Comments on: Exclusive Hyundai i20 Diesel Review

By: fas

fas — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 09:46:48 +0000

Shubhodeep, the multijets will give better efficiency than the i20. I really think Hyundai has overpriced the i20 by a big shot and a major price correction is due soon. Just check the poll on the right and most people think Hyundai has overpriced the i20. I think you should stick with the DZire. Better fuel efficiency, exceptional Maruti service and value for money.

By: Shubhodeep

Shubhodeep — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 15:43:35 +0000

In a fix now/
booked a dzire vdi n maruti diesel cars or otherwise are gr8. But always had an eye for i20 diesel n now that it has launched …feel like skipping the 2 months waiting period for dzire….will have to expand budget by 20 to 30k as well for asta (middle) model)….will it be worth it..considering maruti diesel engine is better and low cost maintenance but less on features and looks…and what bout mileage comparisons….?(i knw hyundai diesel is ok too)
thanks

By: Hyundai India Launches i20 CRDi & i20 1.4 Petrol AT

Hyundai India Launches i20 CRDi & i20 1.4 Petrol AT — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 09:09:54 +0000

[...] launched two new variants of the i20 with two new engine options and automatic transmission. The diesel i20 gets a 1.4 litre CRDi unit with a maximum power of 90PS @ 4000rpm and a maximum torque of 224NM [...]

By: Robin

Robin — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 07:55:42 +0000

On road price as heard by now – Magna 6,45,000 and Asta 7,45,000.

Official announcement not until tomorrow :-|

By: fas

fas — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 18:22:03 +0000

Jayadev, the car pictured above did not have a sunroof.

By: Jayadev

Jayadev — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 12:09:40 +0000

hey, did this car have a sunroof? Or is it the two airbag version??

By: Robin

Robin — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 11:11:53 +0000

ups.. my bad; yes it was 120 kmph. Everything in kmph :)

By: Jagan

Jagan — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 10:26:58 +0000

Robin, I assume you mean 120 kmph and not 120 mph

By: fas

fas — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 10:00:49 +0000

Thanks for your inputs Robin. Surely the car is fast and stable but pricing is crucial.

Jayadev, there is news that Hyundai is still thinking hard about the pricing, because they want to hit the Punto straight.

By: Robin

Robin — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 07:50:09 +0000

Took test drive yesterday. Specs was still not available with the dealer. Reverse gear was a little funny to me as I never drove a car with such gear assembly. Other than that -

1. Car pickup was excellent – gear 1 (as the street was crowded at first)
2. On clear road drove below 40kmph (not below 35) in 4th gear (yes 4th gear!) – and no knocking felt.
3. Took car to 2nd gear then crossed 2000 rpm, then 3rd gear – And believe me this hatchback feels like a rocket!
4. Very much satisfied with the engine performance. Cabin is well insulated with outside noise.
5. Very stable at 120 mph

After the ride I had nothing in mind except for booking and delivery of the vehicle. No second thoughts, no punto tick, no other car in mind.

I would suggest take a TD and fall prey without resisting.

Price still not open, keeping fingers crossed. 60-80k expected more than petrol one.

Goodluck riders.