Hyundai i20 launched in India

Hyundai has been launched its most awaited car, Hyundai i20 in India. There was of course some confusion in the launch of Hyundai i20 – the scheduled date of 28th December was surprisingly postponed to the 29th December. Hyundai i20 is a premium hatckba model of Hyundai that is priced between Rs. 4.87 lakh to Rs. 5.89 lakhs. Hyundai i20 is launched in three variants which supports a fuel-efficient Kappa engine.

Hyundai i20 made its debut at the Paris Motor Show in October 2008. Similar to its predecessor Hyundai i10, the Hyundai i20 will be manufactured exclusively in its Chennai plant in India and exported to the countries across the world.

Hyundai i20 has been initially launched with a 1197cc Kappa petrol engine which produces 79 Bhp of maximum power at 5000rpm. and 110 Nm of torque at 4000rpm. Hyundai is also planning to launch i20 CRDi variant in the month of March/April 2009. The 1.2 Kappa engine of Hyundai i20 make this car able to touch the mark of 60Kmph in just 12.9 second. The engine has been tuned for minimum emissions & maximum economy.

Hyundai i20 has been launched in three variants in India, Hyundai i20 Magna, Hyundai i20 Asta, Hyundai i20 Asta (O). The only difference between i20 Asta & i20 Asta(O) is that the Asta(O) variant comes with side and curtain airbags which is a first for any Indian car in this segment.

Features of Hyundai i20:

* Steering Mounted Audio Controls
* Adjustable Front and Rear Head Rest
* Five Door Central Locking
* Day Night Rear Mirror
* Engine Immoblizer
* Body Colored OVRs, Door Handles and Radiator Grille, Bumpers
* E-Power Steering
* Front-Rear POWER WINDOWS
* Window Defogger
* CD/MP3 Compatible Stereo System
* Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) with EBD
* Alloy Wheels, Fatter Tyres
* Wash & Wipe Rear
* USB Inputs
* Automatic Climate Control
* Electrically Retractable & Adjustable OVRMs
* Height Adjustable Seat(Driver)
* Leathered Steering Wheel & Gear Knob
* Airbags

Available Colors of Hyundai i20:

* Silky Beige
* Berry Red
* Dark Grey Metallic
* Crystal White
* Sleek Silver
* Sparkle Blue
* Black Diamond

Technical Specs:
Car Segment: B+
Car Models: Premium Hatchback
Fuel Type: Petrol
Engine Type: 1.2L Petrol Kappa
Max Power: 79 Bhp @ 5000rpm.
Max Torque: 114Nm @ 4000rpm.
Dimensions (LxWxH): 3940x1710x1505
Fuel Tank: 45L