Hyundai i20 1.2 Active 5Dr Petrol Hatchback

Specification

Body Glass
Electric front windows
Electric rear windows
Rear wiper
Tinted glass
Drivers window one touch up/down
Drivers one touch up/down with anti-trap
Adjustable intermittent wipers
Brakes
ABS
ABS/EBD
ESP
Chassis/Suspension
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC)
Communication
Bluetooth connectivity with voice control
Driver Aids
PAS
Driver Convenience
Remote boot release
Driver Information
Trip computer
Service interval indicator
Driving Mirrors
Electric folding door mirrors
Body colour door mirrors
Electric heated door mirrors
Entertainment
6 speakers
Steering wheel mounted audio/telephone controls
Auxiliary input socket
RDS stereo radio/MP3/WMA with single CD
USB/Ipod cable
Exterior Body Features
Body colour door handles
Body coloured bumpers
Exterior Lights
Front fog lights
Electric headlight beam leveling
Heating/Cooling/Ventilation
Air conditioning
Interior Features
Leather steering wheel
Cloth upholstery
Leather gearknob
Front door pockets
Front cupholders
Height/reach adjustable steering column
Ashtray and cigar lighter
Cooled glovebox
Interior Lights
Front map reading lights
Luggage compartment lighting
Safety
Driver and passenger airbags
Height adjustable front seatbelts + pretensioners
Front side airbags
Fasten seatbelt reminder
'Childproof' rear door locks
Passenger airbag deactivate switch
Active front headrests
Curtain airbags
3x3 point rear seatbelts
Seats
Rear headrests
Height adjustable driver's seat
Split folding rear seat
Isofix rear child seat preparation
Security
Remote central locking
Thatcham Cat 1 engine immobiliser
Deadlocks
Wheels - Alloy
15" alloy wheels
Wheels - Spare
Temporary spare wheel

The specification listed for this vehicle was standard when purchased new. The actual specification may vary, for confirmation, please contact our sales department.

Ten Second Review

Hyundai's i20 Active model brings a dash of crossover trendiness to the i20 supermini range. Put simply, what we've got here is an i20 on stilts. Ride height had been increased, the seats are mounted higher inside and 50% of the exterior has been changed in making this compact crossover. It also benefits from the brand's latest 1.0 litre turbocharged petrol engine to really take the fight to the Europeans.

Background

The first i20 was released back in 2008 as a competitor for the likes of Ford's Fiesta, Vauxhall's Corsa and the Volkswagen Polo. The second generation version has proved to be spacious, good value and a definite improvement on the old car but a little lacking under the bonnet. Hyundai has developed a cutting-edge turbocharged petrol engine for this Active model that should do wonders for the performance whilst also offering improved economy and emissions. More obvious are the changes to the exterior styling. In this case, it's the kind of thing we saw a decade ago from superminis with SUV styling cues - models like the Volkswagen Polo Dune, the Citroen C3 XTR and the Rover Streetwise. Bringing that concept up to date, the i20 Active gains a host of changes to toughen it up and help it stand out from the crowd. Apart from a little more ground clearance, there's nothing to improve off-road ability - but then that shouldn't come as any surprise. Hyundai knows the market and distinctive looks are enough for the majority of buyers.

Driving Experience

This Active model has a more restricted engine range than the i20 supermini it's based upon but the powerplant you do get is a very good one. Surprisingly (for UK buyers at least), the unit in question isn't a diesel. Instead, the Active range is based solely on one of Hyundai's most sophisticated engines, the hi-tech 1.0 litre T-GDI three cylinder powerplant. It comes in 100PS guise and produces 171Nm of torque. The 0-62mph sprint takes 10.9 seconds and top speed is 109mph. On the road, this ready supply of torque should translate into much more eager acceleration that's served up much lower in the rev range. Getting up to motorway speeds is therefore much easier, with A-road overtakes a much less fraught process. The 20mm increase in ride height shouldn't effect cornering too much, although body roll may be amplified, especially with the higher seating position. Like the normal i20, handling is likely to be surefooted and less vague than the first generation car but not what you'd call exciting.

Design and Build

Hyundai worked hard to increase the rigidity of the second generation i20's bodyshell, helping ride, handling and safety. To create the Active version, Hyundai have taken this shell and changed 50% of the exterior body parts to create a much more rugged-looking vehicle. There's an increase in ride height, different bumpers front and rear with integrated skid plates, plus round foglights at each end of the car. In profile, you might notice the addition of side rubbing strips along the bottom of the doors, black plastic wheelarch extensions plus black plastic cladding of an interesting texture. To top it all off, there are smart alloy wheel designs of up to 17" - and sliver roof rails too. Inside you get higher mounted seats that hopefully won't reduce headroom too much but do promise improved ergonomics. Finishing things off are a set of metal pedals and the option of 'Tangerine Orange' for elements of the interior. It should be noted that the i20 is larger inside than many rivals and also offers an impressively big 326-litre boot, much bigger than the class average.

Market and Model

You'll have to find another £1,200 for the i20 Active over what you would have paid for a five-door i20 with the same 100PS 1.0 T-GDI petrol engine. That premium gets you the Crossover-style look and some extra equipment and takes pricing to just over £15,000. Equipment levels are predictably strong. Expect to find features like 17-inch alloy wheels, LED daytime running lights, a DAB radio and rear parking sensors. Plus electric windows all-round, voice activated Bluetooth, air conditioning and cruise control. Buyers may also want to stretch to things like heated seats, a chrome grille and a sunroof. There's also the option of a touchscreen sat nav. All models get stability control, traction control, six airbags, ABS and hill start assist.

Cost of Ownership

You might question why Hyundai has launched this car without a diesel engine. Perhaps the impressive efficiency figures the 1.0-litre petrol turbo unit is able to generate help to explain why. The 100PS version of the 1.0-litre engine manages around 60mpg on the combined cycle and 110g/km of CO2 (though that is down from the 99g/km of CO2 figure you'd get from this engine with the ordinary five-door i20 bodystyle). That's not quite as good as a purpose-designed small Crossover like Renault's Captur, but it's still a creditable showing. The i20 Active fights back with good levels of standard equipment and value pricing. The icing on the cake lies with Hyundai's ever impressive five year unlimited mileage warranty. If you're a private buyer who doesn't plan on changing your car anytime soon, that could seal the deal. Factor in competitive fixed price servicing deals for three or five years and you can see why the Hyundai brand proves so popular with value conscious buyers.

Electric front windows, ABS, Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), Bluetooth connectivity with voice control, PAS, Remote boot release, Trip computer, Electric folding door mirrors, 6 speakers, Body colour door handles...

Performance

Performance
0 to 60 mph (secs)
0 to 62 mph (secs)	12.7
Engine Power - BHP	84
Engine Power - KW	62
Engine Power - PS
Engine Power - RPM	6000
Engine Torque - LBS.FT	88
Engine Torque - MKG	12
Engine Torque - NM	120
Engine Torque - RPM	4000
Top Speed	104

Green Stats

Emissions - ICE
CO2 (g/km)	114 (g/km)
HC+NOx	N
Particles	N
Standard Euro Emissions	EURO 5
Fuel Consumption - ICE
EC Combined (mpg)	57.6
EC Directive 1999/100/EC Applies
EC Extra Urban (mpg)	67.3
EC Urban (mpg)	46.3