Hyundai i20

You have about $5,000 and you want to go from point A to point B. How will you do that? Maybe with a Vespa scooter? Or with 2 electric bicycles. Both options are an attractive alternative. But if you want to shop on weekends and are going to move a couple of cases of beer or water, things will get complicated. The solution is a 6-year-old car in good condition, capable of carrying 4 passengers. The pragmatic approach suggests a Hyundai i20. Should I buy it second hand?

Review

The first-generation Hyundai i20 replaced the Hyundai Getz in March 2009. The model was assembled in Turkey. We got our hands on a 2009 copy of the issue costing 5950 euros, the color of the Electric Red from a dealer in Lenberg, Germany. The kid had a mileage of 76,297 km and was well equipped: air conditioning, heated mirrors and wheels with aluminum discs.

During the inspection, we found two rust foci on the rear window frame and a small dent on the right side. The Hyundai i20 was otherwise flawless. The tires are in good condition with a profile of 6 mm. The salon is ideal, if you do not take into account hard plastic. This is important when choosing a new car, not now.

It's time for a test drive. The line of gasoline engines Hyundai i20 opens 78-horsepower unit. But a small gasoline engine will ruin gas stations – it consumes too much fuel. 1.6-liter turbodiesel requires less than five liters per 100 km. It is able to accelerate the sitikar to 190 km / h. This will not be able to do 1.4-liter gasoline unit test car. The atmospheric system develops 101 hp, but we never found them. The engine purrs pleasantly, but pulls very sluggishly. In addition, the steering is lacking feedback. Fortunately, the Hyundai i20 chassis is tuned harmoniously.

Is something missing? Restyling. It was held in 2012 and brought more powerful engines and new bumpers in the front and rear.

Back to the dealer. We complain: the car pulls a little to the right, and the air conditioning is not working. But the dealer is not inclined and not inferior in price. Well, let's look for other options.

Problems and malfunctions

The new Hyundai i20 made a good impression. However, in terms of reliability, he still has a lot to strive for. For example, the engine compartment is not protected from below. The result is that the water penetrating there leads to corrosion of the clutch cylinder and pipelines. There was also a recall company: steel disks were replaced due to improper installation of the valve. The second affected the clamps on the cooling circuit. The ix20's big brother came under recall due to parking brake corrosion. Oil leaks are one of the common problems found during a technical inspection. Quite quickly spends the charge of the regular battery.

Slow danger: after two years, rust appears, which attacks not only the holders, but also the brake line pipelines themselves.

Small cars are made for the city. The main enemy of the suspension is the push into the curb during the parking.

Review

• During the inspection, we found two rust foci on the rear window frame and a small dent on the right side. The Hyundai i20 was otherwise flawless.
• This is important when choosing a new car, not now.

Problems and malfunctions

• The result is that the water penetrating there leads to corrosion of the clutch cylinder and pipelines.
• There was also a recall company: steel disks were replaced due to improper installation of the valve.
• The ix20's big brother came under recall due to parking brake corrosion.
• Oil leaks are one of the common problems found during a technical inspection.
• Slow danger: after two years, rust appears, which attacks not only the holders, but also the brake line pipelines themselves.

City cars don’t have to look like VW Polo. Other brands offer equally beautiful models. In terms of design and technology, Koreans have long caught up with eminent brands. The Hyundai i20 is a prime example of this. But in terms of quality, there is still room for perfection.

• Overview: During the inspection, we found two rust foci on the rear window frame and a small dent on the right side. The Hyundai i20 was otherwise flawless.
• Problems and malfunctions: The result is that water penetrating there leads to corrosion of the clutch cylinder and pipelines.

Shows, bargaining and re-registration take time: buyers look, promise to think and disappear. Fair price after inspection closes the auction on the spot. If money is needed urgently, the purchase takes away waiting and repeat displays.

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