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In the hatchback category of cars Hyundai’s new i-Gen i20 is the upgraded model of the popular Hyundai i20. This new Hyundai i20 is even more spacious and stylish. It has amazing eye catching features. The charisma of the new fluidic Hyundai i20 is outstanding. The roomy and spacious interiors along with the sleek and smart looks of the car, add a positive sense to the overall appeal and appearance. The amazing looks and technology used in the new Hyundai i20 is by and large inspired by its premium hatchback model Hyundai i30 which has already been launched in Europe and Korea. Hyundai i20 was brought to India first in 2009. Though the market has seen a few facelifts earlier also, with 2012 Hyundai i20, we see the launch of the second generation of the i20. With the i-gen i20, Hyundai is all set to sweep the market and carve a niche for them in the A2 hatchback segment.

This premium hatchback is fully enabled with breathtaking looks and does not compromise on the quality features. Unlike the older version, the new model flaunts the latest fluidic design. This fluidic design is seen in all the latest versions of the Hyundai cars, be it new Hyundai Sonata or the new Hyundai Verna. This new generation car is fitted with large headlamps and fog lamps. Latest version of the i20 is packed with many advanced features that are complementing the style and sophistication it carries. A variety of premium features like  Smart Key with Push Button Start, Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel and  Gear Shift Knob, Electric Adjustable Folding and Heated Outside Mirrors, Tilt and Telescopic Steering, 60:40 Split Seat with cushion pop-up for optimum passenger and luggage space utilization, premium 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 are also present in the new version of this car.  Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) and suspension systems of the car are such that they provide maximum ease while driving the vehicle.

 

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 90 PS whereas in 1.2 Kappa engine packed with 5 Speed Manual Transmission gearbox produces a power of 84 PS and in sole automatic variant in petrol line up, a 1.4 Gamma engine is plonked that offers a power of 100 PS. The Hyundai 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.

Editor's take : The i20 gets the 1.2-litre petrol engine from the i10, which is one of the most fuel-efficient petrol mills. The diesel is one of the frugal engines as well.

Hyundai i20, a hatchback segment car is available in both petrol and diesel engine option. Hyundai i20 is available in 3 engine option i.e. 1.4 L, 1396cc Gamma AT Petrol, 1.2 L 1196cc Kappa PL Petrol & 1.4 CRDI Diesel Engine.

Hyundai i20, with the engine option 1.4 L, 1396cc Gamma AT is a petrol variant with 4 Speed Automatic Transmission Gearbox that are very fuel efficient and gives tremendous performance. Hyundai i20 1.4 L engine with is high power delivers a mileage of 11.4 kmpl in the city roads and 15.1 kmpl on the highways.

Hyundai i20, with 1.2 L, 1196cc Kappa PL is also a petrol variant with 5 Speed Manual Transmission Gearbox that offers a very good mileage with better performance. The Mileage that this engine gives is 15 kmpl in the city road and 17 kmpl on the highways.

Hyundai i20, with 1.4 L CRDI Diesel engine is undoubtedly a diesel variant with 6 Speed Manual Transmission Gearbox with an excellent fuel efficiency system. The car gives a mileage of 18kmpl in the city and 23 kmpl on the highways.

Editor's take : The i20 diesel is one of the power hatchbacks on paper, the petrol also has decent acceleration.

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 90 Ps. The torque of the diesel car is 22.4 kg-m, 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 84 Ps and the Gamma version delivers a power of 100 Ps and a torque of 13.9 kg-m torque.

These colors are available with all variants of Hyundai i20

Editor's take : The i20 diesel is the fastest diesel hatchback in its segment. That says it all about its acceleration.

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 100 PS and a maximum torque of 13.9kgm. The highly powered engine reaches the breakthrough 100 km in just a span of 15.4 seconds and top speed of 170 kmph .

 

Hyundai 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 80PS and a maximum torque of 11.4kgm. 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 90 PS and a splendid torque of 22.4kgm. This high powered engine crosses 100 km in 13.2 seconds and reaches the top speed of 166kmph .

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The 2012 restored version of the i20 has the Hyundai’s latest trademark fluidic design which gives the car an elegant and stylish exterior look that is sure to catch one’s eye.  The exterior of the car is adorned with high gloss front grille, rear spoilers which have integrated stop lamps, body color door handles and turn indicators on the outside rear view mirrors. The diamond shaped multi reflector front fog lamps that are built in the lower section of the bumper and the 8 spoke alloy wheels give the car a very sporty look. The flush mounted headlamps near the front grille give a very clear vision for a better driving comfort. The sunroof option also adds to the luxurious looks of the car. The i-gen i20 has a number of first-in-the-segment features like rear parking camera, Electro Chromic Mirror which offers anti-glare vision during night driving, Auto Headlight Control Function (the lights turn on automatically when visibility drops) and Rain Sensing Wipers.

 

The novel tail section gives the latest version a distinctive look. Similar to all hatchbacks, Hyundai i20 features an upright tailgate which means also means that it has more room for luggage.

 

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.

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Editor's take : The interiors of the i20 are good and feel is also decent. The beige and brown combination might not impress all, but the car comes loaded with various bells and whistles that aren’t available on all the cars in this segment.
 

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 rebirth of 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.

 

Hyundai 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 Hyundai 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 Hyundai 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. Hyundai i20 is a very roomy and spacious car with elegant interiors that offers headroom of 95cm with a width of 135 cm. The rear seat has a generous legroom of 56cm (max) and 78cm (min).

Editor's take : All the engines on the offering by Hyundai are good and are fairly drivable. So depending on the amount of your daily running, choose the engine. You may not worry about the reliability of the product.
 

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 t hat belts out 84 Ps at 5200 rpm of peak power and max torque of 11.4 kgm 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 100 Ps power at 5500 rpm and 13.9 kg-m of torque at 4200 rpm. 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 Hyundai i20 becomes people’s choice due to its refinement and performance of engine. The mighty 1.4 litre CRDi diesel machine hauls out 90 Ps at 4000 rpm and the best-in-class torque of 22.4 kg-m at 1750-2750 rpm. The major thrust here is the mileage which nears 21.9 kmpl.  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. The high pressure Common Rail Direct Injection system keeps the power and fuel economy top class.

Hyundai i20 is packed with 14 inch 8 spoke wheels. Hyundai i20 comes with tubeless tyres which are puncture resistant and helps you with comfortable journey. The size of the tyre is 175/70 R14 Era, Magna and Magna Optional. All three of them sport steel wheels. The high end variants i.e. Hyundai i20 Sportz, Asta and Asta Optional comes fitted with glittering alloy wheels with a tyre size of 185/65 R14.

Editor's take : The i20’s handling is decent within city limit. The soft suspension and the slack steering means no enjoyment when it is driven around bends.
 

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 Hyundai i20 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 2525 mm 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.

Editor's take : The i20 is the only hatchback that gets 6 airbags and also all disc brakes as of today.
 
 

Hyundai 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 Hyundai 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, Child Safety lock are some exciting safety features that Hyundai i20 carries.

Editor's take : The i20 is the most loaded B+ hatchback as it gets keyless entry, push start, electrically folding ORVMs, reverse parking camera as the few of the important bells and whistles.

Hyundai 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 in Hyundai i20 are audio inputs – Auxiliary and USB and steering mounted audio controls. Bluetooth function with controls on steering is added in the 2012 Hyundai 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.