Hyundai Elite i20

The Hyundai Elite i20 is handsome in looks and the last visual update has helped keep styling fresh. It's neat and uncluttered on the inside too, and the high levels of fit and finish give the cabin an upmarket ambience. However, the i20 isn't the most spacious car for the money and rear legroom is strictly average by large hatchback standards.
Hyundai's 83hp, 1.2-litre petrol engine is refined but also offers unexciting performance. The new CVT auto does its bit to alleviate stress in typical bumper-to-bumper traffic but drive any quicker and you'll note a lot of the rubber-band effect, and that the gearbox is overly responsive to throttle inputs. Diesel buyers will like the 90hp, 1.4-litre engine for its performance and refinement. The i20's cushy suspension and light steering might be a boon in the city but also make the Hyundai feel 'loose' on the highway.

Given how much more expensive the diesel-manuals are compared to the petrol-manual, it is advisable to only opt for the CRDi-powered i20 if you have high monthly usage. The petrol-CVT isn't perfect but is an option for buyers with long daily commutes on congested roads. The majority of buyers, however, will be satisfied with the petrol-manual i20.
While you'll be tempted to splurge on the fully-loaded petrol-manual in Asta (O) trim, you could save big money by settling for the second-from-top Asta version that gets a sophisticated 7.0-inch touchscreen among other goodies.