New Hyundai Elite i20 revealed in official sketches.

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Hyundai has unveiled the all-new i20 in official sketches. The new Hyundai Elite i20 features clean crisp lines and very few exaggerated ‘fluidic’ like flourishes.

The design language is in fact very similar to that seen on the Grand i10 and the Xcent, with plenty of Peugeot influence on the nose. The low mounted grille forms the focal point of the design - the headlights, bonnet ‘V’ and even the strong shoulder line emanating from there. The upturned headlights have metal inserts that give definition to the overall design; the placement of the number plate is also interesting.

The overall stance of the car is also sporty. The rising shoulder line and sloping roof meet at the steeply angled ‘C’ (or rearmost) pillar. What also work well are the elongated wrap around tail lights, which make the rear of the car look up-market and very European.

 With its long wheelbase and ample cabin, it is expected that this new Elite i20 will be large and comfortable on the inside.

Loaded with plenty of equipment on the inside and well priced, in typical Hyundai fashion, the Elite i20 has the potential to disrupt the status quo in its class.

The next-generation Hyundai i20 will be launched in India on August 11, 2014. This will be a global launch event. Although the new Elite i20 will come with a raft of technology, the engine range will be the same as the current car. This means, the smooth-running 1.4-litre 89 bhp diesel and the 1.2-litre Kappa2 petrol motors will be continued to be seen in the new i20. Also on offer will be the 1.4-litre 99bhp Gamma petrol engine that will also come with an automatic gearbox.
The Elite i20 will face tough competition from the segment leader Maruti Swift, recently launched updated Volkswagen Polo and soon-to-be-launched Fiat Punto Evo.  In addition, Hyundai is also thought to be looking at a sportier ‘N’ or performance version of the new Elite i20, to counter the sporty stance of its main competitor the Swift.

Loaded with plenty of equipment on the inside and well-priced, in typical Hyundai fashion, the new Elite i20 has the potential to disrupt the status quo in its class. 
Bookings for the new Hyundai Elite i20 starts.

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