Hyundai launches i10 blue drive LPG

New Delhi, Nov 22 (IBNS) Hyundai Motor India Ltd., the country's largest passenger car exporter and the second largest car manufacturer, as part of its initiative to promote eco-friendly and non-polluting transport has launched the LPG version of the i10.

The LPG variant is priced Rs 27,630 more than the existing petrol model.

The new LPG version of i10, christened i10 'blue drive' (blue drive is Hyundai's eco-friendly and fuel efficient range) comes with a factory-fitted LPG kit.

Hyundai has introduced the eco-efficient 'blue drive' technology in the Next Gen i10 in its 1.1 Era and 1.1 Magna variants. The ex-showroom Delhi prices for the i10 Era (1.1 ltr) is Rs 416,144 and i10 Magna (1.1 ltr) is priced at Rs 430,659.

The i10 LPG is powered by the 1.1 litre iRDE2 engine, it comes with an easy petrol to LPG shift that offers customers a unique combination of reliable performance and unmatched fuel economy.

With separate Petrol (35 litre) and LPG (34 litre) tanks, the customers have an option to choose from LPG and petrol modes.

The LPG tank in the i10 blue drive has a special 'Toroidal' LPG tank that allows intelligent use of space and makes for larger boot space than conventional LPG-fitted models.

Announcing the launch, H W Park, MD and CEO, HMIL said, "The LPG version of our Next Gen i10 is a viable alternative for customers looking at low running cost. With the launch of the i10 Blue Drive, Hyundai is broadening its eco-friendly initiative."

The LPG kit in i10 blue drive is impact resistant and is approved by DOE (Department of Explosives). It is tested and certified by ARAI (Automotive Research Association of India) -- the country's premier automobile testing and certifying authority.

The factory-fitted LPG system in i10 enjoys full 2 year manufacturer warranty benefits.