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Hyundai i20 – small car with a large trunk
September 20, 2024, 3:08 p.m
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Cheap small cars can be found almost exclusively on the used car market. Aside from the well-known models, the Hyundai i20 could also be interesting for buyers with a small budget.
Hyundai has been giving its small cars the numbers “20” behind the i since 2008. The second generation of the i20 was launched between 2014 and 2020. Visually and technically it doesn’t have to hide behind the VW Polo and Co. The question remains how it performs with the TÜV.
Quality
The Hyundai i20 started as a five-door model, followed in 2015 by the three-door model.
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Those interested in buying a small car often have to pay attention to money. It’s good if the desired object doesn’t attract any unpleasant attention during the main TÜV inspections (HU). The second generation i20 performs well in the chassis, brake components and exhaust system test points. When checking the lights, the low beam, turn signals and tail lights are negative, and the function of the brakes also gives rise to criticism. Oil leakage is a point that buyers should keep in mind on the younger models.
Body and interior
In 2018 the Hyundai i20 got a facelift.
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The 4.04 meter long i20 initially launched as a five-door model, followed in 2015 by the three-door model. With the addition of “Active”, Hyundai brought a variant with a crossover body. The space is good for the external length. The trunk volume of the five-door model is between 326 and 1042 liters. The workmanship and choice of materials speak for the i20.
In 2018, the small car received a facelift, including a modified radiator grille and rear design and colorful color accents in the interior.
Engines and drive
Between 326 and 1042 liters fit in the trunk of the five-door car.
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The basic unit was a 1.2 liter four-cylinder naturally aspirated engine with 55 kW/75 hp or 62 kW/82 hp. A 1.4-liter naturally aspirated engine produced 74 kW/100 hp and a six-speed gearbox instead of a manual five-speed gearbox. Alternatively, there was a four-speed automatic for the 1.4. The standard consumption of the vacuum cleaners varies between 4.7 and 6.4 liters. With the facelift, a 1.0-liter three-cylinder turbo with 100 hp and 88 kW7120 hp supplemented the gasoline engine range. On average, between 4.3 and 5.2 liters flow through the pipes. As an alternative to the manual switches, a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission was available.
Until 2018, a 75 hp 1.1-liter three-cylinder diesel and a four-cylinder diesel with a displacement of 1.4 liters and 66 kW/90 hp were also in the range, with average consumption values of between 3.2 and 4 liters.
Equipment and security
The “i20” equipment line did not have air conditioning or a radio. The offer was intended to provide a starting price of under 12,000 euros. If you want a little comfort and chic details like aluminum on board, look for “trend” or “style” models. First-time buyers were able to bundle some equipment items into packages, including assistance systems. Since the lift in 2018, a new assistant package, which included, among other things, emergency braking assistants, lane departure warning and permanent high beam, has ensured more safety.
Conclusion
The Hyundai i20 of the second generation does quite well in the TÜV; A professional inspection and a new HU sticker should help you buy a defect-free copy. The i20 offers decent space. Workmanship and quality are also impressive. Around 1,200 used second-generation I20 models are currently available for purchase at mobile.de. It starts at around 4500 euros.
