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Hyundai returns to the WRC!

Hyundai's pleasant surprise at the Motor Show, in Paris, is the racing version of the i20, which appears to mark the company's return to the WRC, after the 2003!
Η Hyundai, Well, looks set to make a big comeback in the World Rally Championship, with appearance, at the Paris Salon, of the i20 WRC, along with racing versions of the new i130, but also the Veloster. The Koreans have not released details about the technical characteristics of the racing i20, but according to information, the car will be equipped with a Turbo engine 1.6 liter, return 200+ horses.

The i120 WRC, the first picture of which, already leaked, it will be presented in Paris unfinished (without interior), however the company's intention to return to the Championship, is particularly auspicious news, considering that the return of VW has already been announced, with the Polo R WRC. Hyundai has partnered with Rhys Millen Racing, introducing a racing version of the Veloster last year, with 4-cylinder Turbo engine 500 horses.

Source : autotriti.gr

Facelift for the Hyundai i20 in Geneva

Hyundai today released the first photos and features of the facelifted i20, which will be at the Geneva Motor Show in the coming days.
The refreshed i20 features the design philosophy (fluidic sculpture) of the brand, while revealing that it is also equipped with new economic engines. Undoubtedly, the new stylistic touch was long awaited, since it is natural for the rest of the company's new-renewed models to follow. Specifically, the appearance changes are the new front and rear bumper, the mask, the grill, the hood, as well as the new front and rear lights.

The most important upgrade, however, was made in the mechanical part of the small model. Under the hood, the Hyundai i20 FL houses a 3-cylinder diesel engine 1,1 l, which yields 75 horsepower. Hyundai with Blue Drive technology has managed to achieve the lowest CO2 emissions of all passenger cars sold to date and is 84 ml/km. But for those who want a little more horsepower, the i20 FL can also be equipped with a diesel engine 1,4 l. which yields 90 horsepower and emits 84 g/km CO2.

Source : autotriti.gr