Hyundai Launches i20 with Diesel, Bigger Petrol Engines
July 7, 2009 – 7:30 pm by Charles Pennefather
Hyundai Motors India Limited are nothing if not committed to the Indian market. In just over ten years, they’ve come a long way, from a brand that no one had heard of to the second-biggest player in the market. They’re particularly good at making small cars, but the i20 is the ‘big’ hatchback in their portfolio. HMIL has now given their customers more choice with a 90bhp diesel and a 100bhp petrol, both displacing 1.4 litres.
The diesel is the car that everyone’s been waiting for, since the 1.2-litre Kappa had adequate power, but it was just that – adequate. What’s more surprising – and has us really very pleased – is the 1.4-litre petrol with the automatic gearbox. For a nation that spends most of its time crawling around in traffic jams, we have surprisingly not taken to the convenience of an auto ‘box. The diesel is priced from Rs 6.1 to 7.2 lakh and the 1.4l petrol is priced from Rs 7.31 to 7.72 lakh, which is almost Verna territory. Does the car justify the price tag? We can’t wait to find out when we drive one. Keep an eye on our roadtests section.
Tags: Hyundai, Hyundai i20, i20, i20 Diesel, Kappa
One Response to “Hyundai Launches i20 with Diesel, Bigger Petrol Engines”
I eagerly waited for Honda Jazz but now i have new i20 and Ritz as well as choice. I did comparision of i20, Jazz and Ritz for their technical specifications, features and price for my own use. Let me share this comparison at this place. http://india.idlefolks.com/comparison-chart-suzuki-ritz-vs-hyundai-i20-vs-honda-jazz
By IdleFolks.com on Jul 14, 2009