Hyundai i20 is available in both petrol and diesel option with different variants. The new i20 is the first hatchback in the Indian auto market which is packed with 6-Speed Manual Transmission Gearbox in its 1.4 UT CRDi engine that delivers an impressive power of 88.8bhp, whereas in 1.2 Kappa engine packed with 5 Speed Manual Transmission gearbox produces a power of 82.9bhp and in sole automatic variant in petrol line up, a 1.4 Gamma engine is plonked that offers a power of 98.6bhp. The i20 sports the High Gloss Front Grille, Rear Spoiler with integrated Stop Lamp, 8-Spoke sporty alloy wheels, Turn Indicators on outside mirrors etc. Hyundai has taken good care of the safety of the passengers. For the same, the hatchback is fitted with highly advanced safety features and safeguards like ABS (Anti Lock Braking System), MDPS (Motor Driven Power Steering) along with 6-airbags, clutch log system, speed sensing auto door locking, impact sensing door unlocking and reverse parking sensor, seat belts with pre-tensioner and auto-unlocking doors. Along with the sense of world class safety of Hyundai, i-gen i20 is also going to help cut fuel costs. The second generation of the i20 is the personification of the modern premium compact hatchback car which has stylish exteriors and roomy interiors. Belonging to the Hyundai family, it also ensures comfort, safety and reliability at an affordable price.
Hyundai i20 Petrol Models
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It is the base variant of Hyundai i20 which is powered by the 1.2L, Kappa petrol engine with five speed manual transmission gearbox that delivers 82.9bhp of maximum power with maximum torque of 113.7Nm. The dual VTVT mechanism in the variant helps the compact car to deliver 18.5 kmpl mileage. It has features like AC/TG, Motor driven electronic power steering, 2 power windows, clutch lock, centre lock, 2 speakers with 2 tweeters, engine immobilizer, battery saver, etc.
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It carries some additional features as compared to i20 Era that are Body Colored ORVMs, Fabric Upholestry, Rear Parcel Tray, Glove Box Cooling, foldable key, Luggage Lamp, all Power Windows with auto down for driver side window, reverse sensors and driver seat belt remider.
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Along with features of Magna it has Fully automatic temperature control, rear defogger, turning indicators on ORVM, 2DIN MP3, electronically adjustable and heated ORVMs.
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Along with features of Magna Optional, it boast of features like alloy wheels, driver side airbag, 60:40 rear folding seat, steering controls for audio and Bluetooth, ABS, front fog lamps, Driver and passenger seat belt pretensioners, Electro Chromic Mirror with rear camera, tilt and telescopic steering and rain sensing wipers.
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2 airbags, height adjustable driver?s seat, rear wiper and washer, smart key with button start, rear spoiler with high mounted stop lamp, front seat arm rest, supervision cluster are the additional features apart from standard features present in i20 Sportz.
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If one chooses to have a panoramic sunroof, curtain airbags, speed sensing auto door lock, he/she should go for this model.
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This is powered by a 1.4 litre Gamma petrol engine mated to a four speed automatic transmission. Maximum power of 98.6bhp and 136Nm of torque are ensured with this engine.
Hyundai i20 Diesel Models
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It has the 1.4 litre CRDi diesel engine with same features as that of Hyundai i20 Era petrol.
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This variant offers same features as i20 Magna, the only difference is that it is powered by the 1.4L U2 CRDi, diesel engine with six speed manual transmission, 88.8bhp power and the best-in-class torque of 220Nm.
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This diesel variant has features of Magna Petrol plus Fully automatic temperature control, rear defogger, turning indicators on ORVM, 2DIN MP3, electronically adjustable and heated ORVMs.
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The diesel variant has same features as one can find in the Petrol Sportz variant.
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Along with the features of i20 Sportz Petrol, this diesel variant boasts of 2 airbags, height adjustable driver?s seat, rear wiper and washer, smart key with button start, rear spoiler with high mounted stop lamp, front seat arm rest, supervision cluster.
Hyundai i20 Mileage
Power of Hyundai i20
As already said, Hyundai’s i-gen i20 is available in three engine option i.e. a 1.4 litre Gamma AT petrol, 1.2 litre Kappa petrol and 1.4 litre U2 CRDi diesel engine. The 1.4 U2 CRDi diesel variant which comes with 6-speed manual transmission gearbox delivers a power of 88.8bhp. The torque of the diesel car is 220Nm, which is considered to be the best in this class. The petrol variants of the reincarnated i20 are plonked with the 1.4litre Gamma with 4-speed automatic transmission and the 1.2 litre Kappa engine with 5 speed manual transmission. The Kappa engine with its dual VTVT mechanism produces a peak power of 82.9bhp
Acceleration & Pick-Up
Hyundai’s i-gen i20 is packed with 3 types of engines. There is a 1.4 litre Gamma Petrol engine with DOHC and MPFI fuel system and In Line type arrangement of cylinders. This 4-Speed automatic transmission engine produces a maximum power of 98.6bhp and a maximum torque of 136Nm. The highly powered engine reaches the breakthrough 100 km in just a span of 15.4 seconds and top speed of 170kmph. The i20 with 1.2 litre Kappa petrol is mated to 5 Speed manual transmission gearbox with In Line type arrangement of cylinders so as to produce a maximum power of 82.9bhp and a maximum torque of 113.7Nm . This engine crosses the 100 km barrier in just 15.2 seconds with a top speed of 154kmph . The major thrust can be attributed to the newly added dual VTVT mechanism. Hyundai i20, 1.4 litre CRDi Diesel engine with new 6-Speed manual transmission gearbox performs excellently and produces a maximum power of 88.8bhp and a splendid torque of 220Nm. This high powered engine crosses 100km in 13.2 seconds and reaches the top speed of 166kmph.
Hyundai i20 Exteriors
Exterior Measurement
Hyundai i20 is a premium segment hatchback car with a seating capacity for 5. 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 makes it a comfortable ride for the Indian roads.
Hyundai i20 Interior
Along with the classy exteriors the interiors of the i-gen i20 is like icing on the cake. The spacious interiors, 2 tone beige and black dashboard, metal finished centre fascia and sunroof gives the mid-segment hatchback a luxurious feel. The cool blue LED illumination in the interior of the car further adds to the lustrous feel of the car. The i-gen is a small package with enormous features. The rebirth of the i20 is sure to re-define the mid-segment luxury level. With features like Rear Parking Camera with display in the cabin, Supervision Cluster, Fully Automatic Temperature Control, Clean Air-Cluster ionizer for fresh air in the cabin, it proves to bring in a new wave in the A2 segment. The smart key with push button start adds to the features of the car. It is also loaded with premium features like Multi Information Display, 2-DIN CD/MP3 Audio System with 4 speakers and 2 tweeters, USB, Aux-in and Bluetooth connectivity along with Steering Mounted Audio and Bluetooth controls. The new i20 is sure to provide the passengers with another level of comfort with leather wrapped steering wheel, driver seat arm rest, gear shift knob, tilt and Telescopic Steering, 60:40 Split Seats with cushion pop-ups for optimum passenger and luggage space utilization. To top it all, Hyundai has made sure that every drive is an experience in itself. New i20 is packed with theatre dimming Central room lamp. The storage in the car is also very good with the availability of centre console multipurpose storage box, front door map pockets, passenger side seat back pocket, coat hook, Luggage hooks and glove box. Tachometer, Dual Trip meter, passenger vanity mirror, leather & chrome finish gear knob, front map lamps are some other excitements.
Interior Comfort
The advanced features of the 2012 i20 which adds to the comfort are Fully automatic Air Condition with Heater, 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 with time lag operation. The Clutch footrest helps the driver to drive the car in a smooth and hassle free manner. The height adjustable headrests of the front seats make driving of the all new i20 very comfortable. Power outlet 12 V, Battery Saver, Internally 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 seating capacity of 5 people. The i20 is a very roomy and spacious car with elegant interiors that offers headroom of 95cm with a width of 135cm. The rear seat has a generous legroom of 56cm (max) and 78cm (min).
Hyundai i20 Engine and Performance
Hyundai i-Gen i20 is available in 3 engine options. Out of them, 2 are petrol powered and one is diesel powered. Most of the petrol trims are manual transmission version; however, one of them is automatic. The one with 5-speed manual transmission gearbox is affixed with 1.2 litre Kappa engine that belts out 82.9bhp at 5200rpm of peak power and max torque of 113.7Nm at 4000 rpm. Introduction of dual VTVT (Variable Timing Valve Train) mechanism has brought a considerable rise in mileage which now stands at 18.5 kmpl. The cylinder block and head made of aluminum alloy lowers down the weight of engine and increases its efficiency. The other engine with 4-speed Automatic Transmission in i20, churns out 98.6bhp power at 5500 rpm and 136.3Nm of torque at 4200rpm. The 6 drive modes, variable line pressure system in engine and overdrive lock mechanism provides long engine life.
Coming to the diesel engine, the 2012 i20 becomes people’s choice due to its refinement and performance of engine. The mighty 1.4 litre CRDi diesel machine hauls out 88.8bhp at 4000rpm and the best-in-class torque of 220Nm at 1750-2750rpm. The major thrust here is the mileage which nears 21.9kmpl. This sturdy engine is mated to a 6-speed manual transmission. Technologies like Hydraulic lash adjustors and Electrical EGR (Exhaust Gas Recirculation) with cooler makes sure of minimum NVH along with low maintenance and lower emission.
Stereo & Accessories in Hyundai i20
The 2012 i20 is packed with In-dash 2 DIN MP3 Music system with 4-Speaker and 2 tweeters attached in the car to make the journey very joyful and you can listen to your favourite tunes while driving. Some other accessories offered with the car are audio inputs – Auxiliary and USB and steering mounted audio controls. Bluetooth function with controls on steering is added in the 2012 i20. So one can receive calls during the drive without engaging hands while calling number flashes on the screen. The unique digital Multi Information Display in the central console reveals trip distance, current audio selection, outside temperature, time, calendar and engine running time. The blue illuminated controls on the dash makes you feel royal.
Wheels
Braking & Handling
Hyundai i20 is a very safe car by 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 across the variants. The rear brakes are disc brakes in variants carrying 1.4 petrol engine while drum brakes are used for rear wheels in those variants which feature 1.2 petrol engine. There is a choice between disc and drum rear brakes in the diesel powered i20 cars. The suspension of the car 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. The rear shock absorber as gas filled as well as telescopic dual acting type. The suspensions are fine tuned, which helps in keeping stability of i20 for comfortable drive. The large wheelbase of 2525mm maintains the calm on bumps. The segment first manual transmission shift indicator acts as an alert for driver to change gears with displaying the recommended gear usage. Driving was never so easy before i20.
Handling & Safety
The i20 can be crowned as the safest car in its segment with all the in-built high tech safety features. The car has host of active and passive safety features to safeguard against the unexpected surprises that may come in our way. With the availability of array of advanced safety features, Hyundai i20 can be driven with full peace of mind. Like all the other Hyundai cars in the Indian market, the new i-Gen i20 offers top priority to safety with features like: 6 Airbags including Driver Airbag, Side & curtain Airbag and PAB (Passenger Airbag) on/off switch , clutch lock system (to prevent accidental starts), smart pedal system (in case of panic braking the brake pedal overrides the accelerator), speed sensing auto door locking and impact sensing auto door unlocking in the unfortunate event of a collision and Reverse Parking Sensors . Some of the other advanced features in the i20 are Seatbelt pretensioners, which are of great help in the time of accidents and collision. ABS (Anti lock Braking System) with EBD which helps the prevention of wheel locking in case of abrupt braking. Brake Assist is also a great safeguard, Low fuel warning Lamps, Door & tailgate Ajar warning lamps, Driver seat belt warning- Lamp, Seat belt warning all are the warning safeguards that take care 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,
The i20 had replaced the Getz in the premium hatchback segment and since then it has been going stronger than what Hyundai had expected. Later on, Hyundai added more engine options like the 1.4-litre diesel and the 1.4-litre petrol automatic. Hyundai has been giving Fluidic treatment to all its models and i20 also
gets moulded in this design. The i20 was launched in November 2008 and
the i20 gets its mid-life facelift. We had already reviewed the diesel
car; this time we get our hands on the petrol version. i20 has received a
facelift treatment; hence there isn’t much of a change in the design. The same crisp swage line still runs below the beltline. The front
has changes major undergone. New hawk-like headlamps are there on the
i20, with a new fog lamp design, and a new hexagonal front grille that
melds well with the new crown hood. All this makes it similar to its
family styling, as the Fluidic design is now uniform across all Hyundai cars except the Santa Fe. The SUV does get this design on its next upcoming third generation.
The silhouette of the i20 remains untouched, while at the rear the only change is the tail lamp cluster. The shape remains the same, but the positioning of the lights has changed. Apart from this, rest of the kit remains identical. The alloy wheels are also changed, but we personally liked the older alloy design. Interiors of the i20 were always plush and now they are no different. The feel and fit and finish of the plastics are good for a hatchback and it does feel swanky. Hyundai cars are generally feature loaded and the i20 was the first amongst them. After this facelift, the i20 gets a few more additional features added to its tub.
The i20 now has keyless entry, push start-stop, reverse parking camera and also the top end of the i20 gets six airbags. The space is very much similar on the i20, as the front row seats are large and hard making it comfortable for longer journeys. Whilst the second row seats do not have enough thigh support and a bit tight on knee room also. The boot size is fairly decent for a hatchback. The 1.2-litre petrol of the i20 is the most commonly sold petrol engine. It churns about 80bhp of power and now gets VTVT, which is variable valve timing. The advantage of the variable valve timing is that it improves performance without denting your fuel economy. The NVH levels of this engine are fairly low and the engine is hardly audible. The engine struggles to pull at low engine rpm and one need to downshift to make those quick overtaking manoeuvres. This is the biggest and only let down of this engine. The i20 is also available with a 1.4-litre petrol engine that comes mated only to an automatic transmission and also a 1.4-litre oil burner.
The 5-speed manual transmission that comes bolted to the petrol i20 is slick, with positive and short throws. Even the clutch pedal is light and this reduces driver lassitude in bumper-to-bumper traffic.
The ride of the i20 is fairly sorted, as it is smooth and composed at low speeds. At high speeds however does get a bit jittery. Most of the jolts and bumps are soaked by the suspension. The long suspension travel affects the handling. Not that the handling is bad, but it cannot match the alacrity of its European competitors. The steering wheel is also light and feels artificial, even the brakes feel soggy but they do bite progressively. The i20 has always been a good B+ segment hatchback to buy. Now with the added bells and whistles, it is the most loaded car in this segment. So, if you are looking for a vehicle that looks good, has loads of brownies, has low cost of ownership and good resale value, your search should come to an end on the i20.
The silhouette of the i20 remains untouched, while at the rear the only change is the tail lamp cluster. The shape remains the same, but the positioning of the lights has changed. Apart from this, rest of the kit remains identical. The alloy wheels are also changed, but we personally liked the older alloy design. Interiors of the i20 were always plush and now they are no different. The feel and fit and finish of the plastics are good for a hatchback and it does feel swanky. Hyundai cars are generally feature loaded and the i20 was the first amongst them. After this facelift, the i20 gets a few more additional features added to its tub.
The i20 now has keyless entry, push start-stop, reverse parking camera and also the top end of the i20 gets six airbags. The space is very much similar on the i20, as the front row seats are large and hard making it comfortable for longer journeys. Whilst the second row seats do not have enough thigh support and a bit tight on knee room also. The boot size is fairly decent for a hatchback. The 1.2-litre petrol of the i20 is the most commonly sold petrol engine. It churns about 80bhp of power and now gets VTVT, which is variable valve timing. The advantage of the variable valve timing is that it improves performance without denting your fuel economy. The NVH levels of this engine are fairly low and the engine is hardly audible. The engine struggles to pull at low engine rpm and one need to downshift to make those quick overtaking manoeuvres. This is the biggest and only let down of this engine. The i20 is also available with a 1.4-litre petrol engine that comes mated only to an automatic transmission and also a 1.4-litre oil burner.
The 5-speed manual transmission that comes bolted to the petrol i20 is slick, with positive and short throws. Even the clutch pedal is light and this reduces driver lassitude in bumper-to-bumper traffic.
The ride of the i20 is fairly sorted, as it is smooth and composed at low speeds. At high speeds however does get a bit jittery. Most of the jolts and bumps are soaked by the suspension. The long suspension travel affects the handling. Not that the handling is bad, but it cannot match the alacrity of its European competitors. The steering wheel is also light and feels artificial, even the brakes feel soggy but they do bite progressively. The i20 has always been a good B+ segment hatchback to buy. Now with the added bells and whistles, it is the most loaded car in this segment. So, if you are looking for a vehicle that looks good, has loads of brownies, has low cost of ownership and good resale value, your search should come to an end on the i20.
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