September 2023 - Hyundai i20 Petrol Variants Explained - Which One To Buy?

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What Are The Pros And Cons Of Hyundai i20 Petrol?

The pros or advantages of Hyundai i20 petrol are:

• The i20 has a strong road presence because of its wide body, which is wider than even the C-segment sedans
• All variants are well loaded with features and justify the incremental price gaps over lower variants; Magna and Asta offer tremendous value over the lower trims

The Hyundai i20 petrol has the following shortcomings or problems:

• 1.2L petrol-automatic is not available in the otherwise well-loaded Asta variant and the reasonably loaded Magna variant
• Missing features like split seats and rear armrest
• It gets only 2 cup holders for front seat occupants; you get only 1 if you buy the variant with the air purifier; Addressed with Sep 2023 update as air purifier is removed from feature list
• DCT automatic transmission has a questionable long-term reliability as it’s yet to prove itself in the Indian driving and climatic conditions; after Sep 2023 update, this is only applicable for N Line DCT automatic variants
• The higher variants carry a higher ex-showroom price than other B2-segment hatchbacks

What Is The Price Of Hyundai i20 Petrol Variants?

The Hyundai i20 is available with a 1.2L normal petrol engine and you can have it with either a 5-speed manual or a CVT automatic transmission. The manual transmission is available in all 5 variants with prices ranging from Rs. 6.99 lakh to Rs. 9.98 lakh (ex-showroom). The automatic transmission is available in the Sportz and Asta (O) variants with an ex-showroom price of Rs. 9.38 lakh and Rs. 11.01 lakh, respectively. The CVT automatic costs around Rs. 1.05 lakh more than the comparable manual variants.

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Hyundai i20 Petrol Era - Base Model Standard Features

The base Era variant is only available with the petrol-manual powertrain and costs Rs. 6.99 lakh (ex-showroom).

The most notable standard features of the i20 base model are:

• Body-coloured door handles outside mirrors
• ESC, HSA
• 6 airbags
• Day/night inside mirror
• 5x 3-point seatbelts
• Sunglass holder
• 14-inch steel wheels
• Manual central locking

This variant doesn’t get a few important features like:

• Music system
• Steering-mounted controls
• Power mirrors
• Remote central locking
• Rear parcel tray

Considering the nominal incremental cost for the higher Magna variant, the lack of several must-have features in the base model and the list of must-have features of the Magna trim, we’ll suggest all budget buyers to buy the Magna instead of the i20 Era.

Hyundai i20 Petrol Era vs Magna Variant - Price, Feature Comparison

The Magna variant also gets the same petrol-manual powertrain and costs Rs. 7.70 lakh. It’s Rs. 70,410 more expensive than the lower Era variant.

For the additional price, the Magna variant gets the following features over the base Era variant:

• TPMS
• Wheel covers with larger steel wheels
• Remote central locking
• 8-inch touchscreen
• Wireless Android Auto and Apple Carplay
• 4 speakers and 2 tweeters
• Rear power windows
• Front armrest
• Power mirrors

In this variant, you might miss important features like:

• Height-adjustable driver seat
• Rear parcel tray
• Rear camera

The Magna variant is a fantastic choice for buyers who don’t want to stretch their budget any further. We wish it also offered the option of an automatic transmission.

Hyundai i20 Petrol Magna vs Sportz Variant - Price, Feature Comparison

The Sportz variant is available with both petrol-manual and petrol-automatic powertrains. With the petrol-manual powertrain, it costs Rs. 8.33 lakh. With the automatic, it costs Rs. 9.38 lakh, which is Rs. 1.05 lakh more than the manual. Compared to the Magna petrol-manual, it costs Rs. 63,000 more.

The Sportz variant gets the following features over the lower Magna variant:

• Rear camera
• Rear defogger
• Rear parcel tray
• Cruise control
• Height-adjustable driver seat
• Larger 16-inch wheels with covers
• Auto AC
• Cooled glovebox

In this variant, you might miss important features like:

• LED or projector headlamps
• Keyless entry with push-button start/stop

From a value standpoint, the Sportz is not the best option but it earns our top recommendation for the balance of must-have and good-to-have features. Moreover, it’s not a poor value option in any way. In fact, it more than justifies the incremental cost over the base model. It just doesn’t manage to earn the top spot.

Hyundai i20 Petrol Sportz vs Asta Variant - Price, Feature Comparison

The Asta variant is only available with the petrol-manual powertrain and it costs Rs. 9.29 lakh (ex-showroom). This price is Rs. 96,000 more than the lower Sportz variant.

The Asta variant gets the following features over the Sportz variant:

• LED headlamps
• Sliding front armrest
• Bose sound system with subwoofer
• Wireless phone charger
• Keyless entry with push-button start/stop
• Machined alloy wheels
• Soft-touch finish on dashboard
• Ambient lighting
• Puddle lamps
• Leather steering and gear knob
• Rear wiper

In this variant, you might miss features like:

• Rear armrest
• A larger touchscreen
• Adjustable rear headrests

The Asta variant is the most value for money option in the entire i20 lineup but it gets mostly good-to-have features. So, you can consider upgrading to it if you find them desirable.

Hyundai i20 Petrol Asta vs Asta (O) Variant - Price, Feature Comparison

Asta (O) is the top model of the Hyundai i20 and it gets both the petrol-manual and petrol-automatic powertrains. The i20 Asta (O) petrol-manual costs Rs. 9.98 lakh while the automatic costs Rs. 11.01 lakh. The i20 Asta (O) is Rs. 69,000 more expensive than the lower Asta variant.

The Asta (O) variant gets the following features over the Asta variant:

• Larger touchscreen
• Wired Apple Carplay and Android Auto
• Telematics
• Height-adjustable front seatbelts
• Fabric+leather upholstery
• Adjustable rear headrests

In this variant, you might miss features like:

• Wireless smartphone connectivity
• Rear armrest

The top model of the i20 gets almost exclusively good-to-have features, so we won’t encourage you to buy it. Moreover, when the lower Asta offers far better value, there’s no point in throwing it all away for a few features, which you may not even appreciate all that often during the ownership.

Which Variant Of The 2023 Hyundai i20 Petrol Should You Buy?

For the i20 petrol-manual buyers, there are 2 straightforward choices. The Magna is for budget buyers while the Sportz is our top recommendation. The Asta trim is also worth upgrading to if you like some of its features. Meanwhile, the base model is not recommended and the top model is an expensive upgrade.

For the i20 petrol-CVT automatic buyers, the Sportz variant is our top recommendation. The price jump to the i20 Asta (O) is quite big but worth it from a value standpoint for the additional features.

What Are The Engine Specifications Of The Hyundai i20 Petrol?

The i20’s 1.2L normal petrol engine offers performance, which is on par with the rivals. It’s all business as usual in this department; no deal breakers but nothing outstanding either.

You can use our Fuel Cost Calculator to see how much any petrol, diesel or CNG car will cost to run based on the latest fuel price in your city.

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What Are The Dimensions Of The 2023 Hyundai i20 Facelift?

In terms of dimensions, the i20 offers phenomenal road presence as it’s wider than even the C-segment sedans and it’s almost up there with the C-segment SUVs like the Grand Vitara and Hyundai Creta. The i20 also has the longest wheelbase in its segment. Its wheel size, ground clearance and boot space are about average for a B2-segment hatchback.

*Estimated

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What Are The Colour Options Of The 2023 Hyundai i20?

The 2023 i20 facelift is available in the following 6 monotone and 2 dual-tone colour options:

• Silver
• Grey
• Dark blue
• White
• Red
• Greenish grey
• Red with black roof
• White with black roof

Note: Here is a quick look at our length-based segmentation of cars to give you an idea of how we are classifying cars based on their size.

You can read more about vehicle segmentation at the following link:

Car Segments Explained - With Body Styles And Examples