Hyundai reveals i10 and ix20

PRLog (Press Release) - Sep. 28, 2010 - Hyundai has enjoyed a massively raised British profile thanks to a mix of highly competitive warranties and aggressive pricing during the scrappage scheme. The i10 drove a lot of the demand, and proved especially popular with private buyers.

The revised i10 gets an all new front end, with different headlamps, bumper and grill sections which look a little like the current Ford Fiesta.

The company has upgraded the interior, and it has been given a new 1.0 engine, replacing the well regarded Kappa motor. The upgraded power unit produces 99g/km of CO2 emissions.

The i10 has proved a popular alternative to models like the Kia Picanto, Nissan Pixo, Suzuki Alto and Daihatsu Sirion, and has attracted buyers who might otherwise have chosen costlier  mainstream superminis like the Ford Ka and Vauxhall Agila.

The ix20 gives Hyundai a cut price alternative to models like the Vauxhall Meriva and a direct competitor to the Kia Venga.

The ix20 complements the existing Hyundai i20(http://www.autotrader.co.uk/carmakes/hyundai/i20) hatchback range and is claimed to have highly competitive C02 figures and equipment levels.

British sales of the ix20 start in November, but the facelifted i10 won’t reach British showrooms until next year.

By Martin Gurdon

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