Hyundai Elite i20 'Super Performer Brand' Achieves 1 lac milestone in 11 months
Marking the World Premiere of the 2nd Generation of i20 in India on August 11, 2014, this landmark figure was achieved within the 11 months of launch. Winning 25 awards in the year 2014-15 including the prestigious Indian Car of the Year (ICOTY) 2015, the un-compromising Elite i20 has been the most recognized and awarded car of the year 2014-15.
Elite i20 is the only product to achieve an outstanding sales mark in the industry, further strengthening Hyundai’s position as a premium car manufacturer in India across segments. Elite i20 has struck a chord with Indian customers who have desired for high-tech product that delivers superior quality and excellent value, while emphasizing distinctive style and dynamic driving performance.
Elite i20 sets new premium standards and recognition in terms of design, safety and innovation. Premium hatchback’s engines and transmissions boast major engineering and has incorporated new technologies.
B S Seo, MD & CEO, HMIL said, “We are overwhelmed with the customer’s response by receiving over unprecedented 100,000 sales for the Elite i20 in 11 months. This reflects the strong customer connect and confidence on Hyundai products. We thank customers, channel partner, employees and media who have chosen our product Elite i20 making it as a super performer brand in India and who have contributed to this landmark achievement.”
Elite i20 created a new benchmark in the automotive industry by foraying into the list of top 10 most selling brands in India within the second month of its launch. It also received wide appreciation and acceptance by the Indian audience owning to its premium ownership experience, features and technology offering higher value proposition.
The Elite i20 has a strong fan following and is seen as “Elite companion”. Hyundai’s signature design language, the Fluidic Sculpture 2.0 has captured the attention of customers and has created a new design benchmark in the segment, setting a trend of future cars that Hyundai is making for global markets. The frugal diesel and petrol engines in the Elite i20 are true examples of engineering excellence of Hyundai Motor Company.
The engines offer best in class mileage of 18.60 kmpl (Era/Magna - ARAI Certified) 1.2 Dual VTVT Kappa petrol and a mileage 22.54 kmpl (Era/Magna – ARAI Certified) for the powerful and refined 2nd Generation U2 1.4 CRDi diesel engine. The new Elite i20 offers a bold design, stunning looks and strong driving dynamics. Elite i20 video-www.youtube.com/watch?BEge2pgLnmQ
