The Hyundai i10 Kappa Sportz… finally !
So, finally…………… After all the numerous test drives to evaluate the Hyundai i10 Kappa and the Hyundai i20, I’ve made my choice… and it’s the i10 Kappa with automatic transmission. There were quite a few options to choose from, even in terms of the colour and interiors.
When I saw the trim of the Sportz model, I instantly fell in love with it and knew I just had to have it. I was told this was available in only two body colours, Black and Red. No guessing which one I chose ! 
I had initially approached Sanjay Hyundai and the guys there kept on changing the actual amount payable each time I approached them. At times they said insurance was free, at other times they said it was a limited period scheme which was over etc etc. They also didn’t appear too proactive in terms of offering other freebies, so I went over to Kothari Hyundai to see if they were any different.
The guys at Kothari Hyundai were equally lazy and it was a frustrating experience to keep visiting their showroom at Tilak Road for every little thing.
Added to this was the fact that the two guys I was dealing with didn’t seem keen on letting me know about other formalities to be completed and each time, I had to call them and ask what was the next course of action. Eventually, everything was sorted out, and I finally went ahead with the purchase. It felt great to drive though of course, I still had to return to the showroom for getting the number plates fitted along with the mudflaps, reverse horn, steering cover, rubber floor mats etc etc that were part of the deal along with Rs.150 worth of fuel (yeah I know, not much !!)
Here are some more pics of the interiors…
I did get a lot of feedback from friends about whether the automatic transmission was a good choice, and all I can say right now is… Yup, it certainly was. How it fares in the long run is something only time can tell. Will post more details and actual driving experiences as the days go by, along with stats on mileage etc… So stay tuned 
May 31st, 2009
Yeah finally !! Congrats n enjoy ! Will have a look when I’m in Pune..
May 31st, 2009
Cool. Did you buy it upfront or thru a loan and if so, fm where? Was the procedure smooth? I’m planning to buy one too hence so many questions.
May 31st, 2009
I didn’t have such a pleasant experience at Sanjay Hyundai myself. In fact I thought those people were quite rude also. Put me off Hyundai a bit… Maybe I’ll try Kothari and see if they are any better. Do share your driving experience though..
June 1st, 2009
Auto tranny? for a small car? thats interesting… i was not aware of this.. tks for the info and do share the data about fuel average and other details.
June 2nd, 2009
Wow, that’s great and interiors look sexy !!! Any particular reason you didn’t go for the i20? I drove it too and thought it was ok.
June 3rd, 2009
Congrats !!!! Drive pe kab leke ja rahe ho?
June 6th, 2009
@Prajakta: Only a look?
@Rohan: HDFC Bank, painless procedure
@Rahul: Will certainly do !
@Kumaraswamy: Even the Santro is avbl with an auto tranny
@Ajit: No money, man ! plus it has the same engine as the i10 Kappa…
@Nivedita: Jab tum bolo !
August 23rd, 2010
Hi…wanted to check your feedback on the cars performance after one year. How is the mileage in city and highway traffic. Hope the drive experience was worth the premium you paid for the auto transmission. Am planning to buy one in the next 3 days hence wanted to check with you.
August 25th, 2010
Thanks for dropping by Sreekant.
I get around 13-14 kpl within the city and ~ 17-18 kpl on the highway. Considering I use the AC quite often, I’m quite satisfied with the mileage.
So far, the car has been a delight to drive with no issues whatsoever – touchwood
Do let me know whether you do buy it. Just out of curiosity, which city do you live in and how much is the on-road price now?