Indian Automobiles: I20

Hyundai i20 Price : Rs 4,54,599* - Rs 7,86,063*

Hyundai i20

Hyundai Motor India Ltd (HMIL) has launched two new variants of Hyundai i20 - the Era and the Sportz. These variants are avialable with both petrol and diesel options. Era is the base variant of the car while Sportz will fill the bridge the gap between i20 Asta and Magna. The new Hyundai i20 is loaded with an array of smart features which are Fully Automatic Temperature Control (FATC) system and in-built USB port (in Magna) and several other attractive features like a burglar alarm, steering wheel with audio remote and passenger vanity mirror (in Sportz and Asta). Hyundai i20 is the first hatchback car in the Indian auto market which is packed with six speed manual transmission gearbox.

Hyundai i20 Description :

Overall

Hyundai i20In the hatchback category of cars Hyundai i20 is a new generation car with large headlamps and fog lamps. This new Hyundai i20 is even more spacious, stylish having amazing eye catching features. Equipped with standard safety features it has ABS, seat belts with pre-tensioner, dual air-bags for the driver and front passenger, auto-unlocking doors Hyundai i20 is one of the best car. Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) and suspension systems in the car are such that they provide maximum ease while driving the vehicle. This latest version of Hyundai i20 is best featured with many important special equipments that co-ordinates best with the activity of the driver.

The hatchback segment has one more addition in their kitty with the launch of Hyundai i20 in place by non other than Hyundai Motor India Ltd. This premium hatchback car is fully enabled with breathtaking looks and yet not compromising on the quality features. Hyundai i20 is a very stylish and classy car with very elegant exteriors and interiors.

The charisma of Hyundai i20 is outstanding with roomy and spacious interiors at place and the sleeky smart look of the car add wonder to the overall appearance. The sleeky and amazing look and technology of Hyundai i20 is by and larger inspired by its premium hatchback model Hyundai i30 which are already launched in Europe and Korea.

Hyundai i20 is available in both petrol and diesel option with different variants. Hyundai i20 is the first hatchback car in the Indian auto market which is packed with 6 Speed Manual Transmission Gearbox in its 1.4 L CRDI engine that delivers an impressive power of 90 PS whereas in 1.2 L Kappa engine packed 5 Speed Manual Transmission gearbox produces a power of 80 PS and in 1.4 L Gamma engine 4 Speed automatic transmission gearbox offers a power of 100 PS. Hyundai i20 is packed with many advance features that are complementing the style and sophistication it carries.

Hyundai i20 has concern not only for looks but i20 has taken care of all the safety measures of their passenger with highly advanced safety features and safeguards availability like ABS ( Anti Lock Braking System), MDPS ( Motor Driven Power Steering), etc.

Hyundai i20 is the personification of the modern premium compact hatchback car with sharpness and style in the exteriors and versatile and roomy at the same time in respect of interiors, and not to forget the comfort and safety and reliability it brings with the affordable price range.

Mileage, Average & Fuel Economy

Hyundai i20, a hatchback segment car is available in both petrol and diesel engine option. Hyundai i20 is available in 3 engine option i.e. 1.4 L, 1396cc Gamma AT Petrol, 1.2 L 1196cc Kappa PL Petrol & 1.4 CRDI Diesel Engine.

Hyundai i20, with the engine option 1.4 L, 1396cc Gamma AT is a petrol variant with 4 Speed Automatic Transmission Gearbox that are very fuel efficient and gives tremendous performance. Hyundai i20 1.4 L engine with is high power delivers a mileage of 11.4 kmpl in the city roads and 15.1 kmpl on the highways.

Hyundai i20, with 1.2 L, 1196cc Kappa PL is also a petrol variant with 5 Speed Manual Transmission Gearbox that offers a very good mileage with better performance. The Mileage that this engine gives is 15 kmpl in the city road and 17 kmpl on the highways.

Hyundai i20, with 1.4 L CRDI Diesel engine is undoubtedly a diesel variant with 6 Speed Manual Transmission Gearbox with an excellent fuel efficiency system. The car gives a mileage of 18kmpl in the city and 23 kmpl on the highways.

Power

As already said, Hyundai i20 is available in three engine option i.e. a 1.4L, Gamma AT petrol, 1.2L Kappa PL petrol and 1.4L, CRDI diesel engine.

Hyundai i20 which is powered by the 1.4L, 1396cc Gamma AT petrol is a very fuel efficient car with DOHC and MPFI fuel system. This In Line type petrol engine equipped with four speed automatic transmission gearbox, produces a maximum power of 100 PS at 5500rpm and a Maximum Torque of13.9kgm at 4200rpm.

Hyundai i20 powered by the 1.2L, 1196cc Kappa PL Petrol five Speed manual transmission gearbox also performs with stimulating effect and gives better performance. This 1.2L, In Line petrol engine delivers a maximum power of 80 PS at 5200rpm and a maximum torque of 11.4kgm at 4000rpm.

Hyundai i20, with 1.4L CRDI diesel engine with new six speed manual transmission gearbox performs excellently and produces a maximum power of 90PS at 4000 rpm and a maximum torque of 22.4kgm at 1750~2750 rpm.

Colors

Hyundai i20 is available in seven exciting colors - Sparkle Blue, Silky Beige, Black Diamond, Crystal White, Sleek Silver, Berry Red, and Dark Grey.

Acceleration and Pick Up

Hyundai i20, 1.4 L, Gamma AT Petrol with DOHC and MPFI fuel system and In Line type 4 Speed automatic transmission gearbox engine produces a maximum power of 100 PS at 5500 rpm and a maximum torque of 13.9kgm at 4200 rpm. The highly powered engine reaches the breakthrough 100 km in just a span of 15.4 seconds and top speed of 164 kmph.

Hyundai i20, 1.2 L, Kappa PL petrol 5 Speed manual transmission gearbox with In Line type Engine produces a maximum power of 80PS at 5200 rpm and a maximum torque of 11.4kgm at 4000 rpm. This engine crosses the 100 km barrier in just 15.2 seconds with a top speed of 154kmph.

Hyundai i20, 1.4 L CRDI Diesel engine with new 6 Speed manual transmission gearbox performs excellently and produces a maximum power of 90 PS at 4000 rpm and a maximum torque of 22.4kgm at 1750-2750 rpm. This extra high powered engine crosses 100 km in 13.2 seconds and reached top speed of 166kmph.

Hyundai i20 Exteriors

Exterior Appearance

The head turner, Hyundai i20 has a very elegant and stylish exterior look with sleek body and robust outer look to take the breath of anyone. The eye catching features of Hyundai i20 make it the most demanding car.

Hyundai i20 front is defined with a low slung grille, large headlamps and sporty round fog lamps. The car has distinctive front image with chrome finish C grille integrated with the logo of the company. The steeply raked winds screen flows smoothly and merges with a novel tail section.

Similar to Renault Clio, Hyundai i20 features an upright tailgate which means more room for luggage too. The multi reflector front fog lamps that are build in the lower section has a very elegant round shape. The flush mounted headlamps near to the front grille give a very clear vision for greater driving comfort. The wider air dam on the front of the car gives more style and at the same time gives cooling effect. The sunroof option also gives a stylish and elegant look.

The alloy wheels and body colored outside mirrors with indicators and body colored door handles give the car a very aggressive and classy look.

Exterior Measurement

Hyundai i20 is a premium segment hatchback car with a capacity for 5 to seat. The exterior dimensions of this car are length- 3940 mm, width - 1710 mm, height - 1505 mm with a wheelbase of 2525 mm. The ground clearance of 165 mm in this car is pretty good.

Hyundai i20 Interiors

Interior Appearance

Hyundai i20 is a premium hatchback segment car with mind-blowing interiors which gives the car a great and classy look and attracts the car lovers in just a glance. The roomy and spacious interiors of the car adds glory to it and the 2 tone beige color interior complements the car in all respects. The spacious interiors of the Hyundai i20 makes you feel open even in traffic jams.

Hyundai i20 is packed with metal finished center fascia to give a very stylish and impressive interior look. Hyundai i20 is the first of its kind with cooling blue LED of eye soothing illumination in the interior of the car. The tilted and telescopic steering wheel with leather cover and metal finish gives a very classy look to the interiors.

Some of the advanced interior features of Hyundai i20 are Cool Glove box that keeps your refreshment cool, Sunroof for the looks and protection against sun, Aux in & USB Port for comfort, Multi Information Display, 2 DIN in Dash Audio for joy and pleasure, Fully Automatic Temperature Control, Speakers & Tweeters.

The ergonomic Seats, Folding rear seat adds comfort while driving the car. Hyundai i20 is packed with theatre dimming Central room lamp. The storage in the car is also very good with the availability of centre consol multi purpose storage box, front door map pockets, passenger side seat back pocket, coat hook, Luggage hooks.

Tachometer, Dual Trip meter, passenger vanity mirror, leather & chrome finish gear knob, front map lamps are some other excitements.

Interior Comfort

Hyundai i20, a high end hatchback car is equipped with many advanced features to make the journey very comfortable and joyous. Some of the advanced features that adds comfort in this car are Air Condition with Heater for the cooling effect in the car, Cloth Seat Upholstery, AC vents with shut off options, Rear AC cooling Ducts for the back passengers, Electronic Power Steering ( MDPS) for a very smooth and comfortable driving, Power Window Option Front with time lag operation, Clutch Footrest helps driver to drive the car in a smooth and hassle free manner.

The Height Adjustable Headrests at front seats makes the driving of Hyundai i20 very comfortable, Power outlet 12 V, Battery Saver, Internally Adjustable ORVMs for changing the view without opening windows, Electrically Adjustable ORVMs, Bench Folding rear seat with 60-40 split rear seat with flat folding option to make the portion for luggage when going for outings, Rear defogger with timer, Tilt & telescopic steering for greater driving comfort, Luggage Lamp, Power Window Switches, Height Adjustable headrest rear, Rear wiper & washer are extra comfort features.

Interior Measurement

Hyundai i20 is a premium hatchback car with a sitting capacity of 5 people. Hyundai i20 is a very roomy and spacious car with elegant interiors that offers headroom of 95cm with a width of 135 cm. The rear seat has a generous legroom of 56cm (max) and 78cm (min).

Engine Capacity and Performance

Hyundai i20, 1.4 L, 1396cc Gamma AT Petrol is powered with DOHC configuration and MPFI fuel system. The In Line type 4 Speed Automatic Transmission Gearbox engines of 4 Cylinders and 4 valves is very fuel efficient and produces a maximum power of 100 PS at 5500 rpm and a maximum torque of 13.9kgm at 4200 rpm.

Hyundai i20, 1.2 L,1196cc Kappa PL Petrol is packed with 5 Speed manual transmission gearbox with DOHC Valve Configuration and MPFI fuel supply system performs with stimulating effect The In Line type engine with 4 Cylinders & 4 Valves produces a Maximum Power of 80PS at 5200 rpm and a maximum torque of 11.4kgm at 4000 rpm.

Hyundai i20, with 1.4 L CRDI Diesel engine is equipped with new 6 speed manual transmission gearbox with DOHC Valve configuration and CRDI fuel Supply system performs excellently and produces a maximum power of 90 PS at 4000 rpm and a maximum torque of 22.4kgm at 1750 ~ 2750 rpm.

Wheels

Hyundai i20, 1.4 L, 1396cc Gamma AT Petrol is packed with 14 inches alloyed wheels.Hyundai i20 comes with tubeless tyres which are puncture resistant and helps you with comfortable journey. The size of the tyre is 185/65 R14 which are very big and efficient in controlling the car in case of off-roading and skidding in slippery road.

Hyundai i20, 1.2 L, 1196cc Kappa PL Petrol is packed with 14 inches alloyed wheels which give a very smart look. The size of the tyre is 175/70 R14 & 185/65 R14 tubeless tyre which helps you in controlling your car efficiently.

Hyundai i20, with 1.4 L CRDI Diesel engine is equipped with 14 inches alloyed wheels to add more effect on the look of the car. The tyre size of the car is 175/70 R14 & 185/65 R14 puncture proof tubeless tyre for the hassle free journey.

Braking and Handling

Hyundai i20 is a very safe car in all means with an ultimate braking system. The car is packed with ABS (Anti Lock Braking System) with EBD that helps in preventing wheel lock up during panic braking. The front brakes of Hyundai i20 are Disc brakes and the rear brakes are also disc brakes which are very efficient in case of unexpected surprises in the road.

The suspension of the Hyundai i20 is very much distinctive and very efficient with front suspension of Mc Pherson strut with Gas shock absorber, rear suspension of couple torsion beam axle with gas shock absorber and rear shock absorber as gas filled, telescopic dual acting type.

Handling and Safety

Hyundai i20 is a quite safe car with all the in built high technology safety features. The car has both active and passive safety features to safeguards against the unexpected surprises that come in our way. With the availability of array of advanced safeguards, Hyundai i20 can be driven with full peace of mind.

Some of the advanced features in Hyundai i20 are Driver Airbag with Seatbelt pretensioner, Side & curtain Airbag, Dual Airbag with Seatbelt pretensioner which are of great help in the time of accidents and collision. PAB (Passenger Airbag) on/off switch, ABS (Anti lock Braking System) with EBD which helps the prevention of wheel locking in case of abrupt braking.

Brake Assists is also a great safeguard, Low fuel warning Lamps, Door & tailgate Ajar warning lamps, Driver seat belt warning- Lamp & chim, Seat belt warning all are the warning safeguards that take car of the passengers. The day & night inside rear view mirror, RHD (Right Hand Drive) Control, Rear Fog Lamps are of great help in night and bad weather condition. Central Locking, Impact Sensing auto door unlock, Ignition key reminder - CLS disabled, Immobilizer, Keyless entry with burglar alarm and folding key, Child Safety lock are some exciting safety features that Hyundai i20 carries.

Stereo and Accessories

Hyundai i20 is packed with In dash 2 DIN MP3 Music system with 4 Speaker and 2 tweeter attached in the car to make the journey very joyful and you can listen to your favourite tunes while driving. Some other accessories in Hyundai i20 are audio inputs – Auxiliary and USB and steering mounted audio controls.

Hyundai i20 Pros :

More spacious, Stylish, Seating position is high compare to santro, Eye catching interior.

Hyundai i20 Cons :

Very Costly, Engine is not much smooth.