The Hyundai Elite i20 was one of the first premium hatchbacks launched in India and has been one of the most successful models for the Korean carmaker in India. Hyundai had launched the all-new i20 with a European influence to its fluidic design in 2013 and called it the Elite i20. Over the years, the Elite i20 received regular updates including projector headlamps, DRLs and a new touchscreen system amongst others.
The i20 now wears Hyundai’s new Fluidic v2.0 design theme and carries minimal resemblance to the old car styling wise. The Elite i20 seems to have moved up the ladder in terms of premium appeal and now mimics most of its European counterparts. The stance is forward leaning and thanks to the flared wheel arches the car now looks more modern and sportier than ever.
The front fascia gets a wide but compact air intake with mesh design. The grille is the biggest element in the front and gets chrome surrounds more in line with the one found in the Grand i10. The headlights have a swept back design to add to the sportiness of the overall combination of elements. The side profile is noticeable thanks to the strong shoulder line, silver door handles and the softly flared wheel arches.
A new design element that Hyundai appears to have integrated is the blacked out B-pillar and C-pillar that gives an impression of a floating roofline. The rear end gets long wraparound tail lamps, a big Hyundai logo in the centre and bumpers that accommodate the reverse lights and reflectors on either side.
The Elite i20 is feature rich from inside which is a norm for all Hyundai cars now. The cabin now looks better with the redesigned dashboard in beige-black combination. The Elite i20 gets all the features available on the old car with new additions like the steering adaptive parking assist, lane change indicator, in-built service reminder and rear air-con vents.
The three-spoke steering wheel gets integrated audio and Bluetooth controls. It gets height adjustable driver’s seat, 2-DIN touchscreen audio system, climate control system, cooled glovebox, cruise control, reverse parking assist, gear shift indicator and electro-chromatic rear view mirror. The top-end Asta features automatic headlights, rear wash and wipe, clutch lock and a second power outlet. The boot capacity at 285 litres is the second best in the segment after the Polo which has a capacity of 294 litres.
The Elite i20 gets the same petrol and diesel engines from the previous car. The petrol is a four-cylinder 1.2-litre Kappa engine producing 83bhp and 113Nm of torque mated to a five-speed manual gearbox. Recently, Hyundai also added a petrol automatic with the 1.4-litre petrol engine mated to a five-speed torque converter gearbox. The diesel variant is powered by the 1.4-litre CRDI mill churning out 89bhp and 219Nm of torque mated to a six-speed manual gearbox.
The Hyundai Elite i20 competes against the Maruti Suzuki Baleno, the Honda Jazz and the Volkswagen Polo in the premium B+ hatchback segment in the Indian car market.
Hyundai Elite i20 Mileage
Petrol Manual 18.8 Kmpl
Diesel Manual 22.54 Kmpl
Elite i20 Specifications Summary
Engines
1368 cc, Petrol, 99 bhp @ 6000 RPM power
1197 cc, Petrol, 82 bhp @ 6000 RPM power
1396 cc, Diesel, 89 bhp @ 4000 RPM power
Gearboxes
4-speed, Automatic, Front Wheel Drive
5-speed, Manual, Front Wheel Drive
6-speed, Manual, Front Wheel Drive
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Steering
Power steering
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