensure optimum piston temperature for most efficient engine working for higher fuel economy & enhanced engine performance. The 1.0 litre engine is mated with a 5-speed manual gearbox which offers smooth gear shifting and has low noise gear design for improved NVH.

The Eon 1.0 Kappa engine will be available in Magna+ variant at an ex-showroom price (New Delhi) of Rs.3,83,130.