Hyundai has released the first image of
the All New i20, ahead of its world premiere at the 2012 Geneva Motor
Show. The new model features refreshed styling, enhanced equipment and
the lowest CO2 emissions of any conventional powertrain car
on sale today.Among the four powertrain options available to buyers of
the All New i20 will be the new 1.1-litre, 3-cylinder ‘U-II’ diesel
engine that generates 75 ps. When mated to Hyundai’s Blue Drive
technologies, this derivative emits just 84 g/km of CO2 - a
figure lower than any other car with a conventional powertrain. The
engine was developed at Hyundai’s Diesel Centre of Excellence – part of
the European R&D set-up in Rüsselsheim, Germany – and showcases
Hyundai’s expertise in clean diesel technology.
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This ground-breaking new engine will be
offered alongside another sub-100 g/km diesel. When combined with Blue
Drive technologies, the upgraded 1.4-litre ‘U-II’ 90 ps engine emits 96
g/km. The debut of the All New
i20 sees the introduction of fluidic sculpture form language to
Hyundai’s supermini. The revised exterior design carries the hallmarks
of Hyundai styling, including the company’s signature hexagonal grille
and new headlamp units. Updating their own design from the original
i20, the stylists at Hyundai’s European design studio have further
modernised the All New i20 with a more contemporary profile for the
front and rear bumpers, a new sculpted bonnet and new wheel designs. |
In
terms of dimensions, the width
(1710 mm), height (1490 mm) and
wheelbase (2525 mm) of All New
i20 remain the same, while the
length has increased by just 55
mm (front 30 mm, rear 25 mm)
over its predecessor to 3995 mm.
Allan Rushforth, Senior Vice President
and Chief Operating Officer of Hyundai Motor Europe commented, “The i20
has been very popular with European buyers since it came to market in
2009, thanks to its combination of efficiency, quality, practicality and
value. With an enhanced engine line-up that includes the lowest CO2
emissions for a conventional powertrain, and sharper styling influenced
by fluidic sculpture, the All New i20 will appeal to a broader range of
buyers, including younger consumers. The assurance of our
industry-best, comprehensive Five Year Triple Care package makes the All
New i20 an even more attractive proposition.”
