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Honda Jazz Vs Hyundai Elite i20: Which Hot Hatch Is Hotter?
One of the most awaited launches this year was the new Honda Jazz. This hot hatch from the Japanese carmaker was a much anticipated launch for both the company as well as customers.
So, coming to practicality, is Honda trying to make a stand in this segment where it is being dominated by other carmakers? Honda had done this earlier with the Jazz and failed to make an impression, while in recent times, the Hyundai Elite i20 wears the crown of hot hatches.
Now what happens when the newcomer, the Jazz takes on the king of hot hatches, the Elite i20? Does Honda have the magic, or is the i20 a little too far out of reach? Let's find out!
Pricing:
Honda
Jazz:
Prices
start
from
INR
5.31
lakhs
for
the
petrol
variant
and
INR
6.50
lakhs
for
the
diesel
variant.
Hyundai
Elite
i20:
Prices
start
from
INR
5.30
lakhs
for
the
petrol
variant
and
INR
6.42
lakhs
for
the
diesel
variant.
Both prices ex-showroom Delhi.
Design:
Honda
Jazz:
The
Honda
Jazz
sports
a
sleek
wraparound
headlight,
with
a
bold
character
line.
The
overall
design
is
fresh,
sporty
and
Honda
has
taken
it
easy
with
the
chrome
touches.
Hyundai
Elite
i20:
The
Hyundai
Elite
i20's
design
is
based
on
the
fresh
'Fluidic
2.0' design
concept.
The
new
i20
hexagonal
grille
with
chrome
element
on
boundary
convey
an
image
of
style
authority
and
sophistication
for
the
exterior
design.
Features:
Honda
Jazz:
The
Jazz
features
a
5-inch
integrated
audio
system
with
iPod
connectivity,
automatic
AC
with
a
touch
screen
control
panel,
a
premium
dashboard
with
advanced
driver
interface,
steering
mounted
audio
controls,
height
adjustable
driver
seat
and
a
rear
parking
camera.
Hyundai
Elite
i20:
The
i20
features
a
double
DIN
audio
system
with
1GB
internal
memory,
automatic
AC,
glove
box
with
cooling
function
and
height
adjustable
driver
seat.
Engine And Specifications:
Honda
Jazz:
The
Honda
Jazz
comes
with
a
1.2-litre
petrol
engine
that
develops
90
PS
of
power
and
returns
a
fuel
efficiency
of
18.7
kpl
while
the
1.5-litre
i-DTEC
diesel
engine
produces
100
PS
of
power
and
returns
a
fuel
efficiency
of
27.3
kpl.
The
car
is
offered
with
a
manual
as
well
as
a
CVT
gearbox.
The
Jazz
also
features
paddle
shifters
on
the
steering
wheel.
Hyundai
Elite
i20:
Powering
the
Elite
i20
is
either
a
1.2-litre
petrol
engine
that
produces
83
PS
and
delivers
17.19
kpl
or
a
1.4-litre
diesel
engine
that
produces
90
PS
of
power
and
returns
a
fuel
efficiency
of
21.19
kpl.
The
i20
is
offered
with
a
manual
transmission
only.
Safety:
On the safety front, both cars feature dual front airbags, ABS, EBD and rear parking assist, but in different forms. The Jazz is also equipped with a seat belt pre tensioner with load limiter and windows with pinch guard that will protect one's hands and neck so that one wouldn't end up with a chopped finger (ouch!).
Verdict:
So how does the new Honda Jazz fare against the Hyundai Elite i20? Well, with flying colours. The Jazz looks better, offers more interior space, is equipped with a more powerful engine that should offer better mileage, has more safety features and is also priced almost the same as the i20. So what would be a better, cooler, hotter value for money hatch? The Jazz, of course!
Also Read:
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