Hyundai Elite i20 launched in India at Rs. 4.89 lakh

South Korean carmaker, Hyundai has launched the Elite i20 hatchback in India. The car is available with a choice of two engines and in four trim levels - Era, Magna, Sportz and Asta. It is priced between Rs. 4.89 lakh and Rs. 7.67 lakh.

The Elite i20 has been designed at Hyundai Motor's Design Centre Europe in Russelsheim, Germany. It features the brand's "Fluidic Sculpture 2.0" design philosophy and looks a lot more European and sporty compared to the outgoing model.

At the front, the Elite i20 features a hexagonal grille with a new thin horizontal strip connecting the sweptback headlamps. At the rear, there is a restyled tail gate, elongated, wraparound tail lamp clusters and redesigned bumper. The car has a sloping roofline and its C-pillar has been blacked out.

The interior of the Elite i20 features a dual-tone (beige and black) theme with silver accents. The car comes with features such as automatic headlamps, electrically foldable ORVs with integrated turn-indicators, Start/Stop button, power windows, tilt and telescopic steering, multi-function steering wheel, 2-DIN audio system with 1 GB internal storage, Bluetooth, USB and AUX connectivity, reverse parking camera and sensors, climate control, rear AC vents, 16-inch diamond cut alloy wheels, ABS and airbags, depending upon the variant.

The Elite i20 is available with a choice of two engines:

• Petrol - 1.2-litre, 4-cylinder, Kappa Dual VTVT, 82 bhp @ 6000 rpm, 115 Nm @ 4000 rpm, 5-speed manual gearbox
• Diesel: 1.4-litre, U2 CRDi, 89 bhp @ 4000 rpm, 220 Nm @ 1500-2750 rpm, 6-speed manual gearbox

The 1.4-litre petrol unit and automatic gearbox that was available on the old i20 has been dropped from the line-up.

Prices (ex-showroom, New Delhi):

Petrol:

• Era - Rs. 4,89,900
• Magna - Rs. 5,41,900
• Sportz - Rs. 5,93,900
• Asta - Rs. 6,46,900

Diesel:

• Era - Rs. 6,09,900
• Magna - Rs. 6,61,900
• Sportz - Rs. 7,13,900
• Asta - Rs. 7,66,900