The new Hyundai Elite i20 has received more than 15,000 bookings already. Bookings for the Hyundai Elite i20 opened on August 1 and the company claims that it has received bookings for 15,300 units in 20 days. The car was launched here on August 11, at a starting price of Rs 4.89 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi).

The India launch of the Hyundai Elite i20 was also a preview for international markets. The premium hatchback will make its global debut at the upcoming Paris motor show.

The Elite i20 gets Hyundai's new design language and comes loaded to the teeth with features and equipment. Top-of-the-line trim gets automatic headlamps, reversing camera, dual airbags, ABS, rear air-con vents, electrically-folding wing mirrors, climate control and keyless entry.

The Hyundai Elite i20 comes with an 82bhp 1.2-litre petrol unit or an 89bhp 1.4-litre diesel unit. The petrol motor is mated to a five-speed manual gearbox, while the oil-burner gets a six-speed manual gearbox.

Segment rivals of the Hyundai Elite i20 include the Maruti Swift, Volkswagen Polo and the Fiat Punto Evo.