Global car manufacturer, Hyundai Motor Company , is going to market its upcoming supermini car, Hyundai i20. The small car is reportedly being produced in the Chennai car plant of Hyundai Motors India Ltd (HMIL). The upcoming five door hatchback car will be placed between Hyundai i10 and i30- which means Hyundai i20 is ranked above i10, but below i30. Though the five door Hyundai i20 is expected to launch in Europe this year, a three door version of i20 will also come to the market early 2009. The upcoming <i20 model is developed under the code name of ‘PB’.

Hyundai i10 was a major success for Hyundai Motors India Lts with creating huge response among entry level consumers. Even the company is planning to sell 2.3 lakh i10 cars this year in which 50 percent is targeted for overseas market. So, it is clear that the company is expected a similar success with Hyundai i20 as well.

Well, now let us go though the specifications of Hyundai i20 car. The car has a sporty look from the exterior and is bigger than its predecessor Hyundai Getz. It has larger interior space with higher-quality interior trim, and a flexible seating layout will also be there in Hyundai i20. These features will set it apart from its rivals like Honda Jazz, Ford Fiesta etc. in the market. Its seating layout is similar to that of Hyundai i10 model.

The hatchback of Hyundai i20 is reported to have been inspired by Hyundai’s premium hatchback i30, which has already been launched in Europe and Korea. Because of its hatchback style, the car provides bigger cargo space at the back to place luggage. Its hatchback is larger than that of Hyundai Getz car model.