Tuesday, July 7, 2009

Hyundai Launches i20 diesel in India




Hyundai Motor on Tuesday launched a diesel and an automatic variant of its premium compact hatchback, the i20. Hyundai i20 diesel comes with a 1.4L CRDi engine with a maximum power of 90PS@4000rpm and a peak torque of 22.4kgm@1750~2750 rpm.




The i20 Automatic Transmission (AT) has a 1.4L GAMMA petrol engine. The engine uses a DOHC, 16 Valve, VTVT technology that ensures acceleration, smooth drivability, low emissions and optimum fuel mileage. The Automatic Transmission i20 uses a 4-speed gearbox with an overdrive lock switch.




With the launch of the i20 Automatic, Hyundai became the first manufacturer to offer an automatic option across all the segments starting from the compact to the premium. The i20 offers 6 airbags, rear disc brakes with ABS and EBD which are standard equipment on the diesel and the automatic variant.




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