Best car in it's class which I test drove

 

Hi All,

I was initially planning for the top end i10 asta, but when I entered the showroom (Popular Hyundai - Cochin) I happened to see i20 Asta on display. Though I had fixed my mind on i10, I thought of having a look at i20. Initially I thought that, it's just a bigger car than i10 with the same specs., but when I entered into i20, my whole thought process changed. It may not be the best car, but it is the BEST car in it's class and for the money we spend. I dont want to bore you with the list of features here, as it's already mentioned in CarWale.

I then took a test drive of it. The drive was too good to complain. Steering wheel has a very good feel. You will start feeling the luxury touch. Everything felt good in the car especially the steering mounted controls, the audio system, s p a c e.. to list a few. More than anything, I liked the feel of being inside the i20. I then changed my mind and booked it then and there. 

I will get the delivery in a weeks time from now, will surely add on more points once I have i20 in hand.

 

Humble advice to all of you who are looking for hatchbacks within 5-7lakhs range.. please test drive i20 once, before you decide.

 

Exterior Looks compact from outside, but large space inside! 

 

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Compare it with the feature list of C segment cars (a class above i20), and you will find i20 having better features than C segment cars. With a much lower price tag. (Will add on later once I drive it for a while). Cars are obviously a kind of second home for daily users.. you get a good feel when you are inside this car, and this was the key reason for selecting it, for me, being comfortable inside is the most important priority.

 

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox 1.2ltr is fair, I donot have experience on the fuel economy, the dealer says it's easily above 14kmpl overall. I'm not a speed driver, in my personal opinion, 1.2ltr engine works just great for both highway and city.

 

Ride Quality & Handling Steering wheel feels great, better than any other cars which I test drove (punto/swift/fabia/polo)... (except for honda cars). Feels very comfortable in drivers position. Seats can be adjusted in all directions.

 

Final Words Best car in it's class which I test drove. Will be getting my delivery in a week, Will add more points. I would simply say ; GO FOR IT!

 

Areas of improvement Automatic options on lower end variants would have been good, especially for elderly and ladies.

 

Long list of Features, Safety, VFM, Comfort, best in its classNothing yet, will add on soon .. if any