The long-awaited 3rd generation Hyundai i20 has finally been launched in the Indian market. Available in Magna, Sportz, Asta, and Asta (O) – the all-new Hyundai i20 is available in the price bracket of Rs 6.79 lakh to Rs 11.18 lakh. Equipped with segment-leading features, the new i20 premium hatch directly rivals the segment-leader Maruti Suzuki Baleno and the Tata Altroz.
1. All-New Hyundai i20 Variant-Wise Prices
| Variants | Prices |
| Magna 1.2 MT | 6.79 lakh |
| Sportz 1.2 MT | 7.59 lakh |
| Asta 1.2 MT | 8.70 lakh |
| Asta (O) 1.2 MT | 9.20 lakh |
| Sportz 1.2 CVT | 8.60 lakh |
| Asta 1.2 CVT | 9.70 lakh |
| Petrol Turbo | |
| Sportz 1.0 iMT | 8.80 lakh |
| Asta 1.0 iMT | 9.90 lakh |
| Asta 1.0 DCT | 10.67 lakh |
| Asta (O) 1.0 DCT | 11.18 lakh |
| Magna 1.5 MT | 8.20 lakh |
| Sportz 1.5 MT | 9 lakh |
| Asta (O) 1.5 MT | 10.60 lakh |
The 3rd generation Hyundai i20 is being offered in 4 trim levels – Magna, Sportz, Asta and Asta (O) – and in total of 24 different variants. The compact SUV is available in petrol and diesel fuel options. The petrol i20 is available in the price bracket of Rs 6.80 lakh to Rs 11.18 lakh, while the diesel version is priced between Rs 8.20 lakh and Rs 10.60 lakh.
The Magna trim is available with 1.2L MT and 1.5L Diesel MT engine-gearbox combinations. The Sportz trim is offered with 3 engine-gearbox combinations – 1.2L Petrol with MT & CVT, 1.0L Petrol with iMT and 1.5L Diesel with MT. The Asta Trim is offered with 1.2L Petrol and 1.0L petrol. The top-spec Asta (O) is available with 3 engine-gearbox combinations – 1.2L with MT, 1.0L with DCT and 1.5L with MT.
2. All-New Hyundai i20 Specifications
| Specifications | Petrol | Diesel |
| Engine | 1.2L / 1.0L | 1.5L |
| Power | 83bhp / 118bhp | 99bhp |
| Torque | 114Nm / 175Nm | 240Nm |
| Gearbox | 5MT, CVT / iMT, 7DCT | 6MT |
The new-gen i20 shares the engine and gearbox options with the Venue sub-4 meter SUV. It is offered in 3 engine options – a 1.2-litre, 4-cylinder naturally-aspirated petrol, a 1.0-litre, 3-cylinder turbocharged petrol and a 1.5-litre, 4-cylinder turbo-diesel.
The 1.2-litre naturally-aspirated engine churns out a maximum power output of 83bhp and a peak torque of 114Nm. It is the same engine that powers the previous generation i20, Grand i10 Nios, Grand i10, Aura and the Venue. Transmission choices include a 5-speed manual and a CVT automatic. Also See – New Hyundai i20 Vs Old Elite i20
The i20’s 1.0-litre 3-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine is currently offered with the Venue compact SUV, Grand i10 Nios and the Aura sub-4 meter sedan. This engine is capable of producing 118bhp of power and 175Nm of torque. For transmitting power, the 3-cylinder turbo engine is paired to either a 6-speed iMT (Intelligent Manual Transmission) and a 7-speed DCT (Dual-Clutch Automatic).
The 1.5-litre turbocharged diesel engine churns out a maximum power output of 99bhp and a peak torque of 240Nm. Power is transmitted to the front wheels via a 6-speed manual gearbox.
3. New i20 Mileage
| Engine-Gearbox | Mileage |
| 1.2L MT | 21kmpl |
| 1.2L CVT | 19.65kmpl |
| 1.0L iMT | 20kmpl |
| 1.0L DCT | 20.28kmpl |
| 1.5L MT | 25kmpl |
The new Hyundai i20 1.2L manual returns an ARAI certified fuel economy of 21kmpl, while the 1.2L CVT delivers 19.65kmpl. The 1.0L iMT and DCT versions will return 20kmpl and 20.28kmpl respectively. The diesel i20 is claimed to offer ARAI rated 25kmpl of mileage.
4. Key Features, Colours
The 3rd generation Hyundai i20 is available in 8 colour options including 6 monotone and 2 dual-tone. The colour choices include Sun Burn Sway, Typhoon Silver, Polar White, Starry Night, Fiery Red and Titan Grey. The dual-tone colour scheme includes Fiery Red with Black roof and Polar White with Black roof. However, the dual-tone options are offered on the Sportz, Asta and Asta (O) petrol and Sportz and Asta (O) diesel variants.
– 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system
– Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
– Navigation & Voice Recognition
– Hyundai’s BlueLink connected car tech with 50 Features
– Integrated air purifier
– Climate control
– Multi-functional steering wheel
– Cruise control
– Wireless smartphone charging
– Tyre pressure monitoring system
– Rear view camera
– LED lighting
– Signature cascading grille
– Roof-integrated spoiler
– 311-litres boot space
Safety Features – It gets dual front airbags, ABS with EBD, brake assist, rear parking sensors, speed alert and seat belt reminder as standard. The top-spec model also gets 6 airbags, hill hold assist, traction control and others. Also See – New Hyundai i20 Vs Tata Altroz
Warranty – The company is offering a warranty up to 5 years including 3 years road side assistance. The new i20 also comes with 3 years Hyundai’s Bluelink free services. The hatchback is claimed to offer lowest cost of maintenance.
5. Competition
The new-gen Hyundai i20 is available with multiple engine and gearbox options, which gives it an edge over the competition. The premium hatchback directly rivals the segment-leader Maruti Suzuki Baleno, which is available in petrol version only. However, Maruti is still managing to sell over 20,000 Baleno’s per month.
The hatchback also rivals the Tata Altroz, which is currently India’s safest hatchback with 5-star crash test rating by Global NCAP. This hatch is offered in petrol and diesel guise. Adding to it, Tata will soon introduce the turbo-charged version of the premium hatchback. The new i20 will also face competition from the petrol-powered Honda Jazz and the VW Polo GT TSI.
