Hyundai i20, i Series Hatch All Set For Launch in India

Hyundai i20 made it's debut at the Paris Motor Show 2008. Similar to its predecessor i10, the i20 will be manufactured exclusively in India and exported to other countries. The i20 model, which will come in many variants, is expected to be priced anywhere between Rs 5-6 lakh in India.

Designed and developed in Europe to meet the high expectations of European drivers, and benefiting from Hyundai’s unlimited mileage five-year warranty, the i20 arrives fully armed to succeed in Europe’s ultra-competitive supermini sector.

Lower, longer and wider than the Getz it replaces, the five-door i20 rides on an extended 2,525mm wheelbase, enhancing its spacious interior architecture. Luxury and versatility blend seamlessly in the new i20’s spacious and generously appointed cabin.

Main Features of i20 include:

Climate control
CD and MP3 audio system with 4 speakers
Multi-function steering wheel
Tyre pressure monitoring system
Height-adjustable driver seat
Keyless entry
Electrically operated windows and side mirrors
ABS with EBD
Airbags

i20’s list of standard features puts it head and shoulders above the majority of its rivals. The i20’s five-seater interior majors on everyday practicalities, with a 40:60 split flat-folding rear bench with a low lip for easy loading into the 295-litre rear loadbay. The i20 offers numerous intelligently positioned interior storage spaces including a large cooled passenger glovebox and two cupholders.

In keeping with its dynamic styling, i20 rides on an all-new platform with front MacPherson strut and rear torsion beam suspension to deliver the taut and alert ride quality favoured by the European market.

The new rack and pinion steering setup has also been tuned to deliver quick and accurate responses resulting in excellent urban agility.

It is protected by the extensive use of high-tensile steel in the Hyundai’s robust chassis, airbags fitted as standard, active headrests, front seatbelt pretensioners and latest generation anti-lock brakes, electronic stability control, and Electronic Brakeforce Distribution.

It comes with advanced tyre pressure monitoring system, Isofix mounting points in the rear and seatbelt reminders for all five occupants. Hyundai is confident of a full five-star Euro NCAP adult occupant protection and child protection crash test result for the i20.

It is likely to replace the Hyundai's B-Segment Hatch - the Getz - all over the world. But in India Hyundai may continue with the existing Getz model and sell both the models side by side like they are doing with the Accent & Verna.