Short test: Hyundai i20 1.1 CRDi Dynamic
First of all, it's worth mentioning that Hyundai has redesigned the small i20 for the second time. The increasingly frequent appearance of exterior updates in the form of LED daytime running lights could not do without the new version of the i20. The front grille is also slightly brighter and is no longer that monotonous "unsmiling". The back has obviously run out of inspiration as it is more or less the same.
Well, what we were most interested in about the test unit was the engine. Hyundai has finally offered a sensible entry-level engine for anyone looking to have a diesel engine in a car like this. Scrolling through the price list with our finger, we quickly see that the € 2.000 difference between petrol and diesel is much more reasonable than before, when only the more expensive 1,4-liter turbodiesel was available. As already stated, the three-cylinder engine with over one liter “die” displacement was tasked with satisfying those customers looking for an economical and reliable engine, not performance.
However, we were all pleasantly surprised by the responsiveness of the small engine. The machine moves fifty-five very lively kilowatts with ease. Due to the abundance of torque, it is very rare for you to get into the area where you have to deal with downshifts. Credit goes to the well-sized six-speed gearbox: don't expect to feel the force of acceleration in your back in sixth gear. After reaching top speed in fifth gear, sixth gear only serves to reduce engine speed.
The renovation has also resulted in a significant improvement in the quality of life in the interior. The materials are better, the dashboard has acquired a finished look. Convenient switches that can be operated by anyone who gets into such a car for the first time are the essence of interior design in this class of car. While the trend of rejuvenating the exterior of cars is LED lights, we will say that there is a USB plug inside it. Of course, Hyundai has not forgotten about this. At the top of the "fittings" there is a small screen with data from the car radio and on-board computer. The main functions of the radio can be controlled using the buttons on the steering wheel, and the button on the dashboard is used for driving (one way) on the trip computer.
Needless to say, there is a lot of space inside. Due to the slightly shorter longitudinal spacing of the front seats, the rear seats will be happier. Parents who install ISOFIX child seats will be a little less pleased as the anchorages are well hidden in the back of the seats. Three hundred liters of luggage is a figure that is in every Hyundai dealer's repertoire when it comes to praising this car to the buyer. If the edge of the barrel were a little lower and therefore the bore was a little larger, we would also give it a clean five.
We are now very familiar with the Hyundai i20 in two generations. On the other hand, they also paid attention to the market response and have been improving it so far. Finally, there was a loud call for a cheaper diesel engine.
Text: Sasa Kapetanovic
Hyundai i20 1.1 CRDi dynamic
Basic data
| Sales: | Hyundai Auto Trade Ltd. |
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| Base model price: | 12.690 € |
| Test model cost: | 13.250 € |
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| Acceleration (0-100 km / h): | 16,8 with |
| Maximum speed: | 158 km / h |
| Mixed flow ECE: | 5,1l / 100km |
Technical information
| engine: | 3-cylinder - 4-stroke - in-line - turbodiesel - displacement 1.120 cm3 - maximum power 55 kW (75 hp) at 4.000 rpm - maximum torque 180 Nm at 1.750-2.500 rpm. |
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| Energy transfer: | front wheel drive engine - 6-speed manual transmission - tires 185/60 R 15 T (Goodyear Ultragrip 8). |
| Capacity: | 158 km/h top speed - 0-100 km/h acceleration in 15,9 s - fuel consumption (ECE) 4,2/3,3/3,6 l/100 km, CO2 emissions 93 g/km. |
| Mass: | empty vehicle 1.070 kg - permissible gross weight 1.635 kg. |
| External dimensions: | length 3.995 mm – width 1.710 mm – height 1.490 mm – wheelbase 2.525 mm – trunk 295–1.060 45 l – fuel tank XNUMX l. |
Our measurements
| T = 4 ° C / p = 992 mbar / rel. vl. = 69% / odometer status: 2.418 km | |
| Acceleration 0-100km: | 16,8s |
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| 402m from the city: | 18,1 years ( 110 km / h) |
| Flexibility 50-90km / h: | 12,3 / 16,1s (IV/V) |
| Flexibility 80-120km / h: | 11,9 / 17,9s (Sun./Fri.) |
| Maximum speed: | 158km / h (WE.) |
| test consumption: | 5,1 l / 100km |
| Braking distance at 100 km / h: | 42,7m |
| AM table: | 42m |
evaluation
To say that this is a good compromise between price, performance and space would almost cover everything.
We praise and reproach
appearance
engine performance
six-speed gearbox
improved materials in the interior
spacious trunk
hidden ISOFIX connectors
too short longitudinal seat offset
