The new generation of the Hyundai i20 presents a completely renewed styling, in line with all the other ranges of the South Korean manufacturer, highlighting the hexagon-shaped grille and the stylized headlamps, with LED lighting, depending on the version.
The same applies to the elegant and functional interior, with intuitive controls and instrumentation and selected materials.
Priority was given to space and modularity, as in addition to generous habitability, exemplary in its class, the luggage compartment also features benchmark values, with 326 liters with two available rows and 1,042 liters with just the front seats. The folding of the seats is in the proportion 1/3-2/3, with the possibility of varying the height of the floor to better accommodate objects of greater volume.
The version submitted to competition in the City of the Year class has a direct injection 3-cylinder engine, with 998 cm3 of cubic capacity and supercharged by a turbo compressor, which allows it to develop a power of 100 hp. It has a maximum torque of 172 Nm, constant between 1,500 and 4,000 rpm, ensuring linear delivery and, together with the 5-speed manual transmission, it achieves an average consumption of 4.5 l/100 km.
The Comfort + Pack Look equipment level has standard equipment including air conditioning, a refrigerated glove box and MP3 CD radio with AUX-IN and USB ports and Bluetooth connection with steering wheel controls.
Since 2015, Razão Automóvel has been part of the panel of judges for the Essilor Car of the Year/Crystal Wheel Trophy award.
In terms of driving support and safety systems, this version also offers LED daytime running lights, cruise control, alarm, fog lights, emergency braking signals, corner lighting, rear parking sensors and tire pressure indicator.
In the City of the Year class, the Hyundai i20 1.0 T-GDi will face the Citroën C3 1.1 PureTech 110 S/S Shine.
Specifications Hyundai i20 1.0 T-GDi 100 hpMotor: Petrol, three cylinders, turbo, 998 cm3
Power: 100 CV/4500 rpm
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10.7 s
Maximum speed: 188 km/h
Average consumption: 4.5 l/100 km
CO2 emissions: 104 g/km
Price: 17,300 euros
Text: Essilor Car of the Year/Crystal Wheel Trophy