Test: Hyundai i20 1.4 Premium
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For the second generation of the i20, Hyundai has returned to an established approach from a few years ago of offering a vehicle that outperforms competitors in many ways. The previous i20 didn't live up to that in any way, and the new one is moving steadily to the surprise of buyers. Leaving design aside at first and focusing on the passenger compartment, this is the most important part of the change. Designers and engineers have tried to make the appearance of the cabin unexpected - getting into it, you get the feeling that you are sitting in a car of a higher class. This is facilitated by the feeling of spaciousness in the front seats, as well as the good appearance of the dashboard and the materials from which it is made. In addition, the rich equipment convinces in a certain sense, especially the one dedicated to the Premium label.
In addition, our i20 got a panoramic roof, which reduced headroom by an inch (but it did not affect the feeling of spaciousness). In addition, he impressed with the winter package of services on winter days (how original, right?). This includes heated front seats and a steering wheel. Both options make the beginning of the trip on winter days definitely more comfortable. Observing and describing the exterior, it is difficult to say that the new i20 is the successor of the old one. Adequate visibility is provided by the more mature and serious features of the new i20 with a different mask and standard LED lights (for vehicle and daytime running lights starting with Style equipment) and a black lacquered C-pillar that creates side visibility. the windows face the rear of the vehicle.
The rear lights are also successful and unusually large for this class of cars. The color also attracted attention, but we believe that it will not be one of the most popular in the Slovenian market, although it fits well with this Hyundai! The exterior is definitely believed to give the impression that it is a bigger car than it really is. During the first test, we were slightly less satisfied with the engine. The most powerful gasoline engine chosen is otherwise powerful enough to provide both good acceleration and ample flexibility.
This is less convincing with the economy, because in fact, even when we really pay attention to the gentle pressing of the accelerator pedal and try to get the fuel to pass through the injectors as little as possible, it does not deserve attention. The test on our standard i20 lap was satisfactory and the result does not deviate from the normal consumption (5,9 versus 5,5), but this is probably slightly higher, also due to the winter tires that were on our i20. It is also worrying that you have to press harder on the throttle to start. Since the six-speed manual transmission doesn't convince with leverage precision either, that's not entirely convincing about the i20's drivetrain.
But there are still a few more options for customers, as Hyundai also offers even smaller petrol and two turbodiesels in the i20, especially the latter, which are probably more recommended in terms of economy and fuel consumption. The new i20 also features a slightly longer wheelbase, which now translates into both its secure roadholding and the achievement of a more comfortable ride. The plus is that passengers feel comfortable in it almost all the time while driving, a little more discomfort is caused only by really wrinkled or embossed surfaces. To this must be added the feeling that the car is better taken so that the noise does not penetrate into the interior.
To avoid problems when cornering too fast, ESP intervenes quickly enough to curb riders' over-ambition or correct the mistakes of regular drivers. The comfort and flexibility of the passenger compartment are commendable. The luggage compartment is also within the limits of what classmates offer, but it is not the largest. In the more equipped versions, there is also a double bottom in the equipment, which allows us to obtain an even cargo space when the rear seat backs are turned over.
As for the front seats, in addition to the spaciousness, it should also be emphasized that the seat is quite long and comfortable. Rear space is also appropriate. The good side of the new i20 is, above all, rich equipment. In terms of comfort, we can say that the basic equipment (Life) already contains a lot, and our tested Hyundai is called Premium, which means the richest equipment (and a price increase of about 2.500 euros). Automatic air conditioning, leather steering wheel with control buttons, CD and MP3 radio with USB and iPod connection with Bluetooth connectivity, smartphone holder, rain sensor, automatic headlight sensor, double boot floor and sensors with The LCD screen in the middle gives the impression that we are driving a car of a much higher class. Hyundai has been less generous with safety accessories. Passive standard, with front and side airbags and side curtains.
However, we missed (albeit at an additional cost) an electronic device that would brake automatically to prevent minor collisions (which will probably also lower the EuroNCAP score). However, we didn't like some of the little things in use. Most of the undersigned were outraged by the handling of the car key. If you have thumbs up too often, when you insert the key into the ignition, you will encounter a button that automatically locks the car, so the key design seems to be unergonomic. And another surprise awaits us when listening to slightly more distant radio stations, the connection between the radio and the antenna has no selectivity, and as a result, reception interference or even automatic switching to another station occurs.
A good solution would be a smartphone holder in the middle above the dashboard. For those who want to use phone navigation, this is the right solution. Also commendable is the menu search on the infotainment system, it also has the ability to voice commands, as well as to look up addresses or names in the phone book via Bluetooth. The new i20 is a good choice for those looking for a well-equipped and reasonably spacious small four-meter family car, especially since it's also very reasonably available.
word: Tomaž Porekar
i20 1.4 Premium (2015)
Basic data
| Sales: | Hyundai Auto Trade Ltd. |
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| Base model price: | 10.770 € |
| Test model cost: | 15.880 € |
| Power: | 74kW (100 KM) |
| Acceleration (0-100 km / h): | 11,6 with |
| Maximum speed: | 184 km / h |
| Mixed flow ECE: | 5,3l / 100km |
| Guarantee: | 5 years general warranty, 5 years mobile device warranty, 5-year varnish warranty, 12 years warranty for prerjavenje. |
| Oil change every | 20.000 km |
| Systematic review | 20.000 km |
Cost (up to 100.000 km or five years)
| Regular services, works, materials: | 846 € |
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| Fuel: | 9.058 € |
| Tires (1) | 688 € |
| Loss of value (within 5 years): | 5.179 € |
| Compulsory insurance: | 2.192 € |
| CASCO INSURANCE (+ B, K), AO, AO + | 4.541 ( |
| Calculate the cost of auto insurance | |
| Buy up | € 22.504 0,23 (km cost: XNUMX €) |
Technical information
| engine: | 4-cylinder - 4-stroke - in-line - petrol - front mounted transversely - bore and stroke 72 × 84 mm - displacement 1.368 cm3 - compression 10,5:1 - maximum power 74 kW (100 hp) .) at 6.000 rpm - average piston speed at maximum power 16,8 m / s - specific power 54,1 kW / l (73,6 hp / l) - maximum torque 134 Nm at 4.200 rpm min - 2 camshafts in the head (chain) - 4 valves per cylinder. |
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| Energy transfer: | front wheel motor drives - 6-speed manual transmission - gear ratio I. 3,77; II. 2,05 hours; III. 1,37 hour; IV. 1,04; V. 0,89; VI. 0,77 - Differential 3,83 - Wheels 6 J × 16 - Tires 195/55 R 16, rolling circumference 1,87 m. |
| Capacity: | 184 km/h top speed - 0-100 km/h acceleration in 11,6 s - fuel consumption (ECE) 7,1/4,3/5,3 l/100 km, CO2 emissions 122 g/km. |
| Transportation and suspension: | limousine - 5 doors, 5 seats - self-supporting body - front single suspension, spring legs, three-spoke wishbones, stabilizer - rear axle shaft, coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers, stabilizer - front disc brakes (forced cooling), rear disc, ABS, mechanical parking brake on the rear wheels (lever between seats) - rack and pinion steering wheel, electric power steering, 2,6 turns between extreme points. |
| Mass: | empty vehicle 1.135 kg - permissible total weight 1.600 kg - permissible trailer weight with brake: 1.000 kg, without brake: 450 kg - permissible roof load: 70 kg. |
| External dimensions: | length 4.035 mm – width 1.734 mm, with mirrors 1.980 1.474 mm – height 2.570 mm – wheelbase 1.514 mm – track front 1.513 mm – rear 10,2 mm – ground clearance XNUMX m. |
| Inner dimensions: | longitudinal front 870-1.090 mm, rear 600-800 mm - front width 1.430 mm, rear 1.410 mm - head height front 900-950 mm, rear 920 mm - front seat length 520 mm, rear seat 480 mm - luggage compartment 326 - 1.042 370 l – handlebar diameter 50 mm – fuel tank XNUMX l. |
| Box: | 5 places: 1 suitcase (36 l), 1 suitcases (68,5 l), 1 × backpack (20 l). |
| Standard equipment: | airbags for the driver and front passenger - side airbags - curtain airbags - ISOFIX mountings - ABS - ESP - power steering - automatic air conditioning - front and rear power windows - rear-view mirrors with electric adjustment and heating - radio with CD player and MP3- player - multifunction steering wheel - remote control central locking - steering wheel with height and depth adjustment - rain sensor - height-adjustable driver's seat - separate rear seat - on-board computer - cruise control. |
Our measurements
| T = -1 ° C / p = 1.024 mbar / rel. vl. = 84% / Tires: Dunlop WinterSport 4D 195/55 / R 16 H / Odometer status: 1.367 km | |
| Acceleration 0-100km: | 13,1s |
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| 402m from the city: | 18,7 years ( 120 km / h) |
| Flexibility 50-90km / h: | 18,0 / 21,1s (IV/V) |
| Flexibility 80-120km / h: | 12,9 / 19,9s (Sun./Fri.) |
| Maximum speed: | 184km / h (WE.) |
| test consumption: | 7,2 l / 100km |
| Fuel consumption according to the standard scheme: | 5,9 l / 100km |
| Braking distance at 130 km / h: | Due to bad weather conditions, measurements were not taken. M |
| Noise at 50 km / h in 3rd gear | 61dB |
| Noise at 50 km / h in 4rd gear | 57dB |
| Noise at 50 km / h in 5rd gear | 56dB |
| Noise at 50 km / h in 6rd gear | 55dB |
| Noise at 90 km / h in 3rd gear | 63dB |
| Noise at 90 km / h in 4rd gear | 62dB |
| Noise at 90 km / h in 5rd gear | 60dB |
| Noise at 90 km / h in 6rd gear | 59dB |
| Noise at 130 km / h in 3rd gear | 68dB |
| Noise at 130 km / h in 4rd gear | 65dB |
| Noise at 130 km / h in 5rd gear | 61dB |
| Noise at 130 km / h in 6rd gear | 58dB |
| Idling noise: | 40dB |
Overall rating (314/420)
Hyundai has managed to seriously update the current model, which will especially appeal to those looking for a lot of equipment, good comfort at a good price.
Exterior (14/15)
Hyundai's new design line is different, but perfectly acceptable.
Interior (97/140)
Especially for the driver and passenger, the new i20 offers a lot of good, the front end is spacious, comfortable, even with acceptable ergonomics.
Engine, transmission (45
/ 40)The least convincing part of a car is the connection between the engine and gearbox. We miss a better economy.
Driving performance (58
/ 95)The position on the road is solid, and the comfort even on poor road surfaces is satisfactory.
Performance (22/35)
In terms of power, the engine is still convincing.
Security (34/45)
A fairly wide range of passive safety accessories already in the basic version.
Economy (44/50)
Hyundai still promises a more modern engine, the current most powerful one, of course, does not allow for too economical driving. The five year warranty is excellent.
We praise and reproach
appearance
spaciousness (especially the front)
rich equipment
driving comfort
reasonable price
fuel consumption
steering wheel not touching the road surface
non-ergonomic key
radio
