Hyundai i20 Pros & Cons

Check out pros and cons about the Hyundai i20 that are worth highlighting for a potential buyer. Here are some of the highlights of the benefits of buying the Hyundai i20. We'll also list out the i20 drawbacks to help you make an informed buying decision.

i20 Advantanges

• Segment-Best Width, Offers Strong Road Presence

  The new Hyundai i20 has a class leading width of 1775mm. Not only is the Hyundai hatchback wider than other B2-segment hatchbacks, it’s also wider than C-segment sedans like the Honda City, Hyundai Verna, Volkswagen Virtus and Skoda Slavia. The wide stance and edgy design of the new i20 gives it strong road presence. Additionally, the i20’s 2680mm wheelbase is also the longest in the segment.

• Good Feature Distribution Across All Variants

  Hyundai have sensibly segregated features across all variants of the i20, offering good value. The base variant of the i20 is surprisingly loaded as it gets features like a music system, steering-mounted controls, LED DRLs, day/night IRVM, all 4 power windows, 15-inch wheels with covers, and powered ORVMs. All variants over the base i20 justify the incremental asking price, and the Magna and Asta (O) variants offer phenomenal value for money.

i20 Disadvantanges

• Petrol CVT Not Available With Asta

  Currently, Hyundai do no offer the option of the 1.2L normal petrol engine and CVT combo with the Asta variant of the i20. Offering the petrol-CVT combo in the i20’s Asta variant would have made it a great value for money proposition. With a sub-Rs. 10.0 lakh ex-showroom price, the Asta 1.2L CVT would have been the ideal choice for buyers looking for a city car. Furthermore, the petrol automatic is also not available with the more-affordable Magna variant either.

• No Turbo Petrol, Diesel Or CNG Powertrain Option

  While Hyundai discontinued the diesel variants of the i20 with the BS6 phase-2 update, the turbo petrol variants were also taken off the shelves recently with the facelift. The updated model now only comes with a 1.2L normal petrol engine with either a 5-speed manual or a continuously variable transmission (CVT). The i20 also doesn’t offer a petrol-CNG powertrain, which all of its competitors now offer.

• Rear Armrest, Split Folding Seat Backs Missing

  The Hyundai i20 does not offer split folding seat backs, limiting its overall practicality. Making matters worse, Hyundai also removed the rear seat centre armrest from the i20, which is offered in rivals like the Tata Altroz.

• Expensive Top Variants

  Though packed with features, the higher variants of the i20 continue to command a steep premium over its arch rivals. The i20 continues to be the most expensive B2-segment SUV in the country.