Hyundai’s renewed Elite i20 hatchback has received massive response from customers in India by clocking over 12,000 booking in mere 15 days from its launch. Launched on August 11, 2014, demand for the new Elite i20 premium is high which hints at the probable waiting period. The hatchback is being produced at the company’s Chennai manufacturing unit that has an annual manufacturing capacity of 6.4 lakh units, which can further be increased to 6.8 lakh units by making change in shifts. However, if demand for Elite i20 soars further the company might have to enhance the production capacity for timely delivery. Festive season is on brink of commencing and sale of vehicles usually rises during that time, also last few months have been good for the automotive industry in terms of sales hence the need to raise Elite i20 production may arise.
India’s second largest auto maker has already revealed its objective to increase its market share in domestic market to 8 per cent. Officials at Hyundai had proclaimed that the company intends to sell 4.10 lakh units in India this year. The company sold 3.8 lakh units year and looking at the bumper opening to new Elite i20, it seems that the company would be able to achieve its goal.
Currently available for sale at Rs 4.89 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi), Hyundai Elite i20 range includes petrol and diesel variants. Petrol variants are employed by the 1.2 litre petrol engine while diesel trims are housed with a 1.4 litre diesel powertrain. Bestowed with the modified ‘Fluidic Sculpture 2.0’ design philosophy, the new version looks visually more appealing than its predecessor. In the front, the hatchback features new signature hexagonal grille and a redesigned lean horizontal strip that runs into the head lamps. Courtesy the new boomerang tail-lights and newly designed wrap-around windows rear appears classier. Hyundai has given dark treatment to the C-pillar making the side profile appear improved as compared to the older version. Spruced up cabin offers increased space, resulting in comfortable cabin all thanks to the enhanced wheelbase.
