Maruti Suzuki Baleno (2015-2022) Vs Hyundai i20 - Price, Mileage, Specs

Currently, Hyundai do no offer the option of the 1.2L normal petrol engine and CVT combo with the Asta variant of the i20. Offering the petrol-CVT combo in the i20’s Asta variant would have made it a great value for money proposition. With a sub-Rs. 10.0 lakh ex-showroom price, the Asta 1.2L CVT would have been the ideal choice for buyers looking for a city car. Furthermore, the petrol automatic is also not available with the more-affordable Magna variant either.

While Hyundai discontinued the diesel variants of the i20 with the BS6 phase-2 update, the turbo petrol variants were also taken off the shelves recently with the facelift. The updated model now only comes with a 1.2L normal petrol engine with either a 5-speed manual or a continuously variable transmission (CVT). The i20 also doesn’t offer a petrol-CNG powertrain, which all of its competitors now offer.

The Hyundai i20 does not offer split folding seat backs, limiting its overall practicality. Making matters worse, Hyundai also removed the rear seat centre armrest from the i20, which is offered in rivals like the Tata Altroz.

Though packed with features, the higher variants of the i20 continue to command a steep premium over its arch rivals. The i20 continues to be the most expensive B2-segment SUV in the country.