Hyundai i20

[Bredayaris]

In Europe where small cars like this are popular from the beginning it isn't a big player against the Yaris.
The Yaris is still one of the best small cars wich is sold nowadays.

The Toyota Yaris and Honda Jazz are one of the best cars over here; the Yaris is cheaper than the Jazz.

[djct_watt]

Originally Posted by Bredayaris

In Europe where small cars like this are popular from the beginning it isn't a big player against the Yaris.
The Yaris is still one of the best small cars wich is sold nowadays.

The Toyota Yaris and Honda Jazz are one of the best cars over here; the Yaris is cheaper than the Jazz.

Agreed. However, the Hyundai has slowly been gaining market share and at quite a fast pace.

The Yaris is a great example in this argument. In many ways, the Jazz is a better car than the Yaris, and many Yaris owners will admit it. HOWEVER, the Yaris is not quite as expensive. It's not like it's in a completely different price bracket, but the price difference is substantial. . . and it's the reason why the Yaris continues to sell well.

This market segment is very price sensitive, and a $1-2k price difference will gain/lose A LOT of buyers. Let's face it, if we were oozing with cash, most of us would be going for something else.

So that brings in Hyundai. Now, it's been proven that although they are price sensitive, they're not willing to accept complete and utter junk (like Protons or Cherry or Geely) to save $500-1000. Personally I'd take a Geely over a Proton but I digress. . . anyway Hyundai is basically close to if not equal to the quality of many of the class leaders, and the price difference is indeed substantial. But based on the past few years, coupled with their product line, it is inevitable that they will do well.

Kudos to Hyundai!

[Kal-El]

Pretty certain this isn't for the American market. The Accent already fill this segment. The Accent is actually the #1 selling B-segment car in the US now (passing Yaris and Versa). I think it's done it because it's the price winner while still offering the 100,000 mile warranty.

[*MAD DOG*]

Originally Posted by Kal-El

Pretty certain this isn't for the American market. The Accent already fill this segment. The Accent is actually the #1 selling B-segment car in the US now (passing Yaris and Versa). I think it's done it because it's the price winner while still offering the 100,000 mile warranty.

They scrapped the Accent in Australia and now sell the i30. I dare say the i20 is an afterthought and an inferior younger brother.

[junorico24]

Originally Posted by *MAD DOG*

They scrapped the Accent in Australia and now sell the i30. I dare say the i20 is an afterthought and an inferior younger brother.

The getz is next to go.The Corolla is the Yaris big brother.The I30 is the i20 big bro, the Yaris is the IQ's chubby brother.I20 is the i10 big bro LOL.

Very pleasant styling. At the right price point, it would probably be a winner here in the States.

I think so, the UK and Euro got it first Aus nxt. America will have to wait.

Pretty certain this isn't for the American market. The Accent already fill this segment. The Accent is actually the #1 selling B-segment car in the US now (passing Yaris and Versa). I think it's done it because it's the price winner while still offering the 100,000 mile warranty.

You might be right. But the Accent is getting old. The I 30 will probably replace it and the i20 will be the base model.