Hyundai i20 Diesel and 1.4 petrol EDIT: Now Launched..!!!

Minardi · 9th July 2009, 13:41

Looks like Hyundai has been watching t-bhp carefully, and have realised the over-priced perception in our community. Since they can't cut back themselves, they are taking the dealer route.

Nuts4wheels · 9th July 2009, 14:23

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Originally Posted by h@r$h@l

I read the T&C apply. I also thin they have a stripped down version without ABS.

The site says i20 1.4 Magna Diesel with ABS 633572

There is no mention of any without ABS so this could be it. Or may be the dealer is actually offering that discount to attract sales. You never know. I called them and they"

"Sir, we dont discuss pricing and offers on phone. Why dont you come down to the showroom and we could discuss everything in detail"

Must say, politeness has come in amongst showroom sales people of Hyundai in last few months. Last year when i visited for a TD of Verna, the response i got put me off and i ended by buying Cedia. Which ofcourse i dont regret at all.

I think these alloys are standard fitting for top end versions. If you see on i20 website, under the exterior section, there is a picture of these with this note below: " Top models are equipped with 185/65 R14, 5-spoke
light alloy wheels."

Guyz...
I went to the dealer Concept Hyundai already(right now on a trip in Ahdbd) after seeing the ad... he says that it is a typo error in his ad and the real price is Rs. 6.33 lakhs....

Also, he made it clear that this is his own ad and not Hyundai release...

prnvaa · 9th July 2009, 14:30

Sorry this is a repeat post of the last post - mods can delete if they wish.

Why is there no extnd warranty on i20 diesel?

I checked with 2-3 dealers and they said that its not being offered right now. They said it should come soon.

But even Getz CRDi did not have option of extended warranty.

Is this something specific to Hyundai CRDi cars? Any idea about the reliability and longevity of the Hyundai CRDi engine?

Btw am completely confused about this car as well - and this forum hasnt helped even one bit with all the conflicting and strong opinions!

(just kidding)

~Pranav

Accelerator · 9th July 2009, 14:39

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Originally Posted by Nuts4wheels

Guyz...
I went to the dealer Concept Hyundai already(right now on a trip in Ahdbd) after seeing the ad... he says that it is a typo error in his ad and the real price is Rs. 6.33 lakhs....

Also, he made it clear that this is his own ad and not Hyundai release...

Went to the site and found that there are three dealers in Ahdbd..
I called up Planet Hyundai... they have confirmed that the price is Rs. 6.33 lakhs... must be a publication or advertisement agency goof up..

dash · 9th July 2009, 14:42

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Originally Posted by Accelerator

Went to the site and found that there are three dealers in Ahdbd..
I called up Planet Hyundai... they have confirmed that the price is Rs. 6.33 lakhs... must be a publication or advertisement agency goof up..

I had called them couple of hours ago seeing the ad and they had told me the on road price of Asta CRDi as 7.1 !!! There was no goofing up.

Dealer did want to offer but Hyundai must have restrained it now

VahanPujari · 9th July 2009, 15:36

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Originally Posted by Minardi

It's about i20
It's about the pricing of i20
It's about whether the market will accept the price
which is possible only by comparing similar priced products.
Because, 'budget' is still the biggest criteria while buying a car.
Other similar priced cars happen to be sedans (except Jazz).

More people fix a budget first and then see what max they can get for their money. First thing they see is if they can buy a sedan in that budget. If they can't then they'll go for a hatch. Unless it is a second car, and they are really looking at a smaller car for city driving, when their bigger first car has already defined their 'status' among their friends/relatives/neighbours/colleagues.

The i20 CRDi is definitely a good product and it is VFM but only for a niche market.

Bingo!! Precisely what I was trying to communicate. Thats why Hatch vs Sedan discussions are very relevent here. The above is a typical buying thought process of a typical Indian buyer, strictly my opinion

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Originally Posted by JayD

ANYWAY, aren't we going waaay off topic?? why do 'some people' have to always come into most 'other' car discussions and turn the direction of discussion totally? This happens in most threads nowadays. Very annoying. This is NOT a hatch Vs saloon thread, NOR is it about developed and developing nations, its about the i20! Keep the discussion focussed guys.

Dude - Hatch vs Sedan is not OT for this thread IMO as it depicts typical buying decision process of a buyer. In any case it started with comments here about Sedans in a thread of Hatch. We can't separate it, right? Anyway, even Mods do not feel it else would have been deleted. Also, posts of those 'some people' as you mentioned are not often getting deleted like some others. I rest my case here.

diwa · 9th July 2009, 15:36

This defn cannot be a print mistake.

I think this must have been the initial pricing which might have reached the dealer and Hyundai must have increased the prices at the last minute. Dealers must have forgotten to notify the ad agency or the publication.

VahanPujari · 9th July 2009, 16:57

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Originally Posted by diwa

This defn cannot be a print mistake.

I think this must have been the initial pricing which might have reached the dealer and Hyundai must have increased the prices at the last minute. Dealers must have forgotten to notify the ad agency or the publication.

This, by far, seems to be the most likely reason

Tron · 9th July 2009, 18:32

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Originally Posted by Nuts4wheels

Guyz...
I went to the dealer Concept Hyundai already(right now on a trip in Ahdbd) after seeing the ad... he says that it is a typo error in his ad and the real price is Rs. 6.33 lakhs....

Also, he made it clear that this is his own ad and not Hyundai release...

... or a bait and switch.

They say 'do not attribute to malice what can be explained by stupidity'. But I'm skeptical.

AbhiJ · 9th July 2009, 19:02

Just back from a very short TD.

Most probably will be booking the Asta within the week.

For anyone who is interested, in Kolkata, one can get the White or Silver Asta i20 CRDi within next week.

icar · 9th July 2009, 20:22

Zigwheels: Hyundai i20 Diesel: First Drive!
Hyundai i20 Diesel: First Drive!- Reviews- Zigwheels

cruiser_1982 · 9th July 2009, 20:54

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Originally Posted by icar

Zigwheels: Hyundai i20 Diesel: First Drive!
Hyundai i20 Diesel: First Drive!- Reviews- Zigwheels

A prologue to the actual review? Looks like I20 will be praised inside out. Let's see if Zigwheels comes up with an unbiased, exhaustive and a professional review at least this time.

coolboy007 · 9th July 2009, 21:02

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Originally Posted by icar

Zigwheels: Hyundai i20 Diesel: First Drive!

Know why i never trust Zigwheels, this is what they write at first page.
The 1.2 Kappa petrol mill dished out 86 PS of power - pretty impressive - but under the 1066kg body weight

Lo, they increased 6 bhp on the 1.2 kappa engine. When will they become serious, companies should stop inviting them for reviews. They are giving wrong info on even 1.2 motor, even i find their reviews incomplete.

icar · 10th July 2009, 00:55

I am searching for i20 India version e-brochure, please help.
Thanks

theMAG · 10th July 2009, 01:03

Hyundai does not seem too intent to sell the i20 CRDi. They've been very silent about its launch - like during the Getz CRDi launch. Not a single adverstisement.

Either that, or they've lost interest in the Indian market.

9th July 2009, 13:41	#511
Minardi BHPian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 413 Thanked: 15 Times	Looks like Hyundai has been watching t-bhp carefully, and have realised the over-priced perception in our community. Since they can't cut back themselves, they are taking the dealer route.
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9th July 2009, 14:30	#513
prnvaa BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Delhi Posts: 37 Thanked: 27 Times	Sorry this is a repeat post of the last post - mods can delete if they wish. Why is there no extnd warranty on i20 diesel? I checked with 2-3 dealers and they said that its not being offered right now. They said it should come soon. But even Getz CRDi did not have option of extended warranty. Is this something specific to Hyundai CRDi cars? Any idea about the reliability and longevity of the Hyundai CRDi engine? Btw am completely confused about this car as well - and this forum hasnt helped even one bit with all the conflicting and strong opinions! (just kidding) ~Pranav Last edited by prnvaa : 9th July 2009 at 14:46.
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diwa BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: chennai Posts: 355 Thanked: 183 Times	This defn cannot be a print mistake. I think this must have been the initial pricing which might have reached the dealer and Hyundai must have increased the prices at the last minute. Dealers must have forgotten to notify the ad agency or the publication.
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9th July 2009, 19:02	#520
AbhiJ Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Kolkata Posts: 1,476 Thanked: 1,207 Times	Just back from a very short TD. Most probably will be booking the Asta within the week. For anyone who is interested, in Kolkata, one can get the White or Silver Asta i20 CRDi within next week.
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9th July 2009, 20:22	#521
icar BHPian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cochin Posts: 84 Thanked: 8 Times	Zigwheels: Hyundai i20 Diesel: First Drive! Hyundai i20 Diesel: First Drive!- Reviews- Zigwheels
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10th July 2009, 00:55	#524
icar BHPian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cochin Posts: 84 Thanked: 8 Times	I am searching for i20 India version e-brochure, please help. Thanks
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10th July 2009, 01:03	#525
theMAG Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Avon, CT Posts: 7,217 Thanked: 1,807 Times View My Garage	Hyundai does not seem too intent to sell the i20 CRDi. They've been very silent about its launch - like during the Getz CRDi launch. Not a single adverstisement. Either that, or they've lost interest in the Indian market.
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