Hyundai i20

Positives:

• The 114.7Nm 1.2-litre four-cylinder petrol engine makes 87bhp with the iVT (Intelligent Variable Transmission) and 82bhp with the five-speed manual transmission.
• It gets two drive modes that enhance the driving experience - normal mode and Sports mode.
• The light steering makes it easy to drive within the tight confines of the city.
• The i20’s ride quality at higher speeds is flat and absorbent.
• With the quick steering response, this Hyundai hatchback changes directions rapidly.

Negatives:

• Since the low-speed ride is a little hard, you can feel the ruts and bumps filter into the cabin.
• As the steering lacks response around the centre position and is oversensitive at higher speeds, it dampens the driver experience.

Hyundai i20 Key Specifications:

Positives:

• The i20 is available with a voice-enabled electric sunroof, Home-to-Car (H2C) with Alexa and Bluelink-connected features.

• The front seats have adequate cushioning and offer good overall support.

• The rear legroom is fantastic and the shoulder room is sufficient to seat three in reasonable comfort.

• It has a 10.25-inch HD touchscreen infotainment system with a Bose premium seven-speaker system.

• This car comes with climate control, rear AC vents, wireless charging, Type-C fast charging, and multi-phone Bluetooth connectivity.

• It is equipped with cruise control, start/stop button, and seven ambient sounds of nature.

• Overall, the Hyundai i20 is as spacious as the roomiest cars in its segment and the 311 litres of bootspace is sufficient.

• The steering is adjustable for rake and reach, and combined with the excellent outward view, will aid beginner drivers.

Negatives:

• The rear bench seat’s under-thigh support could have been better.

Positives:

• It has standard safety features such as six airbags, electronic stability control, vehicle stability management, and hill-start assist.
• This car gets a tyre pressure monitoring system, Emergency Stop Signal (ESS), auto headlamps, and driver rear view monitor (DRVM).
• It is offered with impact-sensing auto door unlock, speed-sensing auto door lock, three-point seatbelts, and a rear camera with dynamic guidelines.

Negatives:

• This hatchback does not benefit from any ADAS features.
• The two airbag-equipped Hyundai i20 scored a three-star safety rating in the GNCAP.

Positives:

• The Hyundai i20’s attractive grille along with its LED headlamps and signature DRLs give it a sharp nose.

• It is available with a dual-tone black-grey cabin along with soothing blue ambient light and metal finish inside door handles.

• The profile and rear section are characterised by 16-inch diamond-cut alloys, puddle lamps and stylish Z-shaped LED taillamps.

• The dashboard boasts a clean and flowing design and we especially liked the vent-like design that runs across it.

• It’s offered with chrome outside door handles, turn indicators on the door mirrors, and a shark fin antenna.

• It has dual-tone seats with i20 branding, leather-wrapped D-cut steering, and a gear knob.
• The monotone colours include Amazon Grey, Fiery Red, Atlas White, Titan Grey, Typhoon Silver, and Starry Night.

• The dual-tone paint shades are Fiery Red with Abyss Black roof and Atlas White with Abyss Black roof.

Negatives:

• The i20’s plastic quality does not look its best when compared to the finest in the segment.
• The lack of any soft-touch materials inside the i20’s cabin is not a good feeling.