Spotted a highly Camouflaged car

Steeroid · 10th August 2008, 00:30

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Originally Posted by mrkanitkar

"The launch of i20 does not mean phasing out of Getz. The latter has good demand," he said.
Ashok Jha is the Hyundai president.

Wow! I wonder what the Hyundai canteen serves - it must be good stuff.

asr245 · 10th August 2008, 11:05

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Originally Posted by mrkanitkar

I20 is coming in October.
Hyundai India defers third shift plan on slowdown fears- Automobiles-Auto-News By Industry-News-The Economic Times
According to officials, Hyundai Motor has rolled out around 10,000 cars fitted with its new 1.2 litre aluminium Kappa engine for the domestic market.

The current month's production is expected to be entirely exported, company officials said. Queried about the launch of i20, a new model, Jha said the car will be launched this October.

"The launch of i20 does not mean phasing out of Getz. The latter has good demand," he said.
Ashok Jha is the Hyundai president.
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I 20 would also come with similar features and auto climate control + auto transmission with

Will the I20 come with a 1.4L - 1.5L option in petrol? How good will a 1.2L be on a I20? It will be heavier than an I10 and get the same engine? There's a recipe for success!! If only the Palio 1.6 have the ABS and airbags option. Would have bought it months ago!

Elito11 · 10th August 2008, 17:41

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Originally Posted by asr245

Will the I20 come with a 1.4L - 1.5L option in petrol? How good will a 1.2L be on a I20? It will be heavier than an I10 and get the same engine? There's a recipe for success!! If only the Palio 1.6 have the ABS and airbags option. Would have bought it months ago!

Santro 1.1 - - -> i10 1.2 Kappa
Getz 1.3 - - - > i20 1.4 Kappa

i20 will INITIALLY come with the 1.2 kappa. However the 1.4 successor to current Getz 1.3 engine will make a debut at a later stage. AFAIK it is currently under development/testing.

Elito

sameel · 10th August 2008, 19:54

just wait for the I20 with 1.5crdi with ABS and airbags!![its gonna be a rocket just like current getz but better vehicle dynamics!! on the lines of elantra!!!!!]
this was the response i got for giving a feedback on negatives of current getz diesel.

[ i meantioned lack of ABS and airbags and the bodyroll]
no ideas about the pertrol. frankly i didnt bother to ask..hihi.
so the wait is gonna be worth it..

peace out!

SumitBahl · 10th August 2008, 19:58

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Originally Posted by Elito11

AFAIK

1.2 L Petrol (Same as i10 kappa)
1.5 L Diesel (same as Verna Crdi)

Elito

IF the diesel engine is same as verna, then its definitely a great news.

We will have a pocket rocket.
But, I dont think diesel model would be priced anywhere below 7lac bracket.
That pitches i20 against fabia then and out of my current budget.

I will have to save more i guess.

Gangsta · 10th August 2008, 20:06

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Originally Posted by SumitBahl

IF the diesel engine is same as verna, then its definitely a great news.

We will have a pocket rocket.
But, I dont think diesel model would be priced anywhere below 7lac bracket.
That pitches i20 against fabia then and out of my current budget.

I will have to save more i guess.

atleast you wont have 2300 Rs wheel cover for i20

lolz i still havnt booked my verna. waiting for a good hatchback with verna's engine plonked in.

asr245 · 10th August 2008, 21:29

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Originally Posted by sameel

just wait for the I20 with 1.5crdi with ABS and airbags!![its gonna be a rocket just like current getz but better vehicle dynamics!! on the lines of elantra!!!!!]
this was the response i got for giving a feedback on negatives of current getz diesel.

[ i meantioned lack of ABS and airbags and the bodyroll]
no ideas about the pertrol. frankly i didnt bother to ask..hihi.
so the wait is gonna be worth it..

peace out!

Sorry. Am a petrol head. So diesels are out.

reppy · 11th August 2008, 12:38

I waited and waited for the Fabia, and it turned out to be a dud with the underpowered and overpriced 1.2 and the massively loud and overpriced 1.4 TDI! Now I'm waiting for the i20. I only hope that my wait doesn't go up in smoke. Something tells me this car will be overpriced by 20-30k, just like the i10 is.

Well, that can be a good thing if the car offers the satisfaction levels like the i10, but I feel that the 5-7 lacs bracket consumer is more features minded if he's going in for a hatch. Obviously, he has the options of a sedan but prefers a smaller but feature rich car!

Unfortunately, the definition of "features" is where Hyundai goes wrong - storage spaces (Verna), beige interiors (Getz, i10, Verna) and variable intermittent wipers (Getz) don't qualify as features - ABS, Airbags, automatic climate control does!

They've done many things right with the i10. I'm hoping for the best with the i20!

greenhorn · 12th August 2008, 10:10

is it a chevy Cruze

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karanraheja · 12th August 2008, 10:16

@greenhorn : 1st of all its mentioned that its a hatchback. The grille clearly points towards the Hyundai. Quite clearly the i20.

neoonwheels · 12th August 2008, 10:34

Guys,

I am back. Ok so overall nobody is sure which car it is. When I went through the i20 pics, the car I spotted is very much like i20 from rear. Even the main grill is kind of similar to i20. It is not FIAT for sure. Bravo and Punto both have grills lower than headlights and not in line with headlights.

Next time I see this car near my place, I will stand there and click all possible pics. Sorry for only front pics this time.

reppy · 12th August 2008, 11:29

@Neoonwheels

Good look buddy! Try and get interior pics.

sajands · 12th August 2008, 16:36

Looks like i20 or this could be a face lifted getz.

Harshavarthan · 15th August 2008, 10:06

I feel its a Hyundai. Saw it in vellore chennai road on 12th. Here is the pic and link video that i captured in my mob.

YouTube - Camouflaged car

karanraheja · 15th August 2008, 12:19

Nice Scoop Harshavarthan. Yup its the i20 for sure. Looks like the rear seat will be roomy !!

10th August 2008, 19:54	#79
sameel BHPian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: cochin Posts: 268 Thanked: 3 Times	just wait for the I20 with 1.5crdi with ABS and airbags!![its gonna be a rocket just like current getz but better vehicle dynamics!! on the lines of elantra!!!!!] this was the response i got for giving a feedback on negatives of current getz diesel. [ i meantioned lack of ABS and airbags and the bodyroll] no ideas about the pertrol. frankly i didnt bother to ask..hihi. so the wait is gonna be worth it.. peace out!
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11th August 2008, 12:38	#83
reppy BHPian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 521 Thanked: 613 Times	I waited and waited for the Fabia, and it turned out to be a dud with the underpowered and overpriced 1.2 and the massively loud and overpriced 1.4 TDI! Now I'm waiting for the i20. I only hope that my wait doesn't go up in smoke. Something tells me this car will be overpriced by 20-30k, just like the i10 is. Well, that can be a good thing if the car offers the satisfaction levels like the i10, but I feel that the 5-7 lacs bracket consumer is more features minded if he's going in for a hatch. Obviously, he has the options of a sedan but prefers a smaller but feature rich car! Unfortunately, the definition of "features" is where Hyundai goes wrong - storage spaces (Verna), beige interiors (Getz, i10, Verna) and variable intermittent wipers (Getz) don't qualify as features - ABS, Airbags, automatic climate control does! They've done many things right with the i10. I'm hoping for the best with the i20!
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12th August 2008, 10:10	#84
greenhorn Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: KL-01 Posts: 7,744 Thanked: 4,387 Times View My Garage	is it a chevy Cruze Last edited by greenhorn : 12th August 2008 at 10:16.
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12th August 2008, 10:16	#85
karanraheja Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Coimbatore Posts: 1,961 Thanked: 436 Times	@greenhorn : 1st of all its mentioned that its a hatchback. The grille clearly points towards the Hyundai. Quite clearly the i20.
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12th August 2008, 10:34	#86
neoonwheels Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pune Posts: 2,064 Thanked: 1,875 Times View My Garage	Guys, I am back. Ok so overall nobody is sure which car it is. When I went through the i20 pics, the car I spotted is very much like i20 from rear. Even the main grill is kind of similar to i20. It is not FIAT for sure. Bravo and Punto both have grills lower than headlights and not in line with headlights. Next time I see this car near my place, I will stand there and click all possible pics. Sorry for only front pics this time.
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12th August 2008, 11:29	#87
reppy BHPian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 521 Thanked: 613 Times	@Neoonwheels Good look buddy! Try and get interior pics.
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12th August 2008, 16:36	#88
sajands BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 941 Thanked: 347 Times View My Garage	Looks like i20 or this could be a face lifted getz.
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15th August 2008, 12:19	#90
karanraheja Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Coimbatore Posts: 1,961 Thanked: 436 Times	Nice Scoop Harshavarthan. Yup its the i20 for sure. Looks like the rear seat will be roomy !!
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