I20, the car which I was loking for. Review on Hyundai i20

Dear All,

Purposely I delayed this review, because I wanted to learn more about the car and give more inputs from my side.

I was researching for a new car since last 1 year. I owned Tata Indigo GLX model. I wanted to buy a new car with budget of around 6Lacs. I researched a lot on internet for vehicles. Finally I decided to go for i20. The major criteria for selecting the car was its looks, performance and HYUNDAI tag.

I received the beauty on 17th Oct. 2010. I liked the car so much that in first day only I completed 200 kms.

Today, at the time of writing review, I have clocked 21500 kms in 10 months, with 3 servicing completed.

Interiors are very nice, Rajeev_Vermacially dual tone dashboard. It brings reach feel. 2-din mp3 player with 4 speakers and 2 tweeters are also good, and gives reach sound. Nice setup of audio system. Steering mounted audio controls are as well good, to keep your eyes on road every time. Inside space is also good, at least more than swift. AC is good, not great because in hot summers, it does not cool you immediately. At least 3-5 minutes needed for pleasant cooling. One new feature is added to the model is manual shift indicator, which helps driver to decide when a gear should be changed (down or up shift).

Exteriors are as well good. Don't have to tell about those. The car looks cute. Additional feature is electrical opening and closing of ORVM & electrical adjustment. ORVMs have side indicators.

Performance : The real game comes here. (Let me tell you, I have petrol version.)  I was new to the electronic power steering (EPS) concept. So, took some odd 5 kms to learn about the new system. In city driving, the EPS works pretty fine. on highways also you wont feel like tired. The good system. Breaks are good, only front disk breaks; hyundai would have added disks to rear as well. Pick up is good. Havent felt lag anywhere except 2nd gear. I dont know, but 2nd gear has less pick up compared to others. Overtaking is easy else. Got to know that 0-100kmph is 12.9 secs noy 13.2 secs.

One thing with EPS is, whenever u'll put ur vehicle in pot-hole, steering gets automatchandru021y turned if you are not holding it some tight. Suspensions are really good. You will feel pot-holes unless u'll put your vehicle in big one. Overall ride quality is good. After lot many trips, I didnt feel tired.

Fuel efficiency : One of the key factor for middle class people. I have taken my new car to Shirdi, 600 kms to and fro journey. I have got 18 kmpl mileage (NO AC). Trust me, I followed tank full method for calculation of mileage. Highway mileage is really good. In city + highway driving, mileage is fluctuating. After 1st service, I had to my Native place solapur, total 1.5k kms. Mileage retrieved was16.5 kmpl always AC on. Good mileage on highway. Every time I visit my native place and I get good mileage. Recently, I have gone to alibag trip and received 19kmpl. But let me tell you that the road was pretty good and empty as well. Guys this vehicle gives fare mileage in city. I have got 10 kmpl in city. :(

Service related stuff : Completed 3 services till now. All were free services by hyundai. 1st service was 1200-1500 kms or 1 month ; just checking for all fluids and tuning if required. Cost me 300 odd Rs. 2nd service was 9000-10000 kms or 6 months. Cost was 2000 Rs. Additionally, I have opted for engine coat. 3rd service was for 19000-20000 kms or 1 year. Cost me 5000 Rs. I purposely changed the air filter (additional to normal service), added internal cleaning, etc. Otherwise cost was 3000Rs. One more thing I cleared with service station is, @ 18000 kms, I checked the engine oil which was partially black. Service advisor told me that, Hyundai i20 has service interval of 10000 kms. But a wise decision would be change engine oil after 5000 kms. I service my vehicle @ Modi Hyundai, Thane. Service Advisors are reliable and really good. They used to clear my doubts and advice me regarding to the caring of vehicle.

Guys, wont bore you more. This was my purpose of writing the review after 3rd service.

Guys, once again no hard feelings. I have written whatever was my experience. Suggestions/ doubts are always welcome. I will help you once I'll get time.

Cheers!

Thanks and Warm Regards,

Anurag Andore