Our newest fleet member, the Hyundai i20 turned out to be a surprise package and not in the best way possible. I had last driven this car just a little over a month ago in Rajasthan. Out there where the roads were smooth and it impressed me no end. But the circumstances have changed and so has the location. From traffic free roads to bumper to bumper traffic over roads with no end to potholes, undulations and surface breaks, the i20 does feel significantly different.
At first though, the initial impressions from friends and colleagues had been positive. People did like the interior styling and quite a few drew comparisons with how the interiors of a BMW and this hatchback felt similar. That in itself is a huge compliment to Hyundai’s design team and quality. That was followed by compliments for the space inside and how it simply superseded almost every other hatchback in the country today. Those were the good bits generally and I too have been quite impressed with the way this cabin has turned out, it’s sophisticated, comfortable and practical.
There is still a lot more to examine in the Hyundai i20 and this is just my initial impression. More will follow in the coming months.
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