2018 Hyundai i20 Active launched at Rs. 6.99 lakh

Hyundai has silently launched the updated i20 Active in India with prices starting at Rs. 6.99 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). The cross-hatch now comes with dual-tone exterior colour options and new features. Unlike the Euro-spec i20 Active facelift, the Indian version is based on the pre-facelift Elite i20.

The i20 Active measures 3,995 mm in overall length, 1,760 mm in width and 1,555 mm in height, which is 50 mm more than the standard Elite i20. Both cars have an identical wheelbase of 2,570 mm. 

On the outside, the i20 Active gets contrasting colour options for the roof. It retains its trapezoidal grille, which is flanked by circular fog lamps, while the front bumper has a silver scuff plate. The headlights come equipped with projectors and LED DRLs. At the rear, the car gets circular fog lamps and a bumper with silver scuff plate. It has a roof spoiler and black trim on the tailgate lip. The i20 Active gets black plastic cladding around the wheel arches and along the doorsills. It also gets silver roof rails. Besides this, the i20 Active rides on multi-spoke alloy wheels.

On the inside, the i20 Active gets the same dashboard as the outgoing model but with exterior colour-matched accents. Additionally, Hyundai has updated the 7.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system. It now supports Android Auto, Apple CarPlay as well as Mirror Link. The car also gets an adjustable front centre armrest and the rear armrest now has cup holders.

Under the bonnet, the new i20 Active comes with the same set of engines as its predecessor. The 1.2-litre, 4-cylinder petrol engine makes 82 BHP @ 6,000 rpm and peak torque of 115 Nm @ 4,000 rpm and comes paired with a 5-speed manual transmission. The 1.4-litre, 4-cylinder diesel engine produces 89 BHP @ 4,000 rpm and 220 Nm @ 1,500-2,750 rpm. This engine is offered with a 6-speed manual gearbox.

Variant-wise ex-showroom prices:

Petrol

Base - Rs. 6,99,990

S - Rs. 7,60,645

SX - Rs. 8,42,500

SX Dual tone - Rs. 8,66,262

Diesel

S - Rs. 8,96,205

SX - Rs. 9,77,314

SX Dual tone - Rs. 10,01,330