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2011 Hyundai i20 price cut as Accent comes in, Getz goes out

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The Hyundai i20 range is now cheaper and simpler in Australia following the introduction of the similarly sized and priced all-new Hyundai Accent and the discontinuation of the Hyundai Getz.

The entry-level Hyundai i20 Active three-door manual is now available for $14,990 driveaway (until August 31), which represents a significant drop from its previous price of $15,490 before on-road costs.

The Elite model (now the range-topper following the discontinuation of the Premium variant) enjoys a $1000 price cut, meaning the most expensive i20 model – the Elite five-door automatic – starts at $19,490 before on-road costs.

The 91kW/156Nm 1.6-litre petrol engine previously employed in the Elite and Premium models is no longer available in the i20 (as it is used to power the Accent). This means the 74kW/136Nm 1.4-litre petrol engine – previously confined to the base model Active – now powers all i20s.

Hyundai Australia’s decision to drop the Premium model means a number of high-end features are now no longer available in the i20 range. The i20 Premium was the only model to include 16-inch alloy wheels, automatic climate control and leatherette/cloth seats, to name a few.

The Hyundai i20 has struggled to take hold of the light segment in Australia, with fans of the brand opting for the more familiar Getz instead. So far this year, Hyundai Australia has sold 11,151 Getz hatches compared with 3424 i20s.

Stock of the discontinued Getz is starting to run low, however, and Hyundai will be hoping Australians are prepared to make the jump to i20 once Getz is gone for good.


 

  • kazuo

    i20cost close to jazz,more expensive than micra.

  • vx

    for elite, $1000 price drop, but with 1.6 litre engine replaced with 1.4. can you actually call this price drop? also sounds to me elite is too close to base model i30.

  • G

    These drive-away prices started in July, actually.

  • Grady

    No wonder the i20 is a flop compared to its competitors – why would anyone drop that sort of cash on a car with cheap interior plastics? (the Getz hanging around probably didn’t help the cause). Think Hyundai may need to go back to the drawing board on this one.

    • Ima Hogg

      Also that the i20 is made in india

      • Peter Stone

        We have these at work as crew cars. 1.4 is pitiful but I’m surprised how well they sit on the road and steer to be honest!

  • Commentator

    The i20 is much better than the Getz.

  • QAZ

    Getz was only so popular because it was so cheap, good value for money. this i20…hmm…will never be as popular

    • Getz Fan

      The Getz is popular because it is a good car, and it also happens to be cheap. Cheap cars come and go but none of them have had the success of the Getz. There is more to it than just price.

  • supercujo

    Is it just coincidence that there is an ‘i20 From $14,990 Driveaway’ ad beside this story?

  • Sanjay

    $3500 more gets you into a new i30 base model, driveaway.

    if you look hard enough you can find kia ceratos for around $17k driveaway. bargain, and a much nicer car than the i20/anything in the light/supermini category.

  • http://www.jans.com.au Drive safe

    3424 I20 owners would not be happy having purchased a new I20 before the price drop.

    • Phil

      They probably won’t know. Anyone who was ignorant enough to pay $15,490 + on road costs for a small car made in 3rd world India would have to be a little slow.

  • FrugalOne

    i told you so

  • upd

    GOD how desperate are Hyundai trying penetrating into the market.. Look at the car lineup and soon to be added..

    I20, Accent, Elentra, I30, I45, I45 wagon (to be launched soon) That’s 5 cars currently and soon to be 6..

    That lineup iist of lineup is gigantic..

    • J

      which isn’t a bad thing, offering a variety of products to the consumer leaves us winning with more choice.
      Although I think there is some serious overlapping between the i20, Accent and i30.

  • J

    I remember when Hyundai’s product planning department initally pitched the i20 as a premium small car product, with a premium price tag to match to compete with the likes of Fiesta and Polo, hence why sales have been dismal in comparison – $14,990 should have been the price Hyundai launched the car with.
    It’s good to see Hyundai focusing more on the product itself than just an enticing entry price, but you can only get away with charging at a premium when your product is fresh (i20 was out already for a few years before local launch), good quality (i20 has scratchy interior plastics and doesn’t break new ground for tech) and offers better than average dynamic capabilities.

    • Phil

      I don’t know about that…what are the 6monthly sales figures for Polo and Fiesta? I doubt they’d be much higher than 3500.
      From a business/profit sense, 3500 sales of a overpriced car that comes from 3rd world India sounds pretty good to me. The margins that Hyundai has pocketed so far must be massive.

      • tsv

        Fiesta had approximately 9000 sales for the first 6 months, not sure about Polo though.

  • Samr

    The Hyundai i20 should have a street price start at $11,999 like the Getz.

    Why would you buy an i20 when the Swift is a little more? or a Jazz or a Yaris?

    Hyundai are making better cars but this Indian made car is going to impress NO-ONE compared to the Japanese alternatives.

    • Getz Fan

      The Japanese alternatives are not made in Japan.

  • Al Juraj

    Is Hyundai competing against itself?

    Accent vs. i20
    Elantra vs. i30
    i45 vs. (upcoming) i40

    • noMOAR!

      Accent is bigger car with bigger engine then the 120
      Elantra is a sedan, i30 is a hatch
      i45 is a large sedan, i40 is large wagon.

      Looks like they are covering there bases

    • Getz Fan

      yes, it does seem that way doesn’t it?