Hyundai i20

The i20 looks the part from almost all its angles. The i20 has a design that is stand-out in terms of sheer attractiveness alone, although there are a few polarizing elements. Road presence is tremendous for the Hyundai i20. The Sensuous Sportiness design template lives up to its name while the grille and headlights are part of a single unit, looking more enticing in front. The jewel-patterned parametric grille has an imposing touch, particularly for its finishing in glossy black. It also gets LED DRLs and projector headlights along with projector fog lamps. There is a chiseled bonnet along with several body creases and cuts. The splitter gets a glossy black finish as well. The Z-shaped wraparound tail lights are linked by a chrome strip too.

The i20 performs well and with adequate sportiness. The petrol engine is smooth and refined in its Kappa guise, with good power delivery and it makes the i20 perfect as a city commuter. However, the 1.0 Turbo engine is the show stealer with its pizzazz and robust feel. The diesel engine offers great performance due to the lighter weight of the car. Throttle responses are anyway sharp while the i20 moves swiftly once you get to the peak power threshold. There is neat spacing for the gear ratios while you can smoothly cruise on the highways at around 100 kmph in even fourth gear with sufficient reserve power to take you quicker if you wish. Engine refinement is on the higher side for the i20 and this I visible across all the engines while NVH levels have also gone up in comparison to the earlier Elite i20.

• Diesel Manual- 25 kmpl
• Petrol Manual- 21 kmpl
• Petrol Automatic- 20.28 kmpl

The i20 offers better ride and handling along with effortless drivability and also gets the smoothly tuned new suspension system. It offers sportiness without compromising on comfort levels at the same time. The car can take bumps and undulating roads without feeling unsettled at all. The dampers also keep their balance intact after immediately tackling a pothole. The i20 feels stable at higher speeds and its planted nature inspires confidence. Lower kerb weight and the improved suspension contribute towards superior handling and cornering alike. The car has better body control this time around. However, the stock tyres could have come with slightly more grip levels.