Hyundai launches i20 with satellite navigation

shankar.balan · 12th November 2010, 07:17

My 2 bits basis my having used my Garmin extensively abroad and in India.

Our country is so vast and so dynamic - even something which may be relatively simple abroad like PIN Code Mapping is a humongous task here!

And other than the Cities/ Towns, main National Highways and some State Highways, the more rural places are not covered too well by Geo Satellite Mapping.

Even the much vaunted "last mile navigation" is quite a challenge here in India, considering regular and unplanned/ unannounced and sudden road works, electrical works, changes in street names, house numbering systems and then, sometimes even natural havoc like landslides or floods etc etc.

Anywhere abroad if you deviate from your pre-mapped out route just to take a scenic drive because you like the look of the turn off that you may see, then the machine is very easily able to quickly recalibrate itself, recalculate the route and suggest alternative routes to you.

Here, the machine itself gets dazed and confused at times, even in cities like Bangalore!

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Originally Posted by r_devakumar

I am using GPS navigation using my N95 (with google maps) for the last couple of years. So far done four long trips. Drove back and forth from Chennai to Hyderabad couple of months back. Haven't asked for direction to anyone in the entire trip.

But if your drive goes beyond NH and SH, better to confirm with locals as i found the routes are not accurate in couple of places. Also the map really helps in driving metros and second tier cities. I always prepare the route in my PC and will load in mobile map using the 'google layers'.

classicselva · 12th November 2010, 18:48

My opinion. These features are only to attrack new customers.

There are lots of customers with steering noise and dash board rattles which is not addressed yet. The same can be noticed in our portal.

p'arth · 13th November 2010, 22:51

Maps on devices have to be upgraded every year to keep them relevant. Co.s like map my india charge anywhere between 2k to 5k to upgrade to a higher map version having more + accurate details.

So other than the initial premium fixed price, this asta variant will require an yearly investment too.

rsdesai · 14th November 2010, 22:47

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rsramkee · 15th November 2010, 11:07

I walked into 2 hyundai showrooms in chennai this weekend to check this out. The Hyundai owned Motor Plaza of all places in chennai did not even have a car with the system to demo. Even though they are going through a renovation, it was surprising that a company owned showroom in chennai of all places did not have a demo car after the press release.

It is indeed the original Asta ex showroom price + 55K. On road in chennai the price of the car goes up by around 60-65K.

I also dropped by DSC Hyundai who have been having a car with this system since last weekend and checked it out again.

Neither of the dealers have any idea when a car with this system will be available. Neither of them have a car with this system which one can test drive to check the navigation system. Both promised to call back with waiting times, with both the sales guys telling me it is likely to take time since they would be clearing stock with the original music system first. Overall, it seems really like just an experiment from Hyundai to gauge demand and they dont seem too serious about selling the system. The price only seems to substantiates that. The sales guy himself was suggesting I can get something equivalent from Garmin + maps for India for less than 20K

kadanaJ · 15th November 2010, 15:26

Well then, a confirmed 55K, thank you rsramkee.
I agree with the sales guy, it's probably better to buy something from a 3rd party, like a mapmyindia unit.

Off Topic: If I were to replace the stock i20 ICE, and replace it with my own new unit, would the new unit be compatible with the existing USB/AUX ports and steering controls?

sidindica · 15th November 2010, 21:39

This is the new device.

blackasta · 15th November 2010, 23:28

Nifty addition by Hyundai!
Time for others to play catch up now.
I guess the center aligned horizontal notch below the touchscreen is the SD card slot.

ibcool · 16th November 2010, 02:31

couldnt they make this in black .. the silver finish is so out of place on the beige. At least they oculd have worked out a rose gold colour .. silver .. cmon designers .. dont sleep during work hours !!

rajtheindian · 16th November 2010, 04:09

it is bit strange that a car has in dash satellite navigation, but there is no driver information display, which provides distance to empty, average fuel consumption etc..
shame on you Hyundai....

p'arth · 16th November 2010, 09:21

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Originally Posted by rajtheindian

it is bit strange that a car has in dash satellite navigation, but there is no driver information display, which provides distance to empty, average fuel consumption etc..
shame on you Hyundai....

Completely agree with you. Although the export units have this feature hence it ain't too difficult to incorporate for domestic market.

However still looking forward to Hyundai getting the new i10 goodies in i20, namely the VTVT engine, heated ORVMs & reverse sensors. Did I miss anything?

kalpeshc · 16th November 2010, 10:07

^^ Yes - A rattle-less steering (just kidding)

But yes, the VTVT in the same price would definitely add more pizazz to the i20. Heated ORVMs and reverse sensors would add to the overall cost making it costlier.

h@r$h@l · 3rd December 2010, 14:27

Guys,

Got the prices from Hyundai India site. the i20 Asta with AVN is 56k costlier than the i20 Asta. Prices for Ahmedabad are as below:

PETROL

Model (Petrol) Ex showroom price (Rs)
i20 Asta (BS IV) 588,226
i20 Asta with AVN 644,448

i20 1.4L Asta AT (BS IV) 767,085
i20 1.4L Asta AT with AVN 828,419

DIESEL

i20 1.4 Asta (BS IV) 712,595
i20 Asta DSL with AVN 768,817

ACM · 3rd December 2010, 16:56

56K is a bit too much of an excess for the built in SatNav system.

Seems to be more of a gimic considering the price, it's not going to set the sales chart on fire.

selfdrive · 3rd December 2010, 17:50

More bells and whistles are being added, but it also has a different unintended impact. As a potential buyer, I am concerned of the increasing feature list in the i20 - I may end up with a model that some features that I do not want, and there would be newer version with some features that I do want. In essence, I end up postponing my purchase. Also, do you think it may impact the resale value in some way as some of the earlier versions may be considered 'basic'?

12th November 2010, 18:48	#47
classicselva BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 187 Thanked: 27 Times	My opinion. These features are only to attrack new customers. There are lots of customers with steering noise and dash board rattles which is not addressed yet. The same can be noticed in our portal.
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13th November 2010, 22:51	#48
p'arth BHPian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 257 Thanked: 90 Times	Maps on devices have to be upgraded every year to keep them relevant. Co.s like map my india charge anywhere between 2k to 5k to upgrade to a higher map version having more + accurate details. So other than the initial premium fixed price, this asta variant will require an yearly investment too.
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14th November 2010, 22:47	#49
rsdesai Newbie Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 5 Thanked: 0 Times	GPS Navigation on Hyundai i20 Post deleted by the Team-BHP Support : Please do NOT post one-liners that add little or no informational value to the thread. We need your co-operation to maintain the overall quality of this forum. Please read our rules before proceeding any further. Last edited by GTO : 16th March 2011 at 17:44.
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15th November 2010, 11:07	#50
rsramkee BHPian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: chennai Posts: 52 Thanked: Once View My Garage	I walked into 2 hyundai showrooms in chennai this weekend to check this out. The Hyundai owned Motor Plaza of all places in chennai did not even have a car with the system to demo. Even though they are going through a renovation, it was surprising that a company owned showroom in chennai of all places did not have a demo car after the press release. It is indeed the original Asta ex showroom price + 55K. On road in chennai the price of the car goes up by around 60-65K. I also dropped by DSC Hyundai who have been having a car with this system since last weekend and checked it out again. Neither of the dealers have any idea when a car with this system will be available. Neither of them have a car with this system which one can test drive to check the navigation system. Both promised to call back with waiting times, with both the sales guys telling me it is likely to take time since they would be clearing stock with the original music system first. Overall, it seems really like just an experiment from Hyundai to gauge demand and they dont seem too serious about selling the system. The price only seems to substantiates that. The sales guy himself was suggesting I can get something equivalent from Garmin + maps for India for less than 20K
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15th November 2010, 15:26	#51
kadanaJ BHPian Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Mumbai Posts: 585 Thanked: 958 Times	Well then, a confirmed 55K, thank you rsramkee. I agree with the sales guy, it's probably better to buy something from a 3rd party, like a mapmyindia unit. Off Topic: If I were to replace the stock i20 ICE, and replace it with my own new unit, would the new unit be compatible with the existing USB/AUX ports and steering controls?
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15th November 2010, 21:39	#52
sidindica Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 4,892 Thanked: 8,116 Times	This is the new device. Attached Thumbnails
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15th November 2010, 23:28	#53
blackasta Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: WB 26 Posts: 3,406 Thanked: 2,917 Times View My Garage	Nifty addition by Hyundai! Time for others to play catch up now. I guess the center aligned horizontal notch below the touchscreen is the SD card slot.
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16th November 2010, 02:31	#54
ibcool BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 75 Thanked: 7 Times	couldnt they make this in black .. the silver finish is so out of place on the beige. At least they oculd have worked out a rose gold colour .. silver .. cmon designers .. dont sleep during work hours !!
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16th November 2010, 04:09	#55
rajtheindian BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Syracuse, US Posts: 247 Thanked: 7 Times	it is bit strange that a car has in dash satellite navigation, but there is no driver information display, which provides distance to empty, average fuel consumption etc.. shame on you Hyundai....
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16th November 2010, 10:07	#57
kalpeshc BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 535 Thanked: 137 Times	^^ Yes - A rattle-less steering (just kidding) But yes, the VTVT in the same price would definitely add more pizazz to the i20. Heated ORVMs and reverse sensors would add to the overall cost making it costlier.
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3rd December 2010, 14:27	#58
h@r$h@l Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Melbourne, Aus Posts: 1,450 Thanked: 741 Times	Guys, Got the prices from Hyundai India site. the i20 Asta with AVN is 56k costlier than the i20 Asta. Prices for Ahmedabad are as below: PETROL Model (Petrol) Ex showroom price (Rs) i20 Asta (BS IV) 588,226 i20 Asta with AVN 644,448 i20 1.4L Asta AT (BS IV) 767,085 i20 1.4L Asta AT with AVN 828,419 DIESEL i20 1.4 Asta (BS IV) 712,595 i20 Asta DSL with AVN 768,817
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3rd December 2010, 16:56	#59
ACM Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 4,745 Thanked: 4,361 Times View My Garage	56K is a bit too much of an excess for the built in SatNav system. Seems to be more of a gimic considering the price, it's not going to set the sales chart on fire.
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3rd December 2010, 17:50	#60
selfdrive Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Zurich Posts: 2,962 Thanked: 3,534 Times	More bells and whistles are being added, but it also has a different unintended impact. As a potential buyer, I am concerned of the increasing feature list in the i20 - I may end up with a model that some features that I do not want, and there would be newer version with some features that I do want. In essence, I end up postponing my purchase. Also, do you think it may impact the resale value in some way as some of the earlier versions may be considered 'basic'?
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