New Year, New Car- New Generation i20

The New Generation Hyundai i20 is available to test-drive at Autoworld Hyundai from Friday the 23rd of January to the 25th of January.

The increase in popularity with the Hyundai brand grows more as the years roll on. This is down to their forward thinking, innovative concepts and cutting edge technologies. The new generation Hyundai i20 is the latest example of these skills and talents which have all stream lined towards one sophisticated and refined design.

Refinement

The new generation i20 brings with it levels of refinement and quality within materials used for the build that will exceed your expectations.

The material for the exterior build is of ultra high strength steel, which increases rigidity by 64% improving the overall handling of the vehicle. To drown out the sounds and stresses on the busy roads, the i20 uses materials that are of high density sound absorption to make your journey as peaceful as possible. For extra comfort, Hyundai have answered this call with an extended wheelbase and revised rear suspension, which results in a smoother ride.

Comfort & Convenience

Whether it’s a car suited for a busy working life style or a one for those family trips, the i20 has the space and a whole host of standard and optional features that all contribute towards making this a vehicle suited for all different kinds of life styles.

Amongst these standard features are LED daytime running lights, which will enhance your visibility of possible dangers on the road a hill, assist control system. Another key set of features, are ones tailored towards making your journeys safer, these include EES (Emergency Stop Signal) which warns other drivers if you make an emergency stop and 6 fitted airbags that cover the front, front side and full length curtain.

The i20 can also be obtained with many other luxurious features that enhance the overall experience of the drive. These include a panoramic sunroof, heated seats and a smartphone dock, as well as more practical options such as a lane departure warning system and rear parking sensors.

The Competition

The new generation Hyundai i20 takes aim at the Super Mini market which means taking on the Ford Fiesta, Skoda Fabia, Volkwagen Polo and Toyota Yaris.

When it comes to price the Hyundai i20 starts at £10,695* OTR for the S 1.2, which is a massive £1,600* lower than the Ford Fiesta Style 1.2. If we move up to the top of the range model, the i20 Premium SE is priced at £14,725* OTR which is over £2000* cheaper than the Volkswagen Polo SEL 1.2. *All prices correct as of 12^th November 2014.

When it comes to features the i20 is miles ahead of the competition with 16” Alloy wheels and Cruise Control as standard on the i20 SE from only £12,725 OTR, cruise control isn’t standard on the Skoda Fabia until you look at the GreenLine II which is £14,275 OTR**. If you want rear parking sensors as standard on the VW Polo you’ll have to pay an extra £295**. **Prices correct as of 20^th January 2015.

The new generation Hyundai i20 is designed to be one of the most practical, feature packed and affordable supermini’s on the market in 2015.

For more information on the Hyundai New generation i20 or to book your test-drive today visit our website www.autoworld.co.uk or call on 01246386664.