ET ZigWheels Awards 2014: Reader's Choice Car of the Year Hyundai Elite i20

The Hyundai Elite i20 is the winner of the ZigWheels 2014 Car of the Year crown. The Elite i20 is a great evolution of the i20 moniker and looks leap years ahead from the previous generation car. The Elite i20 faced some stiff competition in this segment especially against the Maruti Suzuki Swift; and yes it did manage to stand tall.

In the first four months since its launch the Hyundai Elite i20 had already sold more than 56,000 units – goes to show that the car has not just been appreciated by critics and experts but also by the junta. The Elite i10 has also won the ET ZigWheels Awards 2014 Reader’s Choice Car of the Year by a great margin.

Gone are the days in which just efficiency ruled this segment of cars. And Hyundai has understood this customer sentiment extremely well. From a refined engine, ample cabin room and loads of features the Elite i20 has it all. Moreover, Hyundai has managed to improve its handling ability, making this comfortable car more fun to drive.

In a year where cars such as the new Honda City, Maruti Suzuki Ciaz, Tata Zest and the Mahindra Scorpio competed for the Reader’s Choice Car of the Year Award, the Hyundai Elite i20 shone brighter than all else.