2009 Hyundai i20 at MIMS
February 27, 2009 by Matt Brogan
Hyundai previewed its all-new i20 small hatch at the Melbourne International Motor Show this afternoon, alongside an array of exciting concept vehicles.
Set to go on sale in the 3rd quarter of this year, the i20 range represents the next wave of the new ‘i’ generation of Hyundai cars.
The long wheelbase gives the i20 an athletic stance and allowed the design team to develop a spacious interior package. The i20 carries through the ‘i’ generation bold chrome-topped front grille flanked by teardrop headlamps.
The i20 5 door car on display has 16” alloys with 195/50 R16 tyres, front fog lamps, iPod®, USB and AUX connectivity, steering wheel mounted audio controls, leather steering wheel and gear shift, 6 airbags and ESP Stability Control. It is presented in Berry Red paintwork with a black interior.
“The team at Hyundai and our Dealers are really excited about what the all-new i20 will offer Australian consumers,” commented Kevin McCann, Director of Sales and Marketing. “With Generation X and Y turning to high quality cars offering value for money, the i20 will be specified to fulfil those needs and compete with products like Mazda 2, Toyota Yaris and Honda Jazz.”
Designed by Hyundai’s European design studio in Russelsheim, Germany, the i20 is trend leading and will attract customers who enjoy a mobile lifestyle in busy urban Australia.
Pricing will be made available at the time of launch mid this year with suspension and steering to be tuned especially for Australian road conditions.
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Produce it in a 1.4L TDCi variant and you would have a winner.
^^^ I’m with Supercujo.. Bring a diesel with it and it will sell like hot cakes.
I personally cant wait to see/drive this one, i reckon it will be an absolute cracker (for the price that is).
a very handsome design. hopefully it looks like this when it comes out.
They should be able to price this really well considering our AUD has actually gained value compared to the South Korean KRW.
Hyundai doesn’t have any issues with prices going up in Australia like we’ve seen from Honda and a few other Jap manufacturers. A small price increase is probably expected but it wont be anything like Honda’s $1000-$2000 that we’ve seen.
If they could get pricing close to the Getz this car would sell by the bucket loads.
It’s actually a great car and should do exactly what its supposed to.
Unreal Gr8 looker and bring 1.4CRDI diesel in and will sell like hotcakes if at correct realistic price!
Did they bring any to the show floor? Wish there were more photos :)
The i20 is not a patch on the i30.
NOT like the i30 in any shape or form, a mid field player at best.
Better out there to buy than this
Cheers
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