Rugged Appeal

The i20 Active further enhances the inherent strengths of the Elite i20. It offers an unbeatable package, with stunning design, luxurious interiors, added practicality, and rugged appeal.

One of the defining parameters of any good automobile has always been its design, and given that criteria the i20 Active looks like an absolute winner. Carrying on the good work that the designers did with the Elite i20, the Active turns up the desirability factor a notch higher. Featuring a higher ground clearance, the i20 Active has a commanding road presence.

 

Contributing to the good looks are its large 16-inch wheels, which feature a brand new design. The aggression is amplified by a revised front bumper, with skid plates and a tusk bar. The design factor is further amplified by the stunning tail lamps, and the side cladding, while the roof rails complete the look – making the car stand out from the crowd. 

One of the visual highlights of the i20 Active is its new headlamps, which feature a number of technologies that are new to the segment. The i20 Active gets LED daytime running lamps, which are attractive and stand out.  However, the most innovative features are the cornering lamps. These are fog lamps that come on ' when you turn the steering in order to light up the side of the road towards which you're heading. And while this may sound like a gimmick, it actually makes a huge difference to overall visibility - and therefore safety. 

The element of sportiness in the i20 Active is carried on in the interiors too, which now come in two separate two tone color options of blue and orange. And while this certainly refreshes an already impressive interior, what stands out is how well equipped the i20 Active really is. As standard, you get two airbags, ABS, climate control, auto folding rear view mirrors, a Bluetooth enabled stereo with steering controls, rear parking sensors, and a rear view camera. And so it's very easy to feel perfectly at home in the i20 Active. The cabin also has best-in class quality, with the materials feeling plush and well finished. 

On the road, the i20 Active gives the driver an extra dose of confidence thanks to its increased ground clearance. The i20 Active is perfectly suited to our road conditions, and with the added ride height, it feels completely at home tackling any road condition. The suspension offers excellent comfort and high-speed stability. Moreover, this is a machine that can even be taken off-road. The increased ride height means that most obstacles are simply dismissed into submission. In fact, the composed chassis dynamics mixed with the increased ride height means that you can cover ground off-road at a far greater pace than most other vehicles.

The smooth engines, meanwhile, stand out for their ability to deliver good performance with fantastic fuel efficiency. The diesel engine delivers power in a very linear manner, and turbo lag is never an issue. The low NVH (Noise Vibration Harshness) levels mean that the i20 is the perfect car in which to tackle the daily commute. At the same time, the manual gearbox offers smooth, short gear-shifts that are a pleasure to use. 

Overall, three main factors define the i20 Active. First is the design, which builds on an already excellent product and makes the i20 even more desirable in its latest form. Second is the usability, as the increased ground clearance makes the i20 Active an even more practical machine than before. The third, and most important, reason as to why the i20 Active is so appealing is because it offers such a large number of features in an attractive package. Given this formidable combination, it's easy to see why Hyundai has another market leader on its hands.

Published by  : Auto X