Does such a compact MPV still have benefits?
When Hyundai came up with this iX20, the car had to compete against cars such as the Opel Meriva and its own competitor: the Kia Venga. Unfortunately, it was not a keeper, this compact MPV. But is it recommended as an occasion? What do you get for your money?
Times change. For example, the Renault Scénic was a sensation in the field of compact space cars, the SUVs and crossovers have taken over. And with that, it seems that consumers are going more for looks than for practicality. The MPV is a bit over, both big and small..
Well, that practical convenience of a compact MPV is also a bit exaggerated. Of course it remains compact. Which often gives a spacious feeling, but who keeps their baker’s hat on in the car? That is of no use to you, it is about space in the back seat and luggage space.
Back to the iX20 for a moment. You don’t see them often, he is relatively unknown, and that can offer opportunities. Before we drive: a thorough investigation inside. Because that’s what you buy an MPV for.
The back seat is easy to lay flat and that provides a flat loading floor. The Hyundai scores points with that. The rear seat is also slidable over a small distance. And there you immediately encounter the limits of a compact MPV. Because put that back seat back and you are spacious, but then there is not much luggage space left. The variable aspect is of course a plus. The main room is good for each other.
With the rear seat in the child position, you have 440 liters of luggage space and that is quite spacious. With the back seats down there is almost 1500 liters and there is a double bottom at the bottom for some bags of illegal fireworks. This iX20 also scores with the panoramic roof. Because that gives light and space. The large A-pillars are not practical at all, they are an eyesore. Too unwieldy and too wide for too much to hide behind. Dashboard is neat and the use of materials and finish are well done. You can already see the advance that the South Korean manufacturers had already started at that time. And we may say we have continued firmly.
1.6 four-cylinder with 124 hp
Across the front a four-cylinder 1600 cc that delivers maximum and a maximum power of 124 hp. That engine, together with the four-speed automatic transmission, forms the powertrain. ,With a weight of 1170 kg, the performance level is average. Average consumption 1 in 15.4, but in practice you will not get there, count on 1 in 12 to 13. This is more of a cruiser than a sprinter and it is not the car to take a nice corner. Operation of buttons and levers is self-evident and works Asian precisely and directly, but the feeling in the control produces a minus, it feels artificial. We can also imagine that some find the suspension a bit on the stiff stutter side.
Equipment and weaknesses
Hyundai sprinkled a lot with different versions with this first generation iX20. i-motion, i-drive, i-catcher, i-vision, i-magine and GO. This i-catcher with automatic transmission has leather on board, yes. Research and reviews provide a number of points for attention if you want to buy a car like this. Where does this car drop stitches?
The start-stop system sometimes falters and that usually has an electronic background and the battery is usually the culprit.
Rattling noises from the timing chain or the engine block, tilting pistons, pistons that are too wide. In some cases, the engine block has been replaced. That sounds more serious. Turn off the radio during the test drive.
Speaking of noises: the air conditioner also sometimes goes on a rampage in a way that you think ‘is this okay?’ It is his way of indicating that he needs to be checked and filled.
Brake calipers are also on the nomination to be replaced earlier than desired, but that was until 2013. So you shouldn’t have to worry about that anymore with this one.
High seat, practical but also anonymous
On paper you get quite a lot of car for your money with this used iX20. The equipment is up to standard, you get a nice automatic transmission. And for a compact MPV, it looks neat. What we miss with this car is distinctiveness, it doesn’t really excel at anything, it doesn’t drop any big stitches either. If you want to sit a little higher, a little more practical convenience and you don’t mind the anonymity of this Korean, then you can have a nice companion here. But you can also continue shopping.
This version of the Hyundai ix20 was delivered in the Netherlands from November 2010 to April 2015. The latest retail price without extra options was €27,490.
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– Thanks for information from Autoweek.nl