Test Drive : Hyundai i20 CRDi.

inflames · 6th July 2009, 21:08

I cant help but contain myself. But here we go, for all those interested in Automatic Transmissions. i-20 AT will be released with a 1.4l engine delivering 100 PS.

mustang89 · 6th July 2009, 22:12

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Originally Posted by inflames

I cant help but contain myself. But here we go, for all those interested in Automatic Transmissions. i-20 AT will be released with a 1.4l engine delivering 100 PS.

thats an interesting piece of information buddy? what's the source ? Any idea whether it will be a diesel or petrol ?

johnjose70 · 6th July 2009, 22:32

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Originally Posted by inflames

I cant help but contain myself. But here we go, for all those interested in Automatic Transmissions. i-20 AT will be released with a 1.4l engine delivering 100 PS.

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Originally Posted by mustang89

thats an interesting piece of information buddy? what's the source ? Any idea whether it will be a diesel or petrol ?

Inflames, this news has been posted quite some time back on the i20 crdi thread.

theMAG · 6th July 2009, 23:13

This is probably the best time in all of modern Indian automotive history, for Indian buyers. Very powerful and very frugal diesels, in stunning looking automobiles - which can be purchased by normal people.

cvvikram · 7th July 2009, 01:45

This is really exciting offer feature wise wonder how it will be price wise.

Overall very good car. Thanks for sharing the information.

Dine · 7th July 2009, 01:46

KP,
Thanks a lot for confirming 90bhp i20 CRDi details.
SID - Where are you ? we need a i20 CRDi scoop. Still not too late.

We are expecting a detail review from GTO and a comparison of Punto MJD with i20 CRDi.

If Hyundai tags this sensibly, then Punto MJD or i20 CRDi will rule the hatch segment.

aseem · 7th July 2009, 04:50

Imporant to note is that i20 CRDI is 150 kgs more heavier than i20 1.2 petrol. Therefore even though the engine is more frugal than the petrol, it still lacks the spirited driving feel offered by Swift Diesel or Getz for that matter.

The petrol 1.4 on the other hand faster than 1.2 kappa, needs to be worked at a certain RPM for power delivery. It has more power but the 1.2 seems more eager to deliver the power it has vis a vis the 1.4 which requires more gear changes. In India thoguh we would be just getting 1.4 petrol automatic mated with a 4 speed auto tranny. I just hope it doesnt give pathetic mileage like i10 auto.

aseem · 7th July 2009, 05:24

Interesting comparo between Jazz auto, i20 1.4 auto and Fabia auto (UK Spec) has confirmed my fears. The i20 with fixed ratios and 4 speed auto tranny (perhaps same as doing duty on i10) gives the worst in gear accerlation figures and the kickdown is very pronounced. Couple that with the poorest FE of the three at 30.2 mpg (british gallon at 4.5 ltrs).

Jazz v i20 v Fabia | Car Group Tests | Car Reviews | Auto Express"; title="Jazz v i20 v Fabia" >Jazz v i20 v Fabia

dash · 7th July 2009, 08:48

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Originally Posted by aseem

Interesting comparo between Jazz auto, i20 1.4 auto and Fabia auto (UK Spec) has confirmed my fears. The i20 with fixed ratios and 4 speed auto tranny (perhaps same as doing duty on i10) gives the worst in gear accerlation figures and the kickdown is very pronounced. Couple that with the poorest FE of the three at 30.2 mpg (british gallon at 4.5 ltrs).

Jazz v i20 v Fabia | Car Group Tests | Car Reviews | Auto Express"; title="Jazz v i20 v Fabia" >Jazz v i20 v Fabia

Aseem, Just a point here. The website doesnt seem to discuss the CRDI i20 atall. So FE is not a point and also not sure if this article concludes what you have here

cooldude1988765 · 7th July 2009, 09:39

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Originally Posted by jvk84

only Porsche have the technology for a turbo charged petrol engine. For petrol engines, the temperature of the gas exhaust is soo high that its almost impossible to fit a turbo.

Ever heard of mercedes and bmw ?

aseem · 7th July 2009, 10:02

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Originally Posted by dash

Aseem, Just a point here. The website doesnt seem to discuss the CRDI i20 atall. So FE is not a point and also not sure if this article concludes what you have here

I was refering to the i20 Petrol Auto. And the earlier link mentioned had the link to read the complete review which can be found here:

Hyundai i20 Comfort | Car Group Tests | Car Reviews | Auto Express

Which essentially cofirms my fears about i20 Petrol Auto mileage.

opendro · 7th July 2009, 10:35

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Originally Posted by aseem

In India thoguh we would be just getting 1.4 petrol automatic mated with a 4 speed auto tranny. I just hope it doesnt give pathetic mileage like i10 auto.

That is sure to happen until they start offering 5 speed auto like Honda or 6 speed auto like Skodas DSG (and Fiat Dualogic, not yet in India).

roms · 7th July 2009, 13:04

Great first impressions there KP. The i20 now surely is the pick of the curent premium hatches. Did you get a chance to glance at the tyre - wheel specs? Did the Asta CRDi have the same 185/65 R14 Apollos like the i20 1.2?

Crimson · 7th July 2009, 15:06

It's now passed 3PM. Any updates on the launch? Finalized prices? Anyone?

aseem · 7th July 2009, 15:08

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Originally Posted by Crimson

It's now passed 3PM. Any updates on the launch? Finalized prices? Anyone?

The prices and website are already up since hours and the thread in Indian Car Scene is already discussing the cars:

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6th July 2009, 21:08	#31
inflames Newbie Join Date: May 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 13 Thanked: 0 Times	I cant help but contain myself. But here we go, for all those interested in Automatic Transmissions. i-20 AT will be released with a 1.4l engine delivering 100 PS.
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theMAG Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Avon, CT Posts: 7,196 Thanked: 1,821 Times View My Garage	This is probably the best time in all of modern Indian automotive history, for Indian buyers. Very powerful and very frugal diesels, in stunning looking automobiles - which can be purchased by normal people.
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7th July 2009, 01:45	#35
cvvikram BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: India Posts: 144 Thanked: Once	This is really exciting offer feature wise wonder how it will be price wise. Overall very good car. Thanks for sharing the information.
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7th July 2009, 01:46	#36
Dine BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: Chennai Posts: 121 Thanked: 14 Times View My Garage	KP, Thanks a lot for confirming 90bhp i20 CRDi details. SID - Where are you ? we need a i20 CRDi scoop. Still not too late. We are expecting a detail review from GTO and a comparison of Punto MJD with i20 CRDi. If Hyundai tags this sensibly, then Punto MJD or i20 CRDi will rule the hatch segment. Last edited by Dine : 7th July 2009 at 01:48. Reason: update comments
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7th July 2009, 04:50	#37
aseem Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Delhi Posts: 1,730 Thanked: 443 Times	Imporant to note is that i20 CRDI is 150 kgs more heavier than i20 1.2 petrol. Therefore even though the engine is more frugal than the petrol, it still lacks the spirited driving feel offered by Swift Diesel or Getz for that matter. The petrol 1.4 on the other hand faster than 1.2 kappa, needs to be worked at a certain RPM for power delivery. It has more power but the 1.2 seems more eager to deliver the power it has vis a vis the 1.4 which requires more gear changes. In India thoguh we would be just getting 1.4 petrol automatic mated with a 4 speed auto tranny. I just hope it doesnt give pathetic mileage like i10 auto. Last edited by aseem : 7th July 2009 at 04:52.
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7th July 2009, 05:24	#38
aseem Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Delhi Posts: 1,730 Thanked: 443 Times	Interesting comparo between Jazz auto, i20 1.4 auto and Fabia auto (UK Spec) has confirmed my fears. The i20 with fixed ratios and 4 speed auto tranny (perhaps same as doing duty on i10) gives the worst in gear accerlation figures and the kickdown is very pronounced. Couple that with the poorest FE of the three at 30.2 mpg (british gallon at 4.5 ltrs). Jazz v i20 v Fabia \| Car Group Tests \| Car Reviews \| Auto Express"; title="Jazz v i20 v Fabia" >Jazz v i20 v Fabia
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7th July 2009, 13:04	#43
roms BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 641 Thanked: 27 Times	Great first impressions there KP. The i20 now surely is the pick of the curent premium hatches. Did you get a chance to glance at the tyre - wheel specs? Did the Asta CRDi have the same 185/65 R14 Apollos like the i20 1.2?
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7th July 2009, 15:06	#44
Crimson BANNED Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Pune Posts: 229 Thanked: 7 Times	It's now passed 3PM. Any updates on the launch? Finalized prices? Anyone?
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