Hyundai Elite i20 [2016-2017] User Reviews

Exterior

 The exterior styling of this machine is what lures one to it. A more matured, European design is what makes this car a class apart from its previous version. Even after two years of its induction, this design still makes heads turn in awe. The hexagonal grille, ORVM mounted led indicator lamps, a sporty C pillar and the sweeping headlamps are the highlights of this design. They could have included a DTRL like the European version of i20.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort)

 Hyundai has always been ahead of its competitors when it comes to features and interiors. The reverse parking camera and sensors, automatic headlamps, automatic mirrors are all no nonsense utilities. The automatic climate control AC is pretty powerful with rear cooling vents. My car was also equipped with leather wrapped steering wheel and gear knob and a boot light, all of which were removed from this version by Hyundai later.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox

 The engine is an area where you would feel they could have improved, even after driving 10000 kilometres. The 1.2L engine is good, but they could have gone for a more powerful engine. Fuel economy is also just average for a hatchback at 13-14 kmpl. The gearbox is outstanding though, which helps you beat the city traffic with ease. Overall, you will be very satisfied with this car in the city, but when you take it to the highways, you might want more power if you are a driving enthusiast.

Ride Quality & Handling

 Ride quality is just amazing and that have been true for most of the Hyundai cars in any segment. Handling is also pretty smooth. The suspensions are quite adequate even for the bumpy village roads. It is quite an easy to drive machine.

Final Words

 I bought this car after almost six months of research in December 2014. To put it in a nutshell, I have never regretted owning this cute car with excellent styling, features and ride quality. It would have been better if the engine felt bit more powerful while highway driving.

Areas of improvement  

 Hyundai could have provided us with a 1.4L engine for this car. The infotainment system was a bit crude when I bought it, but the worked on that and later added it. They could have also provided a Distance to Empty info in the display.

Exterior - U know better

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) - Amazing . Best in class. U will love once u come inside ur car . Every part is of superiror quality . If u compare with Baleno or any other car in this segment  , this car is far better in cabin quality . Verdict : U will be satisfied .

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox - Here comes the tricky part .

1st - Performance :

Cons :This car suffers from low end torque delivery . Simple words it doesn't pulls up quickly . If u r driving in hair pin bends on hills then u have to be in the 1st gear always , hardly any time 2nd  , forget about third . In city traffic 2nd and 3rd mostly . This car is heavier and it feels when it is asked to pull up . It is annoying but u will be used to it .

Pros : This car on a highway when u go above 70 is a delight . Power comes in loads and you will be crusing ahead of all  . I reached max at 140 , but didnt went ahead . but believe it can touch 160 being very stable . 

Ride Quality & Handling : ride quality is very good at higher speeds and Handling is very good once ur used to it . It has a very light weigth steering which I believe is very easy to use and u will be precise at higher speeds once ur used to it . Overall very good .

This car is very very comfortable in its class . Compare it with Baleno and swift dzire . This is way ahead in comfort .

Mileage : This is very important . I'm a middle class person working in Software services (not a IT product base company) , So I do worry about money .😵 .  

City : It gives 11 Kmpl to  12mpl  in city depending on ur driving habbit  . I get 11.5 generally . Sometimes 12 as well and sometimes 11 .

Highway : It gave exactly 16 Kmpl . No less than that . I drove over all 600 Kms in that trip , and I drove at higher speed as well above 110 . AC was on for 4/5 th of the trip . 

Final Words : Comfortable , good to drive at higher speed , Ride quality , Handling . Great looks . Mileage , city 11.5 highway 16 . Better buy then Baleno , if  ur not ok with mileage nos. 

Areas of improvement : Low end torque . Pulling up capacity . 

 Do let me know guys If this feedback helped . I was looking for a good review for 3 months before I bought this car . So felt the need to write a big review so that people are informed before hand . CHEERS .

Exterior No Comparision with any other car in same segment. i20 is far away from these.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Premium interior.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox Engine performance is excellent. I am from Delhi, before first service I was getting the milage of 9km/l in city and 13 km/l on highway. After service mileage is improved now it's near 12 km/l in city and 16 km/l on highway.

Yes I face the issue in gearbox, Sometimes back gear stuck in middle. So need to hold the knob and release the clutch a bit and try again.

Ride Quality & Handling Excellent, Handling is smooth like new born baby.

Final Words Strongly recommended, If you are looking a fuel efficient car then i20 is not for you.

Before i20 I have driven Maruti Swift Vxi ABS. And I am very happy to have i20. Driving experience of i20 is much better then maruti although Maruti was very fuel efficient but the driving comfort and control of i20 is very much better then Maruti Swift.

Exterior Exterior looks beautiful, rare view and tail lamp design is amazing. Also stylish alloywheel and projector headlamps looks very clean and impressive.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Have enough space for 1st row as well as passengers row. Rare parking cemera is clear and very easy to take reverse for new commers like me.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox Have driven arond 2,000 km. So far gear box is very smooth and no engine noise. I would expect littile more power, especially when we alt for few seconds and then pulling the vehicle at uphills at 1st gear. Most important thing I have driven on highways in economic speed ( 50 to 65kmph) and i got milage of 18km average. If we drive at 100+kmph we may get less :) 

Ride Quality & Handling This car was my first car and i didnt have much experieance (in fact I never driven apart from Driving school, even though i felt like very comfort, 1st day itself I drove 300km and I had awesome experiance. Handling this vehicle is so easy.

Final Words Awesome car, go for it.

Areas of improvement Need little more power.

Exterior Exterior Overall looks very good. fromnt face with Honeycomb grill, FOG lamp everything looks overall good.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Hyundai is always ahead of others in the interior. Quality of the dashboard, build quality, material is always attractive if yiu compare with other vehicles like maruthi and Toyoto. Legroom is awesome and 3 person can sit in the rear without any hassle, it gives good comfort also while travellign in the highway and in the city as well.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox Engine is very smooth since my car is petrol variant and i have felt pickup is less for 1.2 L engine it might due to heavier built body. Otherwise Engine is so good in the highway and city as well. Gearbox is exemption in Hyundai, its so smooth to change the gear with ease. Fuel economy in city gives 12-13KMPL and in highway i am getting 16-18 KMPL exactly if travel within 100 KM/Hr.

Ride Quality & Handling Ride quality is so good and handling also better then other vehicle.

Final Words I am very proud to be a owner of Hyundai elite I20 and its gives very immense pleasure while driving and its of the best and premium hatchback in the segment.

Areas of improvement They should have improved the engine revv bit more and mileage in the city.

Reviews of carwale help us a lot Experience from buying to driving was too good N after all Hyundai has its own mark My First car was also Hyundai. It was Santro xing bought in 2013 excellent car a bit old in looks so bought Elite happy with carwale n Hyundai both