The new three-cylinder 1.0 T-GDI engine 120 hp in the Hyundai i20 to this utilitarian feel like a glove, providing performance and comfort equally.

The evolution of utility vehicles of the B segment Hyundai in recent years has placed models like the i20 at the height of the most complete of the category. And if so far in the range Diesel versions were the most attractive to the buyer, the advent of modern tricilíndrico engine barely a liter of cubicaje, but loaded with technology and even with overfeed Total prominence to gasoline engines, unfolded in two versions of 100 and 120 hp, both provided with manual gearboxes, respectively, five or six changes. In this case, enters our testbed interesting Hyundai i20 1.0 T-GDI 120 hp.

He Hyundai i20 1.0 GDI T-120 It is only available with variants highest finishes and assumes a price of 2,800 euros over the same engine power level 100 hp (And much less equipped). However, that price is substantially similar to the Diesel 90 hp with the same level of equipment. It is therefore a not particularly affordable version, but justified by their 120 CV power and a generous standard equipment. In it they are missing only the xenon headlights or the access system and keyless start, it includes until navigation system wave rear view camera.

Hyundai i20 1.0 T-GDI 120 hp, move

In this special version of Hyundai i20, the great star is the new engine 1.0 T-GDI, that the bank has taken nearly 120 CV – CV 116.4 to 6240 rpm, according to Measurements of our Technical Center– heralding though, as the maximum torque at somewhat higher than the announced spin regimes. Especially in which the maximum torque is concerned, slightly higher in absolute terms but reaching almost 2,500 rpm.

As for the performance This engine is seen one something timid response to the 1900 rpm, not as strong as other three-cylinder market as propellants 1.2 PureTech PSA. More in detail, this engine 1.0 T-GDI requires handily exceed the 2,000 laps for start enjoying your answer. From then until 6000 even exceed, the push decisively occurs, which causes a very nice, quiet operation and also vibration.

East Hyundai i20 1.0 T-GDI 120 hp, respect to 100 hp version, in addition to providing more power series includes one six-speed manual transmission (Five-speed in the 100 hp). In terms of consumption, quiet driving the data we have obtained are really good (below, the actual consumption data measured in our test); However, soon it be required further engine consumption soars version regarding Diesel alternatives.

Hyundai i20, nice interior

At Inside the Hyundai i20 1.0 T-GDI 120 hp There are several highlights. First, the visual quality is very high, especially in such high-end versions ranging provided with a remarkable equipment. Among the elements that comes standard with the proven version highlights navigation system -with good and modern graphics- and Parking assistance system.

Refering to livability, the front seats They are spacious and comfortable, but lacking in our opinion little more lateral support. On the other hand, the rear seats enjoy good levels of space available, except in width (according to our own measurements, a Total rear width of 130 cm).

Hyundai i20 1.0 T-GDI: our balance

With the three cylinder engine 1.0, Hyundai gives a boost to your i20 with a version of the most recommendable. It’s not the most economically advantageous option, but its price is fully justified by the good performance it provides and how nice your answer. Very quiet, especially at low revs and smooth driving, it fits perfectly into town and brings a lot of momentum out of it.

Hyundai i20 1.0 T-GDI data (Technical Center Highway)

TECHNICAL DATA	Hyundai i20 1.0 T-GDI
Motor	998 cm3 / 3 cylinders
Power	CV 120 from 6,000rpm
maximum torque	17.6 mkg? At 1,500-4,000 rpm
Acceleration 0-100 km / h	10.3 sec
Maximum speed	190 km / h
Real average consumption	6.05 l / 100 km
actual road use	5,6 l / 100 km
Real urban consumption	6.5 l / 100
Price	From 17,800 euros

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