The Elite i20 [6.28 - 9.2 lacs ex showroom Bengaluru] is Hyundai's premium hatchback for the Indian market. Since its launch in 2008, the elite i20 has been one of the best selling cars for Hyundai. While it ruled the segment for a couple of years, it will have to compete against the new Honda Jazz, Nexa(Suzuki) Baleno and the Volkswagen Polo.
One clear advantage that the i20 has is its looks. With the hexagonal grille and the swept back headlamps, the i20 looks stunning. Hyundai's 'Fulidic' design has clearly paid huge dividends. The 16 inch alloys add to the beauty of the car. \
The interiors of the car are quite plain. While everything is easy to find and use, the dashboard does not look as modern as some of it's competitors. As far as the features are concerned, i20 gets keyless entry, bluetooth connectivity, steering wheel controls and the top end version comes with satellite navigation. You also get a 1 GB internal storage for your music.
The front seats of the i20 are very good. They are comfortable and provide good support. The rear seats stand out because the knee room is very impressive for a car in this segment. The only problem is that head room of the rear seats is not great. Anyone above 5'10" will find it difficult to sit for long hours.
I tested the 1.4 liter diesel and refinement is something that Hyundai have really worked on. The cabin noise is very low and the six speed manual is slick and easy to use. One of the drawbacks of the diesel engine is that the low rpm torque is not great. That being said, everyday city commute will not be a problem given that the engine is quite peppy and is quite rev-happy. Highway traveling will be strain-free thanks to the wonderful seats and the 6 speed gearbox. One thing of particular interest is the suspension on the i20. Hyundai have quite thankfully realized that fast cars need not have stiff suspension. Therefore, the softer suspension on the i20 ensures that the ride quality is top-notch and bad roads will not be a problem to tackle.
* Mileage :
Petrol --18
Diesel -- 22
In conclusion, the Hyundai i20 is a beautiful car and an amazing highway cruiser.
The Good Stuff:
1) Looks
2) Rear AC Vent
3) Highway Performance
4) Cost of Ownership
The Bad Stuff:
1) Not a responsive steering wheel
2) Price difference between the petrol and the diesel variants is massive.
Credits:
I want to thank the people at Advaith Hyundai for lending the car. They are located at Hunsur Road, Mysore.
Phone: 0821-4261901
One clear advantage that the i20 has is its looks. With the hexagonal grille and the swept back headlamps, the i20 looks stunning. Hyundai's 'Fulidic' design has clearly paid huge dividends. The 16 inch alloys add to the beauty of the car. \
The interiors of the car are quite plain. While everything is easy to find and use, the dashboard does not look as modern as some of it's competitors. As far as the features are concerned, i20 gets keyless entry, bluetooth connectivity, steering wheel controls and the top end version comes with satellite navigation. You also get a 1 GB internal storage for your music.
The front seats of the i20 are very good. They are comfortable and provide good support. The rear seats stand out because the knee room is very impressive for a car in this segment. The only problem is that head room of the rear seats is not great. Anyone above 5'10" will find it difficult to sit for long hours.
I tested the 1.4 liter diesel and refinement is something that Hyundai have really worked on. The cabin noise is very low and the six speed manual is slick and easy to use. One of the drawbacks of the diesel engine is that the low rpm torque is not great. That being said, everyday city commute will not be a problem given that the engine is quite peppy and is quite rev-happy. Highway traveling will be strain-free thanks to the wonderful seats and the 6 speed gearbox. One thing of particular interest is the suspension on the i20. Hyundai have quite thankfully realized that fast cars need not have stiff suspension. Therefore, the softer suspension on the i20 ensures that the ride quality is top-notch and bad roads will not be a problem to tackle.
* Mileage :
Petrol --18
Diesel -- 22
In conclusion, the Hyundai i20 is a beautiful car and an amazing highway cruiser.
The Good Stuff:
1) Looks
2) Rear AC Vent
3) Highway Performance
4) Cost of Ownership
The Bad Stuff:
1) Not a responsive steering wheel
2) Price difference between the petrol and the diesel variants is massive.
Credits:
I want to thank the people at Advaith Hyundai for lending the car. They are located at Hunsur Road, Mysore.
Phone: 0821-4261901
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