Hyundai i20 long term review final report

And while compact dimensions provide an easier-to-negotiate footprint, on the inside, there’s a surprising amount of space on offer. Both the front and rear passengers have enough leg, knee and shoulder room, though taller rear occupants may have a slight brush with the roof, given the swooping roof line. However, although the seats themselves were comfortable – even on long stretches – the side bolstering, which worked wonderfully to hold you in place up front, was a bit of a nuisance at the rear with three seated abreast. 

And it’s not just space for yourself, but all your odds and ends can also be stored easily in this practical cabin. There are plenty of cubbyholes, bottle holders and covered storage spaces both in the front and rear.

We’ve heaped praise upon the quality of interiors in previous reports and at the end of its stint with us, build deserves a mention. Despite doing over 21,000km, there wasn’t a single creak or squeak from any of the panels and the car felt solid even when traversing potholed stretches. If there was any rattling, it would be quite evident though, given the levels of insulation in the cabin and general refinement. Not only is the diesel mill one of the most refined in its class, but also, the suspension goes about its job pretty silently.

So, at the end of its 11th month in the Autocar fleet, when this little Hyundai was being driven away, there were quite a few people watching it wistfully. A good performer, value-for-money package laden with convenient features, this is a commuter we’ll all miss.

SAMARPAN BHOWMIK

Hyundai  i20 CRDi Asta

Odometer 21,835km Price Rs 9.93 lakh (on-road, Mumbai) Test economy 16.65kpl (overall) Maintenance costs None Faults None Previous reports November 2014, August 2015