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27 Mar 2020
Hyundai launches BS6-compliant Elite i20 at Rs. 6.5 lakh
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South Korean automaker Hyundai has launched the BS6-compliant version of its Elite i20 hatchback in India.
The new car comes at a starting price of Rs. 6.5 lakh and is offered in three variants: Magna+, Sportz+ and Asta (O).
The hatchback arrives as a petrol-only model and is available with a manual gearbox.
Here's everything you need to know.
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Exteriors
A look at the new Hyundai Elite i20
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The updated Elite i20 retains the design of its BS4 counterpart. It comes with a compact yet stylish look featuring a neat front fascia with a blacked-out hexagonal grille and projector headlights with cornering lamps.
The hatchback houses indicator-mounted ORVMs, blacked-out side claddings, and angular-looking alloy wheels.
Apart from that, it is dimensionally similar to the outgoing model.
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Interiors
Inside the cabin
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Quite like the outgoing model, the updated Hyundai Elite i20 sports a five-seater cabin with height-adjustable driver seat, fabric upholstery, and a three-spoke multifunctional steering wheel.
The car houses a new 7-inch touchscreen infotainment panel with support for Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.
Moreover, it retains the standard safety elements of the outgoing model.
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Power and performance
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The new Hyundai Elite i20 draws power from a BS6-compliant 1.2-liter petrol engine that comes mated to a 5-speed manual transmission. The motor is capable of producing 82bhp of maximum power at 6,000rpm and 114Nm of peak torque at 4,000rpm.
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How much?
And, here's a look at the pricing
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As for the pocket-pinch, the new Hyundai Elite i20 starts at Rs. 6.5 lakh for the Magna+ model and goes up to Rs. 8.31 lakh for the top-tier Asta (O) variant.
At this price point, the hatchback takes on the likes of Maruti Suzuki Baleno, Tata Altroz, and Volkswagen Polo.
