Hyundai to Expand i20 Production
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It's coming to Australia but no release date
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16th September, 2009
In response to growing customer demand, Hyundai Motor
Company is expanding its production plant in Turkey, primarily to build the i20, designed in Europe
for European customers.
A leading product in its segment, the i20 will be produced in left hand drive for European markets at
Hyundai Turkey’s Izmit Plant, starting from May 2010 – a move that will see an additional investment of
US$75 million. The UK market, where i20 was recently recognised as What Car? Magazine’s Supermini Best Buy
£8,000 - £10,000, will continue to receive right hand drive production out of Hyundai India’s Chennai
plant.
Izmit’s production capacity will be raised to 100,000 units per annum, with 80,000 devoted to the i20.
The plant currently produces the Accent and Matrix MPV, and the new investment will contribute to the
Turkish economy by providing 500 new jobs.
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Launched in Europe towards the end of last year, i20 charms with its sporty design, flexible interior
and dynamic ride and handling. In May this year, it scored the maximum five-star rating in Euro NCAP’s
crash safety tests, receiving an average score of 80.25 per cent, the highest among its rivals in the
segment. The car’s 64 per cent score for pedestrian protection is also noteworthy for being higher than
other models tested under NCAP’s new regulations.
“The European vehicle market is one of the most discerning in the world,” said Hyundai Motor
Company Australia’s Director of Sales and Marketing Kevin McCann. “The expanded capacity is a result
of the i20’s success in Europe. This should free up assembly lines for Australian specification cars and
will enable us to move closer to confirming launch plans for Australia.”
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