Hyundai i20

It is a completely new model that will replace the Hyundai Getz. It measures 3940 mm in length, making it similar to a Renault Clio, a Peugeot 207 or a Seat Ibiza and a little bigger than a Toyota Yaris or Mazda2.

Hyundai has not provided the price of i20, but will be significantly more expensive than the Getz. Will be available from April 2009 with five-door body. Two or three months later available three-door variant, presented at the Geneva Motor Show 2009.

Later, perhaps in 2010, there will be a wagon version, which will replace the Matrix. Unlike the Getz and i10 (formerly Atos), the i20 is a car designed for the European market, but is manufactured in India.

The three-door i20 only differs from the five-door through the back window, fixes and smaller, and the weight, 10 kg less. Unlike other utilities of three doors, front seats with memory, which after being recruited to give way to the rear seats back to their original position (manually).

Hyundai i20. 2009La Model i20's engine range is comprehensive. It consists of three gasoline and four diesel, 75 to 128 hp. The gasoline is particularly interesting because of their low power consumption (at least according to official data).

The Hyundai i20 is very satisfactory aspects of your body and the amount of detail that is comfortable for everyday use. It's not about the quality of finish and materials.

For the amount of space in the rear seats is on par with the more spacious models as the Fiat Grande Punto and the Skoda Fabia. A SEAT Ibiza or a Peugeot 207 are less suitable than the i20 to take passengers back.

It is also functional because it has a lot of places to deposit items spread throughout the interior. In addition, the trunk has hooks for hanging on the side pockets (very useful detail but relatively rare). The driving position is very well resolved. Besides the seats are well adapted to the contour of the body, there is good support for the left foot and the wheel has dual regulation (in height and depth).

The inner aspect of the i20 is not with cars like the Renault Clio and Peugeot 207, maybe a feature that one has to assume in exchange for a price presumably lower.

Hyundai i20. Model 2009En inside the i20 is a certain quantity of materials with sharp edges or sharp (eg, the edge of the hood or inside the lid of the glove). The tapestries are not feeling very good, although it gives no idea of how it will stand the test of time.

It is not yet defined the equipment to be sold in Spain, but could be plentiful. In the security-related, may have stability control, active headrests (front), six airbags, Isofix attachments for child seats and an indicator of loss of tire pressure. There will comfort features like climate control, steering wheel controls to operate some functions of the radio (MP3 compatible) and connections for external audio players (image).

I drove I20 diesel engine of 1.4 liter 90 bhp petrol and 1.4 of 100 hp. The gas has a high smoothness of operation and direct throttle response, which affects their driving is very pleasant. With the power he has, can be an interesting alternative for those who want both a city vehicle and road. Diesel 90 hp can give more feeling of acceleration that the petrol 100hp, at the cost of operation certainly harsh and noisy.

The tuning of the suspension seemed to me good. Apart from that some reactions may have more or less safe (something I have not been tested), the i20 provides a good feeling at the wheel of good accuracy and good touch.

Engine Range

Hyundai i20. 2009La model engine range comprises three petrol and four diesel. The gasoline is a 1.2 78 bhp, 1.4 100 bhp and 1.6 126 hp. The four diesel are variants of two blocks of 1.4 to 1.6 liters. 1.4 is a version with 75 hp and one with 90 hp. Of 1.6 there one with 115 hp and one with 128 hp.

The petrol engine i20 is the car that consumes less compared to other similar size and power. The 78-hp spends 5.2 litres/100 km on average (comparative table ordered by rival consumption) and 100 hp consumes 5.6 l/100 km (comparative table of their rivals). The only one who spends less than the i20 1.6 of 126 hp is the Mini Cooper Clubman (5.5 l/100 km).

All engines except the 1.6-liter diesel, are coupled to a manual gearshift five relationships. The 1.6 Diesel carries a six-speed gearbox (particle filter). Optionally, the petrol versions with 100 hp and 126 may have a four-speed automatic gearbox. The front suspension is McPherson strut and rear torsion bar.

i20 i-blue

It is developed based on the i20 1.4 CRDi 90 PS. The i-Blue version has some variations to achieve a low consumption (low fairings, 15 mm lower suspension, aerodynamic modifications, wheels with low rolling resistance Michelin Energy low friction and oil). Hit the market in 2010.

Hyundai i20. 2009Además model has a system developed by Bosch in the engine when the car is stopped and then re-start as the driver depresses the clutch to start the motion.

The gearbox is six gears instead of five in the version of that part.

With all these changes, consumption will be of only 3.7 l/100 km with CO2 emissions of 99 g / km (figures very similar to the SEAT Ibiza Ecomotive). The maximum speed of i20 i-blue is 176 km / h, with acceleration from 0 to 100 kph in 13 seconds.