Record Sales Globally As Hyundai i20 crosses 1.3 million mark

Hyundai, the very famous car dealer, after ten years of the launch of its i20 hatchback, made an announcement for the car’s sales crossing 1.3 million sales mark. The major sales reported in the Indian market and have marked 8.5 lakh units, which has a major contribution in reaching this milestone. Reaching this milestone in sales is the fastest in the history of car selling.

Expressing the happiness and gratitude on this achievement, the Vice President - National Sales, Hyundai Motor India Ltd., Vikas Jain said: “We are extremely delighted with this unprecedented milestone that i20 models have achieved of 1.3 Million global sales and have met the aspirations of Indian and Global customers.”

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The first-gen i20 was introduced in India in 2008 and then got popularity and facelift in 2012. The second generation i20 was launched in 2014 and its update was introduced in the Indian market at the 2018 Auto Expo.

Engine options on the current model include an 83hp, 1.2-litre petrol motor and a 90hp, 1.4-litre diesel engine. Whereas the price ranges between Rs 5.43 lakh and Rs 9.24 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi),.While the one having a petrol-based motor, gets a 5-speed manual and CVT gearbox options, the diesel based has a 6-speed manual as standard.

The Rivals who could give a neck to neck competition to the i20 in India include the Maruti Suzuki Baleno and Honda Jazz.