Hyundai I20

The Hyundai i20 is powered by a 1.2-litre Kappa petrol engine that produces 82bhp at 6000rpm and 114.7Nm of torque at 4200rpm. The engine is available with a 5-speed manual transmission as well as an Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) automatic gearbox option.

The petrol engine offers refined and smooth performance suitable for both city driving and highway cruising. The lightweight clutch and smooth gearbox shifts make the hatchback easy to drive in traffic conditions, while the suspension setup ensures a balanced and comfortable driving experience.

The Hyundai i20 delivers respectable fuel efficiency figures for a premium hatchback. The manual variant offers an ARAI-certified mileage of approximately 20kmpl, while the IVT automatic variant delivers around 19kmpl depending on driving conditions.

The hatchback comes equipped with a 37-litre fuel tank, making it suitable for long-distance travel without frequent fuel stops.

Ride Quality & Handling

The Hyundai i20 is tuned to provide a comfortable ride quality while maintaining stability at higher speeds. The suspension setup absorbs bumps and uneven road surfaces effectively, ensuring passenger comfort during long journeys.

The hatchback uses MacPherson strut front suspension and a coupled torsion beam rear suspension. Its light steering setup makes city driving effortless, while the steering gains stability at highway speeds for improved confidence.

The braking setup includes front disc brakes and rear drum brakes, supported by advanced braking technologies for safer stopping performance.

Interior

The interior of the Hyundai i20 feels premium with a modern dashboard layout, soft-touch materials, and a sophisticated cabin design. The hatchback features a dual-tone black and grey interior theme with premium upholstery and high-quality cabin materials.

Comfort features include automatic climate control, rear AC vents, wireless phone charging, push-button start/stop, keyless entry, cruise control, electric sunroof, height-adjustable driver seat, and tilt-and-telescopic steering adjustment.

The seats offer good support and comfort for long journeys, while rear passengers benefit from generous cabin space and practical storage areas.

Exterior

The Hyundai i20 features a sporty and premium exterior design with sharp styling elements and modern lighting technology. The hatchback gets a bold front grille, sleek LED headlamps, Z-shaped LED tail lamps, and aggressive bumper designs that enhance its sporty appeal.

Exterior highlights include LED DRLs, diamond-cut alloy wheels, electric sunroof, shark-fin antenna, chrome detailing, and projector headlamps.

The side profile looks dynamic with sharp body lines and stylish alloy wheel designs, while the rear section gets connected tail lamp styling that gives the hatchback a modern appearance.

Hyundai has equipped the i20 with multiple advanced safety technologies for improved passenger protection.

Key safety features include:

• Six airbags

• ABS with EBD

• Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

• Vehicle Stability Management (VSM)

• Hill Assist Control

• Rear parking camera

• Rear parking sensors

• ISOFIX child seat mounts

• Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

• Seat belt reminders

• Impact sensing auto door unlock

The strong build quality and modern safety systems improve overall occupant protection and driver confidence.