Hyundai i20 – a User Review with Actual Pictures

Hyundai i20

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December 29, 2008 By Satish Kalepu

Hyundai i20 – a User Review – with Actual Pictures
By Shiva Shankar

The much awaited i20 is here. There was of course some confusion in the launch – the scheduled date of 28th was surprisingly postponed to the 29th. The fact that many dealers have not yet received Hyundai i20 stock to display, could not suppress the enthusiasm of people to search for where it was available.

Hyundai i20 headlight

Once you have a look at the i20, it certainly gives an impression as if it’s a big brother of the Getz. The first thing you will notice are the big headlights. Still, there is a clear impression of improvement versus Getz. The curves on the doors are attractive, while the rear portion is dominated by the new shape tail lamp reminding us of the Maruti Swift.

Hyundai i20 Rear

The dashboard looks broad and the console is attractive. The controls and the new added features on the steering wheel make it feel like a truly updated car. The interiors are quite spacious and the seats are comfortable, the leg room is good and it boosts comfort for co-passengers. Unfortunately, but logically, the rear legroom is not as comfortable as the front.

Hyundai i20 steering

Performance

Wit the newly upgraded Kappa engine, noise and vibration levels have been reduced considerably. With motor driven power steering, the steering is much easier than the Getz (though, the Getz did already have a smooth steering).

Hyundai i20 interior

With the introduction of ABS with EBD, the car can be expected to give stable and effective braking, the efficiency of which is yet to be tested thoroughly on road. The dual front, side and curtain airbags boost the impression of having a safe surrounding inside the cabin.

Hyundai i20 front

All in all, the price range of 4.8 to around 6.2 lacs seems to be worth considering for what it offers.

The i20 truly justifies the courage of Hyundai to launch such an ambitious model in a time of a Global Economic Meltdown affecting many automobile manufacturers.

Hopefully, this car can pull us out of the rut! If only the banks cooperate.

Hyundai i20

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Comments on this review

  • I purchased i20 car oneyear ago.Within 20000km running tyresare getting bulged.Tyre used is world class useless APOLLO TYRE to beawarded with best tyre of theyear 2012.Hence dont buy this lowsy car

    12 May 2012 By  N.S.MURALIKRISHNAN
  • hi friends, i am going to buy I20 sportz, so anyone can tell d miliege about ur car who have thid model

    26 April 2012 By  Ravindra
  • Re Hyundai i20, Can someone write about available stereo & car audio upgrade options?. Which factory fitted system does it have? Speaker sizes and locations plz.?

    22 March 2009 By  JayR
  • Is i 20 available in the canteen too?If yes,what will be the cost?
    Gayatri

    16 March 2009 By  Gayatri
  • Avery beautiful car with a smooth drive.The main drawback is its price.It is definitly overpriced.
    gayatri

    16 March 2009 By  Gayatri
  • Obviously a much hyped out car... It's one of the worst performing among the new lot! I am definitely not impressed.

    25 February 2009 By  Harshavardhan

  • Hi,
    i20 diesel wil be available in market by three months or so.

    23 February 2009 By  Shiva
  • what is the price of i20 in visakhapatnam, andhrapradesh

    14 February 2009 By  Test Satish
  • I wish to know i20 is coming with Auto Transmission, If not Safari is coming with Auto Transmission.

    Please help me in this matter.

    11 January 2009 By  Murali
  • Dear Sir,
    Can you please tell me the difference of GETZ and i20? What is the mileage of Getz and i20.

    02 January 2009 By  UMAPATI
  • Can anyone tell me bout i20 milage in city and highway? its having kaapa engine so will it give milage close to i10 kaapa?

    02 January 2009 By  Anuj
  • Hi,
    i20 is available in petrol vesion only .Price of i20 varies from 4.7 to 5.9 lac .Logically Getz may be discontinued in near future.

    30 December 2008 By  Shivashankar
  • i think i20 is only available in 1.2 kappa petrol version .. it is not available in diesel engine ... am i right?

    30 December 2008 By  Ballu
  • Active & Passive Safety...

    Airbag: 2
    Parking Sensors: No
    Fog Lamp: Yes
    Traction Control: No
    EBD: Yes
    ABS: Yes
    ESP: No
    Rear Seat Belts: 3

    30 December 2008 By  Avishek
  • Other Specifications...

    Seating Capacity: 5
    Tyre Size: 185/65 R14
    Suspension: MacPherson Struts, Coil Springs & Torsion Beam
    Turning Circle: 5.20 mtrs.
    Boot Space: 295.00 ltrs.
    Steering: Power
    Brakes: Front Disk, Rear Drum
    Gears: 5 Manual
    Kerb Weight: 1066.00 kgs.
    Fuel Tank: 45.00
    Body Color Bumpers: Yes
    Tachometer: Yes
    Alloys: Yes
    ORVM Indicator: No
    Xenon Headlamps: No
    Trip Meter: 2
    Headlamp Washer: No

    30 December 2008 By  Avishek
  • COMFORT AND CONVENIENCE...

    AC: AC with Climate Control
    Power Windows: Yes
    Central Locking: Remote
    Remote Boot: Yes
    Remote Fuel Filler: Yes
    Rear Wiper: Yes
    Rear Defogger: Yes
    Rear Armrest: No
    Streeing Adjustment (Rake/Reach): Yes/No
    Driver Seat Adjustment: Manual
    Music System: 2 DIN Player with USB & AUX
    Leather Seats: No
    Door Mirror: Both Side Electric
    Tinted Glass: Yes
    Rear AC Vent: No
    Folding Rear Seats: Yes
    Sun Roof: No
    Buttons/Controls on Steering: Yes
    Auto Viper: No
    Auto Headlamp: No

    30 December 2008 By  Avishek , CarTradeIndia Expert
  • Available i20 Models:
    i20 ASTA
    i20 MAGNA
    I20 MAGNA CRDi
    i20 ASTA (o)
    i20 ASTA CRDi

    30 December 2008 By  Avishek , CarTradeIndia Expert
  • Hyundai i20 is a hatchback inspired by the premium hatchback Hyundai i30 of Korea and Europe. The front of the Hyundai i20 has been designed with a low slung grille, good large headlamps and cool sporty round fog lamps. The steep raked wind screen flows smoothly and then merges with a novel tail section. Hyundai i20 has a upright tailgate which means more boot space for luggage too. Interiors are really top notch with really high quality plastics used in it. Hyundai i20 has a flexible seating very much similar to Hyundai i10. Hyundai i20 will offer more space than the spacious Hyundai Getz.

    30 December 2008 By  Avishek , CarTradeIndia Expert
  • HYUNDAI i20 Technical Specification:

    TRANSMISSION...
    Type: 5-Speed Manual

    SUSPENSION...
    Front Suspension: Mc Pherson Strut with Coil Spring
    Rear Suspension: Coupled Torsion Beam Axle with Coil Spring
    Shock Absorbers; Gas Type (Front & Rear)

    BRAKES...
    Front: Disc
    Rear: Drum

    TYRE...
    Size & Type: 175/70 R14, Tubeless
    Steel wheel 185/65 R14, Tubeless
    Alloy wheel

    30 December 2008 By  Avishek , CarTradeIndia Expert
  • HYUNDAI i20 Technical Specification:

    ENGINE....
    Material: All Aluminium Cylinder Engine
    No.of cylinders: 5
    No. of valves: 16
    Valvetrain: (type) (SOHC / DOHC) DOHC
    Displacement: (CC) 1197
    Maximum Power; (ps / rpm) 80 / 5200
    Maximum Torque: (kgm / rpm) 11.4 / 4000

    30 December 2008 By  Avishek , CarTradeIndia Expert
  • HYUNDAI i20 Technical Specifications:

    DIMENSION.......
    Overall Length: (mm) 3940
    Overall Width: (mm) 1710
    Overall Height: (mm) 1505
    Wheelbase: (mm) 2525
    Front Track: (mm) 1505
    Rear Track: (mm) 1503
    Fuel Tank capacity: (mm) 45

    30 December 2008 By  Avishek , CarTradeIndia Expert
  • Dear All,

    Please post all your questions on the car. We will answer all your queries tonight so that you can know the car even better.

    Thanks

    Shiva

    30 December 2008 By  Shivs Shankar , CarTradeIndia Expert
  • Plz tell me about machanisam of engine. whether it is deisal or petro. and engine manafacturer.type. drive mode. and what a other then exixting technology.

    30 December 2008 By  Mark
  • hey frnds just compare this with Swift Dezire..and then decide..even i was waitin for this some how i belive this is over priced.
    tapesh

    30 December 2008 By  Tapesh
  • How much time she take for 0-100km.

    ABS, EBD, Baloon are the standard feature of the car?

    30 December 2008 By  Mohan Rathod
  • the build of hyundai is always better. I wonder if they can also release a sport version competing palio 1.6. 1.2 is not that impressive. it feels an i10 with new skin

    30 December 2008 By  Murali
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