1st-gen Hyundai i20 (2008 - 2014) : Review

shivasuma · 26th October 2012, 07:02

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Originally Posted by DexterMorgan

My brother checked out i20 sportz diesel yesterday and the sales rep mentioned that we can order sportz diesel with an automatic trans

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Is anyone aware of this new variant?

I think the sales rep meant the petrol version. There is no automatic on the diesel i20. But thats a market worth exploring for Hyundai. I see a lot of potential in it.

lurker · 26th October 2012, 07:48

there used to be automatic transmission for the Verna diesel .. right ! So how difficult could it be to put the same transmission into the i20 diesel, which would make lesser torque than the Verna for sure.

mitesh.singh · 26th October 2012, 08:09

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Originally Posted by DexterMorgan

My brother checked out i20 sportz diesel yesterday and the sales rep mentioned that we can order sportz diesel with an automatic trans

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Is anyone aware of this new variant?

He was referring to petrol variant. The sportz 1.4 AT is not a diesel but a petrol variant.

DexterMorgan · 26th October 2012, 18:35

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Originally Posted by mitesh.singh

He was referring to petrol variant. The sportz 1.4 AT is not a diesel but a petrol variant.

i know, thats why i was shocked, grossly misinformed sales rep. On top of that, i called that guy again today to confirm and he said it is available in diesel automatic but on special order.

mitesh.singh · 28th October 2012, 10:41

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Originally Posted by DexterMorgan

i know, thats why i was shocked, grossly misinformed sales rep. On top of that, i called that guy again today to confirm and he said it is available in diesel automatic but on special order.

Wow ... we sure have some "mahan" sales guys huh, well why dont you ask him to put this on mail and send it. I am sure he will back out and say he cant do so.

There is no CRDi automatic for I20 for sure.

jaspal singh · 28th October 2012, 14:58

Need some advice.

My i gen i20 petrol has just completed 6200 kms in approx 4 months & i'am in a dilemma whether to change the engine oil before the second service due at 10,000 km.
The manual states first oil change during second service at 6 months or 10,000 km ( whichever earlier), but also recommends oil change at 5000km if the car has been driven in harsh conditions ie frequent idling, stop start driving, driving when outside temp is always above 32 C. etc

People familiar with Delhi traffic would agree that the above conditions are applicable in this case.

please advise me whether i should wait till second service due in Jan or is it better to get the oil change before since i'l be making a 1000 km return trip to my hometown jhansi during diwali.

nettooran · 29th October 2012, 12:38

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Originally Posted by kcz

I am seeing a mileage between 12-13kmpl on my i20 CRDI (which has done around 2200 kms). This is entirely in city with a/c on 100% of the time. First service is already done.

Is this the kind of mileage expected from i20 CRDI initially? Or maybe I need to change my driving style?

Thanks,
Kiran

I always get upwards of 16 kmpl in my i20 igen crdi. the worst I had was also above 15 kmpl. These are figures for 100% city and 99% AC. maybe you should go a little more gentle on the throttle.

kcz · 29th October 2012, 13:45

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Originally Posted by nettooran

I always get upwards of 16 kmpl in my i20 igen crdi. the worst I had was also above 15 kmpl. These are figures for 100% city and 99% AC. maybe you should go a little more gentle on the throttle.

Thanks Nettooran. That sounds promising. My driving style has been a little spirited so far. As you suggested, I will try going easy on the throttle and see what mileage figures I would get.

Regards,
Kiran

nettooran · 1st November 2012, 09:57

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Originally Posted by kcz

Thanks Nettooran. That sounds promising. My driving style has been a little spirited so far. As you suggested, I will try going easy on the throttle and see what mileage figures I would get.

Regards,
Kiran

Hey Kiran, I understand that feelings. Its hard to go easy on the throttle on an i20 cdri

. Hota hei....

bhp_ranger · 1st November 2012, 18:11

Has anybody got the new DRLs fitted yet?

Aarman_008 · 5th November 2012, 14:21

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Originally Posted by nettooran

Hey Kiran, I understand that feelings. Its hard to go easy on the throttle on an i20 cdri

. Hota hei....

I agree. Its not simple to go easy on the throttle in the i20 CRDi. My car has done 5K kms in 3 months, and has been giving me a mileage of 13 - 13.5. with spirited driving. 100% in City with AC turned on at equal amount.

9thsphinx · 6th November 2012, 18:33

Speculations on the new i20 with DRL's are all true. Spotted 2 new i20's without plates both sporting these new led treatment on the fogs. Looked bling and cheap if you ask me!

nettooran · 7th November 2012, 00:02

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Originally Posted by 9thsphinx

Speculations on the new i20 with DRL's are all true. Spotted 2 new i20's without plates both sporting these new led treatment on the fogs. Looked bling and cheap if you ask me!

Personally, did not find it to be cheap. However I felt it was overdone. should not have been this big. The lights were too bright even in good daylight.

sunsetorange · 7th November 2012, 04:15

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Originally Posted by nettooran

However I felt it was overdone. should not have been this big. The lights were too bright even in good daylight.

Isn't that the idea behind DRLs? I thought they were meant primarily for highway use to let oncoming traffic know yours isn't a parked car.

akshay4587 · 7th November 2012, 04:57

New i20's with DRL's are already out on road,spotted one this sunday.
Looked like cheap aftermarket LED light.

26th October 2012, 07:48	#332
lurker Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Tura Posts: 1,592 Thanked: 1,423 Times	re: 1st-gen Hyundai i20 (2008 - 2014) : Review there used to be automatic transmission for the Verna diesel .. right ! So how difficult could it be to put the same transmission into the i20 diesel, which would make lesser torque than the Verna for sure.
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jaspal singh BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: N Delhi Posts: 93 Thanked: 86 Times View My Garage	re: 1st-gen Hyundai i20 (2008 - 2014) : Review Need some advice. My i gen i20 petrol has just completed 6200 kms in approx 4 months & i'am in a dilemma whether to change the engine oil before the second service due at 10,000 km. The manual states first oil change during second service at 6 months or 10,000 km ( whichever earlier), but also recommends oil change at 5000km if the car has been driven in harsh conditions ie frequent idling, stop start driving, driving when outside temp is always above 32 C. etc People familiar with Delhi traffic would agree that the above conditions are applicable in this case. please advise me whether i should wait till second service due in Jan or is it better to get the oil change before since i'l be making a 1000 km return trip to my hometown jhansi during diwali. Last edited by jaspal singh : 28th October 2012 at 14:59.
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bhp_ranger Newbie Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Bangalore Posts: 7 Thanked: 0 Times	re: 1st-gen Hyundai i20 (2008 - 2014) : Review Has anybody got the new DRLs fitted yet?
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6th November 2012, 18:33	#342
9thsphinx Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ahmedabad Posts: 1,118 Thanked: 542 Times View My Garage	Speculations on the new i20 with DRL's are all true. Spotted 2 new i20's without plates both sporting these new led treatment on the fogs. Looked bling and cheap if you ask me!
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akshay4587 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Chandigarh/Mohali/Ambala Cantt Posts: 4,151 Thanked: 4,525 Times View My Garage	re: 1st-gen Hyundai i20 (2008 - 2014) : Review New i20's with DRL's are already out on road,spotted one this sunday. Looked like cheap aftermarket LED light.
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