Hyundai launches small car Eon

Artists perform during the launch of Hyundai Eon in Gurgaon on Thursday, October 13, 2011.

Hyundai Motor Co launched its entry level compact car Eon, developed specifically for the Indian market, on Thursday, October 13, 2011.

Eon, which will have a three-cylinder 814cc petrol engine, is expected to rev up Hyundai's sales at the entry-level of the small car segment.

HMIL has invested Rs 900 crore on the development and production facilities for the Eon.

An artist performs during the launch of Hyundai Eon in Gurgaon on Thursday, Octiber 13, 2011.

The Eon is priced between Rs 2.69 lakh and Rs 3.71 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi).

H W Park, MD & CEO, Hyundai Motors India Limted (2nd from right) poses with the new EON car at its launch in Gurgaon on Oct 13, 2011.

The car is expected to give a tough competition to Maruti's Alto.