Hyundai India has expanded its Knight line-up by launching all-black versions of the i20 and i20 N Line. Priced from Rs 9.15 lakh, the Hyundai i20 Knight and i20 N Line Knight trims are based on their respective higher-spec variants, and along with cosmetic changes, they also get a few feature additions.
- Hyundai i20 Knight based on Sportz (O) MT and Asta (O) CVT variants
- Hyundai i20 N Line Knight based on top-spec N8 trim
Hyundai i20 Knight price and features
Hyundai i20 Knight prices are about Rs 10,000 higher than the variant it is based on
| Hyundai i20 Knight and updated variants prices (in Rs) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Variant | New price (lakh) | Old price (lakh) | Difference |
| Sportz (O) MT Knight | 9.15 | - | - |
| Asta MT | 9.42 | 9.38 | 4,000 |
| Asta(O) MT | 10.00 | 10.00 | - |
| Asta (O) CVT | 11.25 | 11.10 | 15,000 |
| Asta (O) CVT Knight | 11.35 | - | - |
The i20 Knight is based on either the higher-spec Sportz (O) manual gearbox variant or the top-spec Asta (O) CVT variant. In either case, the i20 Knight costs Rs 10,000 more than the variant it is based on. Hyundai has also added a rear spoiler across the top-spec i20 Asta and Asta (O) trims, while the Asta (O) CVT variant additionally gets a dashcam and wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. Interestingly, prices for the i20 Asta MT and the Asta (O) CVT have increased by Rs 4,000 and Rs 15,000, respectively, while the Asta (O) MT's price remains unchanged.
The i20 Knight is powered by the 83hp, 1.2-litre petrol engine, which comes with CVT and 5-speed manual gearbox options, like the rest of the hatchback’s range.
Hyundai i20 N Line Knight price and features
i20 N Line Knight costs up to Rs 12,000 more than the top-spec N8 variant
| Hyundai i20 N Line Knight prices (in Rs) | |
|---|---|
| Variant | Price (lakh) |
| N8 MT | 11.43 |
| N8 DCT | 12.53 |
The i20 N Line Knight is based on the top-spec N8 variant and costs Rs 12,000 more, though these new variants cost Rs 3,000 less than the N8 dual-tone variants. Features in addition to the top-spec N Line variant include a dashcam and wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.
The N Line Knight has the same powertrain options as the standard i20 N Line – a 120hp, 1.0-litre turbo-petrol engine with 7-speed dual-clutch auto and 6-speed manual gearbox options.
Hyundai i20 Knight and i20 N Line Knight exterior and interior changes
Gets black alloys, front and rear skid plates, ORVMs and logos, along with red brake calipers
On the outside, the Knight editions of the Hyundai premium hatchback feature black alloy wheels, red brake calipers, blacked-out front and rear skid plates, black ORVMS and side sill garnish, matte black Hyundai logos and a Knight logo. The i20 N Line Knight additionally gets black roof rails as well.
The interior of the i20 and N Line Knight variants gets an all-black theme with brass colour inserts, which also extends to the black and brass seat upholstery. These all-black variants also get metal pedals for the accelerator, brake and clutch (MT only).
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