Hyundai has commenced the pre-booking of new i20 from today. Interested buyers can book the new generation hatch either online or at authorised dealerships by paying a token amount of Rs 21,000. With this, Hyundai has also revealed the variant-wise engine availability details of the upcoming hatchback. Here are the details: –
Powertrain Options | Magna | Sportz | Asta | Asta (O) |
1.2-litre Petrol with 5-speed manual | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
1.2-litre Petrol with CVT | ❌ | ✔ | ✔ | ❌ |
1.0-litre turbo Petrol with 6-speed iMT | ❌ | ✔ | ✔ | ❌ |
1.0-litre turbo Petrol with 7-speed DCT | ❌ | ❌ | ✔ | ✔ |
1.5-litre diesel with 6-speed manual | ✔ | ✔ | ❌ | ✔ |
- The new generation Hyundai i20 will be available in four variants: Magna, Sportz, Asta & Asta (O), whereas the second-generation (ongoing model) is available in three trim only: Magna+, Sportz+ and Asta (O).
- New Hyundai i20 will get two petrol and one diesel engine options.
- Only the Petrol variants will get the exclusivity of the automatic gearbox, and that too with separate units for both petrol engines.
- A 5-speed manual transmission will be standard with the 1.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine across the variant line-up.
- Options of CVT automatic and clutch pedal free manual gearbox (iMT) will only be available with the Sportz & Asta trims.
- The 1.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine will not be offered with a conventional manual transmission
- If you want new i20 hatch with dual-clutch automatic transmission (DCT) than second-to-top Asta and the fully-loaded Asta (O) variants are the only options.
- The 1.5-litre diesel engine will be available only with a 6-speed manual gearbox.
- Each variant except the Asta trim will come with the diesel powertrain choice.
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Hyundai hasn't shared the engine specifications yet. But we believe their output is likely to be similar to the Venue sub-4m SUV with whom the new i20 shares its powertrain. Here are the details of the expected specifications: –
Expected Specifications | Petrol | Diesel | |
Engine Type/Displacement | 1.2-litre NA | 1.0-litre Turbo | 1.5-litre |
No of Cylinders | 4-cylinder | 3-cylinder | 4-cylinder |
Power (PS) | 83PS | 120PS | 100PS |
Torque (Nm) | 113Nm | 172Nm | 240Nm |
Gearbox Options | 5-speed manual / CVT | 6-speed iMT / 7-speed DCT | 6-speed manual |
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As far as the colours options are concerned, the new i20 will be offered in a total of eight colour choices.
Monotone palettes – (With All Variants)
- Polar White
- Typhoon Silver
- Titan Grey
- Fiery Red
- Starry Night
- Metallic Copper
Dual-tone palettes – [Only with Sportz, Asta and Asta (O)]
- Polar White with Black Roof
- Fiery Red with Black Roof
Hyundai is still to share the details of the variant-wise features. But its top-line Asta (O) variant is likely to get premium equipment like all-LED lighting system, electric sunroof, sharkfin antenna, a 10.25-inch floating touchscreen infotainment system with Hyundai's BlueLink connected car technology, Android Auto & Apple Carplay smartphone connectivity, digital instrument cluster, automatic climate control, rear AC vents, wireless mobile charging, Bose premium sound system, auto-dimming IRVM, ambient lighting, air purifier with perfume dispenser and many more.
We expect 2020 Hyundai i20's pricing to start around Rs 6 lakh (ex-showroom). In the premium hatchback segment, it will continue to take on the Tata Altroz, Maruti Suzuki Baleno, Toyota Glanza, Honda Jazz, and Volkswagen Polo.
