Hyundai ix20 1.6 CRDi HP Premium
Demands from car buyers are on the rise: we seem to have reached the point where we demand a complete package from manufacturers anyway. Whether it's sportiness mixed with usability, compactness and spaciousness, demands have forced manufacturers to invent the right compromises. The Ix20 is designed for customers who want a small, compact vehicle that is easy to drive around town but still has plenty of room for passengers and luggage.
The task is difficult, and Hyundai has succeeded. Well, along with Kia, which is shipping the Venga from the same production line. How big is this kid really? Aside from the slightly shorter longitudinal travel of the front seats, there is plenty of room in the back. Not just for children, even if you are taking an adult on a long journey, you shouldn't hear complaints from behind. Only when installing ISOFIX child seats will you worry a little, as the anchors are hidden somewhere deep in the upholstery.
The 440-liter trunk is larger than, say, the Astra or the Focus, but knocking down the rear seat yields a 1.486-liter compartment. The choice of materials in the interior may not be quite first-class, but the equipment comes at the expense of the Premium equipment package. So on cold days we could make excellent use of the heated front seats and steering wheel, which works quickly and flawlessly, but over time, even at the lowest level, it becomes too strong. Unlike some manufacturers who are trying to sell us a smart key that only needs to start the car, Hyundai can also unlock the car without taking it out of its pocket. We just missed the switches on the rear pair of doors a bit.
The driver's workspace is very easy to use, we doubt anyone would need instructions for use. The Ix20 has not yet succumbed to the trend of storing buttons in multimedia devices, so the center console remains classic, but still transparent. Perhaps you just want the trip computer to update a little, for example, it cannot digitally display the current speed, and even menu navigation is still one-way with a single button.
The test ix20 was equipped with a 1,6-liter turbodiesel in a more powerful version, for which you have to pay an additional 460 euros. 94 kilowatts will be more than enough for a toddler, we doubt you will want more cavalry under the hood at any moment. Despite the smooth ride, the engine can get quite loud, especially on cold mornings. Even driving the ix20 is undemanding, the chassis is tuned for a comfortable ride, and the maneuverability in urban centers is written in leather. Drivers will also appreciate the vehicle's excellent visibility as the driving position is set slightly higher and the A-pillars are split and have an integrated windshield.
Although the price of the test ix20 jumped to a nice 22k thanks to the most powerful engine and the best hardware, it is still worth taking a look at the price list below and look for the one with a more reasonable package. And don't forget Hyundai still offers an excellent XNUMX-year unlimited mileage warranty.
Sasha Kapetanovich photo: Sasha Kapetanovich
Hyundai ix20 1.6 CRDi HP Premium
Basic data
| Base model price: | 535 € |
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| Test model cost: | 1.168 € |
| Power: | 94kW (128 KM) |
Costs (per year)
Technical information
| engine: | 4-cylinder - 4-stroke - in-line - turbodiesel - displacement 1.582 cm3 - maximum power 94 kW (128 hp) at 4.000 rpm - maximum torque 260 Nm at 1.900 - 2.750 rpm. |
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| Energy transfer: | the engine drives the front wheels - 6-speed manual transmission - tires 205/55 R 16 H (Kumho I'Zen KW27). |
| Capacity: | 185 km/h top speed - 0-100 km/h acceleration in 11,2 s - Combined average fuel consumption (ECE) 4,4-4,7 l/100 km, CO2 emissions 117-125 g/km. |
| Mass: | empty vehicle 1.356 kg - permissible gross weight 1.810 kg. |
| External dimensions: | length 4.100 mm – width 1.765 mm – height 1.600 mm – wheelbase 2.615 mm – trunk 440–1.486 48 l – fuel tank XNUMX l. |
Our measurements
| Measurement conditions: T = 1 ° C / p = 1.028 mbar / rel. vl. = 65% / odometer status: 1.531 km | |
| Acceleration 0-100km: | 11,2s |
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| 402m from the city: | 18,0 years ( 126 km / h) |
| Flexibility 50-90km / h: | 9,4s (IV) |
| Flexibility 80-120km / h: | 12,2s (V) |
| test consumption: | 7,3 l / 100km |
| Fuel consumption according to the standard scheme: | 6,6 l / 100km |
| Braking distance at 100 km / h: | 40,5m |
| AM table: | 40m |
| Noise at 90 km / h in 6rd gear | 61dB |
We praise and reproach
open space
comfort
back bench flexibility
trunk
price
no digital speed display
glass motor
availability of ISOFIX bearings
