2018 Hyundai Elite i20 Facelift Review: Know All About It

2018 Hyundai Elite i20 Facelift Overview:

Over the years, Hyundai introduced several firsts to the Indian automotive scene and in other instances redefined how car segments were perceived conventionally. One such instance was when the Korean automaker proposed the idea of a premium hatchback with the first generation i20. At the recently culminated 2018 Indian Auto Expo, the carmaker launched its latest iteration of the hatchback- the Elite i20 2018 facelift.

Price:

Hyundai has always had a tradition of charging a premium for its offerings over the competition. The petrol variant of i20 is Rs. 35,000 more expensive than its closest rival, the recently launched next-gen Maruti Swift. Surprisingly the base diesel variant is Rs. 14,000 cheaper than the Japanese hatchback and with a wide range of variants, consumers have plenty of options to shoes from.

Exterior

The new car gets updated styling which comes with cascading family grille that can also be found in Grand i10 and Xcent facelifts. At the rear, the taillamps also come with updated graphics and the tailgate and rear bumper have been redesigned and the boot lid now houses the license plate.

Dimensions

The sloping roofline means that the cabin of i20 facelift gets compromised headroom, but the hatchback is still longer and gets higher ground clearance as compared to its rivals.

Interior

The interior now features a contrasting colour scheme and carries forward the same feature list as its predecessor. As far as the interior design is concerned, little changes have been made to the cabin.

Engine and Transmission

The new facelift carries forward the same engine options as the previous car, but the option of an automatic transmission in petrol variants is not on offer. We expect a petrol variant will be launched later in the car’s lifecycle.

Fuel Economy

The petrol and diesel models of i20 facelift get an ARAI claimed fuel economy of 18.6 kmpl and 22.5kmpl, respectively.

Features

Features include Hyundai Auto Link support (telematic services), updated 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system and Hyundai iblue- the android-based remote. The sound system has been designed by Arkamys sound tuning.

Safety

Elite i20 facelift comes with dual front airbags and ABS as standard across all variants. The top-spec Asta(O) variant gets two additional airbags and ISOFIX child seat compatibility

Colours

The i20 facelift is offered in Fiery Red, Fiery Red Dual Tone, Marina Blue, Passion Orange, Passion Orange Dual, Polar White, Polar White Dual Tone, Sleek Silver and Star Dust

Pros

• Powerful engine options
• Updated design
• Additional creature comforts

Cons

• • No automatic options