Wednesday, March 28, 2012
By Manoj Kumawat
New Hyundai i20 launched at Rs 4.73 lakh, 12 variants on offer
Hyundai Motors has launched the awaited new version of Hyundai i20 with a fleet of new features that are based on customer’s feedback. The new premium hatchback will be called ‘Hyundai i-Gen i20’. Available in as many as 12 variants, it starts with INR 4.73 Lakh and goes up to INR 6.65 Lakh for petrol models besides entry-level diesel variants with that opens with INR 5.96 Lakh and ends up with INR 7.44 Lakh. Furthermore, the Automatic Transmission (AT) version is tagged at INR 7.67 Lakh. All prices are of ex-showroom, Delhi. The 2012 i20 holds some ultramodern and innovative elements under its kitty.
| Model | Price |
| Hyundai i20 iGen 2012 Era Petrol | Rs. 4,73,400 |
| Hyundai i20 iGen 2012 Magna Petrol | Rs. 4,97,310 |
| Hyundai i20 iGen 2012 Magna (O) Petrol | Rs. 5,27,278 |
| Hyundai i20 iGen 2012 Sportz Petrol | Rs. 5,75,247 |
| Hyundai i20 iGen 2012 Asta Petrol | Rs. 6,21,082 |
| Hyundai i20 iGen 2012 Asta (O) With Sunroof Petrol | Rs. 6,65,894 |
| Hyundai i20 iGen 2012 Sportz AT Petrol | Rs. 7,67,405 |
| Hyundai i20 iGen 2012 Era Diesel | Rs. 5,96,405 |
| Hyundai i20 iGen 2012 Magna Diesel | Rs. 6,20,243 |
| Hyundai i20 iGen 2012 Magna (O) Diesel | Rs. 6,50,213 |
| Hyundai i20 iGen 2012 Sportz Diesel | Rs. 6,98,183 |
| Hyundai i20 iGen 2012 Asta Diesel | Rs. 7,44,013 |
Hyundai claims that its new i-Gen i20 is loaded with more calibrate and revamped 1.2 Liter Kappa engine with dual VTVT mechanism that allows it to churn maximum power of 84 PS. In addition, there is a bettered 1.4 CRDi inline that is mated by a 6-speed manual transmission. This diesel engine has got the potential to toss out max power of 90 PS with its peak torque being 22.4 kgm. Besides this, there is 1.4 Gamma petrol Automatic variant available that produces maximum power of 100 PS with its peak torque of 13.9 kgm.
You will find this machine all perfect in terms of fuel efficiency too. The 1.2 Kappa Dual VTVT powered i-Gen i20 has got the ARAI acclaimed mileage of 18.5 km/l, while its 1.4 liter diesel variant gives mileage of 21.9 km/l. Moreover, the 1.4 liter petrol AT transmission of this car has got commendable fuel efficiency of 15 km/l.
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Apart from the in-line, the company has poised this car with the best in class features like Rain Sensing Wipers, Parking sensors with rear view camera and multimedia display, Power ORVMs with Night vision, Air-conditioner with Climate Control, Darkness sensing headlamps, Rear Disc Brakes and 6 Airbags. To adhere comforts, the i-Gen i20 is blessed with other fabulous features like Push Button Start & Smart Key, 60:40 Split seats, best in class 2 Din MP3/CD player, leather wrapped steering wheel for better grip, Power Steering wheel with Tilt & Telescopic function, Bluetooth connectivity etc.
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The vibrant exteriors of the new i-Gen i20 are composed of its Chrome front grille, Chrome door handles, 8 spokes Alloy Wheels, ORVMs with Turn Indicators, Rear Spoiler and high mounted stop lamp.
On the occasion of car launch, B.S. Seo, the Managing Director and CEO stated that the new i-Gen i20 is a new agitating outcome with classy looks and various exciting features. He added that they have brought in considering the present demands of buyers, as they now look for cars loaded with fresh features and rich comforts.
