As for I am concerned with the car, the handling is good and the engine power is better than the previous rides.
QUICK FACTS
Expected- January 2009
Estimated Price- Rs. 5- 6 lakh
Engine- 1197cc petrol, 1936cc turbo- diesel
Power/ Torque- 79bhp/ 11.4kgm, 75bhp/ 22.4kgm
The i20 will be built in India at Hyundai’s Chennai plant. Styledlike all of Hyundai’s new “i” cars, this car too has the bold chromestrip above the grill, the striking head lamps and the stacked tail lamps. Hyundai has been rather generous with the equipment level on thei20.
Expect top end versions to have climate control, CD/MP3 audio, steering-mounted audio controls, remote-locking and electronically operated outside mirrors. There is a lot of safety kit too, like 6 airbags, active headrests, electronic stability program (ESP), andanti-lock brakes with electronic brake-force distribution (EBD).
Hyundai claims the i20 was hot-weather tested in Spain, cold-weathertested in Sweden and high-speed tested in Germany, so it shouldn’t haveproblems handing India roads. Hyundai is offering 7 engine options forthe i20 in Europe, 2 of which could make it to India.