First Test: 2015 Hyundai ix20, fresh air
Ix20 Hyundai also passes through the car wash. His first generation faces the second half of its commercial life with a slight facelift.
The minivan segment B They are increasingly recurring again on our roads. Sales continue to grow and become more affordable for families looking for versatility and plenty of space for your travel choice. In the case of Hyundai ix20 also combined with a nice use and with prices not exceeding 24,000 euros.
The ‘minovolumen’ South Korea is updated in this 2015, as part of Hyundai’s renewal of its range. The ix20 launches frontal look, new headlights and grille renewed, as well as the taillights of ledes. Inside, They have installed new sound systems and navigation, besides having an important technological cargo on board, between the rear view camera, Bluetooth connectivity, USB and auxiliary is included.
He Hyundai ix20, yes, It maintains the generous levels of space on all five seats and the trunk: 440 liters, which can be expanded to 1486 liters with the folded backrests. A space with which you can ‘play’ between trunk and rear seats, thanks to the Sliding rear bench. Asian minivan can still presuming a high altitude for back seats, as well as knee space and a large number of storage spaces.
Mechanical news full
All new Hyundai ix20 engines are updated in some way, also incorporating a new automatic gearbox six-speed which replaces the old four-speed. And complying with regulations Euro6, the mechanics gasoline consumption figures vary now more efficient: the motor 1.4 MPI 90 hp announces a combined consumption of 5.6 l / 100 km, while the 1.6 MPI 125 hp It will be the only version equipped optionally the automatic transmission.
In Diesel, which are increased are the torque figures: he 1.4 CRDI, 77 and 90 CV, develop 24.4 mkg, while variants 1.6 CRDI 115 and 128 hp, the maximum torque of 27 mkg. In Spain the versions of 90 and 115 hp will be marketed, confirming compliance with the first of them an average consumption of 4.2 liters per 100 kilometers.
Hyundai’s goal is continue among the best sellers in its segment. In the past year, almost one in ten B-segment MPVs sold in Europe was a ix20. A modern vehicle in its design And pleasant on his driving, soft in its operation and that the unit we tested with the 1.6 CRDi turbodiesel engine 115 hp, average consumption showed a near 7 liters in normal driving on the highway. Of course, the highlight above all are his excellent figures of habitability, with a really generous trunk and very spacious rear seats.
* Prices Hyundai ix20:
– Gasoline:
ix20 1.4 MPI 90 HP: 17140-18440 euros.
ix20 1.6 MPI 126 hp: 19340-21240 euros.
– Diesel:
ix20 1.4 CRDI 90 HP: 18740-20940 euros.
ix20 1.6 CRDI 115 HP: 20840-23640 euros.