Hyundai I20 CRDi India

Positives:
New chassis design feels nimble for city and easy to drive.
Punchy and efficient CRDi engine.
Improved turbo response as compared to Ritz and Punto.
Very refined and silent diesel.
Lots of equipment and attention to detail on model asta.
Safety kit on offer on ASTA (o).
Standard ABS and rear discs on all models.
5-star NCAP rating.
Best fit and finish.
Best in class interior and boot space.
Service backup of Hyundai.

Negatives
Very expensive for a Hyundai hatch.
Quite questionable high speed stability
Artificial steering feel of MDPS
14" tyres are low on grip as compared to punto's 15 inchers.
Expected high maintenance cost

Ride Quality:
The I 20 is one of the better riding Hyundais and again the suspension works superbly at low to medium speeds. At high speeds, the ride improves but again it is vulnerable to huge potholes (where the punto feels unfazed), with a thud sound coming from the rear. The front does bob mildly under less than perfect surfaces but again, the ride is decent and improves with speeds. Hyundai has tuned the rear suspension more softer to improve passenger comfort while taking care of the nose heaviness for the front suspension.

Handling:
The I 20 has a typical hyundai chassis, neutral and docile handling. Even though the car has wider 185 /60 R 14 tyres, the suspension is tuned more for ride comfort rather than spirited driving and the spting and damper rates are on the softer side as compared to ritz and punto.The big drawback is the MDPS (motor driven power steering) which lacks feel at high speeds and feels dull to drive. At low speeds, it works perfectly and is more on the lighter side.

Braking (with ABS standard on test cars)
I 20 performed the good in the braking tests and showed no signs of fade, part owed to its rear ventilated disc brakes, standard on all diesel models. the pedal feel is precise and accurate, no complaints here.

High Speed Stability:
Hyundai has worked wonders on the Euro-tuned I 20 chassis and again, the car is superbly stable at high speeds, only marred by steering that feels a bit disconnected with the chassis and it can't be driven with the same degree of confidence as compared to that of the Grande Punto.

Fuel efficiency (ARAI):
Hyundai i20: 20.1 kmpl

Buying and owning:
Hyundai again provides good after sales service with its 3rd largest network of dealers and service centers and almost all service centers are stocked with parts. However, since the engine is imported and the car itself costs high, be prepared for a bit of high maintenance bills of I 20 Crdi.

List price (On Road) Delhi, Petrol
Hyundai i20 1.2 Magna: 5,24,947
Hyundai i20 1.2 Asta: 6,10,349
Hyundai i20 1.2 Asta (with the option pack): 6,33,834
Hyundai i20 1.4 Asta (AT): 7,92,832
Hyundai i20 1.4 Asta AT (O) with sunroof: 8,36,783