The Hyundai Eon gets a new heart.

I remember my first go in the Hyundai Eon quite well. It was a funky little package that had a lot going for it — fresh looks, a cabin that had no right being in a car that cost less than 4 lakh, good comfort levels and even some decent luggage space.

Hyundai seems to have given priority to customer feedbacks, and has now given the option of a more powerful 1.0-litre (998cc) engine in the Eon.

The power is up to 68 bhp and there's 9.6 kgm of torque (previously 55 bhp and 7.6 kgm). The engine's bump up in power and capacity helps mask a significant portion of the old Eon's issues. The gear lever's vibrations are almost zilch, and on the move, it's a lot smoother as well. The Kappa engine now feels a lot more eager to rev, and when you are at higher speeds, the noise is less intrusive.

On the whole, it's hard not to like the Eon. It's quite the looker, the cabin's a really nice place to be in, the Kappa engine is, in this 998cc tune, leagues ahead of the older one and grocery runs are easily handled, thanks to that sizeable boot. The public seems to think so, too, seeing as the car averages around 6,000-7,000 units a month.