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Hyundai I20 launched

Malta Independent Friday, 27 March 2009, 00:00 Last update: about 13 years ago

Following the success of the pre-launch offer, which confirmed the popularity and the strengths of the Hyundai i20, Meridian Enterprises would like to announce true quality offers on all the Hyundai ‘i’ range during a special open week which will be taking place between 25 March and 4 April.

Apart from the specially reduced prices and accessory vouchers we’re also giving 6 months interest free to those who take up our offer.

During this period, the i20 will be offered at a reduced price of e9,850 (from e10,050); the new i20 will be reduced to e11,600 (from e11,900); while the Hyundai i30, which enjoys a 5 year warranty period is being reduced to e15,300 from e15,500. The opening hours of the open week are between 8.30am to 8pm and on Saturday from 8.30am to 3pm. (Sundays and public holidays closed).

Details were announced by Francesca Mamo, during the launch of the Hyundai i20.

This is the newest addition to the growth of the Hyundai brand in Europe. With its fresh and head-turning style, versatile interior, class-leading safety and engaging driver dynamics, Meridian Company Limited are now offering this vehicle to their customers in Malta.

Designed and developed in Europe to meet the high expectations of European drivers, the i20 arrives fully armed to succeed in the ultra-competitive super-mini sector.

The Hyundai i20 takes on the baton from the successful Hyundai Getz and is expected to be a further success in view of the fact that it improves a lot of the elements of its already acclaimed predecessor. Longer and wider than the Getz it replaces, the five-door i20 rides on an extended wheelbase, enhancing its spacious interior architecture.

Luxury and versatility blend seamlessly in the i20’s spacious and generously appointed cabin. The list of standard features puts Hyundai’s newcomer head and shoulders above the majority of its rivals. All variants feature air conditioning, a powerful four-speaker radio, CD and MP3 audio system, a multi-function steering wheel, keyless entry and electrically-operated windows and side mirrors and six airbags.

In keeping with its dynamic styling, the i20 rides on an all-new platform with front MacPherson strut and rear torsion beam suspension to deliver the taut and alert ride quality favoured by the European market.

Steering has also been tuned to deliver quick and accurate responses resulting in excellent urban agility.

Hyundai’s new i20 debuts with a range of engines that deliver performance, economy and low emissions to match the segment leaders. Posting a low CO2 rating of just 124g/km and consuming just 5.2l/100km on the combined cycle, the all-new 1.2 all-alloy engine – dubbed “Kappa” – delivers an excellent combination of performance and economy.

The i20’s outright agility and responsiveness play a key role in keeping the car out of harm’s way, but should the worst occur those on board are protected by the extensive use of high-tensile steel in the Hyundai’s robust chassis, six airbags – front, side and curtain – fitted as standard, active headrests, front seatbelt pretensioners and latest-generation anti-lock brakes, electronic stability control, and electronic brakeforce distribution. All versions of the Hyundai i20 include the option of Electronic Stability Programme (ESP), which re-inforces the i20’s safety aspirations.

No compromise has been made on safety. In fact the Confederation of Belgian Automotive Journalists (C.B.A.J.) has conferred the fiercely coveted annual “Safety Award” to the new Hyundai i20 featuring ESC as standard.

These specialist automotive journalists claim that this major safety feature is a decisive factor for passenger safety in the i20.

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