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

AbhiJ · 13th August 2009, 20:09

For the last 3 months, I was looking for a replacement for my 5 year old Accent Viva CRDi. I needed a safe and comfortable diesel hatchback, and I ended up checking out the Swift, the Ritz, the Getz and the Punto. For various reasons, me/my dad did not end up liking the same car.

A funny thing happened when I went for the Getz CRDi, I checked out the i20 upclose for the first time and loved it. And immediately I wanted it. It just felt a class above the getz/ritz/swift. Back then it was available only in Petrol 1.2 and hence not an option.

Fast forward to end of June, and fellow TBhpians announce that the i20 CRDi is coming. Hyundai denied it, but as usual Team BHP is correct.

The car is launched, and I take a test drive from Mukesh Hyundai on 9th July, and booked the Asta version (Rs. 683431 ex showroom) in Berry Red on the 16th of July.

Was doing bi weekly followups with the Mukesh Hyundai's sales guy, and he smsed me the Engine/Chassis no. of the car allotted to me on the 31st of July.

The car reached Kolkata on the 10th of August. I did a PDI on the same day, and paid the balance amount to Mukesh Hyundai on Tuesday evening. Unfortunately, I was told that due to some issue between the RTO and Hyundai, the car cannot be registered as yet. I would have to take the car on a Temporary number. I find it unacceptable that even after 1 month of launching the diesel version, Hyundai could not work out these formalities.

The delivery date and time was fixed as 2 PM on Thursday, the 13th of August. I reached the showroom on time and met the sales guy. After a through check and paperwork, tipped the cleaners and left the dealers.

Photo session ahoy!

My Hyundai i20 CRDi Asta is here! UPDATE- Now Sold-img_1422.jpg

My Hyundai i20 CRDi Asta is here! UPDATE- Now Sold-img_1423.jpg

My Hyundai i20 CRDi Asta is here! UPDATE- Now Sold-img_1424.jpg

My Hyundai i20 CRDi Asta is here! UPDATE- Now Sold-img_1426.jpg

My Hyundai i20 CRDi Asta is here! UPDATE- Now Sold-img_1444.jpg

16 km on the ODO

My Hyundai i20 CRDi Asta is here! UPDATE- Now Sold-13082009743.jpg

My top speed for the next 3000 kms.

My Hyundai i20 CRDi Asta is here! UPDATE- Now Sold-13082009745.jpg

Interiors

My Hyundai i20 CRDi Asta is here! UPDATE- Now Sold-img_1430.jpg

My Hyundai i20 CRDi Asta is here! UPDATE- Now Sold-img_1432.jpg

Interiors at Night

My Hyundai i20 CRDi Asta is here! UPDATE- Now Sold-img_1434.jpg

My Hyundai i20 CRDi Asta is here! UPDATE- Now Sold-img_1436.jpg

On the way back, swapped the tyres to 185/70 R 14s Michelin XM 1+, and tanked up.

My Hyundai i20 CRDi Asta is here! UPDATE- Now Sold-img_1441.jpg

Both my cars

My Hyundai i20 CRDi Asta is here! UPDATE- Now Sold-img_1427.jpg

The cost was as follows:

Ex Showroom Price : 683431
Regn (5 Yr Tax) : 34000
Insurance (Cholamandalam) : 12999 (IDV 649260)

Total: 730430

P.s. Dealer gave me a quote of Rs. 20800 for the insurance. I got the above insurance myself. IDV 649260.

I am elated, and just wanted to share my joy. Will keep updating this thread with initial ownership experiences...

A big thanks to TeamBHP and TeamBHPians for helping me make this decision.

mjothi · 13th August 2009, 20:15

Excellent, excellent. The interiors are too good. The wheel looks similar to the one in AHNC or civic right?

Congrats and happy ownership.

abhinav.s · 13th August 2009, 20:15

Congrats on your new acquisition!! Cool set of pics as well. After you cover some kms with the car, it would be good get your initial ownership report as well.

Happy motoring!!

uday.ere · 13th August 2009, 20:21

Congrats AbhiJ, the i20 looks great in Berry red. The crdi is clearly more than a notch above its petrol sibling. Drive safe.

pusako · 13th August 2009, 20:24

Congrats on the latest pocket rocket!

Happy ownership! How do you find the braking, compared to cars with front discs only?

manish7 · 13th August 2009, 20:27

Congrats Man!
Give detailed report about the first impressions, handling, drive and KMPL figures. Does Asta CRDI have kmpl on display?

NevGin · 13th August 2009, 20:32

Congratulations Abhi! Excellent dashboard controls and displays. Really looks premium with climate control etc. Good choice. Maybe I missed reading it but is this an autobox?

vnabhi · 13th August 2009, 20:33

Congrats! The i20 has the best look among modern hatches---both interior and exterior. We are eagerly awaiting your review

neotraveller · 13th August 2009, 20:47

congrats on the 1st i20 crdi in team-bhp.
Eagerly awaiting your ownership report.

cvvikram · 13th August 2009, 20:47

Awesome hatchback!!

Congrats on the purchase.

karanraheja · 13th August 2009, 20:59

Congrats Abhi. I love the i20 rear. How i wish the 1.4 CRDI was locally assembled and a tad cheaper!!!

Gandhi · 13th August 2009, 21:01

Awesome looking hatch. Keep updating the thread with more details about initial driving/ownership experiences.

IndrojitSircar · 13th August 2009, 21:09

Abhi we are waiting for you to give us a feedback on how the car is doing.How is the overall experience and what are the problems please do let us know.

bharti22shresth · 13th August 2009, 21:12

Amazing acquisition. Very nice color too!. As much as people cribble about the car being underpowered, the BIG WIDE GRIN on the face when the turbo kicks in at 1800rpm is just worth it.

AbhiJ · 13th August 2009, 23:34

Thank you everyone for the replies and good wishes...

Quote:

Originally Posted by abhinav.s

After you cover some kms with the car, it would be good get your initial ownership report as well.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gandhi

Keep updating the thread with more details about initial driving/ownership experiences.

Quote:

Originally Posted by neotraveller

congrats on the 1st i20 crdi in team-bhp.
Eagerly awaiting your ownership report.

Quote:

Originally Posted by vnabhi

We are eagerly awaiting your review

Quote:

Originally Posted by IndrojitSircar

Abhi we are waiting for you to give us a feedback on how the car is doing.How is the overall experience and what are the problems please do let us know.

I will give surely post my honest impressions/review once I drive the car a little more.

Quote:

Originally Posted by pusako

How do you find the braking, compared to cars with front discs only?

Have not braked hard enough yet to comment on that...

Quote:

Originally Posted by manish7

Does Asta CRDI have kmpl on display?

I dont think so, if its there, I cant find it..

Quote:

Originally Posted by NevGin

Maybe I missed reading it but is this an autobox?

No... a Manual. No option for Auto in CRDi yet...

Quote:

Originally Posted by karanraheja

How i wish the 1.4 CRDI was locally assembled and a tad cheaper!!!

Me and my bank balance agree....

Quote:

Originally Posted by bharti22shresth

As much as people cribble about the car being underpowered, the BIG WIDE GRIN on the face when the turbo kicks in at 1800rpm is just worth it.

I honestly dont think the car can be called underpowered by anyone... It would be fair to call it adequately powered...

13th August 2009, 20:09	#1
AbhiJ Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Kolkata Posts: 1,497 Thanked: 1,257 Times	My Hyundai i20 CRDi Asta is here! UPDATE- Now Sold For the last 3 months, I was looking for a replacement for my 5 year old Accent Viva CRDi. I needed a safe and comfortable diesel hatchback, and I ended up checking out the Swift, the Ritz, the Getz and the Punto. For various reasons, me/my dad did not end up liking the same car. A funny thing happened when I went for the Getz CRDi, I checked out the i20 upclose for the first time and loved it. And immediately I wanted it. It just felt a class above the getz/ritz/swift. Back then it was available only in Petrol 1.2 and hence not an option. Fast forward to end of June, and fellow TBhpians announce that the i20 CRDi is coming. Hyundai denied it, but as usual Team BHP is correct. The car is launched, and I take a test drive from Mukesh Hyundai on 9th July, and booked the Asta version (Rs. 683431 ex showroom) in Berry Red on the 16th of July. Was doing bi weekly followups with the Mukesh Hyundai's sales guy, and he smsed me the Engine/Chassis no. of the car allotted to me on the 31st of July. The car reached Kolkata on the 10th of August. I did a PDI on the same day, and paid the balance amount to Mukesh Hyundai on Tuesday evening. Unfortunately, I was told that due to some issue between the RTO and Hyundai, the car cannot be registered as yet. I would have to take the car on a Temporary number. I find it unacceptable that even after 1 month of launching the diesel version, Hyundai could not work out these formalities. The delivery date and time was fixed as 2 PM on Thursday, the 13th of August. I reached the showroom on time and met the sales guy. After a through check and paperwork, tipped the cleaners and left the dealers. Photo session ahoy! 16 km on the ODO My top speed for the next 3000 kms. Interiors Interiors at Night On the way back, swapped the tyres to 185/70 R 14s Michelin XM 1+, and tanked up. Both my cars The cost was as follows: Ex Showroom Price : 683431 Regn (5 Yr Tax) : 34000 Insurance (Cholamandalam) : 12999 (IDV 649260) Total: 730430 P.s. Dealer gave me a quote of Rs. 20800 for the insurance. I got the above insurance myself. IDV 649260. I am elated, and just wanted to share my joy. Will keep updating this thread with initial ownership experiences... A big thanks to TeamBHP and TeamBHPians for helping me make this decision. Last edited by AbhiJ : 13th August 2009 at 20:11.
	() Thanks

13th August 2009, 20:15	#2
mjothi Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 3,290 Thanked: 233 Times View My Garage	Excellent, excellent. The interiors are too good. The wheel looks similar to the one in AHNC or civic right? Congrats and happy ownership.
	() Thanks

13th August 2009, 20:15	#3
abhinav.s Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: B'lore,Coorg Posts: 2,802 Thanked: 1,327 Times	Congrats on your new acquisition!! Cool set of pics as well. After you cover some kms with the car, it would be good get your initial ownership report as well. Happy motoring!!
	() Thanks

13th August 2009, 20:21	#4
uday.ere BHPian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 676 Thanked: 2,692 Times	The 1st i20 CRDi... Congrats AbhiJ, the i20 looks great in Berry red. The crdi is clearly more than a notch above its petrol sibling. Drive safe.
	() Thanks

13th August 2009, 20:24	#5
pusako BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Mumbai Posts: 85 Thanked: 0 Times	Congrats on the latest pocket rocket! Happy ownership! How do you find the braking, compared to cars with front discs only?
	() Thanks

13th August 2009, 20:27	#6
manish7 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Pune Posts: 508 Thanked: 0 Times	Congrats Man! Give detailed report about the first impressions, handling, drive and KMPL figures. Does Asta CRDI have kmpl on display?
	() Thanks

13th August 2009, 20:32	#7
NevGin BHPian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Bombay Posts: 503 Thanked: 438 Times	Congratulations Abhi! Excellent dashboard controls and displays. Really looks premium with climate control etc. Good choice. Maybe I missed reading it but is this an autobox?
	() Thanks

13th August 2009, 20:33	#8
vnabhi Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: DC -> DC Posts: 5,999 Thanked: 2,429 Times View My Garage	Congrats! The i20 has the best look among modern hatches---both interior and exterior. We are eagerly awaiting your review
	() Thanks

13th August 2009, 20:47	#9
neotraveller BHPian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 739 Thanked: 0 Times	congrats on the 1st i20 crdi in team-bhp. Eagerly awaiting your ownership report.
	() Thanks

13th August 2009, 20:47	#10
cvvikram BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: India Posts: 144 Thanked: Once	Awesome hatchback!! Congrats on the purchase.
	() Thanks

13th August 2009, 20:59	#11
karanraheja Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Coimbatore Posts: 1,961 Thanked: 436 Times	Congrats Abhi. I love the i20 rear. How i wish the 1.4 CRDI was locally assembled and a tad cheaper!!!
	() Thanks

13th August 2009, 21:01	#12
Gandhi BHPian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 962 Thanked: 209 Times View My Garage	Awesome looking hatch. Keep updating the thread with more details about initial driving/ownership experiences.
	() Thanks

13th August 2009, 21:09	#13
IndrojitSircar Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Kolkata/Delhi Posts: 2,319 Thanked: 1,001 Times	Abhi we are waiting for you to give us a feedback on how the car is doing.How is the overall experience and what are the problems please do let us know.
	() Thanks

13th August 2009, 21:12	#14
bharti22shresth BANNED Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: panchkula Posts: 362 Thanked: Once Infractions: 0/1 (10)	Amazing acquisition. Very nice color too!. As much as people cribble about the car being underpowered, the BIG WIDE GRIN on the face when the turbo kicks in at 1800rpm is just worth it.
	() Thanks