Hyundai i20 (2009 – 2015) Review
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Hyundai i20 (2009 – 2015) At A Glance
Easy to drive and refined. Very well built. Five-year warranty as standard. Neat and tidy styling. Decent room in the back seat. Good economy from entry-level 1.2-litre.
Lacks character. Base models feel a little sparse and cheap inside. Seats lack long-distance comfort.
If you're looking for the newer model, you'll need our Hyundai i20 review.
The Hyundai i20 is the replacement for the dated Getz and it's a huge improvement in both quality and design. So much so in fact, the Hyundai i20 is a genuine rival to more established small hatchbacks like the Toyota Yaris and Vauxhall Corsa.
It majors on value for money with competitive prices and generous standard equipment levels. The i20 also comes with a five-year warranty as standard, backing up the feeling it has of a very well built and durable car. But this hasn't been at the expense of comfort or interior quality.
Inside it's neatly laid out with a comfortable cabin, intuitive controls and a classy steering wheel design. True, some of the cheaper models can feel a little sparse inside (with rather less appealing plastics used) but they still share the same robust feel. Refinement is impressive too and on the move there's little engine or road noise, so motorway cruising is pleasantly stress free.
Thanks to neat steering and well set-up suspension, the Hyundai i20 is good to drive, striking an impressive balance between handling and ride comfort. This is backed up by a small but strong choice of engines, with one CRDI diesel and two petrols available.
It's actually the entry-level 1.2-litre petrol that is the best choice. It's urgent and revs freely, making it ideal for nipping in and out of city streets plus it's more than happy at motorway speeds. Best of all, it is capable of 54.3mpg and works well with the positive five-speed gearbox.
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Hyundai i20 (2009 – 2015) handling and engines
- Engines range from 1.1 CRDi to 1.4 Automatic
- Readers report Real MPG to be between 32–80 mpg
The steering is centre weighted, robbing it of some feel on the straight ahead but helping it to track straight through several centimetres of water. The height adjustable driver's seat is hard, but comfortable on a challenging run. The power characteristics help you keep precisely to a speed on the clear, unwavering and very accurate speedometer. The trip recorder is easy to understand on the fly. The radio works fine. The wipers wipe.
So after what could very easily have been the journey from hell I actually arrived at the appropriately named Poole with a smile on my face.
Over the subsequent week I clocked up another 300 miles in more pleasant driving conditions. My average economy dropped a bit as I turned up the wick, to a low of 46. I put another £20 in the tank, yet still ended up returning the car with more fuel than it had come with. So no complaints there. And further proof that the 55mpg I thought I averaged in the smaller i10 with the same excellent 82kg, all alloy 1,248cc chain-cam Kappa engine was probably accurate.
The steering and handling aren't fun like the Mazda 2 or the Suzuki Swift, and not as close to perfection as the latest Fiesta. You don't get a buzz out of driving this car. But it does cling on safely way past any demands a normal driver is likely to inflict on it. It's better than a Corsa, a Polo or a standard model Clio.
Would I buy one? No. The smaller i10 with the 1.2 Kappa engine does all I want from a car. But, without wanting to sound patronising, anyone with kids and on a tight budget will find it hard to do better than an i20. It's not just good value with an excellent five year unlimited mileage warranty. It's a good car.
| Engine | MPG | 0-62 | CO2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1 CRDi | 74–88 mpg | 15.7 s | 84–99 g/km |
| 1.2 | 55–58 mpg | 12.7–12.9 s | 114–119 g/km |
| 1.4 | 51–54 mpg | 11.6 s | 122–129 g/km |
| 1.4 Automatic | 47–49 mpg | 12.9 s | 135–140 g/km |
| 1.4 CRDi | 66–67 mpg | 13.5–16.0 s | 110–111 g/km |
| 1.4 CRDi Blue | 76 mpg | 13.5 s | 98 g/km |
| 1.4 CRDi Blue Drive | 76 mpg | 13.5 s | 96 g/km |
Real MPG average for the Hyundai i20 (2009 – 2015)
Real MPG was created following thousands of readers telling us that their cars could not match the official figures.
Real MPG gives real world data from drivers like you to show how much fuel a vehicle really uses.
Average performance
82%
Real MPG
32–80 mpg
MPGs submitted
580
Hyundai i20 (2009 – 2015) interior
- Boot space is 295–1060 litres
- Euro NCAP rating of five stars
| Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Length | 3940–3995 mm |
| Width | 1710 mm |
| Height | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2525 mm |
The Hyundai i20 is Fiesta-sized, but much more commodious. You sit slightly more upright, there's more head and legroom and five people could comfortably travel some distance in the car. Though they'd probably need the 1.4 petrol or diesel engine to haul them up motorway inclines. You're handed a decent amount of kit for your outlay. No skimping on things like air con just to get a lower emissions rating.
You get driver, passenger, side and curtain airbags, passenger airbag off switch, electric front windows, radio/CD player with Aux in socket, height and reach adjustable steering wheel, active head restraints, height adjustable drivers seat, ABS with EBD, tinted glass, rear wash/wipe, ISOFIX rear outer child seat tethers, and emote central locking with a folding key with even the basest of versions. Plus a 5 year unlimited mileage warranty. Soon they'll all also come with standard ESP.
That's not bad for £8645 5-door, 5-seater hatchback. And part of the reason why CAP has predicted a high 47 per cent of list residual value after three years and 30,000 miles, five percentage points more than an equivalent Fiesta and 12 percentage points more than a Polo or a Corsa. So it's almost an investment.
Hyundai i20 (2009 – 2015) models and specs
| Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Length | 3940–3995 mm |
| Width | 1710 mm |
| Height | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2525 mm |
| Miscellaneous | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight | 1073–1232 kg |
| Boot Space | 295–1060 L |
| Warranty | 5 years / Unlimited miles |
| Servicing | 10000–12500 miles |
| Spare Wheel | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | Space-saving spare wheel | ||
| Costs | |
|---|---|
| List Price | £9,895–£14,445 |
| Insurance Groups | 4–12 |
| Road Tax Bands | A–E |
| Official MPG | 47.1–88.3 mpg |
| Euro NCAP Safety Ratings | |
|---|---|
| Adult | - |
| Child | - |
| Pedestrian | - |
| Overall | 5 |
On sale until April 2015
| Hatchback | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Version | List Price | MPG | 0-62 |
| 1.2 Active 84 3dr | £11,130 | 57.6 mpg | 12.7 s |
| 1.2 Active 84 5dr | £11,780 | 57.6 mpg | 12.7 s |
| 1.2 Classic 84 3dr | £10,180 | 57.6 mpg | 12.7 s |
| 1.2 Classic 84 5dr | £10,780 | 57.6 mpg | 12.7 s |
| 1.2 Style 84 5dr | £12,580 | 57.6 mpg | 12.7 s |
| 1.4 Active 99 Auto 5dr | £13,340 | 47.1 mpg | 12.9 s |
| 1.4 CRDi Active Blue Drive 89 5dr | £13,680 | 76.3 mpg | 13.5 s |
| 1.4 Style 99 5dr | £13,330 | 52.3 mpg | 11.6 s |
On sale until May 2014
| Hatchback | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Version | List Price | MPG | 0-62 |
| 1.1 CRDi Active 5dr | £12,895 | 74.3 mpg | 15.7 s |
| 1.1 CRDi Blue 5dr | £11,895 | 88.3 mpg | 15.7 s |
| 1.1 CRDi Classic 5dr | £11,895 | 74.3 mpg | 15.7 s |
| 1.4 Active 5dr | £12,195 | 54.3 mpg | 11.6 s |
| 1.4 CRDi Style 5dr | £14,445 | 65.7 mpg | 13.5 s |
| 1.4 Style 5dr | £13,245 | 52.3 mpg | 11.6 s |
On sale until June 2012
| Hatchback | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Version | List Price | MPG | 0-62 |
| 1.2 Classic 3dr | £9,895 | 55.4 mpg | 12.9 s |
| 1.2 Classic 5dr | £10,395 | 55.4 mpg | 12.9 s |
| 1.2 Comfort 3dr | £10,745 | 55.4 mpg | 12.9 s |
| 1.2 Comfort 5dr | £11,245 | 55.4 mpg | 12.9 s |
| 1.4 Comfort 5dr | £11,745 | 52.3 mpg | 11.6 s |
| 1.4 Comfort Auto 5dr | £12,755 | 48.7 mpg | 12.9 s |
| 1.4 CRDi Blue 5dr | £13,345 | 76.4 mpg | 13.5 s |
| 1.4 CRDi Comfort 5dr | £12,395 | 67.3 mpg | 16.0 s |
| 1.4 CRDi Style 5dr | £13,895 | 67.3 mpg | 13.5 s |
| 1.4 Style 5dr | £12,745 | 51.4 mpg | 11.6 s |
On sale until October 2011
| Hatchback | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Version | List Price | MPG | 0-62 |
| 1.4 Comfort 3dr | £11,095 | 52.3 mpg | 11.6 s |
| 1.4 CRDi Comfort 3dr | £11,745 | 67.3 mpg | 16.0 s |
On sale until March 2011
| Hatchback | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Version | List Price | MPG | 0-62 |
| 1.2 Edition 3dr | £10,975 | 55.4 mpg | 12.9 s |
| 1.2 Edtion 5dr | £11,445 | 55.4 mpg | 12.9 s |
Model History
- July 2008: All-new Hyundai i20 launched at Paris Motor Show
- December 2008
- February 2009: i20 three-door launched
- March 2010: i20 Blue launched
- July 2010: i20 updated
- January 2011
- August 2011
- March 2012
July 2008
All-new Hyundai i20 launched at Paris Motor Show
Features Hyundai’s trademark chrome-topped grille and teardrop headlamps at the front, while striking stacked rear light clusters give the rear end a distinctive look. Generous levels of standard equipment. Roomy and comfortable inside. Decent rear legroom. Takes 3 across the back seat.
Engine range: 1.4 chain cam diesel (based on i30's 1.6) with 75 or 90PS, both with 220Nm torque and 6 speed manual; 1.6 chain cam diesel with 115 or 128PS, both with 260Nm torque and 6 speed manual. 1.6 chain cam petrol with 126PS and 157Nm available with 5-speed manual or 4-speed auto; 1.4 chain cam petrol with 100PS and 137Nm torque available with 5-speed manual or 4-speed auto; and 1.2 chain cam alloy block Kappa petrol with 78PS and 5-speed manual. (1.6s had not reached the UK by the end of 2009.)
Based on the all-new i20 the i-blue car concept delivers a significant reduction in CO2 emissions and fuel consumption. Modifications include: full-length under floor covers, a 15 millimetre reduction in ground clearance, changes to the front and rear aerodynamics, low rolling resistance tyres and high performance, low friction engine oil. The i20 i-blue concept is fitted with Hyundai’s all new state-of-the-art 1.4 CRDi diesel engine, which produces 90PS and generates 220Nm of torque. To further improve economy, it drives through a six-speed manual gearbox – instead of the car’s usual five-speed unit. With a CO2 output of just 99g/km and a fuel consumption figure of 68mpg, the i20 i-blue set new standards for the sector.
December 2008
Prices start at just £8195 for the entry level 1.2-litre Classic. Despite the low price, all i20s are equipped with air-conditioning, six airbags, active head restraints, remote locking, electric front windows and an aux-in socket. In addition there is the reassurance of Hyundai’s Five Year Unlimited Mileage Warranty – unique in this class.
The mid-range Comfort model – expected to be the best seller and starting at £8995 – adds 15-inch alloy wheels, body colour door mirrors and handles, electric rear windows, full iPod integration, steering wheel mounted audio controls, a trip computer and a six-speaker system.Flagship of the i20 range is the Style, equipped with 16-inch alloys, climate control, part-leather upholstery, metal-look facia and front fog lights.
The i20 launched with two new petrol and diesel engines, starting with an advanced 78PS 1.2-litre ‘Kappa’ petrol which is expected to be the range biggest seller. Its CO2 rating of just 124g/km was around 15g less than similarly-sized petrol engines from rivals and it returns 54.3 mpg on the combined cycle.Next up in the range is a 1.4-litre, 100PS 1.4-litre petrol borrowed from the i30. In the i20 it returns 50.4mpg on the combined cycle and produces 133g/km – better that some rivals’ 1.0-litre engines.
Meeting the demand for low-emission, high economy diesel power, the i20’s all-new CRDi engines both have a 1.4-litre capacity and offer 75PS or 90PS. Emissions and fuel economy figures are exceptional – at just 116g/km and 64.2 mpg for the 75PS version and 118g/km and 62.8 mpg for the larger-wheeled 90PS model. This places both i20 diesels in band ‘B’ for VED, making a tax disc cost just £35/year. Furthermore, company car drivers will find they are taxed for benefit-in-kind at just 13% – offering significant savings for those wanting to downsize.
Active Head Restraints and a total of six airbags are standard on all i20s.Five door models went on sale January 15, 2009, with the first three-door i20s arriving in April 2009.
i20 1.2 Classic 3-dr £8,195
i20 1.2 Classic 5-dr £8,645
i20 1.2 Comfort 3-dr £8,995
i20 1.2 Comfort 5-dr £9,445
i20 1.4 Comfort 3-dr £9,495
i20 1.4 Comfort 5-dr £9,945
i20 1.4 Comfort 5-dr auto £10,845
i20 1.4 Style 5-dr £10,845
i20 1.4CRDI 74 Comfort 3-dr £9,995
i20 1.4CRDI 74 Comfort 5-dr £10,445
i20 1.4CRDI 89 Style 5-dr £11,845
February 2009
i20 three-door launched
The i20 three-door went on sale in the first quarter of 2009, adding a lower entry-level price to the i20 2009 line-up.
1.2 petrol manual Classic and Comfort: 0-60 12.6 seconds; top speed 103mph; combined mpg 54.3; CO2 emissions 124g/km. VED 2009/10 Band D: £120pa VED 2010/11 Band D £90; Insurance Group 3E/8E
1.4 petrol manual Comfort: 0-60 11.3 seconds; top speed 112mph; combined mpg 50.4; CO2 emissions 133g/km. VED 2009/10 Band E: £120pa VED 2010/11 Band E £110; Insurance Group 4E/12E
1.4 petrol manual Style: 0-60 11.3 seconds; top speed 112mph; combined mpg 50.4; CO2 emissions 142g/km. VED 2009/10 Band F: £125pa VED 2010/11 Band F £125; Insurance Group 4E/12E
1.4 petrol automatic Comfort: 0-60 is 12.6 seconds; top speed 107mph; combined mpg 45.6mpg; CO2 emissions 146g/km. VED 2009/10 Band F: £125pa VED 2010/11 Band F £125; Insurance Group 4E/12E.
1.4 75PS diesel manual Comfort: 0-60 15.9 seconds; top speed 100mph; combined mpg 64.2; CO2 emissions 116g/km. VED 2009/10 Band C: £35pa VED 2010/11 Band C £30; Insurance Group 3E/10E
1.4 90PS diesel manual Style: 0-60 13.3 seconds; top speed 106mph; combined mpg 64.2; CO2 emissions 118g/km. VED 2009/10 Band C: £35pa VED 2010/11 Band C £30; Insurance Group 4E/11E
In 2010, ISG technology including stop start and Bosch system of regeneration alternator will bring i20 1.2 Kappa petrol engine under 120g/km.
March 2010
i20 Blue launched
The i20 blue features the U2 1.4-litre diesel engine, designed and engineered at the R&D centre in Rüsselsheim, Germany, and produces 75PS at a lower rpm level of 4000, while generating 220 Nm of torque. The power train is mated to the latest six- speed manual transmission. Producing just 98g/km of CO2 emissions, the i20 blue is scheduled to go into production in 2011. A noticeable change from the driver’s perspective is the application of a Hyundai-specific Idle Stop & Go (ISG) system. This cuts the engine when the car is stationary and restarts it when the clutch pedal is depressed. With ISG, an alternator management system is added to maximise energy regeneration during braking and disconnecting the alternator when it’s not needed.
July 2010
i20 updated
Improvements announced: lower emissions and Bluetooth standard on all apart from base models. Minor changes to the aerodynamics and engine have resulted in a boost in fuel efficiency for all engines, while the interior is now more stylish and better equipped.
The best-selling 1.2-litre petrol engine, already one of the most efficient in the class, drops its emissions by 5g/km to 119g/km. This results in a tax disc costing just £30 and company car tax benefit-in-kind rates of just 10 per cent. CO2 of the 1.4-litre drop even further, with the Style models down by 13g/km to just 129g/km. This results in a drop of two Vehicle Excise Duty bands and a 4.3mpg improvement.
The two diesel engines also see significant savings, with the 75PS model dropping by 6g/km to just 110g/km. The 90PS version gains a six-speed gearbox which helps it achieve a 7.2 per cent improvement in fuel economy.
These improvements have been made possible by adding a small spoiler to the underneath of the car to improve airflow around the wheels, fitting an Eco Drive indicator in the instrument panel to suggest the best point to change gear, using low friction engine oil and an alternator management system.
Inside, there are two blue additions. Firstly, the dashboard and instrument illumination is now blue rather than red, bringing the i20 into line with larger Hyundai models. Bluetooth phone connectivity with voice recognition is now added as standard on all models except the entry-level Classic.
The new i20 is available to order now, with prices starting at £9,520. All i20s are covered by a manufacturer-backed, unlimited mileage Five Year Warranty and are equipped with ESP and air conditioning as standard.
January 2011
Facelifted i20 Bluedrive 1.4 diesel comes in under 100g/km so VED and Congestion Charge exempt from April 2011.
August 2011
The second sub-100g/km CO2 model in Hyundai’s range is available now priced at £13,195. The i20 Blue follows on from the success of the smaller i10 Blue, and makes use of intelligent stop and go (ISG), low rolling resistance tyres, rear wheel air deflectors and a suspension cover.
The i20 Blue is based on the 1.4 CRDi 90PS Comfort model, but with these additional features CO2 emissions are reduced from 111g/km in the regular Comfort trim to 98g/km in the Blue model. That means £0 first and second year VED rate and congestion charge exemption. Fuel consumption is down, too – the i20 Blue manages an official combined cycle figure of 76.4mpg.
Standard equipment includes 15-inch alloy wheels , Bluetooth with voice recognition, electric heated and folding door mirrors, electric front and rear windows, steering wheel mounted audio controls, USB/ AUX-in, air conditioning and remote central locking .
March 2012
Facelift shown at Geneva Motor Show bringing look of i20, in line with new i30. Gets same 1.1-litre, 3-cylinder ‘U-II’ diesel engine as KIA Rio that generates 75 ps diesel engine, down to 84g/km CO2 and in the future a new turbocharged 1.2 T-GDI Kappa engine. This unit is not yet confirmed for application in a production vehicle, but would be well suited to a B / C segment car. Key facts: Displacement 1.248cc 4-cylinder, T-GDI, DOHC 16v Direct injection CO2 emissions less than 110 g/km.
What to watch out for
Every i20 comes with a low coolant level from the factory. Maybe slightly underfilled in production and may also settle in transit, but make sure its topped up when you take delivery and check it monthly as if it gets too low the engine might overheat. The coolant expansion tank is at the back left side of the engine bay, screw cap marked 'Engine coolant'. Ensure it is topped up to the 'F' full mark. (Hyundai dealers are aware of this.)
Seems that i20s are prone to leaky tyre valves, so check tyre pressures extra regularly.
Complaints of faults with the radios.
31-07-2011:Folding key failures becoming increasingly common.
15-08-2011:Clutch failures unusually common.
13-03-2012:T wo years old i20 (10,500 miles). Over the last few months suffered 3 problems - Engine Malfunction Indicator Light (required warranty fix of engine components), folding key disintegrated, and now oil is leaking from the gearbox which requires it to be removed / stripped /sealed.
09-05-2012:If an i20 suffers a front tyre blowout, the resulting drop in ride height can result in severe damage to the front valence, radiator and front lower suspension wishbone.
12-05-2012:Resonance at 3,250rpm in post facelift automatics can be cured by fitting a damper to the longer of the two driveshafts.
06-02-2013:Rear brake calipers at £200 a side an increasingly common repair, but should be FoC under 5 year warranty.
13-07-2013:Another Hyundai i20 clutch failure reported, this in a 2 year old at 17,000 miles. Hyundai paid £125, but owners still had a bill of £354.
22-10-2013:Another i20 clutch failure after 8,000 miles and 14 months. Warranty claim turned down, £800 asked for replacement.
19-02-2014:Poor fuel economy of 1.1 CRDI reported of 47mpg compared to the real mpg average of 61.7mpg. Might be caused by sticking rear brake calipers.
01-04-2014:Second clutch failure of Hyundai i20 1.2 reported at 47,000 miles.
12-07-2014:53k mile 2011 Hyundai i20 1.2 Comfort has suffered a series of drivetrain problems, all fixed under warranty, but threatening to continue: Two clutches, one due to contamination, one due to a cracked bearing. Gearbox shaft seal. Differential seal. Driveshaft seal, which is failing for a 2nd time.
14-08-2014:Another i20 'heavy clutch' reported at 26k miles. Claim refused inder 5 year warranty. Quoted £575 to replace.
18-02-2015:Report of DPF problems with a 15k mile September 2013 Hyundai i20 Blue Drive. First time engine management light started flashing on a long driver 11 months into ownewrship. Forced regeneration carries out by dealer. After another 5 months happened again. This time they replaced the sensor in the DPF. February 2015, another visit, and although the car had just completed a regen, the engine light came on again, and the technician said that the emissions were at 5%. Mechanic performed another forced regen and reset the ECU. Seems the ECU has later been replaced, and an upgrade is on the way for earlier ECUs.
18-10-2015:Report of battery coming loose on 2013 Hyundai i20 and movement gradually severing the earth cable leaving the car with no power and no lights. This happened at night to one driver on a dual carriageway with no hear shoulder, causing great danger. All 2013 i20s need to be checked for security of their batteries.
21-10-2015:Report of fine rust appearing on panels of white painted 2010/60 reg Hyundai i20, some of it quite bad around the wheel arches. Might be due to poor quality water-based white paint or over-thin solvent-based lacquer coating on top. Same problems as on white Indian built Dacia Dusters.
31-12-2015:5 year old 30,000 mile Hyundai i20 needed new front suspension drop links and strut mounting bushes at 30,000 miles at a cost of over £400. (Not covered by 5 year warranty?)
17-02-2016:2009/59 Hyundai i20 went into limp home mode after engine and oil warning lights came on at 78,247 miles. Problem is with the exhaust valves, which need to be replaced and the engine went into limp home mode to prevent unburned fuel damaging the catalytic convertor. Repairs quoted at £702, plus £100 for oil, oil filter and coolant change.
21-06-2016:Passenger door of 2009 Hyundai i20 3-door stuck locked. Could be a fault with the anti hijack automatic locking. Might be due to moisture ingress to the lock servo.
27-09-2016:Complaint that clutch of 2014 Hyundai i20 needs to be pumpled to get into reverse gear. Possibly air in the hydraulics. Owner told by Hyundai dealer it was "normal".
03-10-2016:Another clutch failure reported, this on a 2010 Hyundai i20 at 30,000 miles. Cost to replace: £600. Message here is if buying a 2nd hand i20 privately the clutch is the first thing to check.
29-12-2016:Report of engine management warning light on 2010 i20 1.25 petrol at 27k miles and diagnostics showing intermittent misfire on all four cylinders. Car had needed two replacement coil packs 12 months previously.
31-01-2017:Report of jack of 2012 Hyundai i20 collapsing while the owner was changing a wheel. Happily no injuries and no damage. Just a wrecked jack, which Hyundai refused to replace.
06-02-2017:
Report that motorised throttle of Hyundai i20 failed after 2 years and was replaced under warranty, then failed again two years later, again replaced under 5 yeart warranty.
22-02-2017:Report that 112,000 mile 2011 Hyundai i20 1.4 CRDI 90PS has developed sluggish starting plus oil splashed 3/4 way up dipstick (checked after overnight standing). Coolant level remains normal. Also, prior to this, engine has often cut out over first couple of miles when cold. Car did not have a DPF. Problem later diagnosed to be three failed injectors dumping diesel into the sump. Estimate for replacement £1,400.
03-10-2017:Report of engine failure of 2012 Hyundai i20 1.2 at 75,000 miles. Engine warning light come on. Hyundai dealer diagnosed that one of the cylinders is running at low pressure and suggested an engine replacement or at best taking the head off and cleaning to see if this is the issue. Car had full Hyundai service history. See: 17-2-2016.
01-11-2017:Report of clutch failure on 2014 Hyundai i20 at 18,000 miles. Owner suspicious that it might have been caused by an oil leak through the input shaft seal.
06-11-2017:Report of clutch starting to slip on hills on 2009 Hyundai i20 at 27,000 miles.
