Planning To Buy A Used Hyundai i20? Here Are Some Pros and Cons

The Hyundai i20 is possibly one of the most popular cars from the South Korean carmaker. In fact, it was the car the had set the trend for premium hatchbacks in India, and even today it continues to be the second best-selling car in the segment, after the Maruti Suzuki Baleno. The Hyundai i20 is also quite popular in the used car segment, and you will find thousands of listings across India, and more with unorganised used car sellers. So, if you are planning to buy a pre-owned, Hyundai i20, then here are some pros and cons you must know about it.

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Pros

1. The Hyundai i20 is quite a capable city car, and it can also do the occasional highway runs. The design and styling of the car are also quite impressive.

2. The i20 has always been a features-packed car. Even the older model came with a touchscreen infotainment system, multi-functional steering wheel, auto climate control rear AC vents and more.

3. The i20 has also been high on safety, offering dual airbags have been standard of course, while the top-end trim got segment-best 6 airbags. ABS with EBD, rear camera, and ISOFIX are also on offer.

4. The i20 came in both petrol and diesel engine options and both are quite capable powertrains.

5. Hyundai has launched 3 generations of i20 in India, and all are available in the used car market. So, you will have a lot of options. A decent first gen i20 can be bought for as low as Rs. 2.5 lakh or less.

Cons

1. The Hyundai i20 is not the best handling car. Especially, the older ones. The steering is a bit too light, and the suspension is also a bit too soft.

2. Most features that we mentioned above are limited to the top-end trim of the i20, so if they are your priority, then you'll have fewer options to choose from.

3. The Hyundai i20 doesn't get a diesel automatic, and while the petrol version of the previous i20, which did get one, is not as spirited as the diesel.

4. The new third-gen i20 is very new to the market and you will find very few options in the used car space. And even if you do, it won't be cheap by any means.