Automotive Exports – May 2017

Monthly automotive aftermarket magazine
New Stars Of Hyundai At
Market
Onder Goker, Director General of Hyundai Assan; “We support our 20th
anniversary production with proud and enthusiasm through our special
version automobiles”
The successful players, i10
and i20 models of Hyundai
in A and B segment have reached
a new version special for 20th
anniversary of the production
in Turkey. Having named Star
Hyundai’ two models are wanted
to offer a maximum comfort to the
Turkish consumers as well.
Opened its first plant in Turkey
out of Korea in 1997, Hyundai
has been contributing both to
the Turkish economy and Turkish
automotive industry seamlessly
since 20 years onwards. Playing a
crucial role in the domestic market
as well as in the export business,
Hyundai has gained export income
more than $2 billion in 2016.
Having produced in Izmit through
lobar force and effort of the Turkish
workers, the i10 and i20 models
take place in the most admired
automobiles of Turkey.
Since 2008 when offered for sales
to date, having realized its sales in
the number of over 13 thousand
of i10 models, Hyundai has kept its
leadership in A segment. As for the
successful player of B segment, i20
has met with the Turkish consumers
in 2009. Realized the sales of more
than 117 thousand units, Hyundai
has prepared a very special
equipment level for both models
for the honor of 20th anniversary
in Turkey. Named its model as Star,
Hyundai, while emerging forefront
with high level equipment, also
attracts attention with 1.0 T-GDI
engine to i20 five-door version.
Hyundai allows its customers meet
with new features such as full
automatic digital air-conditioner,
access without key and start button
and chrome door handles first
time in i10 model besides super
equipment features. The sales price
of Hyundai i10 is TL61, 900.
As for Hyundai i20 Star is going to
show off with special and innovative
equipment such as 6-speedtransmission
in its hatchback
body type with five-door with
lane departure warning system
(LDWS), bluetooth connection, 15”
dark gray alloyed rims, black/gray
special designed seat upholstery
and glovebox, black roof cover,
panoramic sunroof, bluetooth
radio mp3 player, cruse and led
rear spots.
1.0 liter T-GDI engine in Hyundai
i20 generates 120 Hp with 6
speeds. Regarding turbo feeding
effect, rigorous in low revs and
maximum power in high revs.
This new generation engine is
quite stingy in fuel consumption
thanks to start & stop feature. As for
the automatic option, it is offered
with 1.4-liter atmospheric version.
Hyundai i20 1.0 T-GDI is offered for
sales with TL67, 900.
Onder Goker, Director General
of Hyundai Assan, said; “While
we support our 20th anniversary
production with proud and
enthusiasm through our special
version automobiles with full of
innovations and various activities
during the year, at the same time
we also aim to strengthen our
competitiveness and brand image
more. Our believe is full to win the
admiration of our customers as
well as shed light to the success of
i10 and i20 through competitive
equipment and price combination.”
18 MAY 2017