Hyundai i20. Review on Hyundai i20

Hyundai i10 is doing great after its debut in India, now Hyundai India is coming up with another small car called "Hyundai i20". Hyundai i10 targets A segment customer, all new Hyundai i20 will target B or B+ segment customers. Hyundai i20 has been developer under codename "PB" which will replace current Hyundai Getz globally but not in India. Hyundai i20 will positioned above Hyundai Getz.

Hyundai i20 had been designed especially to meet the European consumers. Since Hyundai India is shifting its small car plant from Korea to India, Hyundai India will offer all new Hyundai i20 as a bonus to the Indian Customers. Hyundai India already introduced Hyundai Santro which is known as Hyundai Atos globally followed by i10 and Getz. All new Hyundai i20 will line up the series soon. 30% of the Hyundai production will be done from Chennai plant only by 2009.

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

Hyundai is also developer a new small 1.1L CRDi engine. Hyundai i20 will be launched in 2009 with CRDi VGT i.e. Diesel Engine and DOHC Petrol Refined Engine in India along with specifications, reviews, price and features.

VEHICLE SUMMARY

Name: i20

Model: Asta

Car Body Type: Hatchback

Segment: B+ Segment

Warranty: 0

ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS

Displacement: 1197cc, 4 Cyl, 16 Valve, Kappa

Engine Type: Petrol

Maximum Power: 79 Bhp @ 5200 rpm

Maximum Torque: 114 Nm @ 4000 rpm

DIMENSIONS

Length: 3940 mm

Width: 1710 mm

Height: 1505 mm

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:

Tachometer:

Alloys:

ORVM Indicator:

Xenon Headlamps:

Trip Meter: 2

Headlamp Washer:

COMFORT AND CONVENIENCE

AC: AC

with Climate Control

Central Locking: Remote

Driver Seat Adjustment: Manual

Music System: 2 DIN Player with 4 speakers

Door Mirror: Both Side Electric

Auto Headlamp:

ACTIVE AND PASSIVE SAFETY

Airbag: 2

Rear Seat Belts: 3

The i20 has been launched in 3 variants in India:

i20 Magna

i20 Asta

i20 Asta(O)

The only difference in Asta & Asta(O) is that the O variant comes with side and curtain airbags which is a first for a car in this segment in India.

It has been initially launched with 1197cc Kappa petrol engine with 79 Bhp of maximum power and 110 Nm of torque. Hyundai is also planning to launch a CRDi variant in March/April 2009.

The 1.2 Kappa engine is peppy with a 12.9 second 0-60 time. The engine has been tuned for minimum emissions & maximum economy.

Fully loaded Asta comes with following features:

Adjustable front and rear head rest

Height Adjustable Driver's Seat

Dash Integrated 2 DIN Music Player with USB port, 4 speakers & 2 front tweeters

Steering mounted audio controls

Cooled Glove box

Electrically adjustable rear view mirrors

Electrically foldable rear view mirrors.

ABS with EBD

Dual front, side & curtain airbags

Lower, longer and wider than the Getz it replaces all over world, the five-door i20 rides on an extended 2525mm wheelbase, enhancing its spacious interior architecture. Luxury and versatility blend seamlessly in the new i20’s spacious and generously appointed cabin.

i20’s list of standard features puts it head and shoulders above the majority of its rivals. The i20’s five-seater interior majors on everyday practicalities, with a 40:60 split flat-folding rear bench with a low lip for easy loading into the 295-litre boot.

The i20 offers numerous intelligently positioned interior storage spaces including a large cooled passenger glovebox and two cupholders.

In keeping with its dynamic styling, i20 rides on an all-new platform with front MacPherson strut and rear torsion beam suspension to deliver the taut and alert ride quality favored by the European market.

The new rack and pinion steering setup has also been tuned to deliver quick and accurate responses resulting in excellent urban agility.

It is protected by the extensive use of high-tensile steel in the Hyundai’s robust chassis, airbags fitted as standard, active headrests, front seatbelt pretensioners and latest generation anti-lock brakes, electronic stability control, and Electronic Brakeforce Distribution.

The driving position is easily adjustable, and is on the high side, so visibility is excellent, the seats comfortable and the controls are easily accessible. Hyundai has switched to new electric power steering set up for the i20. It’s accurate and weights up nicely at high speed.

It has been launched in 8 shades - Dark Grey, Sparkle Blue, Berry Red, Sleek Silver, Silky Biege, Black Diamond, Crystal & Electric Red. It has been priced at Rs. 4.79, 5.59 & 5.82 lakhs for Magna, Asta & Asta(O) respectively.