Hyundai Elite i20 BS4 Diesel Asta (O) Variant Explained

What Is The Price of 2019 Hyundai Elite i20 BS4 Diesel Asta (O)?

The Elite i20 Asta (O) diesel is the top variant in the i20 premium hatchback lineup and is tagged at Rs. 9.34 lakh.

Below is the variant-wise price table of the 2019 Hyundai Elite i20 BS4 Diesel range:

The Elite i20 Asta (O) is offered for sale in petrol MT, petrol AT and diesel MT variants. The Asta (O) diesel being the top-end diesel variant is naturally the most expensive in the Elite i20 range. It is Rs. 1.25 lakh costlier than its petrol MT variant. The Asta (O) diesel also costs about Rs. 65,000 more than the Sportz Plus Dual Tone diesel that sits just below it. It comes for an added premium of Rs. 95,000 over the Sportz Plus variant.

What Is The Dimensions Comparison Of The 2019 Hyundai Elite i20 BS4 Diesel Asta (O)?

The following are the dimension details of Hyundai Elite i20 and comparison with its rivals:

The Elite i20 has the longest wheelbase among all the compared models. The longest wheelbase means superior cabin space. While all the other dimensions, the Elite i20 are very close to its competitors in the premium hatchback segment, the boot space falls short. The Elite i20’s 285-litre boot is the smallest in its class.

What Is The Engine Specs Comparison Of The 2019 Hyundai Elite i20 BS4 Diesel Asta (O)?

Here’s a look at the Hyundai Elite i20 diesel engine specs and fuel efficiency details and comparison:

The Elite i20 Asta (O) diesel top-end variant packs in a 1.4-litre diesel engine that delivers 90PS of power at 4000rpm and 220Nm of torque from 1500 to 2750rpm. The i20 diesel offers the highest torque among comparable models. This diesel engine is available with a 6-speed manual transmission.

The Elite i20’s diesel engine offers a claimed fuel economy of 22.5kmpl, which is good, but the lowest amongst its rivals.

What Is The Features Comparison Of 2019 Hyundai Elite i20 BS4 Diesel Asta (O)?

Let’s check the feature details of the Hyundai Elite i20 Asta (O) over the Sportz Plus variant:

The Elite i20 Asta (O) being the range-topping variant come with lots of added premium features.

Over the Sportz Plus variant, the Asta (O) offers automatic projector headlamps, 2 side and 2 curtain airbags, ISOFIX child seat anchors, keyless entry, push-button start/stop, automatic AC, rear armrest, wireless charger, leather-wrapped steering and gear knob, adjustable rear headrests, rear washer and wiper, larger 16-inch machined alloy wheels, and chrome door handles and more.

Should You Buy The 2019 Hyundai Elite i20 BS4 Diesel Asta (O) Variant?

The Hyundai Elite i20 Asta (O) is recommended only if you have a bigger budget and absolutely want the added safety or style features.

The added features of the i20 Asta (O) diesel justify its price tag. However, its value for money proposition is a tad less than the Sportz Plus variant.

So, if you wish to go for the best value for money in the Elite i20 range, then Sports Plus variant should be your pick. But if you wish to have top-notch features and added safety, then go for the Asta (O) variant by spending an additional Rs. 95,000. If you want added style and just a couple of functional features over the Sportz Plus, but not spend so much for the Asta (O), then the Sportz Plus Dual Tone variant is also there for Rs. 65,000 less than the Asta (O).

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