Wednesday, September 8, 2010

Hyundai i20: test and impressions


Market fell by less than two years the new Hyundai i20 has strengthened the new models over the Hyundai , who are advocating a modern and well-kept and supported by strong long-lived products of a security is exceptionally extensive. On the i20 as well as almost the entire range from July Hyndai the guarantee was extended to five years with five years and unlimited mileage roadside assistance and free checks.

It is no coincidence that the Korean company's new models are designed and developed in Europe, this to be closer to the expectations of Italian customers (usually the most demanding absolute), as well as to compete on an equal footing in the difficult and increasingly hardened segment B. It also confirms the new compact van ix20 be presented to the forthcoming Paris Motor Show.

Designed at Hyundai Research and Development Center in Rüsselsheim, Germany, the new i20 is longer and wider than the model it replaced Getz, the i20 FIFA WORLD CUP traveling on a wheelbase of 2525 mm, and gives a good spaciousness of better aligned with the internal competition. Aesthetically it is noted for a strong front grille with chromed upper element flanked by teardrop headlights and rear lights incorporating the line side, with bumpers and mirrors in body color, integrated handles, ABS, EBD and alloy wheels 15 inches to 12 races.

Interior

Within all trim levels is pretty full where standard equipment, including automatic climate control, audio system with four / six speaker CD/MP3 player, AUX + USB connection reader with USB stick or MP3 player, more wire i-pod connection and display data in dashboard with multifunction steering wheel. The interior height adjustable driver seat, plastics are treated in terms of aesthetic and assembly but the plastic is very hard to the touch and quality. Also on the three-door version of the driver's seat position has no memory of the three-door version, it must be adjusted every time you move to the passengers. Among the options are available, remote control doors, windows and side mirrors, electrically controlled.

The rear seats have a 60:40 split, while the luggage compartment offers 295 liters (good for this category) with the base load at the bottom to facilitate maneuvers. Finally, there are numerous storage compartments including a chilled and two cupholders. FIFA Limited Edition version comes in a nice white color with a frieze on the hood and front bumper of commemorative World Cup 2010 and also offers a series of Garmin navigation system with digital terrestrial receiver, to get away with the TV while in Tail ...

  
Road

Buoyancy designed with a development on European roads - test climate in Spain and Sweden, high-speed testing in Germany - Hyundai's engineers have made sure that the MacPherson-type front suspension and rear wheel interconnected, ensures that quality of leadership active and ready usually required by the European public. The new rack and pinion steering has been tuned to provide a rapid response combined with good maneuverability in the city. The suspensions show a calibration braking hard and well in the excursion though a bit 'dry in response to higher speeds. Even the steering is well calibrated at low speeds in town and show some support to the speed limit on fast corners needing a moment to find the right angle between asphalt and support footprint. Validate the braking that is not experiencing problems of fatigue even when forced with repeated braking downhill at high speed. Good behavior is also the back pretty consistent and manageable even when you force crush or try the limit of adhesion. In town but maneuverability is good, although the steering is not among the softer and lighter in the drive. Validate the solution to the land or pave a little while in the most polished guide shows a good lateral facilitated by a large section tires and weight rather than content that this version stands at about 970kg dry. Stable and in rapid lane changes as well as inclusion in the rear without showing any inaction or delay in following the movements of the front.

The 1.2 liter engine 78Cv i20 FIFA Edition installed on the subject of our test, offers a regular delivery and sweet, but inevitably pleasant little lively at low speeds, especially in fourth and fifth gear recovery does not promise magic. After 4,000 rpm instead of the shot becomes more assertive and even the extension becomes convincing. The cruise can easily remain at around 150km per hour (if allowed by the new Code) also showing a fair bit fast acceleration of about 170km / h indicated by the speedometer, compared with 165km / h reported.

  
Security

The issue of passive safety is one of the strengths of the small Hyundai i20, thanks to the widespread use of high strength steels in the body, six airbags, front, side and curtain airbags, active head restraints, pretension for the front seatbelts. The braking system is assisted by the latest generation ABS with electronic brake distribution EBD and ESP stability control switched off completely. In addition, the Isofix attachments for child seats and the lights belts for all occupants. This rich supply of i20 is one of the safest cars in its class ever, no accident has reached the "5 stars in Euro NCAP crash test.

  
Motorized

The petrol range includes the new Kappa engine from 1.2 liters and 78 hp object of our test to which is added a more powerful 1.4-liter and 100 hp, both available with five-speed manual transmission.
The new 1.2-liter gasoline stands for the values of emissions of 124 g / km of CO2 and consumption of about 5.2 liters per 100 km in the combined average cycle. There are also two diesel proposals, both Euro IV. . The 1.4-liter 75 bhp (homologated Euro 5) and the 1.6-liter with 115 HP filter. The 1.6-liter, in particular, provides CO2 emissions of just 117 g / km, and a combined average consumption of 4.4 liters per 100 km. On this engine is a standard six-speed manual transmission.

  
Prices

Hyundai i20 is now available from Euro 8690 for the Classic version 1.2 (3 ports), with preferential financing Hyundai Finance, while versions FIFA World Cup, 3 and 5 doors, petrol and CRDi, ranging from 12,700 up to 14,490 Euros the 1.4 CRDi 5 door. The range is completed by the "flagship" 1.6 CRDi Premium 5-door, offering to 15,490 euros.
Technical Data Hyundai i20

Engine
Displacement 1248cc
Max. 78 bhp / 6000 rpm
Max. 118 Nm / 4000 rpm
Bore and Stroke 71 x 78.8
Compression ratio 10.5
DOHC, 16-valve
Multi-point electronic fuel injection
Five-speed manual transmission

Dimensions
Empty weight (min.) 970kg
Overall mass 1515kg
Towable weight 850kg
Fuel tank capacity 45 liters
Boot capacity 295 liter
Length 3940mm
Width 1710mm
Height 1490mm
Step 2525mm
Track 1505mm (front), 1503mm (rear)
Overhang 785mm (front), 630mm (rear)
Area legs 1074mm (front), 749mm (rear)
Area head 1005mm (front), 970mm (rear)
Space behind 1350mm (front), 1340mm (rear)

Boot capacity (VDA)
Minimum (5 seats) the 295
Summary (2 places) the 1.060
Steering
Rack and pinion steering system
Series servo
Minimum turning radius 5.2 m
Flying laps from the end of stroke limit switches 2.8
Suspension
Independent MacPherson with front stabilizer bar
Interconnected with rear torsion bar
Ventilated front disc brakes
Rear brake drum / disc
5.5J 16''Light Alloy Wheels
Tires 185/60 R15 - 195/50 R16

performance
Vel. Manual Summary: 165 km / h
0-100 km / h manual: 12.9 secs

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