The Hyundai i20 has been with us for a long time now, but no generation of the i20 has tasted success like the current generation. It is arguably the most premium of all the premium hatchbacks available in India. The Hyundai i20 has all the essential qualities to don the premium hatchback tag starting from how it looks. However, most of the premium tag is down to how the i20 packs in the most number of features in this segment, some of which the rivals don’t even offer.
In that regard, the i20 sits a segment above, and coupled with a well-designed cabin, the i20 is the hatchback to buy if you want the richest experience. Here are the top 5 cool features that make the Hyundai i20 stand out from its competition:
1. A wireless charger with a cooling pad
A wireless charger is something we expect from cars above a segment but the Hyundai i20 does offer it. This segment-first feature is offered in the range-topping variants and Hyundai has thoughtfully provided a cooling pad as well since devices tend to get warm during charging.
2. The Hyundai i20 has a sound system from Bose!
Bose is one of the most revered names in the audio industry. It is impressive that a hatchback offers a Bose sound system, something we only expect from luxury cars. The i20 packs a punchy 7-speaker sound system from Bose which is paired to the hatchback’s central infotainment system.
3. The Hyundai i20 comes with puddle lamps
A puddle lamp is a good feature to have, especially at night when there is little to no visibility. It illuminates a wide area near the car through small lamps placed in the side mirrors. Once you unlock the car, the lamps help you identify the car and well, it looks cool. Yes, the Hyundai i20 has them.
4. There’s a massive 10.25-inch cm HD touchscreen with a fully digital cockpit
In a segment first, Hyundai is offering a huge 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system that also sports a crisp user interface. The system houses many features including ambient lighting controls and Hyundai’s connected car tech. Yet another segment-first, Hyundai is also offering a fully digital instrument cluster for the i20.
5. Yes, the Hyundai i20 gets an air purifier
Oxyboost air purifier, as Hyundai calls it, helps you breathe clean air inside the i20’s cabin. The air purifier also comes with an air quality indicator to let you know if the air you’re breathing is good.
Bonus: The Hyundai i20 is the fastest car in the segment
Yes, you read that right. Apart from being one of the most feature-loaded cars, the i20 is also the fastest car in its segment. The i20 comes with three engine options: a 1.0-litre turbo petrol, 1.5-litre diesel, and a 1.2-litre petrol. The turbo petrol engine develops a strong 120PS and 172Nm of twist helping the i20 reach 100kmph from a standstill in just 9.9 seconds, making it the fastest premium hatchback in India. This engine comes mated to a 7-speed DCT or an IMT gearbox. This engine is available in the standard i20 and the i20 N-Line which is the racier version of the hatchback.
