Hottie Draped in Passion Red: Hyundai Elite i20 Asta (D) Ownership Review

[Fabin]

The 60/40 split seats at the rear...really snug and comfy as it looks!

 

[suv100]

Congrats on your new car....really does look stunning in red passion! I have changed my 16" to 17" with a 215/45/17 and it still looks small for the massive wheel arch!

@Fabin, Are the stock alloy wheels of the asta wide enough to accomodate 245/50/16 wheels?

 

[Fabin]

That would be overkill as the difference in circumference would be 95.82 mm / 4.91% and I don't think it's the right size upgrade though max is 225/50/16, and the best would be 215/50/16 I think you should go for the 215 profile!

The dash and door trims changed to match the seats!

 

[gandhi]

Here are my seats done up ..... Door pads and dash are being changed to the same colour....and the roof has been changed to black!

The dash and door trims changed to match the seats!

The matching of Dash & door trim with Seat Cover looks good. How did you change the color of roof?

I'm looking for black colour carpet mat for Honda City 2014. Is this possible?

 

[drive enthusiast]

The roof is done up with the kind of material u find in top end cars!

A true transformation. Thumbs up for color not only it looks fabulous but more luxurious.

 

[∂נℓυν]

@Vibhor: Isn't this thread hijacking ?

 

[Fabin]

I'm so sorry , I thought it was a thread for red i 20 elites....with like minded passion for the same car!

 

[chetan]

That would be overkill as the difference in circumference would be 95.82 mm / 4.91% and I don't think it's the right size upgrade though max is 225/50/16, and the best would be 215/50/16 I think you should go for the 215 profile!

The dash and door trims changed to match the seats!

what was the total cost for changing the interior+seats?

 

[∂נℓυν]

I'm so sorry , I thought it was a thread for red i 20 elites....with like minded passion for the same car!

No issues bro.. I'm totally cool.

Haven't been able to keep up with TAI recently and after seeing so many updates on this thread was a bit awestruck.

I hope you will be opening up a new thread soon and provide us updates of your red beauty

I believe you're not offended by my opinion and will continue to contribute to this great community for all.

 

[Fabin]

I'm glad ure cool,but it wasn't intentional any way thanks I'm feeling better!.

 

[suv100]

That would be overkill as the difference in circumference would be 95.82 mm / 4.91% and I don't think it's the right size upgrade though max is 225/50/16, and the best would be 215/50/16 I think you should go for the 215 profile!

The dash and door trims changed to match the seats!

Oops, my bad! I meant 215/50/16. Anyway looks like you are pouring a lot of dough on the car in accessories. It would be close to what 10L OTR now? Anyway the guy who would be buying it from you after a couple of years would be really lucky.

@dhruv, I had read in another forum that the red paint of the i20 gets scratched easily. Do you have any issues with the paint quality?

 

[∂נℓυν]

@dhruv, I had read in another forum that the red paint of the i20 gets scratched easily. Do you have any issues with the paint quality?

Nope, no issues at all everything is fine with red paint.

FYI. this did happen with initial batch of red Elites that were sent out from Chennai Plant, but cars manufactured after 8th September are all fine. Dealers were notified about red paint issues arising from initial batch and were encouraged to hold stocks in their yards for Quality checks.

You should be all good if you plan to buy a red Elite now :)

 

[suv100]

Nope, no issues at all everything is fine with red paint.

FYI. this did happen with initial batch of red Elites that were sent out from Chennai Plant, but cars manufactured after 8th September are all fine. Dealers were notified about red paint issues arising from initial batch and were encouraged to hold stocks in their yards for Quality checks.

You should be all good if you plan to buy a red Elite now :)

Really relieved to here that. All new i20s seems to be either red or white in colour. Now I am thinking of going for sleek silver.

 

[∂נℓυν]

Finally i took some time out to take snaps of new leathers.

1st pic is where I was inspired for the pattern. This is on a ANHC car.

Rest of the pics are in E-i20. Because, I really loved the pattern, I asked leather tailor to create ditto same pattern (I gave him print photos of ANHC).

Last image is the iMount Mobile Holder I purchased during my holidays in U.S last month. Basically, you just slap your phone on it's surface and that's all to it. You too can purchase it from here - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008IOQ3K6/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Let me know how you like the new leathers. I am not very convinced with installation job and won't be visiting this shop again for any leather work :(

Camera: Samsung Galaxy Note 4 (16 Megapix)

 

[gandhi]

1st pic is where I was inspired for the pattern. This is on a ANHC car.

Rest of the pics are in E-i20. Because, I really loved the pattern, I asked leather tailor to create ditto same pattern (I gave him print photos of ANHC).

The Pattern looks good in ANHC & in your Elite too. I think you chosen some strong beige instead of subtle. IMO, subtle beige (like ANHC) may look good. BTW, as your car is red, why don't you with black & red combination? I have seen most of the people go for black & red combo irrespective of car colour.

Last image is the iMount Mobile Holder I purchased during my holidays in U.S last month. Basically, you just slap your phone on it's surface and that's all to it. You too can purchase it from here - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008IOQ3K6/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

What is the iMount's holding capability on famous pothole roads? Don't want the phone to fall down on potholed roads.