My First Hatchback Beast

My First Hatchback Beast

Hyundai has taken a very adventurous step forward in the premium hatchback segment by giving the successful active i20 hatchback the in-vogue crossover treatment. The unique bit about this Korean creation is, unlike its competitors - the VW Cross Polo, Fiat Avventura and Toyota Etios Cross .. The i20 Active comes with new projector headlamps with daytime-running lights and cornering lamps, things the Elite missed out on. Other tasteful bits include the roof rails, new bumpers with rounded fog lamps, a skid plate and plastic cladding around the base of the hatch – that protects the lower bodywork from minor scrapes and scratches, new 16-inch diamond-cut alloys, a rugged-cool looking fuel-filler cap, lend this variant a sinewy look. With a marginal increase in dimensions, the Active sits 190mm above the ground, which is a 20mm improvement in ground clearance over the i20 . Feel at the Active's wheel is light, just like in the Elite i20. The newly-introduced crossover sees another positive improvement over the already-impressive Elite. The car's ride quality is much better now. Tweaks to the rear suspension setup has made the Active's ride more comfortable and stable over rough surfaces. So, Hyundai hasn't just given the Elite i20 a more rugged appearance, it has improved on the hatchback's functionality, too. Do note that the technical changes made to the Active won't be carried out on the regular Elite anytime soon. In keeping with the livelier scheme, the i20 Active gets flashy aluminium-coated pedals, and you now have the option of having your Active painted in a new brown shade, and you can choose between some orange inserts for the cabin, or a more prominent blue interior theme, while the part-coloured seats give the car a more youthful feel compared to the more sober, black and beige Elite's interior. The i20 Active offers the same, high level of equipment as the Asta trim level of the active, so with the new variant you get the works – like push-button start, keyless entry, reverse camera and sensors, an 8-speaker audio system with 1GB memory, USB, AUX and Bluetooth connectivity, climate control, etc.