[blackwasp]

Thanks to Yashraj Zala for sending these images in. Heartfelt gratitude for sharing it with other enthusiasts via this Team-BHP page!

Yashraj shares this:

If one thing that isn't favouring the new generation i20's design, it is the cut in its length due to stupid Indian sub-4 meter tax regulations. The rear end from the side looks ugly and seems like the designer suddenly found himself reaching the end of his drawing sheet.
Thanks and cheers.

[fhdowntheline]

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Looking at this picture, I feel the ground clearance seems to be quite compromised.

[CrAzY dRiVeR]

Originally Posted by fhdowntheline

Looking at this picture, I feel the ground clearance seems to be quite compromised.

Thats the international variant - notice the alloys as well.

The point mentioned by Mr Yashraj is that the rear of the new i20 in India has suffered from a bit of chopping as compared against the international car.

Now that he mentions it - quite evident in the tail lamp area IMHO.

[fhdowntheline]

Originally Posted by CrAzY dRiVeR

Thats the international variant - notice the alloys as well.

The point mentioned by Mr Yashraj is that the rear of the new i20 in India has suffered from a bit of chopping as compared against the international car.

Now that he mentions it - quite evident in the tail lamp area IMHO.

No, but if you see in general, this new model has a stance similar to the Altroz, which also feels a bit compromised on ground clearance especially when loaded.

[tirumalavoleti]

Amazing features and raised the bar for hatch.

Of course the features come at cost. Definitely purchasing decision would be hard (confused) with Venue, Sonet and infact entry creta and seltos.

What a lineup and variants The Korean siblings have!!

IMO, i20 due to the low GC would be more fun to drive than venue and sonet.

Looks and SUVish - Venue and Sonet

Features and driving pleasure - i20

Able to slightly stretch - Creta and Seltos

[k_kumar]

Originally Posted by tirumalavoleti

Of course the features come at cost. Definitely purchasing decision would be hard (confused) with Venue, Sonet and infact entry creta and seltos.

What a lineup and variants The Korean siblings have!!

I hope you have seen this thread (Global NCAP tests Kia Seltos, i10 Nios and S-Presso. All three perform badly) and I also hope you'll agree that purchasing decision will now be harder (more confusing) for many.

[theAutomaniac]

Originally Posted by tirumalavoleti

Amazing features and raised the bar for hatch.

Of course the features come at cost. Definitely purchasing decision would be hard (confused) with Venue, Sonet and infact entry creta and seltos.

What a lineup and variants The Korean siblings have!!

IMO, i20 due to the low GC would be more fun to drive than venue and sonet.

Looks and SUVish - Venue and Sonet

Features and driving pleasure - i20

Able to slightly stretch - Creta and Seltos

I don't see any options if someone wants a safe car!

[Nithesh_M]

Originally Posted by shobhit.shri

Is anybody else also amazed that the i20 comes with a sunroof even when some 50L cars don't have it?

Doesn't the Jazz have one? Most of the low end cars come equipped with Webasto sunroofs. Even though its factory fit I am not sure of its longevity.

[AutoConsultant]

Originally Posted by theAutomaniac

I don't see any options if someone wants a safe car!

CSUV - Nexon, XUV300, Brezza
Premium hatch - Altroz, Polo
Basic hatch - Tiago
MPV - Marazzo
Notchback - Tigor

All these cars have a 4 or 5 (out of 5) Global NCAP rating.

[Guna]

Originally Posted by CrAzY dRiVeR

Thats the international variant - notice the alloys as well.

The point mentioned by Mr Yashraj is that the rear of the new i20 in India has suffered from a bit of chopping as compared against the international car.

Now that he mentions it - quite evident in the tail lamp area IMHO.

Yes, that's why the boot-space of 350L has come down to 310L in Indian model as well.

[Rocketscience]

Originally Posted by CrAzY dRiVeR

ACI claims a 0-100 figure of 12.56 seconds for the i20 Turbo GDi DCT.

Thats way off from Hyundai's claim of 9.9 seconds!

Originally Posted by bwildrd#1

In Faisal Khan's review, 0-100 is achieved in 10 seconds. Please watch from 6:23 till 6:33 - https://Youtu.be/2HrtVFW6gLM

Well, Faisal's review just shows the speedo indicated speed, autocar's test would have used VBOX for testing, anyways this car being even slower than Venue surprises me.
In Autocar's test the Diesel fared better than the GDi engine, i guess Hyundai tuned the petrol engine for better fuel economy.

[Beerus]

I think the sub 4m rule is now doing more harm than good, if it were to be abolished, manufacturers will be able to bring euro-spec cars directly to India. This would save the R&D cost that goes into making a product sub 4m, which could then mean that the manufacturer can give us a safer car at the same price point.

[Shwet]

This won't be more than 2 stars , maybe 3 stars at best. The body shell integrity is sure to be unstable. No point buying this at the price point it is being sold at. Hyundai and Kia have taken the bling route to success. The other thing is usage of fillers in the door and slightly thicker sheet metal to lull the customer into a false sense of security. They just lack the depth in engineering to make safer cars at the cost point they want to sell their substandard offerings. At their price point an equivalent Maruti is safer. This is astonishing but true. Just think a Creta feels substantial in heft and weight of doors compared to a Brezza which is albeit a segment lower but we all know that the lightweight feeling Brezza has a stable body shell.

[Venkatesh]

Compact SUV and Premium Hatchback, Similar price point and same engine options.



Source : MotorBeam

[Raghuwire]

Originally Posted by Aditya

Exterior

By and large, the car feels well put together. The bonnet, hatch & doors have some weight to them. The paint quality is top notch and fit & finish are best in the segment. Shut lines are nice and consistent - as expected from Hyundai.

Every Hyundai review , drive reports by TBHP mentions this. But why are they silent on the crash worthiness. These lines give the feeling of TBHP endorsing the safety of the car! When we can add a disclaimer on the reliability of the AT system, why not about the safety too?

Originally Posted by Aditya

Important to note that the Asta (O) and DCT variants are equipped with electronic stability control (ESC) which can be a lifesaver in emergency situations.

True, because once in a crash, the I20 is sure to crumble and kill you! Based on how the more expensive models and platform sharing brothers have fared!

Originally Posted by Aditya

All variants of the i20 come with disc brakes at the front and drums at the rear, with ABS + EBD. The brakes perform as expected. The car stops in a straight line sans drama when braking from high speeds.

Are we sure of this? Or should we look at holding higher revs, so that the brakes work? Like in case of Seltos or Creta!