Hyundai Elite i20
launched just a few days back and just the pre-launch bookings (4,600
orders) show that it is up for a bigger game the i20 nameplate ever saw
in India.
Exteriors – Hyundai Elite
i20 has the advantage of having a fresh face in the market, well not
just face, new i20 is designed with European influence all around.
Hyundai’s upgraded design language Fluidic Sculpture 2.0 has transformed
i20′s image, giving it a combative look. Shape of headlamps, fog lamps,
doors, pillars, tail lamps and alloys all together make the car look
somewhat small and compact as opposed to what its dimensions on paper
would prove. Every physical feature of Elite i20 would not only say its a
premium car, but a cocktail of vogue and valour as well.
Interiors – Hyundai Elite i20 has got features like
automatic headlamps, electrically adjustable, foldable and auto closing
ORVM, smart key, push button for start/stop, clutch lock, auto door
unlock function, tilt & telescopic leather wrapped steering wheel,
height adjustable driver seat, advanced supervision cluster with
steering position reminder, parking sensor display, service reminder,
Instrument Console Backlight Adjustment (Rheostat), automatic air
conditioning with cluster ioniser, rear AC vents, adjustable rear seat
headrest, 60:40 rear split seat, two 12 Volt power outlets CD, Aux-in,
USB & Bluetooth connectivity in music player with 4 speakers & 4
tweeters, seatbelt pretensioners for driver & passenger, and dual
front airbags (driver & passenger).
Space, Comfort and Convenience
The Elite i20 comes with keyless entry and once you approach the car, it unfolds the mirrors and it’s a feel good factor. The wheelbase has been stretched by 45mm and it is felt once you are inside the cabin. Interior space was adequate in the earlier i20s and things have only got better with the latest edition. While a low transmission tunnel ensures there’s enough space for the third occupant, rear AC vents enhance comfort in the second row. Front seats are supportive and driver seat height adjustable, moreover, tilt and telescopic steering column ensures a healthy driving posture. The centre console also houses a multi-information display showing service intervals, digital speedometer, temperature, odo etc, however, it’s a surprise that there’s no average fuel consumption or distance to empty figures available on the screen. The 2-Din audio system with Bluetooth and1GB internal memory offers 8 speakers but the sound quality is not exceptional.
The Elite i20 comes with keyless entry and once you approach the car, it unfolds the mirrors and it’s a feel good factor. The wheelbase has been stretched by 45mm and it is felt once you are inside the cabin. Interior space was adequate in the earlier i20s and things have only got better with the latest edition. While a low transmission tunnel ensures there’s enough space for the third occupant, rear AC vents enhance comfort in the second row. Front seats are supportive and driver seat height adjustable, moreover, tilt and telescopic steering column ensures a healthy driving posture. The centre console also houses a multi-information display showing service intervals, digital speedometer, temperature, odo etc, however, it’s a surprise that there’s no average fuel consumption or distance to empty figures available on the screen. The 2-Din audio system with Bluetooth and1GB internal memory offers 8 speakers but the sound quality is not exceptional.
Performance
Not much has changed under the hood, however, both the 1.2 L VTVT petrol and 1.4L CRDI appear more refined now. Although the petrol engine has improved low and mid-range response and remains more refined than the diesel, the 89bhp U2 CRDI is going to be the buyer’s favourite as before. 220Nm of peak torque makes the diesel variant more fun to drive on highways and minimal turbolag along with linear power delivery makes it easy around town as well. The 1.2L petrol, too, provides an adequate, if not scintillating, performance both in city and highway but you need to wind it up to make swift progress.
The transmissions have been carried over from the outgoing model – 6-speed for diesel and 5-speed for petrol. Soft clutch coupled with butter-smooth gear shifting makes both variants effortless to drive in traffic and long distances alike. Automatic transmission is not available yet. Diesel boasts of an ARAI-certified mileage of 22.54kmpl as against petrol’s 18.6 kmpl.
Not much has changed under the hood, however, both the 1.2 L VTVT petrol and 1.4L CRDI appear more refined now. Although the petrol engine has improved low and mid-range response and remains more refined than the diesel, the 89bhp U2 CRDI is going to be the buyer’s favourite as before. 220Nm of peak torque makes the diesel variant more fun to drive on highways and minimal turbolag along with linear power delivery makes it easy around town as well. The 1.2L petrol, too, provides an adequate, if not scintillating, performance both in city and highway but you need to wind it up to make swift progress.
The transmissions have been carried over from the outgoing model – 6-speed for diesel and 5-speed for petrol. Soft clutch coupled with butter-smooth gear shifting makes both variants effortless to drive in traffic and long distances alike. Automatic transmission is not available yet. Diesel boasts of an ARAI-certified mileage of 22.54kmpl as against petrol’s 18.6 kmpl.
The Hyundai Elite i20 will be launched with a petrol and a diesel engine, both carried over from the previous model.
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