Retail News Health News Telecom News Energy News IT News Real Estate News Brand EquityTechnology News CFO News IT Security News Hyundai introduces 1.4L Petrol Elite i20 Automatic at Rs 9.01 lakh (ex Delhi) NEW DELHI: South Korean car manufacturer, Hyundai Motor India (HMIL) has introduced new 1.4L Kappa petrol engine with 4 speed automatic transmission in Elite i20. The 1.2 Kappa Dual VTVT 5-Speed Manual Asta (O) has been priced at Rs 775,828, the 1.4L U2 CRDi 6-Speed Manual Asta (O) at Rs 899,992, and the 1.4L MPi Dual VTVT 4-Speed Automatic Magna at Rs 901,812 (all prices ex showroom Delhi).The company has also introduced additional safety features such as 6 airbags, speed sensing auto door lock and height adjustable front seat belts in Elite i20 and i20 Active. The 1.2L Kappa Dual VTVT 5-Speed Manual SX variant of i20 Active stands at Rs 833,467, while the 1.4L U2 CRDi 6-Speed Manual SX at Rs 971,269 (all prices ex showroom Delhi).Announcing the introduction of Automatic Transmission and additional safety features, Rakesh Srivastava, Sr. VP - Sales & Marketing, HMIL, said "The Hyundai i20 is super performer brand in the premium compact segment.
Hyundai has developed a solid reputation for quality, design, performance and premium features."He further added, "As customer centric company, our goal is to enhance overall value proposition of i20 brand and make it more aspirational and desirable for wide range of different people."The i20 brand has crossed 1 million units in sales across the country. The Elite i20 has also won the Indian Car of the Year (ICOTY) award in 2015. ///Hot Trends ›Renault Kwid Specs Comparison / Maruti Suzuki Ignis Price / Hyundai Grand i10 Price / Bajaj Pulsar / Tata Hexa Price / Toyota Prius / Honda City 2017 / Maruti Suzuki Swift / Tata Tigor / Suzuki GixxerEditor's Picks ›2017 Honda City review / Maruti Suzuki Swift Dzire vs Honda Amaze and others: Battle of sub-compact sedans / Bajaj Pulsar most popular bike on online platforms: Droom Survey / Suzuki Gixxer, Gixxer XF launched with BS-IV for up to Rs 93,499 (ex Delhi) / Maruti Suzuki Swift most popular car on online platforms: Droom / Fastest Ferrari ever '812 Superfast' to debut at Geneva Motor Show 2017 / IBM-Bosch starts collaboration for Industrial IoT / Royal Enfield unseats TVS Motor as 4th largest motorcycle seller in last 3 months / The worst may be over for Tata Motors
, says MD Guenter Butschek / Auto portals betting big on used car businessFeatures ›Trends / IndustrySpeak / International / Careers / Data & Analytics / Jobs / ETAuto TV / Autopreneur / Interviews / ETAuto Insights / Data / ReportsOther B2B News Sites ›Retail News / Health News / Telecom News / Energy News / IT News / Real Estate News / Marketing & Advertisement News / Technology News / CFO News / IT Security NewsIt's a measure of the transformation of small cars in the last couple of decades that the new Hyundai i20 boasted features reserved for high-end luxury cars a tick over 20 years earlier. With a large number of buyers downsizing from the traditional larger models small cars have had to offer the sorts of things only their bigger cousins once did. In the case of the i20 it was things like auto on-off headlamps and auto door locking, unthinkable in a 1990s model.The i20 was an attractive little hatch with pleasant styling and neat proportions with good all-round visibility.
It was available as a three-door model that opened the range as well as a number of five-door models. Inside it boasted comfortable accommodation for four with a boot of decent proportions to carry their gear. The range was made up of three models beginning with the Active, which was available as a three-door and a five-door hatch that had standard air-conditioning, remote central locking and fold-flat mirrors. In the middle of the range was the Elite, which was only available as a five-door hatch, but added a trip computer, leather-wrapped steering wheel and alloy wheels to the list of features. If you took another step up the range you arrived at the Premium five-door, which got you such previously undreamt of luxuries as automatic air, bigger alloy wheels and a smattering of leather trim. Two engines were offered. The entry level Active was powered by a 1.4-litre engine that produced 73 kW and 136 Nm and delivered performance that was modest, but adequate for the class.
Had you chosen the Elite mid-ranger you were given the choice of the 1.4-litre or a larger 1.6-litre engine that gave you the extra punch of 91 kW and 156 Nm. All models offered the choice of five-speed manual and four-speed auto transmissions, and drive went through the front wheels. After a rocky start in Australia when a serious chassis flaw in early Excels threatened to ground the brand for good Hyundai has had a largely trouble free run and has built an enviable reputation. Quality has improved markedly, reliability is on the up and the model offerings are more attractive. It's mostly good news for the brand in general, which should give buyers confidence when out shopping for a used car. The i20 is one of the latest generation of models and is showing no signs of having any major flaws that should be of concern to potential used buyers. There was one recall to replace a label on the jack, but that's a relatively minor issue that has no bearing on the car's reliability.
Something buyers need to be aware of is that the first Active cars to arrive here were only equipped with front airbags, which meant it was rated at four stars by ANCAP, but later models had a full complement of front and side airbags and was rated at five stars. Importantly all had electronic stability control, as well as ABS brakes, traction control and electronic brakeforce distribution, all of which contributed to an impressive safety level. As with any used car purchase make sure your potential choice has been serviced as per Hyundai's recommendation. Good value-for-money, solid performance, top safety and it's reliable, check it out. Hyundai i20 - 2010-2012Price new: $14,990 to $23,490Engine: 1.4-litre 4-cylinder, 73 kW/136 Nm; 1.6-litre 4-cylinder, 91 kW/156 NmTransmission: 4-speed auto, 5-speed man, FWDEconomy: 6.0 L/100 km (1.4), 6.1 L/100 km (1.6)Body: 3-door hatch, 5-door hatchVariants: Active, Elite, PremiumSafety: 4/5-star ANCAP $12,000 to $13,500 for the Active 3-door$13,500 to $14,500 for the Active 5-door$15,000 to $16,000 for the Elite$17,500 to $18,000 for the Premium