The review is on my i20 Asta CRDI, 2010 model.

Exterior I really liked the shape and aerodynamic look of the car. I like the 2010-2014 shape more than the elite.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) It is a spacious and feature loaded one. The one I have did not have bluetooth connectivity nor reversing camera, which was added to the later model.

The 2010 model had few good features which were taken off in the later model, like disc brakes in all the four wheels, which was a really good from the safety point of view. All the 5 wheels were alloys.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox Like the smooth and powerful engine. It is a joy to drive.   

Ride Quality & Handling The car is stable at speeds. Suspension is not the strongest point for this car, with even minor innuldations radiating through the steering column. You really gets the thuds as it gets into a pothole, and suspension reallys bottoms out here, which is not good.

Final Words The car comes loaded with goodies, and it feels good owning one. But this feeling wears off as soon as the car is out of warranty.

Parts failure and shoddy service is something you have to live with. You can be certain that some part or other will fail every 4-6 months. The service adopts a trial and error method, with no definite problem solving skills. Parts are costly and not easily available. The service cost(labour) has increased by 75% over the last 3-4 years. And i have realised that you do not get any expertise going to authorised service centres, other than a hefty bill.

Areas of improvement Quality of components are bad, this not a car which you do regular service and it goes on and on..this is a car which demand parts on regular interval. I have changed components of AC, Power steering, ABS and  Power mirror. With an expected spare part list of ABS sensor, alternator and what not coming up. So be prepared to spend Rs.2-Rs.2.50 per kilimeter for maintenance.

Service is another aspect, which Hyundai has to really work on. The labour cost has gone up 70-80% over the last 3-4 years which is substantially high. Earlier(2013), the general service used to cost Rs.1,100/-(Chennai), now the charges are Rs.1,850/-. The service levels have dropped drastically, with many repeated visits required for resolving the same issue.

The car comes with all most every goodies which can be thrown at you,had 4 disc brakes, 5 alloys etBe prepared for regular part replacement and high maintenance cost..