2022 Hyundai Eon Short Review with 3 Pros and 2 Cons

The Hyundai Eon was ultimately pulled out of production for not meeting safety-emission regulations, much to the disappointment of the fun-loving folks out there who came to regard the uncomplicated "driving-aesthetics" of the aforementioned, er, small car.

It's therefore not surprising that the sudden announcement of this car's disappearance from the spotlight had sparked a plethora of raw opinions that range from the nonsensical to the absurd, as the intriguing nature of the said incident would most likely keep one's thoughts fiercely occupied otherwise, for days on end. (Is that right, Georgy boy?)

But we are not going to bore you to death with senseless prattle about how Hyundai Eon got axed for good since those details were now archived in the company's history books, but instead, we'll go right ahead and examine what makes this little car tick, in terms of performance, and for what's its worth, we'd love to find out what is the trove of advantages and disadvantages to owning a miniature car-like, er, one Eon.

PROS

Easy Driving on City Streets

It seems that those Hyundai engineers knew all along what they were up to as they'd sliced and diced a few grams off the Eon's body weight with the result that the Eon had turned up small enough to be driven around town with an overall length of just roughly 3.495 meters, or less than 3.5 meters.

Apart from its adorably-quirky proportions, that extensive "looking-glass" (windshield) out front, provides exceptional traffic visibility of incoming cars.

Additionally, thanks to its Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) cutting down on steep corners or traipsing to even the skimpiest of places is a breeze since this car has a turning radius of 4.55 meters, incredibly one of the shortest on the market.

And heck, this nimble car can also travel fast, although not that lightning-fast enough like the Lykan Hyper Sports car that can burst at a heartbeat, a mere 245 mph. (no kidding) 

Spacious Interior

The magic to Eon's unique body configuration is that it can fool one into thinking that the car would feel crampy on the inside since well, it looks small on the outside.

But dear I, those Hyundai engineers truly had that special "Houdini's" touch

when they'd had designed through Fluidic-concept, Eon's cabin space comes in with a wheelbase that measures 2,380 mm; this much breathable space provides ample legroom for both front and rear-seat passengers as they enjoy the ride in comfort and style.

Moreover, a sensible ground clearance of 170 mm puts this car in superb command of piercing over rough terrain like butter as the tires glide over those unruly road bumps and pesky potholes.

As mentioned before, the Eon measures 3,495 mm in length, 1,550 mm in width, and 1,500 mm in height; this probably explains why it can still seat five people inside despite being externally small while trunk space or boot space provides 215 liters, enough to probably contain a couple of travel bags while those various door map pockets and seat back pockets come neatly configured along the cabin comes handy as a sort of space-saving measure as they would contain most of your assorted trinkets or knick-knacks, but what would probably put a smile to your face are those foldable rear seats wherein you can use to squeeze in some more stuff, just in case you're peeved enough to worry about running out of supplies while on transit.

Affordable to Maintain in the Long Run

If you're bugged out about the cost of maintaining Hyundai Eon's upkeep, don't bother as lower fuel bills plus that maintenance cost somewhat eases your pocket as Preventive Maintenance Service (PMS) costs on average just an affordable P 2,984.00; a measly sum gleaned from an annual visit to the PMS shop (a total of five periodic visits) which translates to just P 0.75 per kilometer, according to Car Guide. ph. 

What's more, according to the same website, Hyundai Motors offers an unprecedented 5-Year / Unlimited Mileage Warranty to its clientele, meaning that the typical 100,000-kilometer warranty cap no longer applies to the would-be Hyundai owner as the special package covers the engine, gearbox components, most electrical systems and even the car body&paint job itself. (hmm, well, not bad, not bad at all, isn't that right Georgy boy?)

CONS

Lacks the Major Safety Specs

But the thing about small-economy cars like the Hyundai Eon was that well, they tend to offer only the bare essentials as the car's safety specs feature only the standard 3-point ELR seatbelts, engine immobilizer, fog lamps, child safety rear door lock, and door side impact beams that protects passengers in case of an imminent car collision.

However, to make up for lost extravagant safety features, the Eon's chassis nonetheless, were superbly reinforced with Advanced High-Strength Steel (AHSS); which was made from the same Hyundai steel plant that produces most of the fleet of Hyundai vehicles and to top off this ensemble a good deal of reinforcement was done on the floor panel assembly as well as the radiator structural molding to guarantee a stable and safe road performance.

Brake Pads Tend to Wear Off Easily

Just one of the few major headaches you will surely encounter with a Hyundai Eon was the darn issue with the said car's brake pads as they tend to wear off easily during constant travel.

As one Indian motorist who owns a Hyundai Eon said in a YouTube video, "Eon's front brake pads last after logging in 3,000 km-4,000 km of road time on rugged conditions while the rear brake pads last until a good deal of maybe, 8 to 9 years of continuous road use before needing replacement."

This fact was further corroborated by another, but this time, a Filipino motorist who owns an Eon says that his brake pads need a quick replacement at just "10 K" plastered on the odometer's face, according to Tsikot.com. (tsk,tsk)

FINAL WORDS

So there you go, after spending a lengthy talk about Hyundai Eon's highly practical and economical attributes we'd now tone down this meaty conversation by reverting to the original topic of discussion.

Why was Hyundai Eon decommissioned in the first place?

Some of the answers may startle you and make your brows knot furiously in confusion because of the multitude of contrasting rumors given that flies like, "cross-shopping and cannibalization of Hyundai Eon parts"

had somehow led to its demise, or the straight-forward info like, failure to meet crash-compliance norms, blah, blah, and a host of other bewildering issues that upsets the mind, (according to Quora.com) leaving you out cold later with a two-ton splitting headache by then. (Ka-Pow! Hah-hah)