The unfortunate accidents of vehicles reveal the real-world safety capabilities of cars. Hyundai i20 is one of the most popular premium hatchbacks in the country.
The video clip shows a Hyundai i20 that falls 25ft from a bridge but manages to keep all the passengers safe. i20 is a popular product in our market and the segment has managed to hold its own despite fierce competition from small SUVs. The Hyundai i20 has not been crash-tested at the GNCAP yet, but some videos have shown that it is a capable premium hatchback with quite a tough body for its segment. Let us take a look at the details of this incident.
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Hyundai i20 Falls Off Bridge
The video has been shared by Nikhil Rana on his YouTube channel where he keeps posting such videos to raise awareness among Indian car buyers regarding the importance of safety. The incident has been reported from Bhubaneswar, Odisha. Apparently, the driver was driving recklessly which resulted in the vehicle getting out of control. It fell off the side of a bridge 25ft on the road below. However, the roof of the car has supported the vehicle well and there are not much damages to the vehicle. It has also been reported that no one got seriously injured in this crash. All these facts point towards a strong body of the i20, that is yet to receive an official crash test score. We urge all our readers to drive responsibly and not overspeed. Also, make sure to report such drivers because they can prove to be dangerous for other commuters on the roads.
Specs
The Hyundai i20 comes with a plethora of engine options including a 1.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol making 82hp and 114Nm, a 1.5-litre diesel making 100PS and 240Nm and a new 1.0-litre turbo petrol making 120PS and 171Nm. These engines come with the options of manual, CVT, iMT and DCT transmission options.
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With this particular launch, however, Hyundai has gone into a league of their own with prices ranging between Rs 6.98 lakh and Rs 11.47 lakh, ex-showroom. The rivals include the Maruti Baleno, Tata Altroz and Volkswagen Polo.
