New Generation i20 receives ‘iF Design Award 2015’ in the product category.

• New Generation i20 receives ‘iF Design Award 2015’ in the product category
• Recognises distinctive, sophisticated design of Hyundai’s new B-segment car
• Further validation of Hyundai Motor’s design and quality

Hyundai Motor has once again received international recognition for its vehicle design from the prestigious iF Design Awards jury. The New Generation i20 has won the iF Design Award 2015 in the “Product” discipline, under the “Automobiles / Vehicles / Bikes” category.

The award recognises the refined design of the newest addition to Hyundai Motor’s car line-up. 

The distinctive appearance of the All - New Generation i20 hatchback was influenced by the latest interpretation of the company's Fluidic Sculpture design philosophy, characterised by the car's clean and elegant lines and the prominent hexagonal grille that marks it out as a Hyundai.

The team from Hyundai Motor’s Design Centre Europe in Rüsselsheim, Germany paid particular attention to achieving balanced proportions. The front-end design and long hood create a powerful stance, and the gloss-black C-pillar delivers a unique floating-roof motif. Inside, the driver-oriented cockpit features extensive use of soft-touch materials, as well as subtle piano black inserts and chrome detailing, to create a modern and sophisticated interior package.

Peter Schreyer, President and Chief Design Officer of Hyundai Motor Group, said: "It's an honour for Hyundai to be once again internationally recognised in the iF Design Awards, with New Generation i20 following the success of All-New Genesis last year. Design plays a core role in shaping our brand and driving consumer purchases of Hyundai cars, so we're delighted to receive such a prestigious accolade from a respected authority on design."

For more than 60 years, the iF Design Awards have been recognised across the world as a symbol of design excellence. Organised by iF International Forum Design GmbH, the awards recognise outstanding design across various disciplines and categories. The jury awarded the sought-after prize to Hyundai’s New Generation i20 following a rigorous judging process, involving almost 5,000 entries from 53 countries.

The iF Design Award night will take place on 27 February 2015.

Designed, engineered and manufactured in Europe, the New Generation i20 is on sale now throughout the region.

Hyundai to field four cars in the 2015 FIA World Rally Championships.

• Hyundai Motorsport has revealed that affiliate company Hyundai Mobis will be the main partner of its second team from the next round of the 2015 FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) with its logos featured on the livery on the Hyundai i20 WRC
• Hayden Paddon will lead the Hyundai Mobis World Rally Team in the #20 car from Sweden, while Kevin Abbring will take part in at least four events in a fourth Hyundai i20 WRC

Hyundai Motorsport has revealed that Hyundai Mobis will be the primary partner for its second team, the Hyundai Mobis World Rally Team, as it prepares to run a third car at all rounds from Rally Sweden next month under the Hyundai Motorsport N entry.

Hayden Paddon will take part in his debut in Sweden with the #20 Hyundai i20 WRC, co-driven by compatriot John Kennard, and will lead the Hyundai Mobis World Rally Team at all remaining rounds. 

The team’s official Test Driver Kevin Abbring will also take part in at least four WRC rounds for the Hyundai Mobis World Rally Team during 2015 in a fourth car.

Despite rallying with two separate team names in 2015 – as indeed was the case last season – Hyundai Motorsport will manage all cars concurrently from the same multi-purpose operational base in the service park, and with the same skilled team of engineers and mechanics.

Thierry Neuville (#7 Hyundai i20 WRC, co-driver Nicolas Gilsoul) and Dani Sordo (#8 Hyundai i20 WRC, co-driver Marc Martí) will both continue to represent the Hyundai Shell World Rally Team, as they did at the season opener in Monte-Carlo.

Team Principal Michel Nandan said: “We are pleased to name Hyundai Mobis as the primary partner for our second team, the Hyundai Mobis World Rally Team, as we prepare to run three cars from Rally Sweden. The new team will be headed up by Hayden Paddon and will run in parallel to the Hyundai Shell World Rally Team for the rest of the 2015 season. We are also delighted to give our test driver Kevin the chance to take part in some WRC events this year and he will also run under the Hyundai Mobis World Rally Team name. 

We currently plan for Kevin to take part in four events during 2015 in a fourth car, with a precise schedule still to be defined. While Thierry and Dani will rally for the Hyundai Shell World Rally Team, as they did in Monte-Carlo, the second team will allow some of world rally’s rising stars the chance to showcase their talent on a competitive stage, something we as a WRC manufacturer take very seriously.”

Hyundai UK plans big investment to make the company a top five sales brand.

• Hyundai Motor UK outlines vision for future growth
• New products to spearhead growth in 2015 and beyond
• Investment in dealer network and brand engagement to attract new customers

Hyundai Motor UK today has set out its vision for continued growth in 2015 and beyond.

After another record year in 2014, during which the company sold over 80,000 cars in the UK for the first time, Hyundai has outlined its short, medium and long-term plans for future growth.

In the short-term, Hyundai Motor UK is targeting 100,000 annual registrations, with a medium-term goal of 5% market share. In the long-term, the company aims to secure a Top 5 sales position among all car brands in the UK.

New product launches, continued investment in the dealer network and increased public engagement via key cultural and sport partnerships will help the company achieve its goals, according to Tony Whitehorn, President and CEO of Hyundai Motor UK.

Presenting the company’s vision, Whitehorn said: “Hyundai has undergone something of a transformation in recent years - and we’ve tripled sales in the UK since 2008. But that’s not enough - we want Hyundai to grow into something more, and we do that by offering more cars that people want to buy.”

Hyundai plans to launch several new models in 2015. The supermini New Generation i20, which went on sale a week ago, will be joined later in the year by the new i20 Coupe, New i30 and i30 Turbo and New i40, amongst others. Diversifying the split of core model sales is key to the company’s growth strategy as it moves towards 100,000 UK sales – 20,000 each of i10, i20, i30 and ix35 with the final 20,000 models made up by the rest of the range.

All new models will feature the latest technology and features developed by Hyundai engineers in Germany and Korea. The company announced a £48 billion investment (80.7 trillion KRW) in new facilities (49.1 trillion KRW) and R&D (31.6 trillion KRW) earlier this month, while a recent study by Thomson Reuters IP & Science found that Hyundai had posted the biggest increase in the number of patent filings among global carmakers over the last five years.

As well as attracting new customers with new models and technologies, Hyundai is going through the process of revamping its UK dealer network with a new showroom identity - designed to offer visitors an excellence experience that matches the quality of the brand’s new models. 

This approach extends to an understanding of how today’s consumer operates - the digital store Rockar was opened towards the end of 2014 and offers motorists a completely new way to buy a car.

Hyundai will also engage consumers through a series of sporting and cultural initiatives this year and beyond. As well as the long-term agreement with Tate, Hyundai has been a sponsor of FIFA football tournaments for more than 15 years, and will remain an official partner until at least 2022. After a hugely successful inaugural year in the World Rally Championship, Hyundai is hoping to build on its successes on the road and with motorsport fans in 2015.

“We’re a young company and have the freedom to do things a little differently,” added Whitehorn. “We need to take this as an opportunity to reach out to more people and build advocacy for the Hyundai brand.”

The carmaker is one year into an unprecedented 11-year partnership with Tate, one of the world’s top art institutions. The collaboration - which is founded upon Hyundai’s and Tate’s commitment to worldwide innovation - is the longest of its kind in Tate’s history.

New Generation i20 available at Hyundai dealers nationwide from Thursday 22nd January

• New Generation i20 available at Hyundai dealers nationwide from Thursday 22^nd January, priced from £10,695 OTR
• Highly competitive business contract hire rates from £137.99, low SMR costs
• Among the strongest predicted residual values in the segment with i20 S at 46% cost new

The wait is over for customers eagerly awaiting the New Generation Hyundai i20 which goes on sale this week, competitively priced from £10,695. Available at Hyundai dealerships nationwide from Thursday 22^nd January, the all-new model boasts a sophisticated new design, high specification and first-in-segment features, class leading interior space and generous levels of equipment.

Since the car’s first public unveiling at Paris Motor Show 2014, New Generation i20 has made bow waves, with strong interest from existing i20 owners as well as those new to the Hyundai brand. Industry experts and journalists have also handed the New Generation model their fair share of praise, while residual value experts have awarded New Generation i20 among the best residual values in its class.

New Generation i20 1.2 S starts the range, with predicted residual values at 46% of cost new forecast after 36 months/30,000 miles and other models are among the best in their respective categories. Business customers will benefit from strong residuals, with highly competitive contract hire rates starting from £137.99^*per month. New Generation i20 delivers further good news for fleet and business customers in the form of low SMR costs - the entire range remains economical, while S and Premium models are best in class.

For retail customers, the New Generation i20 delivers exceptional value and desirability with low PCP payments - £152.45^** per month will get customers behind the wheel of an i20 S, including a generous £500 deposit contribution from Hyundai Motor UK and £1,639 customer deposit.  Customers purchasing i20 SE on PCP can take advantage of £750 deposit contribution from Hyundai, while Premium and Premium SE customers will benefit from £1,000 contribution.

Tony Whitehorn, President & CEO, Hyundai Motor UK said: “New Generation i20 is a true competitor in Britain’s most popular vehicle segment. It ticks all the right boxes for fleets and businesses, as well as catering to the needs and tastes of discerning retail customers. The quality, features and specification of this car speak for itself, and we are delighted that this has been demonstrated in the form of strong residual value predictions which are among the best in class.”

New Generation i20 pricing

New Generation i20	CO2 Emissions (g/km)	Insurance Group (1-50)	VED Band	Recommended On The Road Price
S
1.2 75PS	112	5E	C	£10,695.00
S Air
1.2 75PS	112	5E	C	£11,445.00
S Blue
1.1 CRDi 75PS	84	6E	A	£12,445.00
SE
1.2 84PS	119	6E	C	£12,725.00
1.4 100PS	127	10E	D	£13,325.00
1.4 100PS Auto	155	10E	G	£14,225.00
1.1 CRDi 75PS	103	6E	B	£14,225.00
1.4 CRDi 90PS	106	11E	B	£14,725.00
Premium
1.2 84PS	119	7E	C	£13,725.00
1.4 100PS	127	10E	D	£14,325.00
1.4 100PS Auto	155	10E	G	£15,225.00
1.4 CRDi 90PS	106	12E	B	£15,725.00
Premium SE
1.2 84PS	119	7E	C	£14,725.00
1.4 100PS	127	10E	D	£15,325.00
1.4 100PS Auto	155	10E	G	£16,225.00
1.4 CRDi 90PS	106	12E	B	£16,725.00