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Hyundai i20
A premium hatchback that combines stylish design, a feature-rich cabin and everyday comfort.
Starting price₹5,99,700
Top variant₹10,63,200
Hyundai i20 Specifications
Engine1.2 L Kappa Petrol
Displacement1197 cc
Mileage16.0–20.0 km/l
TransmissionManual, IVT
Seating5 seats
Boot space311 litres
Ground clearance170 mm
Fuel tank37 litres
Length3995 mm
Width1775 mm
Height1505 mm
Wheelbase2580 mm
Hyundai i20 Key Highlights
- 6 Airbags as Standard Across All Variants
- 26 Standard Safety Features
- 10.25-inch HD Touchscreen with Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay
- Bose Premium 7-Speaker System
- Voice-Enabled Smart Electric Sunroof
- Hyundai Bluelink with 60+ Connected Features
- Wireless Charger
- Cruise Control
- 1.2L Kappa Petrol Engine with 5-Speed Manual & iVT Options
- i20 Knight Edition for a Sportier, Blacked-Out Look
Hyundai i20 Variants and Prices
Ex-showroom prices and specifications for all available variants.
| Variant | Price | Fuel | Transmission | Mileage | Power | Torque |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| i20 Era 1.2 MT1.2L Kappa Petrol · 1197 cc | ₹5,99,700 | Petrol | Manual | 16 km/l | 83 PS @ 6000 rpm | 114.7 Nm @ 4200 rpm |
| i20 Magna Executive 1.2 MT1.2L Kappa Petrol · 1197 cc | ₹6,74,600 | Petrol | Manual | 16 km/l | 83 PS @ 6000 rpm | 114.7 Nm @ 4200 rpm |
| i20 Magna 1.2 MT1.2L Kappa Petrol · 1197 cc | ₹6,99,900 | Petrol | Manual | 16 km/l | 83 PS @ 6000 rpm | 114.7 Nm @ 4200 rpm |
| i20 Sportz 1.2 MT1.2L Kappa Petrol · 1197 cc | ₹7,80,200 | Petrol | Manual | 16 km/l | 83 PS @ 6000 rpm | 114.7 Nm @ 4200 rpm |
| i20 Sportz 1.2 MT Dual Tone1.2L Kappa Petrol · 1197 cc | ₹7,83,734 | Petrol | Manual | 16 km/l | 83 PS @ 6000 rpm | 114.7 Nm @ 4200 rpm |
| i20 Magna 1.2 IVT1.2L Kappa Petrol · 1197 cc | ₹8,13,005 | Petrol | CVT | 20 km/l | 88 PS @ 6000 rpm | 114.7 Nm @ 4200 rpm |
| i20 Sportz (O) 1.2 MT1.2L Kappa Petrol · 1197 cc | ₹8,33,700 | Petrol | Manual | 16 km/l | 83 PS @ 6000 rpm | 114.7 Nm @ 4200 rpm |
| i20 Sportz (O) Knight 1.2 MT1.2L Kappa Petrol · 1197 cc | ₹8,42,700 | Petrol | Manual | 16 km/l | 83 PS @ 6000 rpm | 114.7 Nm @ 4200 rpm |
| i20 Asta 1.2 MT1.2L Kappa Petrol · 1197 cc | ₹8,66,200 | Petrol | Manual | 16 km/l | 83 PS @ 6000 rpm | 114.7 Nm @ 4200 rpm |
| i20 Sportz 1.2 IVT1.2L Kappa Petrol · 1197 cc | ₹8,81,200 | Petrol | CVT | 20 km/l | 88 PS @ 6000 rpm | 114.7 Nm @ 4200 rpm |
| i20 Asta (O) 1.2 MT1.2L Kappa Petrol · 1197 cc | ₹9,19,700 | Petrol | Manual | 16 km/l | 83 PS @ 6000 rpm | 114.7 Nm @ 4200 rpm |
| i20 Sportz (O) 1.2 IVT1.2L Kappa Petrol · 1197 cc | ₹9,25,700 | Petrol | CVT | 20 km/l | 88 PS @ 6000 rpm | 114.7 Nm @ 4200 rpm |
| i20 Asta (O) 1.2 MT Dual Tone1.2L Kappa Petrol · 1197 cc | ₹9,34,700 | Petrol | Manual | 16 km/l | 83 PS @ 6000 rpm | 114.7 Nm @ 4200 rpm |
| i20 Asta (O) 1.2 IVT1.2L Kappa Petrol · 1197 cc | ₹10,38,700 | Petrol | CVT | 20 km/l | 88 PS @ 6000 rpm | 114.7 Nm @ 4200 rpm |
| i20 Asta (O) 1.2 IVT Dual Tone1.2L Kappa Petrol · 1197 cc | ₹10,42,691 | Petrol | CVT | 20 km/l | 88 PS @ 6000 rpm | 114.7 Nm @ 4200 rpm |
| i20 Asta (O) Knight 1.2 IVT1.2L Kappa Petrol · 1197 cc | ₹10,48,200 | Petrol | CVT | 20 km/l | 88 PS @ 6000 rpm | 114.7 Nm @ 4200 rpm |
Hyundai i20 Safety Features
- 6 Airbags as Standard – Driver, Passenger, Side & Curtain (all variants)
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) with Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) (all variants)
- Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC) (all variants)
- Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with EBD (all variants)
- Rear Parking Sensors (all variants)
- Strong Body Structure with AHSS and HSS (all variants)
- Day & Night Inside Rear View Mirror (all variants)
- Central Locking – Door & Tailgate (all variants)
- Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock (all variants)
- Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock (all variants)
- Seat Belt Pretensioners – Driver & Passenger (all variants)
- Child Seat Anchor – ISOFIX (all variants)
- Speed Alert System (all variants)
- Seatbelt Reminder – All Seats (all variants)
- 3-Point Seatbelts – All Seats (all variants)
- Immobilizer (all variants)
- High Mount Stop Lamp (all variants)
- Clutch Lock, MT Only (all variants)
- Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, Highline (Magna and above)
- Automatic Headlamps with Headlamp Escort Function (Magna and above)
- Rear Camera with Dynamic Guidelines (Magna Executive and above)
- Driver Rear View Monitor (DRVM) (Magna Executive and above)
- Emergency Stop Signal (ESS) (Magna Executive and above)
- Burglar Alarm (Magna Executive and above)
- Rear Defogger with Timer (Magna Executive and above)
- Height Adjustment Seat Belt – Driver & Passenger (Asta, Asta(O))
- Bluelink SOS & Road Side Assistance (RSA) Buttons on IRVM (Asta, Asta(O))
- Dashcam (iVT variants of Sportz(O) Knight; standard on Asta(O))
Hyundai i20 Pros and Cons
Pros
- The i20 remains one of the most feature-rich premium hatchbacks, with higher variants offering a 10.25-inch touchscreen, Bose 7-speaker sound system, electric sunroof, wireless phone charging and connected-car technology.
- Six airbags and ABS with EBD are standard across the range, while higher variants add safety features such as highline TPMS, automatic headlamps and a dashcam on selected versions.
- Cabin quality and presentation are among the i20's strengths, with a clean dashboard design and premium touches such as soft-touch trim, leatherette upholstery and ambient lighting on higher variants.
- The spacious cabin offers good comfort for four adults, while rear AC vents on selected variants make the i20 well suited to everyday family use.
- Hyundai Bluelink adds useful connected-car features on the top variants, including Home-to-Car with Alexa, smartwatch connectivity and over-the-air map updates.
- The refined 1.2-litre Kappa petrol engine is available with both a 5-speed manual and IVT, while IVT variants also get Normal and Sport drive modes.
- The Knight Edition gives buyers a sportier-looking alternative with distinctive black exterior and interior styling.
Cons
- The 1.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine is smooth and refined but does not offer the strong performance that enthusiastic drivers may expect from a premium hatchback.
- The 5-speed manual gearbox feels relatively basic when some newer cars offer 6-speed manual transmissions.
- At 170 mm, the ground clearance requires a little more care over large speed breakers and badly broken roads, particularly with a full load of passengers.
- Some of the i20's most desirable features, including the 10.25-inch factory touchscreen, Bluelink connected-car technology and Bose sound system, are concentrated on the higher variants.
- Rear-seat under-thigh support could be better for taller passengers, especially on longer journeys.
- Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay availability varies by variant and transmission, and selected versions use a wired-to-wireless adapter rather than offering native wireless connectivity.
The Hyundai i20 has been one of India’s most popular premium hatchbacks for years, known for its sporty styling, feature-rich cabin and solid build quality. The current generation continues that positioning, with a mesmerising new grille, sharp LED lighting and a cabin loaded with tech that rivals cars a segment above it. Priced from ₹5.99 lakh (ex-showroom) with the reintroduced Era variant and going up to around ₹10.63 lakh for the fully loaded Asta (O) Dual Tone Knight edition, the i20 continues to be a strong option for buyers who want style and substance in a compact package.
Under the bonnet, the i20 uses a 1.2-litre Kappa petrol engine that makes 83 PS with the 5-speed manual gearbox and 88 PS when paired with the Intelligent Variable Transmission (iVT). The iVT also gets two driving modes, Normal and Sports, giving buyers a bit of flexibility depending on how they like to drive. At 3995 mm long and with a 2580 mm wheelbase, the i20 stays practical for city use while offering a spacious enough cabin for a family of five.
Where the i20 really stands out is in its feature list. Even the base variants get 6 airbags, electronic stability control (ESC) with vehicle stability management (VSM), hill-start assist control (HAC) and rear parking sensors as standard, part of a total of 26 standard safety features. Higher variants add a tyre pressure monitoring system with display on the MID, a driver rear view monitor, a rear camera with dynamic guidelines and a burglar alarm, giving the i20 a genuinely well-rounded safety package for its segment.
Inside, the cabin gets dual-tone black and grey seats with i20 branding, soothing ambient lighting, a sliding front armrest and a digital cluster with a TFT multi-information display. The top Asta and Asta(O) variants step things up further with a large 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a Bose premium 7-speaker system, a voice-enabled smart electric sunroof, a wireless charger and Hyundai’s Bluelink connected car technology with over 60 features, including Home-to-Car functionality through Alexa. Comfort touches like cruise control, rear AC vents, fully automatic temperature control and a leather-wrapped steering wheel and gear knob round off the package on the higher trims.
For buyers who want something with a sportier, more distinctive look, Hyundai also offers the i20 Knight edition, which adds an all-black cabin with brass-coloured inserts, black seat upholstery, black-painted alloy wheels with red brake calipers, and exclusive Knight badging, all while keeping the same mechanical setup as the regular i20.
Overall, the Hyundai i20 continues to strike a good balance between style, comfort, safety and technology. With a wide variant spread that covers buyers on tighter budgets as well as those wanting a fully loaded hatchback, backed by Hyundai’s dealer network and a warranty extendable up to 7 years, the i20 remains one of the more complete choices in the premium hatchback segment.
Exterior Features
- Parametric jewel pattern grille (all variants)
- Painted black finish air curtain and tailgate garnish (all variants)
- Body-coloured bumpers and B-pillar black-out tape (all variants)
- Halogen headlamps (Era to Sportz(O) Knight); LED MFR headlamps (Asta, Asta(O), Asta(O) Knight)
- LED daytime running lamps with near air curtain (Magna Executive to Sportz(O) Knight); inside headlamp unit with positioning lamp (Asta variants)
- Z-shaped LED tail lamps (Sportz and above)
- Chrome tail lamp connecting garnish and chrome beltline with flyback rear quarter glass (Sportz, Sportz(O), Asta, Asta(O)); dark chrome garnish (Sportz(O) Knight, Asta(O) Knight)
- Side wing spoiler (Era to Sportz(O)); sporty tailgate spoiler with side wings (Sportz(O) Knight and above)
- Turn indicators on outside mirrors (Sportz and above)
- Electrically adjustable ORVMs (Magna and above); electric folding with auto-fold (Sportz and above)
- Roof antenna pole, micro type (Era); shark fin antenna (Magna and above)
- Wheel covers – R14 hub covers (Era); R15 full wheel covers (Magna, Magna Executive)
- R16 styled dual-tone steel wheels (Sportz, Sportz(O)); R16 diamond-cut alloy wheels (Asta, Asta(O))
- Black-painted alloy wheels with red brake calipers and exclusive Knight emblem (Sportz(O) Knight, Asta(O) Knight)
- Side sill garnish with i20 branding (Asta variants)
- Silver-finish skid plate and body-coloured door handles (most variants); black painted skid plate, black ORVMs and chrome door handles on Knight/Asta(O) trims
Interior & Comfort
- Dual-tone black and grey interiors with silver inserts (most variants); all-black interiors with brass-coloured inserts on Knight editions
- Metal-finish inside door handles, sunglass holder, front and rear door map pockets, front passenger seat back pocket (all variants)
- Digital cluster with TFT multi-information display, tachometer and tripmeter (all variants)
- Height-adjustable driver seat (Sportz and above)
- Rear seat adjustable headrests (Asta(O) and Asta(O) Knight)
- Sliding-type front centre console armrest (Asta and above); fixed-type armrest (Magna Executive to Sportz(O) Knight)
- Crashpad with soft-touch finish (Asta variants)
- Door armrest covering in artificial leather (Sportz(O) and above)
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel and gear knob (Asta variants)
- Sporty metal pedals (Knight editions)
- Soothing ambient lighting, blue (Asta, Asta(O)); amber (Asta(O) Knight)
- Rear parcel tray (Sportz and above)
- Smart electric sunroof (Magna Executive, Sportz(O), Sportz(O) Knight, Asta); voice-enabled smart electric sunroof (Asta(O), Asta(O) Knight)
- Fully automatic temperature control (FATC) with digital display (Sportz and above); manual AC (Era to Magna Executive)
- Rear AC vents (Magna Executive and above)
- Smart entry with push-button start/stop (Sportz and above)
- Wireless charger (Asta variants)
- Front and rear power windows, tilt and telescopic steering, front power outlet, front map lamp (all variants)
- Rear wiper and washer, luggage lamp (Asta variants)
- Cruise control (Sportz and above)
Infotainment & Connectivity
- 20.32 cm (8-inch) touchscreen infotainment system (Sportz to Asta)
- 26.03 cm (10.25-inch) HD touchscreen infotainment and navigation system (Asta(O), Asta(O) Knight)
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (Sportz and above; via wired-to-wireless adapter on Asta and Asta(O) Knight)
- Bose premium 7-speaker system (Sportz(O) and above)
- Front and rear speakers (Magna and above); front tweeters (Sportz and above); sub-woofer (Sportz(O) and above)
- Steering-mounted audio and Bluetooth controls (Magna and above)
- Voice recognition, through smartphone connectivity (Sportz and above)
- USB and Bluetooth connectivity (Magna and above; multi-device Bluetooth on Asta variants)
- Hyundai Bluelink with over-the-air (OTA) map updates, integrated smartwatch app and Home-to-Car (H2C) with Alexa – 3 years free subscription with 60+ connected features (Asta(O), Asta(O) Knight)
- Ambient sound of nature, 7 options (Asta(O), Asta(O) Knight)
- Idle Stop & Go, ISG (Asta manual variant only)
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What is the starting price of the Hyundai i20?
The Hyundai i20 is priced from ₹5.99 lakh (ex-showroom) for the base Era variant. Prices vary depending on the variant and transmission you choose.
What engine does the Hyundai i20 use?
The Hyundai i20 is powered by a 1.2-litre Kappa petrol engine. It produces up to 83 PS with the 5-speed manual gearbox and 88 PS with the Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT).
Does the Hyundai i20 come with an automatic transmission?
Yes. Select variants of the Hyundai i20 are available with an Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT). IVT-equipped variants also offer Normal and Sport drive modes.
How many airbags does the Hyundai i20 have?
The Hyundai i20 comes with six airbags as standard across the range. Other safety features include ABS with EBD, ISOFIX child-seat anchorages and rear parking sensors, while features such as highline TPMS are available from selected variants upward.
Does the Hyundai i20 have a sunroof?
Yes. The Hyundai i20 gets a smart electric sunroof from the Magna variant, although availability varies across the range. The top Asta (O) and Asta (O) Knight variants get a voice-enabled smart electric sunroof.
Which Hyundai i20 variant offers the best value for money?
The Sportz and Sportz (O) variants offer a good balance of price and equipment, with features such as an 8-inch touchscreen, automatic climate control, cruise control and a rear camera. The Sportz (O) adds further equipment without requiring buyers to step up to the more expensive Asta (O).
What is the Hyundai i20 Knight Edition?
The i20 Knight is a styling-focused version with an all-black interior, black exterior elements, black alloy wheels, coloured brake calipers and exclusive Knight badging. It is available on selected Sportz (O) and Asta (O) variants.
Does the Hyundai i20 support wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay?
Yes. Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay are available on selected Hyundai i20 variants. Availability varies by variant and transmission, and some versions use a wired-to-wireless adapter rather than native wireless connectivity.
What are the main rivals of the Hyundai i20?
The Hyundai i20 competes primarily with the Maruti Suzuki Baleno, Toyota Glanza and Tata Altroz in India's premium hatchback segment.
Is the Hyundai i20 a good family car?
Yes. The Hyundai i20 is a practical family hatchback with a spacious cabin, six airbags as standard, comfortable road manners and a strong feature list. Higher variants also offer features such as rear AC vents, a Bose sound system and Hyundai Bluelink connected-car technology.