My Hyundai i20 CRDi Asta is here! UPDATE- Now Sold

AbhiJ · 14th August 2009, 23:40

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Originally Posted by Sawyer

But as I said, not knowing when the turbo kicks in, I could be wrong about the lower number.

I feel it kicking in between 1800 - 2000 rpm...

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Originally Posted by Zensi

Just a question - i notice in the initial pics there is no sound prrofing material on the inside of the bonnet - is this standard? How audible is the diesel clatter in the cabin with ac on?

Should be standard....

The noise is audible outside, barely audible inside. When the windows are up, A/C off, Audio System Off, ...... You get to know its a diesel, but dont mind it being one...

At least, so far .....

vijaythacker · 15th August 2009, 13:31

abhiJ, congrats on your hot diesel hatch.looks cool in that shade too.Keep updating and enjoy.

.anshuman · 15th August 2009, 16:11

Congrats abhi for the great choice, enjoy the superb hyundai aftersales support.

.anshuman · 15th August 2009, 16:14

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Originally Posted by AbhiJ

The noise is audible outside, barely audible inside. When the windows are up, A/C off, Audio System Off, ...... You get to know its a diesel, but dont mind it being one...

At least, so far .....

Its easily the least audible diesel hatchback sold in india.

15th August 2009, 16:23

Congrats Abhij, Car looks great in This wine red and enjoy your drive to the fullest.
Keep posting updates of the car driving pleasure.

rageshgr · 15th August 2009, 18:03

Replacing a Sedan with a hatchback! that's very rare in India indeed, did you feel any drop in power from the 106 BHP accent to the 90 BHP i20?

AbhiJ · 15th August 2009, 18:31

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Originally Posted by rageshgr

Replacing a Sedan with a hatchback! that's very rare in India indeed, did you feel any drop in power from the 106 BHP accent to the 90 BHP i20?

The Accent CRDi was 82 ps, the i20 CRDi is 90 ps.

The i20 is much superior as compared to the Accent in everything except boot space..

rageshgr · 15th August 2009, 18:45

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Originally Posted by AbhiJ

The Accent CRDi was 82 ps, the i20 CRDi is 90 ps.

The i20 is much superior as compared to the Accent in everything except boot space..

Cool man! Oops! ya, I was thinking about the 1.6 L Accent Viva Petrol with 103 BHP! Never happened to me before! :d

15th August 2009, 21:48

Hi Abhij, what is the average FE in the city and highway.

vdiatech · 15th August 2009, 23:02

wow, nice car. Wish you a happy motoring ! I would like to own a silver i20 some day...

KeepItSimple · 16th August 2009, 00:38

great car. drive safe.

The CRDI engine is new U2 powerplant from hyundai with excellant fuel economy.

Here is a writeup on the new U2 class engines - source - hyundai motorworld first quarter 2009, vol 17, no 62.

AbhiJ · 16th August 2009, 00:39

Quick Update: I have driven the car for a couple of kms, and am beginning to understand it better.

1) The engine is more than adequate for the car. Once you 1800 rpm, the turbo kicks and speed rapidly increases. I have just revved the car to 3000 rpm so far, that too in top gear, and I crossed 100 kmph.

2) The suspension does not have the finesse and composure of the Fiat twins, but it handles bad roads decently.

3) The interiors are great, and very ergonomically designed. Every control automatically falls to hand.

4) The seats are very comfy and supportive.

5) The music system is decent and pretty simple to use.

6) The gearshift is FANTASTIC... the throws are slightly long but once your hand gets set, its like a hot knife in butter. The clutch is also pretty light.

7) As I mentioned before, the engine noise is audible with Audio System / AC off, but just barely.

8) While on the way from the dealer to tyre guy, I did a couple of quick lane changes. The rear did seem a little eager. On reaching the tyre guy, I checked the pressure and it was... 43 - 46 psi! My tyres were changed to Michelin XM1+ and pressure set to 32 psi.

9) Now here is the kicker... the steering. All of us including me found it overassisted during test drives. But somehow, I do not find it that light anymore!!
As of now, I can confirm the steering is heavier as compared to my CR-V, which also has a Electronic Power Steering. Maybe its the extra weight of the diesel motor which is making the difference, maybe its the correct tyre pressure, maybe the tyres themselves. It might also be psychological on my part, but I doubt it.

A good friend, who has a month old ANHC also found the steering heavier than his car. I cannot comment on the handling part yet, since I am yet to try that out on the new tyres..

Disclaimer: The observations above might be unintentionally biased, since I now own the car

icar · 16th August 2009, 01:21

AbhiJ Did you notice any sought of vibration in steering? ie small broken road

Sawyer · 16th August 2009, 07:35

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Originally Posted by AbhiJ

Quick Update:

9) Now here is the kicker... the steering. All of us including me found it overassisted during test drives. But somehow, I do not find it that light anymore!!

Disclaimer: The observations above might be unintentionally biased, since I now own the car

Good objective comments, actually! To the steering, here is the issue I picked up in my 1.2. It is reassuringly heavy at dead center, at all speeds, but when you start turning it in either direction, it lightens up in a hurry. Which is great at low speeds/parking, but disconcerting on the highway, till you get used to it, and overcorrect till you do.
The other steering related issue is that at speeds above 120, you don't feel as connected to the road via the car as you need to be to feel safe. Suits me just fine, because 120 is my top speed on Indian roads given how the environment on them is, but could be a put off for others.

vivekanand005 · 16th August 2009, 10:04

congrats Abhi on your new vehicle,it looks amazing.Happy Driving.

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vijaythacker Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ahmedabad Posts: 1,498 Thanked: 74 Times View My Garage	abhiJ, congrats on your hot diesel hatch.looks cool in that shade too.Keep updating and enjoy.
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.anshuman Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Good-Gaon Posts: 7,763 Thanked: 11,064 Times View My Garage	Congrats abhi for the great choice, enjoy the superb hyundai aftersales support.
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Shivashara Posts: n/a	Congrats Abhij, Car looks great in This wine red and enjoy your drive to the fullest. Keep posting updates of the car driving pleasure.
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15th August 2009, 18:03	#51
rageshgr BHPian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Chennai/Vaikom Posts: 548 Thanked: 550 Times View My Garage	Replacing a Sedan with a hatchback! that's very rare in India indeed, did you feel any drop in power from the 106 BHP accent to the 90 BHP i20?
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15th August 2009, 21:48	#54
Shivashara Posts: n/a	Hi Abhij, what is the average FE in the city and highway.
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vdiatech BHPian Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 414 Thanked: 10 Times	wow, nice car. Wish you a happy motoring ! I would like to own a silver i20 some day...
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16th August 2009, 00:38	#56
KeepItSimple BHPian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 57 Thanked: 11 Times	great car. drive safe. The CRDI engine is new U2 powerplant from hyundai with excellant fuel economy. Here is a writeup on the new U2 class engines - source - hyundai motorworld first quarter 2009, vol 17, no 62. Attached Images
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16th August 2009, 00:39	#57
AbhiJ Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Kolkata Posts: 1,476 Thanked: 1,207 Times	First Update: Quick Update: I have driven the car for a couple of kms, and am beginning to understand it better. 1) The engine is more than adequate for the car. Once you 1800 rpm, the turbo kicks and speed rapidly increases. I have just revved the car to 3000 rpm so far, that too in top gear, and I crossed 100 kmph. 2) The suspension does not have the finesse and composure of the Fiat twins, but it handles bad roads decently. 3) The interiors are great, and very ergonomically designed. Every control automatically falls to hand. 4) The seats are very comfy and supportive. 5) The music system is decent and pretty simple to use. 6) The gearshift is FANTASTIC... the throws are slightly long but once your hand gets set, its like a hot knife in butter. The clutch is also pretty light. 7) As I mentioned before, the engine noise is audible with Audio System / AC off, but just barely. 8) While on the way from the dealer to tyre guy, I did a couple of quick lane changes. The rear did seem a little eager. On reaching the tyre guy, I checked the pressure and it was... 43 - 46 psi! My tyres were changed to Michelin XM1+ and pressure set to 32 psi. 9) Now here is the kicker... the steering. All of us including me found it overassisted during test drives. But somehow, I do not find it that light anymore!! As of now, I can confirm the steering is heavier as compared to my CR-V, which also has a Electronic Power Steering. Maybe its the extra weight of the diesel motor which is making the difference, maybe its the correct tyre pressure, maybe the tyres themselves. It might also be psychological on my part, but I doubt it. A good friend, who has a month old ANHC also found the steering heavier than his car. I cannot comment on the handling part yet, since I am yet to try that out on the new tyres.. Disclaimer: The observations above might be unintentionally biased, since I now own the car Last edited by AbhiJ : 16th August 2009 at 00:40.
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16th August 2009, 01:21	#58
icar BHPian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cochin Posts: 84 Thanked: 8 Times	AbhiJ Did you notice any sought of vibration in steering? ie small broken road
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vivekanand005 BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Chennai Posts: 85 Thanked: Once	congrats Abhi on your new vehicle,it looks amazing.Happy Driving.
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