Hyundai Motor India launched its i20 model with two new variants Era and Sportz. The new variants of the all new i20 will go up for sale immediately and the prices (ex-showroom, Delhi) for the Era variant starts at Rs. 451,816 while as the Sportz, positioned between the Magna and the Asta will be priced at Rs. 531,817.
These variants come with new technology features which adds to the styling and also improves the fuel consumption. The Era has been introduced in with both the petrol and diesel engine as the price leading variant while the Sportz will bridge the price and feature gap between the Magna and Asta.
While the variants are targeted at our customers who have different needs, the new features will help improve the i20 and make it even more desirable for our customers.
The all new i20 comes loaded with many features. It has six-speed manual transmission gears in the diesel variant. The company claims that the additional sixth gear will facilitate fuel efficient driving. The sixth gear will also enable low rpm operation of the engine, making the i20 diesel more fuel-efficient and leading to a lower NVH (Noise, Vibration & Harshness) and lesser wear and tear of the engine.
The i20 will have technologies like manual transmission shift indicators (diesel variant) an innovative gear prompt for the driver to change gears, leading to maximum fuel economy. The i20 design philosophy follows the brand’s new identity.
From the front grille to the enhanced interiors the styling is modern and reflective of current global trends. On the exterior it features all new Chrome Radiator Grille and outside rear view mirrors with integrated turn indicators while on the inside it features blue LED interior illumination, silver centre fascia and chrome finish on inside door locks.
The other new features that have been added are Fully Automatic Temperature Control (FATC) system and in-built USB port (in Magna). Several other features like a burglar alarm, steering wheel with audio remote and passenger vanity mirror (in Sportz and Asta) have also been added.
The new i20 debuts with the latest BS IV compliance. Hyundai claims the vehicle offers increased fuel economy across the entire range, which will translate into greater savings on fuel costs.
As per the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI), the all new i20 petrol version (1.2 Kappa) is capable of delivering a mileage of 18.15 km/litre and the diesel variant (1.4 CRDi) can deliver a mileage of 21.93 km/litre. Both the petrol and the diesel variant will comply with the recently introduced BS IV emission norms.
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