Hyundai Elite i20

Hyundai Elite i20 Review

Hyundai Elite i20 Exterior And Interior Design

The Hyundai Elite i20 is one of the best-selling offerings for the brand in the Indian market. The Elite i20 follows Hyundai`s latest design language. Up front, the Hyundai Elite i20 features sweptback projector headlamps, large cascading hexagonal grille and distinctive fog lamps on the front bumper.

Moving to the side and rear profile, the Hyundai Elite i20 features a blacked-out B and C-pillar. It also features a sharp shoulder line, chrome door handles, flared wheel arches and 16-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels, adding to the character on the side. The rear profile is highlighted by the wrap-around tail lights, along with the sporty bumper housing the reflectors.

Inside, the Hyundai Elite i20 comes packed with features and equipments. The cabin features a dual-tone black and beige cabin, with subtle silver accents on the steering wheel and the gear knob.

Hyundai Elite i20 Engine And Performance

The Hyundai Elite i20 comes powered by two engine options: a 1.2-litre petrol producing 83bhp and 115Nm of torque and a 1.4-litre diesel unit churning out 90bhp and 220Nm of torque. The petrol unit is offered with a choice of either a five-speed manual or a CVT gearbox. The diesel engine, however comes mated to a standard six-speed manual without the option of an automatic.

The Hyundai Elite i20 is a popular premium hatchback offering in the Indian market. The car offers good performance mainly in the low and high-rev range. The handling isn`t the best-in-class, with the steering being a bit too light even at high speeds. The suspension is fairly decent and absorbs most of the road undulations with ease. Braking is sufficient, with definite room for improvement.  

Hyundai Elite i20 Fuel Efficiency

The Hyundai Elite i20 comes with a fuel tank capacity of 40-litres. Both the petrol and diesel variants of the Elite i20 premium hatchback claim a best-in-class mileage figure of 18.60km/l for the petrol and 22.22.54km/l for the diesel.

Hyundai Elite i20 Important Features

The Hyundai Elite i20 comes packed with features, similar to all other models from the Korean brand. Some of the standard features on the Hyundai Elite i20 include projector headlamps with LED DRLs, blacked-out B and C-pillar, dual-tone bumpers, push-button start/stop, fully-automatic climate control, 7-inch touchscreen infotainment display, wireless charging, electrically adjustable and foldable ORVMs with integrated turn indicators, rear AC vents and steering-mounted audio controls; among others.

Safety features on the Hyundai Elite i20 premium hatchback: multiple airbags, ABS with EBD, reverse parking sensors/camera, central locking system, automatic headlamps, ISOFIX child seat mounts, immobiliser, impact sensing door unlock, speed sensing door lock and seat-belt pre-tensioners for the driver and front passenger.

Hyundai Elite i20 Verdict

The Hyundai Elite i20 comes packed with features while also offering a good balance between performance and fuel efficiency. The Hyundai Elite i20 offers a relaxed drive in the city, however the car does feel a bit underpowered out on the highway.