Over 750 Units of New Hyundai i20 Booked Every Day in Last 40 Days

Hyundai India launched the new-gen i20 on November 5. Within 40 days after its launch, Hyundai i20 has received over 30,000 bookings in India. It is reported that 85 per cent of the customers opt for the top-spec Asta model and only 10 per cent chooses the dual-tone variants. Also, Hyundai has delivered one-third of the bookings, approximately 10,000 units. If we break down these figures with simple calculations, we can tell you that Hyundai i20 managed to garner 750 bookings every day and over 31 bookings every hour.

New Hyundai i20 Diesel & Turbo Petrol First Drive Review

The new Hyundai i20 was introduced with a comprehensive makeover from inside out. For the exterior, the new i20 has adopted a completely new styling, which looks edgier and sleeker. The extensive revision has significantly boosted the appeal of the i20 and captured the attention of car buyers.

Other than the new exterior updates, the premium hatchback also gets a long list of features for the interior. These added goodies include a wireless phone charger, 7-speaker Bose sound system, digital instrument cluster, ambient lighting, and sunroof. As for the infotainment system, the new Hyundai i20 fosters a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto, Apple Carplay support, along with the BlueLink connectivity system. At the safety front, the i20 is offered with 6 airbags, electronic stability control, ABS with EBD, vehicle stability management, hill start assist and more.

2020 Hyundai i20 has gained considerable success in the Indian market

The new Hyundai i20 is available with two petrol engines and one diesel unit. The petrol range is powered by either a 1.2-litre 4-cylinder naturally aspirated unit or a 1.0-litre 3-cylinder turbo unit. These engines are good for 88 PS/115 Nm and 120 PS /172 Nm, respectively. While the naturally aspirated petrol engine is mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox or a CVT automatic unit, the latter gets 7-speed DCT automatic and iMT gearbox.

On the diesel range, the i20 derives power from a 1.5-litre 4-cylinder engine, the same unit used on the Hyundai Venue. This engine can churn out 100 PS of peak power. It is mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox.

The prices of the Hyundai i20 petrol range start from Rs 6.80 lakh and goes up to Rs 11.18 lakh. On the other hand, the Hyundai i20 diesel variants are priced from Rs 8.20 lakh to Rs 10.60 lakh (ex-showroom).