New Hyundai i20: Going Places

SYDNEY – July 14, 2010: The essence of the modern metro vehicle, the all-new Hyundai i20 is designed to bring convenience, comfort, safety and efficiency to life in a modern vibrant package. Whether it’s negotiating the urban jungle or escaping out of town, i20 is all about going places.

Buzzing with fresh ideas and smart solutions, it's sharp and stylish on the outside, while the i20's long wheelbase gives it an agile stance and spacious interior. Hyundai’s expertise in interior packaging has produced a cabin which ensures passenger comfort and storage space have been maximised, without compromising the external dimensions that make the car so convenient to drive.

Ensuring Hyundai’s fundamental values of quality, safety and reliability are delivered, i20 isn't just a pretty face - it's tough too. Thanks to the engineering quality built into its suspension, brakes, body structure and safety systems, i20 offers occupants the highest levels of protection.

Designed at Hyundai’s European Design Studio at Russelsheim in Germany, the latest model in the i-series line-up offers comfort, economy and efficiency in a stylish compact vehicle designed to get people going places.

Strong character lines and feature details including teardrop headlamps, stacked rear lighting clusters and body coloured mirrors and handles continue the streamlined appearance. Front and rear fender flares combined with wrap around bumpers ensure a sporty aesthetic. Three and five door hatchback models offer versatile options for today’s modern lifestyle.

i20 offers an interior package that belies its compact size. Airy with practical and versatile features, the in-cabin refinements are smart and fresh, with optimum driver comfort and passenger conveniences including delayed fade-out interior lights, an illuminated glove box compartment, electric windows and comfortable spacious seating complimented with a Multi-Information Centre located above the centre console for external temperature, clock, trip readouts, fuel consumption (Elite and Premium models) and more.

Seating and storage options in i20 are addressed with the provision of versatile split rear seating and a generous 295-litre boot (rear seat backs in upright position). Multiple in-cabin stowage areas such as the innovative glove-box cooling system and storage recesses for convenient placement of mobile phone, sunglasses and coins, provide easy access storage solutions.

Thrifty 1.4-litre and 1.6-litre Gamma petrol engines power i20, balancing performance and efficiency. Both engines feature 16-valves and twin overhead camshafts. The four-cylinder engines deliver peak power and torque outputs of 73.5kW @ 5500rpm and 136Nm @ 4200rpm for the 1.4-litre Gamma petrol engine; and 91.1kW @ 6300rpm and 156Nm @ 4200rpm for the 1.6-litre Gamma petrol engine.

Impressive fuel efficiency and lower emissions are ensured in i20, with combined fuel consumption figures of 6.0-litres per 100kms for the 1.4-litre petrol manual model and 6.1- litres per 100kms for the 1.6-litre petrol manual model. CO2 emissions are 142 (combined g/km) for the 1.4-litre petrol manual and 144 (combined g/km) for the 1.6-litre petrol manual models∫.

Note: ∫Australian Design Rules 81/02 static laboratory combined average city and highway cycle test. Fuel consumption will vary depending in a combination of driving habits and the condition of the vehicle.

A five-speed manual transmission offers precise and easy gear shifts, while the modern four- speed electronic HiVec (Hyundai intelligent Vehicle electronic control) ensures smooth, precise gear changes.

Urban agility is evident in the handling of i20 with sharp, accurate directional response made possible through the application of Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) tuned for the Australian market. i20’s suspension has been tuned for Australia’s unique road conditions and combines McPherson struts with coil springs in the front and a Coupled Torsion Beam Axle in the rear, offering nimble manoeuvrability and ride comfort.

As always, occupant protection is a core element of Hyundai design. i20 comes complete with a comprehensive suite of advanced safety features to ensure driver and passenger confidence. Standard on all i20 models is Electronic Stability Control (ESC) with Traction Control System (TCS), four-channel, four-sensor Anti-skid Braking System (ABS) and Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD).

Hyundai has designed the i20 range to meet the needs of real-world private and business buyers. Crucially, no compromises have been made in providing the best combination of high performance levels, safety and value of any small car currently available in Australia today.

And because i20 is all about a vibrant life, a comprehensive range of Genuine Hyundai Accessories is available including Genuine Hyundai Whispbar™ Quiet roof racks, iPodŽ accessories including Direct Connect lead for iPodŽ and reverse park and front park assist sensing warning systems ensuring parking is a breeze. Alloy wheels and other distinctive styling accessories let owners add personality and individuality.

All-new Hyundai i20 is all about going places.

Going places in style
Exterior
From a bold chrome finished radiator grille with integrated ‘H’ logo, to the supporting oversized matt-black air inlet, the design is distinctively Hyundai. Stable and refined, a straight character line dominates the bonnet while the modern lines are strengthened with sharp lighting details including streamlined teardrop headlamps and integrated front round fog lamps (standard in Elite and Premium models).

The side character of i20 with front and rear fender flares presents a sporty aesthetic. Convex and concave shaping on the doors offers a unique style with body-coloured door handles and wedge style side repeater lamps. The streamlined theme continues with body coloured electric adjustable side mirrors as standard which fold electrically as standard on all five-door models.

The eye-catching rear of i20 delivers a striking stacked rear lighting cluster, with a sleek integrated lift-up style tailgate handle centrally located.

All model variants are easily identified by unique wheel designs (15” steel on Active,15” alloy on Elite and 16” alloy on Premium), further adding to the range’s individuality.

Interior
Detailed consideration has gone into ensuring optimum comfort in the driver space, offering balance, ambience and comfort. The modern metallic finish of the centre fascia is mirrored in the three-spoke steering wheel inserts, side air vents and the centre floor mounted transmission lever. Driver comfort and convenience is provided through manually controlled tilt and telescopic steering to ensure a comfortable driving position, while multi-function stork and steering wheel mounted audio controls (Elite and Premium models) allow instant one-touch management of wipers, headlamps, lighting and indicators, as well as the entertainment system.

The clutter-free instrumentation cluster providing speedometer, odometer and tachometer readouts is logically designed for driver ease, and complimented with a Multi-Information Centre for external temperature, clock, trip readouts and fuel consumption (Elite and Premium models) located in the centre console area.

Front door trims house the switch panel for operation of electric windows with driver one-touch auto up and down, window lock function and electric folding side mirrors (standard on all five-door models).

Various lighting sources are placed throughout the cabin for both driver and passenger convenience, including delayed fade-out interior lights, individual driver and front passenger map lamps in the overhead console, luggage lamp and an illuminated glove box compartment.

i20 provides an integrated in-dash audio package with CD player, MP3, WMA and AM/FM tuner. The auxiliary audio input jack and USB input with iPodŽ connectivity allows connection to external audio sources. A roof mounted aerial provides reception for the AM/FM tuner, while the four speaker system (six-speakers on Elite and Premium models) delivers good quality sound.

Convenient air-conditioning controls (automatic climate control standard in Premium models) are located in the centre fascia providing ease of adjustment and maintenance of cabin temperature, while heating and ventilation is provided via foot well ducting for rear passengers.

Seating
Continuing the search for the most comfortable and ergonomically compatible seating, Hyundai engineers have developed a new and more efficient seat mechanism for i20. The shape has been enhanced to optimise the horizontal and vertical seat elements offering maximum support and comfort with height adjustable driver’s seat cushion, four-way movement on front seating and adjustable headrests.

A combination cloth-leather seat with all-leather drivers arm rest featuring red piping makes a statement in the Premium model, with Active and Elite models fitted with black cloth fabric offering detail and quality combined with a fresh modern style.

Rear passengers experience a comfortable and spacious ride with liberal leg and head room, whilst large windows provide light and space and adjustable head rests offer personalised protection.

Storage
Ample stowage options are available in the intelligent interior design of i20. The deceptively spacious interior offers 60:40 split folding rear seats providing generous and flexible luggage and stowage options. A flat floor panel and broad opening hatch provide a generous boot capacity of 295-litres (rear seat backs in upright position) under the luggage cover. An elasticised storage net provides added practicality and safety to rear stowed items (standard in Elite and Premium models).

Multiple interior storage options are provided for front and rear occupants including deep, generous seatback pockets, while front doors feature large integrated map pockets. The centre console contains a spacious glovebox, dual cup-holders and a lidded storage recess for convenient placement of mobile phone, sunglasses, coins or other small items. An innovative glovebox cooling system is standard on all models to ensure cool refreshments are always on hand and additional convenient features include front passenger seat bag hook (Elite and Premium models), driver side sunvisor ticket holder, integrated grab handles and additional rear seat mounted coat hook (on all five-door models).

Going places economically
The nimble performance of i20 is delivered by a range of thrifty four-cylinder Gamma petrol engines, featuring 16-valve twin overhead camshafts with transverse front-mounted front wheel drive configuration.

The newly developed five-speed manual transmission in i20 - lighter, stronger and quieter - offers precise and easy shift with ideal gear ratios mated to engine output. The modern four-speed electronic HiVec (Hyundai intelligent Vehicle electronic control) automatic transmission comes with overdrive and lock-up torque converter ensuring economic operation.

1.4-litre and 1.6-litre Gamma petrol engines
All i20 models are powered by either the Gamma 1.4-litre or 1.6-litre engine featuring high pressure cast aluminium cylinder blocks with ladder frame design for improved stiffness and durability. Advanced design techniques to deliver robust performance and fuel efficiency are made possible with Continuously Variable Valve Timing (CVVT) for Double Overhead Camshafts (DOHC) providing brisk acceleration for urban demands and smooth power delivery for longer journeys.

The Gamma engine design applies a maintenance-free silent timing chain system for decreasing noise at acceleration or idle, while the ratchet type hydraulic system prevents jumping.