We first saw the Hyundai i20 in 2008 and we liked it alright. Fast forward four years and Hyundai introduced the mid-life facelift in 2012, which did not fail to impress either. So, to say that the second generation i20 has some big shoes to fill would be quite an understatement.
The Hyundai Elite i20's recent global unveiling in India is proof that the carmaker is intent on getting its domestic market focus right. However, it also indicates that the new Elite i20 didn't want to give the new Volkswagen Polo or the Fiat Punto Evo much of a head-start. Even the segment leader, i.e. Maruti Suzuki Swift, looks a bit dated as compared to these new models. Needless to say, facelifts and new generations are the need of the hour.
