New Hyundai i20 Supermini: Photo Galore

Set to be launched early in 2009, the i20 took its place for the first time on Hyundai’s stand at the Paris Auto Show. The Korean brand’s new proposal that replaces the aging Getz will compete in the European supermini segment against the Ford Fiesta and its ilk. Initially, the i20 will be offered in Europe as a 5-door hatchback with the 3-door variant scheduled to be introduced in January 2009. -Continued

At launch, the i20’s line-up will include three gasoline engines (78PS 1.2-liter, 100PS 1.4-liter and 126PS 1.6-liter) and four diesels (1.4 with 75 and 90 PS, and 1.6 with 115 and 128PS). With the exception of the flagship 1.6 diesel which comes with a 6-speed manual gearbox, all the i20s are mated to a 5-speed stick shift as standard with the 1.4 and 1.6 gasoline model being offered optionally with a four-speed conventional automatic transmission.

At the Paris Show Hyundai also unveiled an eco-conscious concept version of the i20 named Blue that’s equipped with a 1.4 CRDi diesel consuming on average a mere 3.75 liters/100km that translates to 63.7 MPG US. You can read more about the i20 Blue here and on the i20 by clicking here.