Prior to the launch of the Maruti Baleno, the Hyundai i20 has long been a popular buy for owners looking for a large, comfortable, spacious and well equipped hatchback. The hatchback offers one of the best put-together cabins in the segment, along with good levels of equipment and safety features, especially in the top trims. Hyundai has even targeted the crossover craze with a crossover derivative of the i20, the i20 Active.
Hyundai i20 engine
The i20 is available with a choice of two petrols and one diesel engine. The first of the two petrol motors is an 83hp, 1.2-litre four-cylinder unit that comes paired with a five-speed manual gearbox as standard. The second petrol engine is an all-new unit for India and is a 100hp, 1.4-litre dual VTVT motor paired with a four-speed automatic gearbox as standard. The diesel unit is a 90hp, 1.4-litre four-cylinder unit that comes paired with a six-speed manual gearbox as standard.
Hyundai i20 features
Available in five trim levels – Era, Magna, Sportz, Asta and Asta(O) – the i20 offers dual airbags as standard fitment with ABS being added in the mid Sportz trim. Top trim cars feature six airbags and get equipment such as a 7.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system with navigation, keyless entry and go, auto climate control and diamond-cut alloy wheels. Buyers looking at the petrol automatic though may find the equipment list to be a bit sparse when considering the hefty price tag for the model.
Hyundai i20 prices
Petrol
Hyundai i20 petrol 1.2 Era – Rs 5.60 lakh
Hyundai i20 petrol 1.2 Magna – Rs 6.18 lakh
Hyundai i20 petrol 1.2 Sportz – Rs 6.72 lakh
Hyundai i20 petrol 1.2 Asta – Rs 7.24 lakh
Hyundai i20 petrol 1.2 Asta(O) – Rs 7.61 lakh
Hyundai i20 petrol 1.4 Magna A/T – Rs 9.02 lakh
Diesel
Hyundai i20 diesel 1.4 Era – Rs 6.81 lakh
Hyundai i20 diesel 1.4 Magna – Rs 7.40 lakh
Hyundai i20 diesel 1.4 Sportz – Rs 7.98 lakh
Hyundai i20 diesel 1.4 Asta – Rs 8.48 lakh
Hyundai i20 diesel 1.4 Asta(O) – Rs 9.00 lakh
Hyundai i20 rivals
The i20 rivals the likes of the Maruti Baleno and the Honda Jazz.
Hyundai i20 review
While we are yet to drive the new i20 automatic, you can read our detailed road test for the car here, or watch our Hyundai i20 video review.