2013 Hyundai i20 Facelift

Three years after his debut 2013 Hyundai i20 has included a facelift. We were able to collect first driving impressions with the little Korean.

In the B-segment Hyundai's presence in three years with the i20. Now Hyundai has missed the small car, the brand new look and equipped it with a new diesel motor.

2013 hyundai i20

The changes to the Hyundai i20 can be seen especially in the front area that has received a lot of elements of the new Hyundai design language "Fluidic Sculpture" and now even sleeker looks. But the rear has been modified and a new tailgate and bumpers made even more attractive. Improved interior materials and a redesigned center console round out the changes as part of the extensive facelift.

With the equipment, the customer between the "Life" and "Comfort" button. Even when life is looking forward over six airbags, ESP, ABS, alarm, fog lamps, an on-board computer, electric front windows, audio system with four speakers and air conditioning.

The equipment line Comfort offers even a light sensor, two more speakers, automatic climate control, leather steering wheel and gear knob, a radio remote control on the steering wheel, electric rear windows and electrically adjustable, heated and foldable exterior mirrors.

For the petrol, the customer between the strengthened 1.25 liters, which is now at 85 hp (63 kW), power, or choose the 1.4 liter with 100 hp (74 kW).

As a new engine is the 1.1 CRDi diesel at hand, which has an output of 75 hp (55 kW) and will consume only 3.8 liters per 100 kilometers. The CO2 output is only 99 g / km, but can be a start / stop system even reduced to 93 g / km.

The second diesel engine is the proven 1.4 CRDi, which provides with 90 hp (66 kW) for both a fuel economy and driving pleasure.

You can equip the hyundai i20 but now also with many extras, such as are alloy wheels, cruise control, LED daytime running lights, a rear parking aid or a reversing camera on offer.

Hyundai i20 is selected with the 1.4 liter petrol engine in comfort features. Even at first sight you can see the higher quality interior that leaves with soft touch materials make a good impression. The redesigned center console has a very modern, but is still well clear.

With the 100 hp gasoline engine, the 2013 i20 motorized definitely very dynamic. The small Korean sprint in 11.5 seconds from 0 to 100 km / h and up to 181 km / h.

The maximum torque of 137 Nm available at 4,200 r / min are available in city traffic but also in the lower rpm range enough power available. A very comfortable suspension and running gear for a crisp round the positive first impression, as does the light steering and crisp circuit in which the 6 speed without effort can be changed at short distances.

Can be seen, also the space that is for a car of this class is very generous. The boot capacity ranges 370-1060 liters and makes many a compact car competition.