I20 - The right choice !

I own a I20 ERA (white) bought on Oct. 2011 and drove by me for more than 25000 kms till date. Even today I love it everytime I drive it since there are no major issues with my car. Love Hyundai for their serious concern for service and for the beautiful I20. I also maintain it with a monthly full wash and timely service.

Exterior

Impressive and eye catcher. Good attractive design. 

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort)

The door and dash interior looks slightly plastic which shows out even minor scratches. The dash design is something unique and different that will get noticed. I had a natural impression that space issues in small cars should be neglected. But to be practical, while the back door was opened I was taken by surprise to see much luggage space available than I expected in a small car. Now I have a sub-woofer placed and still can carry two suitcases and a big bag comforably while on family tours ! Major advantage!!

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox
The engine performance was really good in my first year and later the pickup slowly showed signs of giving up when I needed. Fuel economy is as expected by me. No regular issues with Gearbox but was showing hardness when it was time for a service but then it was perfect after the service been carried out.

 

Ride Quality & Handling

I have touched the speed of 130kmph on Bangalore-Mangalore highway and felt confident in handling and road grip. At times even when unexpected braking the car never gave me any panics or surprices but was steady.

Final Words

My test drive of any vehicle before buying is a nightmare to the Sales lead since I test the car to its limits since I believe accidents happen when you are high speeds and panic braking 😄. I had taken many other cars but I20 made me happy with all risk prone criterias in my test drive.

My buying choice for ERA version was mainly because I wanted to fully customize my car without wasting my money by choosing my requirements for both exterioirs and interiors as per my taste. After purchase, I fixed the alloy wheels, a spoiler, seat covers, floor matting, for audio system - 2 component speakers, 2 door speakers, 1 sub-woofer and 2 tweeters - all JBL make (since I am more into ARR music and am a musician too), 4 channel Amplier with a Sony touchscreen Audio player for clarity in the music. Now its a moving studio for me and love it more than being at home !! 😄 

Extremely satisfied, highly recommended. I20 is the best choice for now. Just go for it and enjoy for your smartness in selecting i20. 

Areas of improvement  

1. Provide option to fix fog lamps in the front bumpers for all versions without fog lamps.
2. Provide option for fixing Daytime Running Light (DRL) or provide in all versions.
3. Replace the door and dash interior to a better material than to look and feel like plastic.
4. Provide a complete foldable back seat. Currenlty, only the backrest can be folded but the back seat remains in place and cannot be unloacked form its position to furter fold it towards the reas of front seat. This will give additional luggage space while only 2 persons are travelling.
5. The glass holder inbetween the front seats extends more towards the back seat and makes the person sitting in between the two in the rear seat slightly uncomfortable to place his legs.

 

Exterior looks, Electronic Power steering, handling at high speedsNo option to fit in the fog lamps to the bumper in ERA version