Hyundai i20: Another revolution in Car Industries

After shifting the small can plant to India from Korea, Hyundai is launching small reliable cars for the A, B and B+ segments customers all over the world. In the last moto

r show ‘Paris Motor Show 2008’ it lunched a mini car named Hyundai i20 for the B or B+ segment customers. During that time they offered that the Hyundai i20 will come to local market at the end of 2008 or at the beginning of 2009.. Although, Hyundai i20 is being manufactured in India but for the Indian customers it will not be offer at this time. It is only for European customers now. 

Magindia wrote:

“Segmentation of the auto industry is primarily customer driven. It evolves as manufacturers model their products and brand positions according to customer profiles. In the last few years, segmentation based on platforms, features and styling have emerged in India as customer preferences and vehicle applications keep pace with the rest of the world,” said Mr Vinay Piparsania, vice-president, external affairs and director, sales operations, Ford India.

 

Hyundai lunched a mini car for the Indian customers last year name Hyundai i10 and it attended the customers more. Besides it, it offered Hyundai Getz too. But, the i20 would come at India on 2009 but not this time. The market price will be 5-6 lakh in India currency and in European countries it will be £8,645.

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 

Hyundai i20, according to the European test, the five doors cars is expected to arrive at the beginning of 2009. I will save fuel for the drivers and can run long way in a small amount of fuel. With a 1.4-litre diesel, that produces 89bhp and 162lb ft, and a six-speed ‘box over the standard five-speed unit, the i20 i-Blue will do 68mpg and only emit 99g/km. Impressive numbers. i20 is specious that i20 so it is easy to handle. 

You can visit these links for more information:

·          http://www.carmagazine.co.uk/News/Search-Results/First-Official-Pictures/Hyundai-i20-ix55-2008-first-pictures/?content-block=1

·          http://www.vicky.in/straightfrmtheheart/hyundais-i20-pictorial-preview/

·          http://autos.maxabout.com/cvid0000655/hyundai_i20_petrol.aspx

·          http://www.hyundaii20.co.in/