Hyundai i20

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The Hyundai i20 is a five door hatchback car scheduled to be available for sale in late 2008. The i20 and will be placed between the i10 and i30. The car will replace the Getz which is nearing the end of its life-cycle and has been available in the European market since 2002. The i20 will primarily compete with the Volkswagen Polo & Opel/Vauxhall Corsa.

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From recent spy shots of the car on test runs, there are obvious similarities between the i20 and the rest of the range with the familiar horizontal chrome bar and the large lower air intake. The new model is larger than that of the outgoing model and should provide more cabin space. The car will also feature higher-quality interior trim and a more flexible seating layout to tempt buyers away from mainstream rivals such as the Honda Jazz and Ford Fiesta.

A new 1.2-litre petrol engine will be available along with a revised version of the company's existing 1.4-litre unit. A 1.5-litre CRTD will be the only diesel unit offered at launch. This unit emits just 118g/km of CO2 in the Getz so this supermini should be in Band B for road tax in the UK.

The i20 will debut at the Paris Motor Show in September 2008 and the first five door models should arrive at UK dealers before the end of the year.

A three door variant of the i20 with a sportier look is expected to arrive at the beginning of 2009 although details of prices have not been confirmed yet. Expect prices in the UK for five door models to increase slightly to reflect the increased size and improved interior quality.