Hyundai i20 Active – User’s Asked Questions

1. What is the current status of Hyundai i20 Active?

Hyundai i20 Active is a Cross version of its Elite i20 hatchback. Hyundai i20 Active launched on 17^th March 2015 which is now available at all Hyundai dealers across the country. To add fresh appeal, Hyundai has launched seven inch AVN system on SX variant on 31^st August 2015.

2. When did Hyundai i20 Active launch?

Hyundai India launches i20 Active on 17 March 2015 with many changes which makes it distinctive from Elite i20 and recently launched top end SX variants would certainly give i20 active a sheer advantage over its competitors. To enhance its safety Hyundai has dual standard across the range while S and SX variants now equipped with six airbags.

3. In which category Hyundai i20 Active falls?

Hyundai i20-Active falls under the Crossover category.

4. How many types of fuel units are available in Hyundai i20 Active?

Hyundai i20 Active is available with two Fuel units, i.e. Petrol and Diesel.

5. The available color options for Hyundai i20 Active are?

A buyer can choose among six different and beautiful colors which are Red passion, sleek silver, Earth Brown, retro shine, Polar White and Phantom Black.

6. Is there an automatic transmission in Hyundai i20 Active?

No, i20 Active petrol variants are only mated to a 5 speed manual transmission, while Its Diesel variants are equipped with a 6 speed manual transmission, same as its hatchback sibling.

7. What are the specifications of engine equipped in Hyundai i20 Active?

8. The exact price tags of Hyundai i20 Active’s all variants are?

9. Please inform about the on-road price of Hyundai i20 Active.

10. Can I get the width of tyres fixed in Hyundai i20 Active?

11. How long ground clearance Hyundai i20 Active carries?

Hyundai i20 Active has 190 mm of good ground clearance which is 20mm better than Elite i20 hatchback.

12. What type of suspension system fixed in Hyundai i20 Active?

Front: McPherson Struts suspension with coil spring

Rear:  Coupled Torsion beam axle with coil spring

13. Is cruise control available in it?

No, there is no cruise control available in any of the I20 Active variant.

14. Which safety features Hyundai i20 Active has?

Hyundai i20 Active comes with two front airbags –one for driver and one for front passenger as standard across the range while the S and Sx variants get six airbags. For safe parking i20 active have reverse parking sensors and reverse parking camera with ECM display, Anti-lock braking system (ABS), smart key with welcome feature which automatically opens outer rear view mirrors, impact sensing auto door lock-unlock, anti-pinch windows which indicates something is preventing windows to close properly so either it shut down the motor or closing window will reverse direction, automatic headlamps with cornering function.

I20 is equipped with some other safety features such as front fog lamps, rear defoggers, dual horn, engine immobilizer, smart pedals, auto door unlock function, escort headlamps function and some other features which completes the safety feature list of i20 Active.

15. What is the acceleration and top speed of Hyundai i20 Active?

The Hyundai I20 Active VTVT petrol engine expected to sprint 0 – 100 km/h in claimed 13.9 sec with the top speed of 160 km/h while Diesel engine can break 100 km/h mark in 15 sec with the top speed of 165 km/h.

16. Seating capacity of Hyundai i20 Active is?

The Hyundai i20 Active has seating capacity for 5 persons and with extended dimensions it provides good legroom and headroom space

17. What is the boot capacity of Hyundai i20 Active?

Hyundai i20 Active has boot capacity of 285 liters which is exactly same as Elite i20 hatchback.

18. What common & unique interior features Hyundai i20 Active get?

The Hyundai i20 Active’s overall layout and functionality is same as Elite i20 but there are few refreshing things which differentiate it from its hatchback sibling such as a interior cool pack which comprises of two dash shades one is black blue shade in which you would get blue dashboard and seats while another is orange shade in which citrus orange treatment has been give to gear knob, A/C vents and seats, cabin is now based on all black shade, there is a leather wrapped steering wheel with multi utility functions of audio and bluetooth, rear A/c vents to keep rear occupants cool. The recently added seven inch touchscreen infotainment system with satellite based voice guided navigation, pre-loaded maps, suggestive keyboard make location searching relatively easy. The screen doubles up with reverse parking display assistance and bluetooth connectivity.

I20 Active comes with a 2DIN active infotainment system as standard with 1GB storage, bluetooth and AUX-in support, clean instrument cluster with blue ambient lighting, rear 60:40 spilt, fully automatic air conditioning, glove box with cooling function, lane changer indicator, 2 power sockets to charge your gadgets, power windows and many more features. Hyundai has maintained its image of giving top notch material quality with excellent fit and finish.

19. Please tell the mileage figure of Hyundai i20 Active – ARAI-certified, highway and city-road?

20. In Indian car market, which are the main competitors of this model?

Hyundai i20 Active takes on Volkswagen Cross Polo, Toyota Etios cross and Fiat Avventura in the country.

21. What is Hyundai i20 Active estimated maintenance/ repair cost?

Sandeep Singh