Discover the New i20: A Detailed Look at Features, Design, and Performance
Welcome to a detailed overview of the i20, a car known for its smart features and appealing design. This article explores everything from its exterior styling to its advanced safety features, ensuring you get a complete picture.
Sleek Exterior Design
The i20 comes with a smart key that includes buttons for lock, unlock, and boot unlock. The front features an appealing grill and an optional towing hook. It has LED automatic headlamps with DRLs (Daytime Running Lights) and side indicators. The car’s design includes aerodynamics to allow air to pass through, which helps improve stability.
The lower grill is finished in gloss black and grey, complemented by a skid plate. The front also features a robust engine and suspension setup with an engine guard. The ground clearance for the i20 is approximately 165 to 170 millimeters. This model includes smart keys with a request sensor.
The rear design is particularly sporty, with cuts and creases that enhance its overall look. It features Z-shaped LED backlights that offer a continuous light effect, along with integrated indicators and reverse lights. You will find i20 branding on the rear. Other rear features include a wiper, defogger, high mount stop lamp, and a shark fin antenna. The bumper has a dual-tone finish with a grey skid plate and gloss black accents, along with reflectors and two reverse parking sensors. A reverse parking camera is also conveniently placed near the nameplate. The car comes with front disc brakes and rear drum brakes. Chrome door handles with chrome garnish add to its premium feel, and gloss black cladding is present below the doors. The fuel tank capacity is 37 liters, and the car is available only with a petrol engine, with no diesel or CNG options.
Dimensions:
- Length: 3995 millimeters
- Width: 1775 millimeters
- Height: 1505 millimeters
- Wheelbase: 2580 millimeters
Comfortable and Feature-Rich Interior
Inside, the i20 offers a premium-sized dashboard view. It is equipped with six airbags, even in its basic models, ensuring enhanced safety. The car features a large 10.25-inch touchscreen display, automatic climate control, and a wireless charging pad. An electric sunroof adds to the driving experience.
For audio, the i20 includes a Bose speaker system and ambient lighting, which casts a blue glow. Rear passengers benefit from dedicated air vents and a Type A USB charging port. The legroom and thigh support are comfortable for a car in this segment. The rear seats also include a parcel tray, three-point seatbelts, and two adjustable headrests. Note that there is no armrest in the rear.
The door trims are dual-tone and include power window controls for all four windows, lock/unlock buttons, and controls for adjusting and folding the ORVMs. Bottle holders are also integrated into the doors. The seats are primarily fabric with a leather touch on the sides, providing a blend of comfort and style. The driver’s seat offers height adjustment and recline options.
The cabin features a traction control switch, an idle start/stop button, and a view button for the camera. Headlamp adjustment controls are also present. The car starts with a push engine start button.
The fully digital instrument cluster has a sporty design, displaying fuel gauge information, a speedometer up to 220 km/h, and a multi-information display (MID) that shows range and mileage. The MID also provides information such as a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), light door convenience, and service interval details, which can be accessed via steering-mounted buttons. The steering wheel features the Hyundai logo and offers both tilt and telescopic adjustments. Controls for automatic headlamps and manual wipers are conveniently located on the steering column.
The center console has a dual-tone finish and houses the 10.25-inch touchscreen with various applications, Blue Link car-connecting features, navigation, phone connectivity, and USB/AUX options. The reverse parking camera view can be activated using a dedicated view button. Below the touchscreen, you’ll find touch-responsive buttons for the audio system. A hazard light switch is also present, and the AC vents have a sleek black finish.
Further down, there’s an automatic climate control system where you can adjust fan speed, temperature, and airflow. Below this, a wireless charging pad is provided, along with a 12V charging outlet and both Type A and Type C USB ports. The i20 comes with a five-speed manual transmission, with an automatic option also available. The interior also includes two glass holders, a handbrake, and a sliding armrest with storage space. The glove box is cooled, keeping stored items chilled. A manually adjustable IRVM (Inside Rear View Mirror) is included. Overhead, you’ll find buttons for Blue Link, roadside assistance, and emergency SOS services. The electric sunroof operates with a one-touch function. There’s also a sunglass holder and a microphone. While the interior lights are yellow, white LED lighting would enhance the overall feel. The driver’s sun visor has a ticket holder, and the passenger’s sun visor includes a vanity mirror. A child lock feature is also included for rear doors.
Practicality and Storage
The i20 offers a useful boot space of 311 liters. The rear seats are 100% foldable, providing ample cargo room, though there is no 60:40 split option. The boot also includes a light and a hook. The spare wheel is a normal 15-inch steel rim, which is one size smaller than the main 16-inch alloy wheels. A jack and tool kit are also provided in the boot.
Engine and Performance
The Hyundai i20 is exclusively offered with a petrol engine option. It features a 1.2-liter, 4-cylinder petrol engine. This engine delivers 82 PS of power and approximately 113-114 Nm of torque. The claimed mileage for this car is between 18 to 19 kmpl. Both manual and automatic transmission options are available. There is no insulation under the hood. The i20 does not offer any CNG or diesel engine variants.
Advanced Safety Features
The i20 comes equipped with a comprehensive list of safety features:
- ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) with EBD (Electronic Brakeforce Distribution)
- Six Airbags
- Reverse Parking Sensors
- Reverse Parking Camera
- Speed Alert System
- Seatbelt Reminder
- Engine Immobilizer
- Crash Sensor
- Traction Control
- ESP (Electronic Stability Program)
- TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System)
Price and Conclusion
For the manual transmission variant, the ex-showroom price is ₹9 Lakh. The on-road price for this model in Lucknow is approximately ₹11.5 Lakh. The i20 offers a comprehensive package of design, features, performance, and safety, making it a competitive choice in its segment.
