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Hi, Our i20 has completed 1 year just few days ago. So before starting the review I am going to write a bit as to how we narrowed down on this.
Search Begins
Budget - At first we had a budget of 5Lacs. But after a bit discussing we thought it is not sufficient for what we need in a car.
Requirements - Looks, features, good engine response, easy Driving in city traffic conditions.
Shortlisted Cars - We shortlisted the following cars - Hyundai i20, Maruti Suzuki Swift, Ford Figo, Fiat Punto, Nissan micra.
Hyundai i20 - We went to the Hyundai dealer, There was a white i20 sportz parked. TD taken and everyone in our family like it. Its looks, features and interior quality is what everybody like. The car works best as a city car. It is easy to drive though thanks to its Light clutch, Superlight steering and good engine response. However the Stable highway manner is what Hyundai needs to work with.
Maruti Suzuki Swift - We get the Swift VXi for TD. Like it because of its smooth engine, ride and handling. But it disappoint me because of its Space and price. The boot is very small. And The price I think is high because it is offered with a little goodies.
Ford Figo - Overall liked it because of its space, Ride and handling and Price. But a bit disappointing because of interior quality, Looks, AFSS.
Fiat Punto - TD it and liked it very much because of its Strong build, Looks, features. But ruled out because of Poor AFSS and performance.
Nissan Micra - Good manoeuverability, Quality interiors, Features and responsive engine (diesel). But ruled out because of petrol response and AFSS.
Conclusion - After TD, research we came to conclusion to buy the Hyundai i20 Magna (o) because of its looks, features, Good engine response.
Driving Experience
Ride and handling – Its ride is very smooth with a very light handle helps easy manouvering in the city. The highway driving is not that good. But its good at 80-100 after crossing 100 the steering feels like holding nothing.
Space - The space in is great. The Front legroom is very good. And at the rear is same. Its very comfortable inside.
Engine –It comes with a 1.2 litre VTVT petrol engine. Its very silent. Its soo silent that sometimes our car is started and my dad is starting is again and again. Then he says something is wrong with the car.
Features - The i20 magna (o) is the most popular among the models of i20 because of its features. In such good price you are getting so much goodies like Climate control, Electrically foldable ORVMs, Music System etc.
Likes - looks, features, Good engine response, Easy driving.
Dislikes - Highway driving, A bit stable after crossing three digit speed.
Check some pics:
Some more snaps![[:)]](https://www.theautomotiveindia.com/forums/images/smilies/Smile.gif "Smile [:)]")
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Search Begins
Budget - At first we had a budget of 5Lacs. But after a bit discussing we thought it is not sufficient for what we need in a car.
Requirements - Looks, features, good engine response, easy Driving in city traffic conditions.
Shortlisted Cars - We shortlisted the following cars - Hyundai i20, Maruti Suzuki Swift, Ford Figo, Fiat Punto, Nissan micra.
Hyundai i20 - We went to the Hyundai dealer, There was a white i20 sportz parked. TD taken and everyone in our family like it. Its looks, features and interior quality is what everybody like. The car works best as a city car. It is easy to drive though thanks to its Light clutch, Superlight steering and good engine response. However the Stable highway manner is what Hyundai needs to work with.
Maruti Suzuki Swift - We get the Swift VXi for TD. Like it because of its smooth engine, ride and handling. But it disappoint me because of its Space and price. The boot is very small. And The price I think is high because it is offered with a little goodies.
Ford Figo - Overall liked it because of its space, Ride and handling and Price. But a bit disappointing because of interior quality, Looks, AFSS.
Fiat Punto - TD it and liked it very much because of its Strong build, Looks, features. But ruled out because of Poor AFSS and performance.
Nissan Micra - Good manoeuverability, Quality interiors, Features and responsive engine (diesel). But ruled out because of petrol response and AFSS.
Conclusion - After TD, research we came to conclusion to buy the Hyundai i20 Magna (o) because of its looks, features, Good engine response.
Driving Experience
Ride and handling – Its ride is very smooth with a very light handle helps easy manouvering in the city. The highway driving is not that good. But its good at 80-100 after crossing 100 the steering feels like holding nothing.
Space - The space in is great. The Front legroom is very good. And at the rear is same. Its very comfortable inside.
Engine –It comes with a 1.2 litre VTVT petrol engine. Its very silent. Its soo silent that sometimes our car is started and my dad is starting is again and again. Then he says something is wrong with the car.
Features - The i20 magna (o) is the most popular among the models of i20 because of its features. In such good price you are getting so much goodies like Climate control, Electrically foldable ORVMs, Music System etc.
Likes - looks, features, Good engine response, Easy driving.
Dislikes - Highway driving, A bit stable after crossing three digit speed.
Check some pics:
Some more snaps
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