All-New Hyundai i20 Premium Hatchback Launched In India: Prices Start At Rs 6.80 Lakh

Published: Thursday, November 5, 2020, 13:08 [IST]

Hyundai Motor India has launched the all-new i20 premium hatchback in the Indian market. The all-new Hyundai i20 is now in its third-generation iteration and features a completely revamped styling, in-line with its latest global design philosophy, called 'Sensuous Sportiness'.

The new-generation Hyundai i20 is offered with a starting price of Rs 6.80 lakh. The premium hatchback is offered in a range of four variants: Magna, Sportz, Asta and Asta (O). The top-spec trim is priced at Rs 11.18 lakh. All prices are ex-showroom (India).

New-Gen Hyundai i20 Launched In india At Rs 6.80 Lakh: Specs, Features, Variants, Bookings, Deliveries, Rivals & All Other Details

		Magna	Sportz	Asta	Asta (O)
1.2L Kappa Petrol	5MT	₹6,79,900	₹7,59,900	₹8,69,900	₹9,19,900
1.2L Kappa Petrol	IVT		₹8,59,900	₹9,69,900
1.0L Turbo GDi Petrol	iMT		₹8,79,900	₹9,89,900
1.0L Turbo GDi Petrol	7DCT			₹10,66,900	₹11,17,900
1.5L U2 CRDi Diesel	6MT	₹8,19,900	₹8,99,900		₹10,59,900

Bookings for the new i20 premium hatchback already began a week ago. Customers interested in the new Hyundai i20 can book the car either online or through any of the dealerships across the country for an amount of Rs 21,000. Deliveries for the new premium hatchback is expected to begin very soon.

Talking about the design, the all-new Hyundai i20 now comes with a large cascading grille upfront. The grille features a gloss-black mesh and is flanked on either side by sleek headlamps with LED projector units. The headlamps also come with integrated LED DRLs, cornering lamps and turn signal indicators. The front bumper is also new and now features projector fog lamps in triangular-shaped housing.

The sides and rear profile of the hatchback continue to carry forward the sporty design characteristics of the i20. The new model now comes with 16-inch dual-tone alloy wheels, along with chrome accents around the windows and door handles. The premium hatchback also comes with electronically adjustable & foldable ORVMs with integrated turn signals.

The rear is characterised by the new Z-shaped LED tail lights, which are connected with the thin strip of chrome and reflector. The rear also features a stop lamp, shark fin antenna and rear wiper and washer as well.

Moving inside, the new Hyundai i20 features a new steering wheel with mounted controls, a fully-digital instrument cluster, 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and the brand's Blue Link connected technology.

The cabin also features premium soft-touch material all around, wireless charging, premium upholstery for the seats, ambient lighting and plenty of other creature comforts as well.

The new Hyundai i20 premium hatchback is powered by a choice of three engines. This includes a 1.2-litre petrol unit producing 83bhp, paired with either a five-speed manual or a six-speed automatic.

The second is a 1.0-litre T-GDi petrol engine producing 120bhp and 172Nm of peak torque. This is mated to either a six-speed iMT or a seven-speed DCT transmission. The third engine option is the 1.5-litre CRDi diesel unit. This engine churns out 100bhp and 240Nm of peak torque and is mated to a standard six-speed manual.

The new Hyundai i20 will further be offered in a range of colour options as well, eight to be exact. This includes six mono-tone and two dual-tone options. The mono-tone paint schemes include Polar White, Typhoon Silver, Titan Grey, Fiery Red, Starry Night & Metallic Copper. Similarly, the dual-tone options include Polar White/Black & Fiery Red/Black.

Thoughts On The All-New Hyundai i20 Premium Hatchback

The Hyundai i20 is one of the most popular premium hatchback offerings in the Indian market and is also one of the best-selling products from the brand in India. The new Hyundai i20 will continue to rival the likes of the Maruti Suzuki Baleno, Tata Altroz, Volkswagen Polo and the Honda Jazz in the Indian market.