Hyundai launches premium compact i20

Following the launch of the small car, i10, Hyundai Motor India today launched its latest model – the premium compact car i20.

The premium i20 hatch is a significant addition to the new generation of Hyundai vehicles identified by the 'i' prefix.

At the launch, HMIL managing director, H S Lheem said, ''The Hyundai i20 that we launch today was first unveiled at the Paris Motor Show in October this year. Hyundai created a new era in the Indian compact segment by introducing the i10 in 2007, which significantly upped the Hyundai i20benchmark for the compact cars.

"The i20 has been developed to meet increasing customer expectations in terms of styling, features and safety to global standards. It is refreshing with its distinctive styling and we are confident that it will revolutionise the Indian automobile space offering an experience of a lifetime to discerning customers in the country.''

Designed to meet the high quality standards, the five-door i20 offers a large interior cabin and stylish exteriors. Featuring Hyundai's distinctive design motifs – a body coloured radiator grille flanked by piercing teardrop headlamps at the front and a striking rear light clusters – the i20's modern lines are further strengthened by neat detailing, including colour-co-ordinated bumpers, sills and wing mirror.

The i20's interior has standard equipment and all i20 models have AC / heating, tilt and telescopic steering, 60:40 split folding rear seats, dual tone beige interiors, 2 DIN CD + MP3 music system, front and rear power windows, refrigerated glove box, a multi information display (which includes trip distance, engine running time, calendar, clock, temperature and audio display) and tachometer, as standard equipment.