i20 a new benchmark in the segment

A user review on Hyundai i20. Written by Chirag on 06 July, 2009

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Good	:	Style, Looks, Features
Bad	:	Price

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Hi folks

I have been a regular visitor to this website and got great help in choosing my car.

I got my lovely i20 delivered in May. This is a review of the car after completion of 1500 Km.

The car has got everything you can want from a car(Space, ABS, 6 airbags, Steering mounted audio contorls, etc etc etc). Its will and already has created a separate market for itself. The interiors are class apart. The steering is also really smooth. It has got the space, looks, comfort, luxury. The AC of the car is really amazing for this segment.

I also read some comments on the website stating the car is underpowered and has a pulling problem. I would only like to state, that pulling problem is only if you are a bad driver. The car is got adequate power. I have driven the same from Mumbai to Shirdi with 4 people, luggage and AC on and didnt find any problem even while driving up the Kasara ghats. The journey was very comfortable for all the passengers even at the rear.

I aggree it cannot be a race machine and maybe a 1400 cc larger engine will be a very good option for people who would not mind compromising on mileage for power. But for mileage concious people like me (mostly city driving) this is a great package of power & class. Initiallly (first 1000km) I used to get mileage of around 11KM in city with AC. But after which it has improved and currently am getting around 12km and expecting to improve to around 13 to 14Km in city with 75% AC after 2nd service. My friend who owns an i20 had a similar experience and now after the 2nd service is getting 13-14KM in the city. I think it is pretty neat for a car which offers good luxury and driving pleasure. The only con I feel is lack of a diesel engine and maybe its around 25K costlier.

To conclude I would say I had done a lot of research (test drove the swift which I think was the closest competitor) before buying this car and trust me could not find any car in its class offering such features and quality for around 6 lakh price tag. On the maintainence front, I am rest assured as this is my 3rd Hyundai car and only thing I spent on maintainence of previous 2 cars is a pretty reasonable AMC fee that I pay once a year to Hyundai my car is completly taken care off(servicing, oil change, etc) for the whole year without any hassels.

Any comments and clarifications are welcome from anyone who is confused on buying a car in this segment and would need any help or clarification.

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Ramesh on 25 Sep, 2011 at 10:28 AM

Interior is very very bad. Hyundai had used very cheap plastic inside. Many people do not notice at first glance.

Check for plastic used for the hand resting handle on all doors. Small nail scratch leaves the marks and spoils the plain plastic (considering children in a car or any person sitting). This is not the case in other cars like Swift, Polo etc. I have checked multiple times.

This turns down, because you will be sitting inside with family and car should look decent from inside. The plastic spoiles quickly.

Even the color used inner plastic is not so good. standard colors are beige or black.

Another big drawback of the car is no leg space for third person sitting in middle rear sit. The glass holder is projected too much behind leaving no space for middle person for leg. Very bad about it. because it becomes four sitter car!!!

Azeez on 14 Dec, 2009 at 04:01 AM

dear friends am gonna buy i20asta 1.2 what is the fuel economy in highways and city..bcz there is weight difference in asta and magna..in any session nobody described about engine and WARRANTY details how many years wil i get warranty...or till how many kilometers covered under warrenty?..pls mension when u know these things....

Azeez on 14 Dec, 2009 at 03:48 AM

all dear comment writers ...let me say first of all thanks to all comment writers..because of that ...ur valuable such feed backs are very useful for all the another customers...like me. one thing ..when u r giving the deatils plz arrange syatematically and orderly bcz i read more comments to get thedetai what i expect...thanks

Chirag on 03 Nov, 2009 at 04:49 PM

Hi Parveen I too own a 1.2 asta. I did not feel at all that the car is less powered. I didnt face any pulling problem. I have driven up the ghats with 4 people and some luggage. It went up pretty smoothly. you can compare it in terms of power to any hatch or premium hatch in its class. It does not lack in any aspect. Yes it cannot be a powerhouse, but it has sufficient power and you wont see any swifts or ritzs beating the i20 easily on highways.

Chirag on 03 Nov, 2009 at 04:29 PM

Hi Nitin & Partha 2nd serivce done around a week back. I have driven around 300 Km in a weeks time after the 2nd service. mileage is somewhat around 14. would be able to give the exact picture after a week. but other people around me with this car are getting around 13-15 in Mumbai suburban traffic conditions. Highway avg is around 18-19.

Partha Ghosh on 03 Nov, 2009 at 11:40 AM

Dear Chirag, Thanks for all the review even I was confused beetween Punto and I20, But after a test drive I am convinced about buying a I20 now and I really dont care about the power as i already own a Honda City anyways what the milage u r getting right now? Thanks and Regards Partha

Nitin on 26 Oct, 2009 at 01:55 PM

Hi Chirag I am also planning to buy a i20 magna , it has great looks , cabin spact reer seat seemsd little uncomfortable for the 5th person sitting in middle ...how is teh milage post your secind service.

Parveen on 12 Oct, 2009 at 11:16 PM

Hi Chirag, i am also planning to buy i20 Asta 1.2L. But I am confused after reading some reviews, that this car is too underpowered. Can you please shed some light on this, that will help me to finalize this car. Thanks Parveen

Chirag on 06 Oct, 2009 at 01:02 PM

Hi Kalpesh Yes you are right. the built qaulity, features, etc are the best. the perfomance is amazing, good FE. Overall a great package. Regarding ground clearance, havent faced any issues till date in mumbai bumpy roads. Also the spares are not too costly. Its pretty reasonable. Also due to the build quality and overall fit and finish you will find good realiability and do not be bothered about spares.

Chirag on 06 Oct, 2009 at 12:51 PM

Hi PRK the steering is butter smooth. Its infact a blessing on city roads. Also need not worry about the stability. The car is extremly stable. i have till now driven till 120km. really gr8 car

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