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HYUNDAI TEST REVIEW

HYUNDAI i20 1.0T FLUID

he new Hyundai i20 certainly stands out spinning in the power band with the turbo on song, the handling is nippy and precise, all adding
with its edgy design, especially when to the fun factor.
Tcompared to the previous generation. An 8-inch infotainment screen with Android Auto and Apple Carplay, inductive charging pad,
The two-tone paintwork of the test vehicle artificial leather trim, six airbags, auto folding mirrors on locking, and auto headlights all form part
added R5 000 to the price but I think this is of the package.
money well spent in the looks department. However, with this high spec level, I am surprised that the rear seat can only fold in a single
The optional contrasting black roof on the piece to extend the cargo area instead of the split that is offered by most competitors. This limits
white car was also very eye-catching. the versatility that is common amongst the others, to allow extra load space with at least one rear
When I first saw the car, I was seat passenger. Another upgrade I would like to see would be keyless entry and a start button
immediately impressed by the fitting of instead of the old-fashioned ignition key.
the 1l turbo engine. The little 3-cylinder The turbo is only offered with top Fluid spec and, like all small turbo engines, fuel
motor that delivers 90kW and 172Nm to consumption will depend on how much fun you want to have. An open road cruise at sedate pace
the front wheels through a very slick and showed 5.3l/100km on the trip computer. Overall consumption for the test period with mixed
light 6-speed manual gearbox is an absolute driving conditions was 6.7l/100km.
delight. Overall performance is excellent The i20 Fluid currently retails for R330 900, with the DCT automatic version priced at R355 900.
and the car can provide an exhilarating The Hyundai 7-year/200 000km warranty, plus 4-year/60 000km service plan are included. n
driving experience if you want to push on
a bit. Using the gearbox to keep the motor https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lvg23Wi_41I

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