Hyundai i20 is the unsung hero in the ranks hatchback Hyundai. With this latest model, Hyundai serious steps to attack the supermini c...
Hyundai i20 is the unsung hero in the ranks hatchback Hyundai. With this latest model, Hyundai serious steps to attack the supermini class begins.
On paper, i20 seems promising. There is a choice of two petrol engines and two diesel engines at launch, 3-cylinder turbo option will be joined later. 1.4-liter gasoline engine that we try not equipped turbo, but with 99 hp should be enough drive the car weighs a little over 1 ton.
When the machine turns on you only hear the faint, meaning the quality of soundproof the cabin has been improved. Dimensions of the body is longer, lower and wider, looks and feels a class above the level supermini.
High-strength steel that now dominate the new chassis is more rigid so it affects the dynamic character of the i20. On discovering the bend, the i20 gives extra traction and resist body roll well, while the steering response is much better than the previous generation i20.
This car may be more weakness in the sense of driving. Contour bumpy road can be absorbed well, but on bad roads suspension showed weakness, sending a loud banging into the cabin.
Another issue is power. Petrol variants which we try to feel helpless on the road with steep climbs conditions. At least a 6-speed manual transmission easier to use than its predecessor.
Will be available 5 SE trim options and become the backbone, with electric power windows, parking sensors, 16-inch alloy wheels, voice-activated Bluetooth and cruise control, all you can get at a price of $ 1,563 cheaper than the VW Polo SE. I20 larger cabin than the Polo, although the cabin materials have different standards. The entertainment system is not equipped with a touch screen, but only a smartphone dock and simple radio display.
The new i20 is a good achievement, supermini with plenty of features and a large trunk. It's just not as comfortable and pleasant as the best car in its class. His car also feels underpowered, and in fact is not too efficient. Hopefully, 1.0 T-GDI engine that will come give Hyundai the opportunity to be more competitive.
Machine
Installation 4-cylinder, 1.368cc, gasoline
Power 99 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Torque 133 Nm @ 3,500 rpm
Transmission
Type 6-speed manual
Dimension
1,060 kg Luggage volume
Performance (kph)
0-100 11.6 sec
Fuel consumption
City
17.88 kpl (combined)
