KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- Hyundai i20 prices starts at Rs. 7.04 lakhs ex-showroom
- Offered with a sole 1.2L 4-cylinder petrol engine
- Rivals Maruti Baleno and the Tata Altroz in the segment
Hyundai i20 is the hatchback that opened up the realm of premium hatchbacks, at that time in the past, when price point was the main differentiator. It nudged buyers to spend a little more to get a heightened experience with their hatchback with its features and engine refinement. Fast forward today, the i20 still retains its cult status, even after being seriously challenged by Maruti Baleno and Tata Altroz. In this segment, we take a look at the key features that you will get, if you plan to go for this. Meanwhile, make sure to join our 91Wheels Whatsapp Channel, specifically curated for all the avid petrolheads with extensive coverage of the latest news and insights from the automotive space.
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1. Electric Sunroof
Sportz (O) Trim Onwards: Rs. 8.73 lakhs
Available from Sportz (O) trim onwards, the smart electric sunroof of the Hyundai i20 is one of the most favored features of the premium hatch, obviously after its smooth and comfortable ride quality. This is something that Indian buyers tend to favor as a tasteful add-on, which as a result is now being incorporated with the newer models more and more.
Competition Check- Maruti Baleno gives the sunroof a miss whereas you will find the Tata Altroz with an electric sunroof from second to base XM S variant onwards, which is priced at Rs. 7.45 lakhs ex-showroom.
2. Wireless Charger
Sportz (O) Trim Onwards: Rs. 8.73 lakhs
Another feature that starts from he Sportz(O) trim onwards is the wireless charger functionality that helps in de-cluttering the central console with tangled wires. However, it depends on the smartphone's support for the same. This is another neat addition that will find its use almost on a daily basis.
Competition Check- While the Maruti Baleno does not offer a wireless charger, the Tata Altroz offers it from the XZ+ S variant onwards, which is priced at Rs. 9.10 lakhs ex-showroom.
3. 10.25-inch Touchscreen Infotainment
Available with Top-Spec Asta(O)- Rs. 10.00 lakhs
Available only in its top-spec variant, the Asta (O), the Hyundai i20 comes with a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment that is a delight to operate. On top of this, you get a Bose Premium 7-speaker sound system including a subwoofer for a richer multimedia experience.
Competition Check- Tata Altroz gets the same sized infotainment screen from its XZ LUX trim onwards while the Baleno sits with a 9-inch unit only.
4. Fully-Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard Across Variants
Hyundai needs to be appreciated to incorporate a digital instrument console as standard across all variants. You will find a digital console right from its Era base model onwards. The pricing for it begins at Rs. 7.04 lakhs onwards.
Competition Check- The Maruti Baleno, again, does not offer this feature. But the Tata Altroz offers a TFT digital instrument cluster from its XZ+ S LUX trim onwards, priced at Rs. 9.65 lakhs.
5. 6 Airbags As Standard
Standard Across Variants
Hyundai has committed to heightened safety and introduced 6 airbags as standard across variants with all of its models and yet again, after a digital instrument cluster, you also get 6 airbags as standard across all the trims.
Competition Check- Baleno offers 6 airbags from the Zeta trim whereas the regular Altroz gets dual airbags, even in its top trim. However, with the performance-oriented Racer Edition, Altroz offers a 6-airbags set-up.
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6. Cooled Glove Box
Sportz Trim Onwards: Rs. 8.38 lakhs
Taking the woes away of your cold drinks getting warm, the Hyundai i20 adds a nifty cooled glove box that comes in really handy when traveling in hot scorching Indian summers. You will find this from the Sportz trim onwards, priced at Rs. 8.38 lakhs ex-showroom
Competition Check- In its XT variant onwards, the Tata Altroz offers a 15L cooled glove box but the Baleno again gives this feature a rest.
Other notable features of the Hyundai i20 include
- Rear AC vents
- Fast charging ports
- Fully automatic climate control
- Push button start/stop
- Cruise control
- All power windows
Verdict
Given the sales number of the i20, it is safe to say that i20 is one of the most successful models from the brand, sharing legacy with thelike sof Hyundai Creta and the Hyundai i10. However, if you racing nerves twitch for something more, you can check out the performance edition of the i20 called the N-Line.
