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New car lines
publication date: Jul 12, 2010
The Hyundai i20 is getting blue on the inside and
greener under the bonnet.
Minor changes to the aerodynamics and engine have resulted in a boost in
fuel efficiency for all engines, while the interior is now more stylish
and better equipped.
The best-selling 1.2-litre petrol engine, already one of the most
efficient in the class, drops its emissions by 5g/km to 119g/km. This
results in a tax disc costing just £30 and company car tax
benefit-in-kind rates of just 10%. |  | Buyers wanting the extra power of the 1.4-litre version will see even
greater savings, with the Style models dropping by 13g/km to just
129g/km. This results in a drop of two Vehicle Excise Duty bands and a
4.3mpg improvement.
The two diesel engines also see significant savings, with the 75PS model
dropping by 6g/km to just 110g/km. The 90PS version gains a six-speed
gearbox which helps it achieve a 7.2% improvement in fuel economy.
These improvements have been made possible by adding a small spoiler to
the underneath of the car to improve airflow around the wheels, fitting
an Eco Drive indicator in the instrument panel to suggest the best point
to change gear, using low friction engine oil and an alternator
management system.
Inside, there are two blue additions. Firstly, the dashboard and
instrument illumination is now blue rather than red, bringing the i20
into line with larger Hyundai models.
Secondly, Bluetooth phone connectivity with voice recognition is now
added as standard on all models except the entry-level Classic.
The new i20 is available to order now, with prices starting at £9,520.
All i20s are covered by a manufacturer-backed, unlimited mileage Five
Year Warranty and are equipped with ESP and air conditioning as
standard. | | | Kia has introduced two new special editions - 'Domino'
and 'Echo' - that
both play on classic black and white colour schemes and are now on sale
across the UK Kia dealer network.
Domino, available on the Picanto
and Rio superminis, offers additional equipment for less whilst the
Echo, available on the Soul urban crossover, comes with an array of
luxury features more usually associated with larger vehicles. |  | |
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