King of hatch

Exterior Exterior is simply superb, the ORVM turn indicators adds style, rear of car is little broader than front so short U-turns is a bit difficult especially while parking,high bonnet adds pedestriants safety.centre moulding in hood makes it appear like mercedes SLK.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) i20 stands first compared to other Indian hatches in the interior style, features, space. The rear AC vents under the front seats are useless.The flat bed folding rear seats increases trunk area it makes it more spacious.The sports edition if equipped with seat height adjustment would make short people more comfortable.Climate control works fine but not that efficient.Electric ORVM makes it convinent while entering narrow passages.Medium quality audio system.The gear indicator displays the gear in which it has to be driven, it helps increase mileage.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox

 The first and second gear is set with very low RPM it makes it easy to mave in city, but needs quick switch to 3rd gear. Placing the gear liver in 1st is little bit difficult, otherwise gear changes are smooth, car reaches upto 95Kmph quickly then slowly increases.The top speed in my test was 165Kmph. It took 55sec from 100 to 165 in 5th.

Ride Quality & Handling The clutch makes a long play, driving is very smooth. the motor driven power steering makes it more easiy to handle tilt and telescopic steering wheel suites all. At high speeds braking distance is very long, steering is very smooth and high responsive, so it should be driven carefuly above 85. otherwise its superb.

Final Words Looks hatchback feels Sedan.

Areas of improvement   Rear AC vent should be placed on the roof.

Features,gear indicator,comfort,look,style,spacehigh dash covers road,long braking distance at high speed,long clutch play,dumb horn