New Hyundai i20 To Be Launched Tomorrow

The new i20 is expected to be priced in the range of Rs 5.59 lakh to Rs 9.89 lakh (ex-showroom)

Update (05/11/2020):Hyundai has launched the third-gen i20 with prices beginning from Rs 6.79 lakh (ex-showroom). Read more about it here.

• Hyundai will offer the new i20 in four variants: Magna, Sportz, Asta and Asta (O).

• It shares its engines with the Venue: 1.2-litre petrol, 1.0-litre turbo-petrol and 1.5-litre diesel.

• Its petrol variants will offer a maximum of four powertrain options.

• It will get segment-first features such as an air purifier and a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system.

While the variants and engine options of the third-gen Hyundai i20 have already been officially revealed, the carmaker is now set to announce the price list tomorrow. Here’s everything you need to know to get up to speed.

Hyundai will be offering the new i20 in four variants: Magna, Sportz, Asta and Asta (O). It will be available in eight exterior shades including two dual-tone options. The latter will be offered on three petrol variants [Sportz, Asta and Asta (O)], while it will be limited to just the Sportz and Asta (O) variants in the diesel lineup.

The new i20 will share its engine options with the Venue: two petrol and a diesel. It will get a 1.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine (83PS/114Nm), a 1.0-litre turbo-petrol (120PS/172Nm), and a 1.5-litre diesel that’s rated at 100PS and 240Nm. Hyundai will offer the 1.2-litre petrol unit with either a 5-speed MT or CVT gearbox, while the 1.5-litre diesel motor will only get a 6-speed MT. The turbo-petrol engine will only be available with either a 6-speed iMT (clutchless manual) or a 7-speed DCT (dual-clutch automatic transmission). With 120PS of power on offer, the new i20 turbo-petrol will be the most powerful offering in the premium hatchback segment.

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Hyundai will offer the new i20 with a few segment-first features including a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, and an air purifier. Safety features on offer will include up to six airbags, rear parking camera and electronic stability control.

The third-gen i20 will renew its competition with the likes of the Tata Altroz, Maruti Suzuki Baleno/Toyota Glanza, VW Polo, and Honda Jazz. Before we sign off, here’s a look at its variant-wise expected prices:

Hyundai is likely to command a premium of Rs 12,000 to Rs 15,000 for the dual-tone variants.

All prices, ex-showroom