Scoop! Hyundai testing i20 Cross

sudeepg · 23rd February 2015, 14:33

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Originally Posted by aravind.anand

The Alloys look a bit too much like the Avventura.
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Exactly! Except for the small cut at the outer edge of the wheel, it looks more or less same.

I like the styling on this one and the shade of brown looks really nice! Also the lamps at the tail of the car (on the bumper) adds a classy touch!

Well done, Hyundai!

romeomidhun · 23rd February 2015, 14:44

Too much decorations on a sub-4m car makes it gaudy. In this car, the roof rails are the main culprit.

puchoo · 23rd February 2015, 14:57

Looks nice from the side but the rear is a disaster in my opinion thanks to those humongous fog lamps , they look like ulcers!

vipul_singh · 23rd February 2015, 15:03

The vehicle needs bigger wheels - or at least more negative offset - in order to fill out the arches better. The visual bulk is a bit much for the current wheel size, methinks.

Another wish list would be the European style front grill, which has more depth compared to this one. Would take the car over 4000 mm, though

speedmiester · 23rd February 2015, 16:26

The front looks good compared to the hideous rear of the car.
The round lamps do not favour the curvy design of the i20.

Tushar · 25th February 2015, 20:57

Hyundai has officially confirmed that it will reveal the Active i20 next month. The pseudo SUV - based on the B2 segment Elite i20 has been crafted at Hyundai’s design centre in Russelsheim, Germany. The crossover will take on the likes of the Fiat Avventura, Volkswagen Cross Polo and Toyota Etios Cross and the global debut will take place in India.

Link to Team-BHP news article

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razor4077 · 26th February 2015, 12:40

The production version is a far cry from the sketch! Looks puny in comparison

These crossovers haven't done that well, have they? What does the i20 Active bring to the table that the equivalent Polo, Etios and Punto crosses don't?

Axe77 · 26th February 2015, 12:56

I feel most of these crossovers are quite gimmicky in terms of any real value add. They usually do look nicer though (this is subjective of course). So if someone wants a funkier version of the corresponding hatch and willing to pay the premium, then that's the only reason to pick the crossover. Other than that, no real difference.

SchumiFan · 26th February 2015, 13:06

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Originally Posted by razor4077

The production version is a far cry from the sketch! Looks puny in comparison

These crossovers haven't done that well, have they? What does the i20 Active bring to the table that the equivalent Polo, Etios and Punto crosses don't?

One thing it has got is that it sells well in the normal version compared to the other three. I guess even if they are put together, the sales won't equal the i20 numbers.

Another sales opportunity for Hyundai by adding a little more features at a bigger price point maybe? I like that they added projectors to the car and there is also talks of the drive being different compared to its normal version.

These are big changes IMHO.

Vigkey · 26th February 2015, 17:57

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Originally Posted by Axe77

I feel most of these crossovers are quite gimmicky in terms of any real value add. They usually do look nicer though (this is subjective of course). So if someone wants a funkier version of the corresponding hatch and willing to pay the premium, then that's the only reason to pick the crossover. Other than that, no real difference.

As someone looking forward to the i20 Active, I find the projector headlamps and DRLs as important features in this car. As someone averse to modifying the car, I am really happy that I get these features out of the factory. The increased GC is also a blessing in a city like Bangalore with unscientific speed-breakers and dangerous craters in most roads. Not saying that the Elite i20 scraps them, but extra is always welcome.

Other than that, the cladding and roof rails are fancy stuff which I am not interested in. Believe me, very few who buy this product are ACTUALLY attracted by them. Most of the lot buy this for different reasons.

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Originally Posted by SchumiFan

Another sales opportunity for Hyundai by adding a little more features at a bigger price point maybe? I like that they added projectors to the car and there is also talks of the drive being different compared to its normal version.

These are big changes IMHO.

Totally agree!!! I find factory fitter projectors and DRLs to be very good features. I am wondering what difference they have brought to the drive. Engines are the same and GC is increased. Hope the raised GC does not spoil the already not-so-sorted drive. Are they planning to give hydraulic steering by any chance??

Aditya · 5th March 2015, 10:26

Hyundai has announced that it will launch the i20 Active in India on March 18, 2015.

Link to Team-BHP News Article

ashua · 5th March 2015, 20:03

Holding back on my i20 booking now that I have seen this news!! I do hope the car drives as well as it looks albeit the increased GC and that the roof rails are truly usable and not just for the aesthetics of it.

turboturtle · 6th March 2015, 13:32

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Originally Posted by ashua

Holding back on my i20 booking now

+1. For one, I am looking forward to this and the ix25. Though the new i20 elite looks smashing, to be honest, did not like the fact that they cut down on a couple of things.
1. 6 airbags are no more available. This, despite the price hike over the older version. This is a deal breaker for me
2. Of all the technical marvels that this car brings in, why oh why did they have to remove the FE indicator from the MID. Not a deal breaker, but will be sorely missed

Here's to hoping that the i20 Active and ix25 don't disappoint in the above departments. I agree these 2 are different models altogether and borrow their styling inspiration from different platforms, but here's to hoping that Hyundai will not skimp on the safety features.

volkman10 · 11th March 2015, 18:36

Hyundai i20 Active to get 190mm ground clearance.

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The Hyundai i20 Active will come with a 1.4-litre diesel engine mated to a six-speed manual gearbox, while the 1.2-litre petrol motor comes with a five-speed manual gearbox. However, the engines could see a slight bump up in power for both, diesel and petrol models. An automatic variant is on the cards as well, but that will come later in the life of the car

source:ACI

Vigkey · 11th March 2015, 19:24

@Mods

Looks like ACI is in Goa to drive the i20 Active. Not sure if this is the media drive happening. Saw this in ACI twitter handle and wanted to share here. Is Team-BHP also there driving the new car or is ACI is getting a exclusive first drive here. Please do let us know your updates if you are also there. For me Team-BHP gives the most unbiased and detailed views on each car.

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23rd February 2015, 14:44	#92
romeomidhun BANNED Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 3,282 Thanked: 4,876 Times	Re: Scoop! Hyundai testing i20 Cross Too much decorations on a sub-4m car makes it gaudy. In this car, the roof rails are the main culprit.
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23rd February 2015, 14:57	#93
puchoo Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Delhi / Shimla Posts: 1,451 Thanked: 773 Times	Re: Scoop! Hyundai testing i20 Cross Looks nice from the side but the rear is a disaster in my opinion thanks to those humongous fog lamps , they look like ulcers!
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23rd February 2015, 15:03	#94
vipul_singh BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: BLR / Lucknow Posts: 595 Thanked: 833 Times View My Garage	Re: Scoop! Hyundai testing i20 Cross The vehicle needs bigger wheels - or at least more negative offset - in order to fill out the arches better. The visual bulk is a bit much for the current wheel size, methinks. Another wish list would be the European style front grill, which has more depth compared to this one. Would take the car over 4000 mm, though
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23rd February 2015, 16:26	#95
speedmiester Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: bangalore Posts: 2,387 Thanked: 6,631 Times	Re: Scoop! Hyundai testing i20 Cross The front looks good compared to the hideous rear of the car. The round lamps do not favour the curvy design of the i20.
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25th February 2015, 20:57	#96
Tushar Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,152 Thanked: 8,574 Times	Re: Scoop! Hyundai testing i20 Cross Hyundai has officially confirmed that it will reveal the Active i20 next month. The pseudo SUV - based on the B2 segment Elite i20 has been crafted at Hyundai’s design centre in Russelsheim, Germany. The crossover will take on the likes of the Fiat Avventura, Volkswagen Cross Polo and Toyota Etios Cross and the global debut will take place in India. Link to Team-BHP news article
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26th February 2015, 12:40	#97
razor4077 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,882 Thanked: 298 Times View My Garage	Re: Scoop! Hyundai testing i20 Cross The production version is a far cry from the sketch! Looks puny in comparison These crossovers haven't done that well, have they? What does the i20 Active bring to the table that the equivalent Polo, Etios and Punto crosses don't?
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26th February 2015, 12:56	#98
Axe77 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Mumbai Posts: 6,923 Thanked: 20,665 Times	Re: Scoop! Hyundai testing i20 Cross I feel most of these crossovers are quite gimmicky in terms of any real value add. They usually do look nicer though (this is subjective of course). So if someone wants a funkier version of the corresponding hatch and willing to pay the premium, then that's the only reason to pick the crossover. Other than that, no real difference.
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5th March 2015, 10:26	#101
Aditya Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 17,835 Thanked: 77,063 Times View My Garage	Re: Scoop! Hyundai testing i20 Cross Hyundai has announced that it will launch the i20 Active in India on March 18, 2015. Link to Team-BHP News Article
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5th March 2015, 20:03	#102
ashua BHPian Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Pune Posts: 99 Thanked: 78 Times	Re: Scoop! Hyundai testing i20 Cross Holding back on my i20 booking now that I have seen this news!! I do hope the car drives as well as it looks albeit the increased GC and that the roof rails are truly usable and not just for the aesthetics of it.
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11th March 2015, 19:24	#105
Vigkey BHPian Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Bangalore Posts: 675 Thanked: 1,216 Times	Re: Scoop! Hyundai testing i20 Cross @Mods Looks like ACI is in Goa to drive the i20 Active. Not sure if this is the media drive happening. Saw this in ACI twitter handle and wanted to share here. Is Team-BHP also there driving the new car or is ACI is getting a exclusive first drive here. Please do let us know your updates if you are also there. For me Team-BHP gives the most unbiased and detailed views on each car. Attached the pic below. Thanks!!! Last edited by Vigkey : 11th March 2015 at 19:28.
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