i20 officially launched in India
New Hyundai i20 was launched in India today…
Hyundai has officially launched its long anticipated i20 compact hatchback in India. The car has been first displayed for the first time at Paris auto show back in October and Hyundai received a very favourable response from media and visitors.
The i20 is a stylish hatchback is the latest addition to Hyundai Indias car lineup and belongs to the so-called “premium” compact car-segment. The i20 was designed to meet high global quality, emission and safety standards, while also offering large interior cabin and stylish exterior.
The all-new compact from Hyundai is generously equipped. Base i20 models comes standard with manual air conditioning, tilt & telescopic steering, front and rear power windows, split folding rear seats, dual tone beige interiors, MP3 Music System, , refrigerated glove box, a multi information display, while top of the range equipment-level adds goodies such as automatic air-conditioning, foldable key with keyless entry function, 14-inch alloy wheels, height-adjustable driver seat and leather wrapped steering wheel, with mounted audio control (a first for this segment).
Also for the first time in the compact car segment (in India), the car comes equipped with six airbags -dual front, side and curtain as standard. Safety equipment in Hyundai i20 also includes ABS and Electronic Brakeforce Distribution -EBD.
In India, the i20 will initially be powered by a 80hp, 1.2L Kappa engine, which is known to deliver class-leading performance and fuel efficiency as well as satisfying the EURO5 emission standards! Later in the year, a diesel variant is also expected hit the market.
Available with 7 different exterior colors and three equipment levels (Magna, Asta and Asta(0), the i20 will be priced from Rs 4.80 lakh and Rs 5.82. For the 2009, Hyundai Motor India has set the sales target of 12,000 units of i20 at home and additional 122,000 units abroad.
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December 29th, 2008 at 10:47 pm
During the time of an economic melt down, Hyundai’s i20 hatchback has had a delayed launch, but that takes nothing away from what the car has on offer. How much Hyundai has improved, can be measured after taking a drive in the i20.
December 29th, 2008 at 11:03 pm
Did you drive it already Jaz? Where do you come from?
I agree with you that Hyundai has come a looong way and improved a lot. I can say that none automaker has done such a proggress than Hyundai in the last 10 or 15 years!!
Hope i20 sells well, it’s goingto have some really stiff competition, especially in Europe, where it’s going head to head against one of the best looking B-segment cars, the new Ford Fiesta!
January 5th, 2009 at 11:58 am
i like the new hyundai i20.. looks great. currently i’m driving hyundai getz and i like it a lot.
the new i20 has a sporty look. a combination of a little bit of Peugeot’s 20x and 30x rear door, a little bit of Suzuki’s Swift rear lamp styling, a little bit of Toyota’s Vitz/Yaris side look. but still its a great car. i’m considering to buy it when it arrives in my country.
January 5th, 2009 at 8:12 pm
Where do you come from get-z?
I agree, the i20 looks simple and good. And that’s why it will sell.
It has a similar design approach as the i10, although I like it better than it’s little “brother”.
February 7th, 2009 at 4:13 am
i’m really looking forward for i2o to arrive in Malaysia but i don’t know when.i’m currently driving my sister’s getz and i like it a lot.i hope the new i20 will bring the same excitement as the getz..