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Which variant of the 2026 Hyundai i20 should you buy?

By Glenn Noronha
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The i20 facelift is now only available with the 1.2-litre petrol engine and comes in seven trims.

The i20 is a premium hatchback sitting above the Grand i10 Nios in Hyundai’s portfolio. The i20 is now offered in seven trims, namely Era, Magna Executive, Magna, Sportz, Sportz (O), Asta and Asta (O), priced from Rs 5.99 lakh to Rs 10.34 lakh (ex-showroom). So, if you are in the market for a new i20, we will help you decide which trim offers the best for your money.

2026 Hyundai i20 price and powertrains 

Powered by a 1.2-litre petrol engine

Below is the variant-wise pricing of the Hyundai i20.

Hyundai i20 variant-wise pricing (Rs lakh)

Trim

Petrol MT 

Petrol CVT 

Era

5.99

-

Magna Executive

6.73

-

Magna

6.99

8.13

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Sportz

7.74

8.75

Sportz (O)

8.28

9.20

Asta 

8.61

10.48

Asta (O)

9.15

10.34

Note: Asta CVT is sold only in a dual-tone colour. On other select trims, dual-tone colours can cost up to Rs 16,500 extra. There’s also an optional Knight Edition package that costs up to Rs 9,500 more. 

Powering the i20 is a 1.2-litre petrol engine producing 83hp and 115Nm of torque. It can be paired with either a 5-speed manual or a CVT gearbox. 

2026 Hyundai i20 colours 

Offered with six exterior colour options 

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The i20 is available with a choice of six exterior paint options, including Fiery Red, Amazon Grey, Atlas White, Titan Grey, Typhoon Silver and Starry Night. Dual-tone colour options with an Abyss Black roof are available on the Atlas White. The Knight Edition is available on select variants of the Hyundai i20 in all paint options except for Fiery Red and Amazon Grey. The Knight Edition brings a black finish for the skid plates and rims, along with a black interior with brass-coloured accents, black seat upholstery and metal pedals.

2026 Hyundai i20 variant-wise features 

Era 

Price: Rs 5.99 lakh

  • Digital instrument cluster
  • 6 airbags
  • ABS, EBD, ESC
  • Hill Start Assist
  • Rear parking sensors
  • ISOFIX child seat mounts
  • Day/night interior rearview mirror (IRVM)
  • Front adjustable headrests
  • Front power windows
  • Fabric seats
  • USB-C charger with front power outlet
  • Halogen headlights
  • Rear spoiler
  • Tilt and telescopic steering adjust 
  • 14-inch steel wheels with wheel covers

Magna Executive 

Price: Rs 6.73 lakh 

Features over Era 

  • Tyre-pressure monitoring system 
  • Automatic headlamps
  • Keyless entry 
  • Shark-fin antenna 
  • 15-inch steel wheels with covers 
  • Front and rear speakers 
  • Steering-mounted controls
  • Electrically adjustable outside rearview mirrors (ORVMs)
  • Rear power windows 
  • Driver side one-touch operation (down)

Magna 

Price: Rs 6.99 lakh to Rs 8.13 lakh

Features over Magna Executive 

  • LED daytime running lamps (DRLs)
  • Front centre armrest (fixed)
  • Single-pane electric sunroof
  • Drive modes (CVT only)
  • Rear AC vents 
  • Rear USB port 

Sportz 

Price: Rs 7.74 lakh to Rs 8.75 lakh 

Features over Magna 

  • LED tail-lamps
  • ORVM-mounted turn indicators
  • Height-adjustable driver’s seat
  • 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system 
  • Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
  • Front tweeters
  • Voice commands
  • Push-button start
  • Automatic climate control
  • Cruise control
  • Electrically foldable ORVMs
  • 16-inch dual-tone styled steel wheels
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Note: The Sportz trim does not get a sunroof.

Sportz (O)

Price: Rs 8.28 lakh to Rs 9.20 lakh 

Features over Sportz 

  • Leatherette padding on door armrest
  • 7-speaker Bose sound system
  • Single-pane electric sunroof

Asta 

Price: Rs 8.61 lakh to Rs 10.48 lakh 

Features over Sportz (O)

  • LED headlamps
  • Soft-touch trim on dashboard 
  • Blue ambient lighting 
  • Leather-wrapped steering wheel and gear knob
  • Sliding front centre armrest 
  • Wireless phone charger 
  • One-touch up/down windows 
  • Rear wiper and washer
  • 16-inch alloy wheels

Asta (O)

Price: Rs 9.15 to Rs 10.35 lakh

Features over Asta

  • Dashcam (CVT only)
  • Puddle lamps
  • Height-adjustable front seatbelts 
  • Leatherette upholstery 
  • 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (Wired: MT / Wireless: CVT)
  • Connected car tech 
  • Idle stop/go (MT only)

Which variant of the Hyundai i20 should you buy?

For most buyers, the Sportz (O) trim of the Hyundai i20 is the one we’d recommend. It comes with a good balance of features at the right price without sacrificing much. For buyers looking for a trim with the most bells and whistles, the Asta should be the choice, as it has features like a wireless phone charger, soft touch inserts on the dash, ambient lighting and a rear wiper and washer. With the i20’s lower trims, Hyundai is offering a 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and a rearview camera for an additional Rs 15,000 as dealer-level fitments.

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