Hyundai i20
| Hyundai i20 | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Hyundai |
| Production | 2008–present |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Supermini (B) |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Hyundai Getz |
The Hyundai i20 is a hatchback producted by Hyundai since 2008. The i20 made its debut at the Paris Motor Show in October 2008, and sits between the i10 and i30. It is a front wheel drive car, and is available in three and five door versions. The i20 replaces the Getz in nearly all of its markets, though the Getz was not phased out in most of the world until 2011.
The second generation i20 (Elite i20 in India) was launched in August 2014. It was awarded as 2015 car of the year ICOTY in India.[1]
First generation (PB; 2008–2014)[edit]
| First generation (PB/PBT) | |
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| Overview | |
| Also called | Inokom i20 |
| Production | 2008–2014 2008–2015 (India)[2] |
| Assembly | İzmit, Turkey (Hyundai Assan)[3] Chennai, India (Hyundai India) |
| Designer | Thomas Bürkle[4] |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 3-door hatchback 5-door hatchback |
| Platform | Hyundai-Kia PB |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1.2 L Kappa I4 (petrol) 1.25 L Kappa I4 (petrol) 1.4 L Gamma I4 (petrol) 1.6 L Gamma I4 (petrol) 1.1 L U-Line CRDi I3 (diesel) 1.4 L U-Line CRDi I4 (diesel) 1.6 L U-Line CRDi I4 (diesel) |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual 6-speed manual 4-speed automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,525 mm (99.4 in) |
| Length | 3,940 mm (155.1 in) (2008–2012) 3,995 mm (157.3 in) (2012–2014) |
| Width | 1,710 mm (67.3 in) |
| Height | 1,490 mm (58.7 in) |
The Hyundai i20 uses a completely new platform that was created at Hyundai's European technical centre in Rüsselsheim to allow Hyundai to move into Europe's highly competitive subcompact B segment. A 2,525 mm (99.4 in) wheelbase helps endow the i20 with a generous passenger cabin. Suspension follows the supermini norm of MacPherson struts at the front and a torsion beam rear end, with rack and pinion steering.
A slightly upgraded version of the i20, called the iGen i20, went on sale in India in March 2012 onward with tweaked headlamps, new front grille, tail lamps, and fog lamps. It follows the "Fluidic Sculpture" design philosophy with slightly re tuned engines. A new next generation model, known as Elite i20 in India, was launched in India on 11 August 2014, and was launched in Europe in the 2014 Paris Motor Show.[5][6]
The i20 is not sold in South Korea, North America, and the Philippines as those markets have the Accent. The i20 was discontinued in the Indonesian market in 2012 due to the introduction of the Accent hatchback, which is known there as the Grand Avega.[7]
The i20 is assembled in Turkey (İzmit plant) for the European market (CKD kits from India)[8] and in Sriperumbudur (near Chennai), India for sale in Asia[9] and Oceania.[10]
Engines[edit]
The i20 has a total of seven four cylinder engine options. Three are petrol, including the 1248 cc dohc 16 valve "Aditeya" engine, while the rest are diesel engines. Two of the diesel engines are 1396 cc units, one with 75 PS (55 kW; 74 hp) and 220 N⋅m (160 lb⋅ft) and the other a 90 PS (66 kW; 89 hp) and 220 N⋅m (160 lb⋅ft) high power unit.
They are joined by two 1582 cc engines having the same dohc and 16 valve top end architecture, but delivering either 115 PS (85 kW; 113 hp) and 156 N⋅m (115 lb⋅ft) of torque or 128 PS (94 kW; 126 hp) and 157 N⋅m (116 lb⋅ft) of torque.
Hyundai claims that 115 PS (85 kW; 113 hp) diesel unit can return a class leading 115g/km of CO2 per litre of diesel to go 23.25 km/L (65.7 mpg‑imp; 54.7 mpg‑US) (4.3L/100 km) in the European combined driving cycle.[citation needed] All diesel engines and 1.2 and 1.4 petrol engines come mated to five speed manual transmission, there is an option of a four speed automatic for some 1.4 petrol engined models, the 1.6 is mated to a six speed manual transmission.
In the Indian market, the Hyundai i20 named as Elite-i-20 is powered by a 1.2L Kappa engine with 80 PS (59 kW; 79 hp) power at 5200 rpm and 114 N⋅m (84 lb⋅ft) torque at 4000rpm. It also comes with a 1.4L gamma gasoline which has 100 PS (74 kW; 99 hp) power at 5500 rpm and 139 N⋅m (103 lb⋅ft) torque at 4200 rpm, but is mated only to a four speed automatic transmission. The i20 CRDi diesel has 90 PS (66 kW; 89 hp) at 4000 rpm and 224 N⋅m (165 lb⋅ft) torque between 1750–2750 rpm, and comes with a six speed manual transmission.[11]
In Australia, the i20 was originally offered as a 1.4 petrol with a $3500 option of the Gamma II G4FC 1.6 petrol engine. The 1.6 makes 91 kW at 6300rpm and 157Nm at 4200rpm. However, with the arrival of the new 1.6 powered Accent in the end of 2011, the 1.6L option on the i20 has been dropped.
Safety[edit]
| Euro NCAP test results | ||
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| Hyundai i20 (2009)[12] | ||
| Test | Points | % |
| Overall: | 
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| Adult occupant: | 32 | 88% |
| Child occupant: | 41 | 83% |
| Pedestrian: | 23 | 64% |
| Safety assist: | 6 | 86% |
The Hyundai i20 earned a maximum five star safety rating from Euro NCAP[13] and scored six out of a maximum of seven points in the "safety assist" category, receiving top marks for its belt reminder and electronic stability programme which minimises the risk of skidding by braking individual wheels.[14] The i20 was named one of Euro NCAP's "top five safest cars for 2009", which was based on Euro NCAP's maximum five star awards and their overall score.[15]
The Hyundai i20 features starts with six airbags—for driver and passenger in the front along with side and curtain airbags for rear passengers, whilst the Antilock Brake System (ABS) with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) which helps to control in slippery surfaces.
Hyundai i20 has new additions in its safety features like rain sensing wipers and automatic darkness sensing headlamps, central locking, impact sensing auto door unlock, keyless entry along with front and rear fog lamps and advanced engine immobilizer.
Gallery[edit]
Pre-facelift styling
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Front (3-door)
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Rear (3-door)
Front (5-door)
Rear (5-door)
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Post-facelift styling
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Front (3-door)
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Rear (3-door)
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Front (5-door)
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Rear (5-door)
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Second generation (GB; 2014–2020)[edit]
| Second generation (GB) | |
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| Overview | |
| Also called | Hyundai Elite i20 (India) |
| Production | August 2014–May 2020 |
| Model years | 2014–2020 |
| Assembly | |
| Designer | Casey Hyun |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | |
| Platform | Hyundai-Kia GB |
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| Powertrain | |
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| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,570 mm (101.2 in) |
| Length | 4,035 mm (158.9 in) 3,985 mm (156.9 in) (India) |
| Width | 1,734 mm (68.3 in) |
| Height | 1,474 mm (58.0 in) |
The second generation Hyundai i20 supermini has a new exterior and interior design, and a new 1.4 litre diesel engine. The car also has a higher ground clearance than before, 170mm as against 165mm of the old i20. The i20 has 326 litres of boot space.
It was launched in August 2014 in India,[17] and in November 2014 in Europe.[18]
Design[edit]
The design of the car employs Hyundai's 'Fluidic Sculpture 2.0' design philosophy.[19] The design for the car has been developed at Hyundai's design facilities in Rüsselsheim, Germany.
Some of the design features of the new i20 include trapezoidal fog lamps, black C pillar block, wrap around tail lamps, re worked headlights and the hexagonal front grille. The interiors feature a black and beige dual tone dashboard, multi-steering-mounted audio controls, Bluetooth integrated 2 DIN audio with USB and Aux inputs with 1 GB internal storage, rear AC vents, a dedicated engine start/stop button, and automatic temperature control.[20]
In order to match the pricing of its key competitor, Hyundai has introduced a refreshed i20 with new prices and features cut for 2017.[21]
Specification[edit]
The i20 also has an Antilock Braking System (ABS), six airbags and a reverse parking camera.[22]
Indian version: Elite i20[edit]
The second generation i20 was launched in August 2014 in India as the Elite i20. At launch, ten variants and two engine options are offered in the market.
The i20 is powered by 1.2L Kappa Dual VTVT petrol engine and 1.4L U2 CRDi diesel engine.[23] The hatchback has safety features such as ABS, dual front airbags and seat belt pretensioners as standard while rear camera with EOM display, headlamp escort function, reverse parking sensors and six airbags are available in higher variants. [24]
Powertrain[edit]
| Model | Year | Transmission | Power | Torque | 0–100 km/h (0-62 mph) (Official) |
Top Speed (km/h) (Official) |
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| 1.0L Kappa T-GDi (100PS) | 2014–present | 5–speed manual 7-speed DCT |
100 PS (74 kW; 99 hp) @ 4500 rpm | 17.5 kg⋅m (172 N⋅m; 127 lbf⋅ft) @ 1500-4000 rpm |
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| 1.0L Kappa T-GDi (120PS) | 6–speed manual | 120 PS (88 kW; 118 hp) @ 6000 rpm | 10.2s | 190 km/h (118 mph) | ||
| 1.25L Kappa MPi | 5–speed manual | 75 PS (55 kW; 74 hp) @ 5500 rpm 84 PS (62 kW; 83 hp) @ 6000 rpm |
12.4 kg⋅m (122 N⋅m; 90 lbf⋅ft) @ 4000 rpm |
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| 1.4L Kappa MPi | 6–speed manual 4-speed automatic |
100 PS (74 kW; 99 hp) @ 6000 rpm | 13.7 kg⋅m (134 N⋅m; 99 lbf⋅ft) @ 3500 rpm |
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| 1.1L U2 CRDi | 6–speed manual | 75 PS (55 kW; 74 hp) @ 4000 rpm | 18.3 kg⋅m (179 N⋅m; 132 lbf⋅ft) @ 1750-2500 rpm | 15.7s | 161 km/h (100 mph) | |
| 1.4L U2 CRDi | 90 PS (66 kW; 89 hp) @ 4000 rpm | 24.5 kg⋅m (240 N⋅m; 177 lbf⋅ft) @ 1500-2500 rpm | 12.1s | 175 km/h (109 mph) |
Facelift[edit]
Launched at the 2018 Indian Auto Expo, the car features new front and rear bumpers, new bootlid which now also included rear number plate slot, moved from the rear bumper, and a new tail lamp design. Changes to the interior including the addition of a new infotainment system equipped with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The 4-speed torque converter automatic transmission was replaced with a CVT for petrol engine variants.
i20 Active[edit]
The Hyundai i20 crossover, badged as i20 Active, was launched in India in 17 March 2015. It is based on the Elite i20 and features front, rear and side plastic cladding, along with front and rear aluminum skid plates to add to the butch look of the car. In addition to this, the i20 Active gets cornering lamps, aluminum pedals and roof rails, along with a fuel lid cover.
For the exterior part of the car, the new additions include the aforementioned body cladding and skid plates, along with roof rails and a new fuel lid. the C pillar is finished in gloss black, as opposed to the older Elite i20's, which was finished in matte black. The ground clearance of the Active has been increased to 190 mm, which is a 20 mm gain over the standard i20 at 170 mm.
Third generation (2020–present)[edit]
The third generation i20 will debut at Geneva Motor Show in March 2020 and production would commence in June.
Motorsport[edit]
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The Hyundai i20 WRC is a World Rally Car built by Hyundai for use in the 2014 World Rally Championship.[25] It is based on the i20, and was unveiled at the 2012 Paris Motor Show, marking Hyundai's return to the WRC after a ten year absence.[26] The car will be operated by Hyundai's performance division, Hyundai Motorsport from a base in Frankfurt, Germany.[27]
The i20 WRC made its debut at the Monte Carlo Rally in January 2014.[28]
From 2017 onwards Hyundai i20 Coupe WRC is used in World Rally Championship.
Hyundai i20 R5 is used in World Rally Championship-2 competitions.
Two cars were entered into 2018 FIA World Rallycross Championship, with Niclas Grönholm finishing 7th overall. Four cars were entered in 2019, with Timur Timerzyanov winning in Belgium.
Hyundai i20 Coupe WRC is the current manufacturers' championship leader in 2019 World Rally Championship built by Hyundai Shell Mobis WRT[29][30]
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