La first generation of the Hyundai i20 It came to the market in 2008 as a substitute for the Spartan and ancient Getz. This model, due to its bland design, failed to catch on with the European public, so it was on sale until 2013.
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Test Hyundai i20 1.0 T-GDI 100 CV Tecno LELa second generation of the i20 hit the market in the year 2014 with a more successful design, better finishes and technology. In addition, unlike the previous model, it now has different bodies and greater customization possibilities.
Technical characteristics Hyundai i20
El Hyundai i20 It is developed on the same platform as the Kia Rio. It measures 4,03 meters long, 1,73 meters wide and 1,47 meters high. Together with these dimensions, it offers a 2,52 meter wheelbase which provides enough room for five passengers.
However, due to the width of their cabin, they will travel better four people. The capacity of its trunk is 326 litres, placing it in the upper middle part of the segment. As a sign of identity, the i20 has a camouflaged c-pillar that relieves the visual load of the lateral part.
The second generation of the i20 is marketed with three body typesand an 3 doors called Coupé, another 5 doors called i20 to dry and another 5 doors with format all the way, named Active. The latter, compared to the traditional 5-door, only undergoes slight aesthetic changes and the increase in its ground clearance by a couple of centimeters.
Mechanical range and Hyundai i20 gearboxes
La mechanical range of the hyundai i2o It is composed solely of gasoline blocks. Until 2018 there were diesel versions, but due to the low consumption of the former, they decided to eliminate them. So the family gasoline It is made up of a three-cylinder and a tetra-cylindrical block.
The renowned four-cylinder opens the range 1.2 MPI with 75 hp and 122 Nm of maximum torque. At the top is the turbocharged three-cylinder block 1.0 T-GDI with 100 hp and 120 hp. The gearboxes available on the i20 are three.
For the version 1.2 MPI It is manual with five relations. In the case of the 1.0 T-GDI block, it is manually cut with six relationships and one of the automatic type with double clutch DCT with 7 relationships. In any case, the traction it is always to the front axle, not counting on total traction.
Equipment Hyundai i20
The range of equipments of the Hyundai i20 It is made up in Spain of eight versions distributed in the three bodies that make up the i20 family. From smallest to largest endowment we have: Essence, Techno, Style, Class y Sport.
The equipment possibilities of the i20, in view of this wide range, are very generous. Among the main equipment that can be included are the anti theft alarm, lane warning, cruise control, rear parking control or light and rain sensors.
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Hyundai i20 according to EuroNCAP
El Hyundai i20 passed the demanding crash tests of EuroNCAP reaching 4 stars out of five possible. In this way, the score obtained was as follows.
in protection to adult and child occupants achieved a 85% and 73% respectively. Protection in the event of a pedestrian being run over was 79% and finally, in terms of driving aids, it achieved 64%.
Hyundai i20 and its rivals
Main rivals against whom he has to compete Hyundai i20 in the urban segment are as relevant as the Seat Ibiza, Citroën C3, Toyota Yaris o Renault Clio.
In front of them the i20 offers three types of bodies (Coupé, 5 doors and all Active path) and a very complete standard equipment. On the contrary, the finishing quality and breadth of mechanical range is a step behind its rivals.
The Hyundai i20 of Km0 and second hand
El Hyundai i20 It is one of the least known urban in the Spanish market. However, it is still a reliable product that demonstrates the evolution that the Korean firm has undergone in recent years. This situation conditions depreciation, placing it in the 34%.
In the second-hand or semi-new market we can acquire a unit full first generation (year 2011) with an average of 60 thousand kilometers, mechanical gasoline 1.2 MPI 82 hp with Classic finish and air conditioning valued at $5.000.
Highlights
- Integrated
- equipment possibilities
- 5 years warranty
Improvable Points
- Absence of more powerful diesel mechanics
- finishing details
- Direction
Hyundai i20 prices
The Prices officers for the Hyundai i20 in the Spanish market start in the $16.615 of the 1.2 MPI 75 hp petrol version with 5-door bodywork, 5-speed manual gearbox and finishing Gasoline.
At the top is the Active version with mechanical gasoline 1.0 T-GDI 100 hp, with 5-door bodywork, 7-speed DCT automatic gearbox and Tecno termination valued at $22.485. In both cases, the monthly promotions of the brand would have to be subtracted.
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