Auto Expo 2018 has begun with a bang as the Indian arm of Korean automaker, Hyundai Motor India has launched its much anticipated 2018 Hyundai Elite i20 in India. The petrol variants of 2018 Hyundai i20 have been priced between Rs. 5.34 lakh to Rs. 7.90lakh and the diesel versions now cost Rs 6.73 lakh to Rs. 9.15 lakh. Along with the new Hyundai i20, the company also showcased its electric and hybrid versions of Hyundai Ioniq and the Hyundai Kona SUV. 2018 Hyundai Elite i20 has been launched a day before the launch of all-new Maruti Suzuki Swift. The current generation of Hyundai i20 was first launched in 2014 and the mid-life facelift comes right on time. Hyundai i20 has been one of the company’s most sold car in India and has been among Top-7 cars sold in India since its debut.
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During the calendar year 2017, Hyundai sold over 1.34 lakh units of Hyundai i20 in the Indian domestic market and over 4 lakh units since its launch in 2014. At the Auto Expo 2018, the company has launched the new Hyundai i20 that follows Hyundai’s new design philosophy that we have seen on the new-gen Hyundai Verna launched in 2017.
New Hyundai i20 facelift design:
2018 Hyundai i20 facelift’s overall shape and dimensions remain unchanged and is the face of the car that gets some major upgrades. Hyundai i20 now features a new front grille that resembles the one in current generation Hyundai Xcent sedan but finished in a honeycomb pattern. Hyundai i20 also gets a new headlamp cluster with DRLs and projector headlamps along with different fog lamps placed in the bumper. The rear of the car gets new bumper, new taillights that makes the i20 look both modern and elite. Hyundai i20 will be a major show-stopper at the Hyundai’s stall at Auto Expo 2018 and will also feature new alloy wheels. 2018 Hyundai i20 will also get dual tone exterior colour options for the first time and top variants will also get air curtain and glossy C pillar.
2018 Hyundai i20 facelift interiors:
Hyundai has also added a fresh and premium touch to the i20’s interiors and the new cabin including the dashboard. It gets a new 17.77 cm touchscreen infotainment system that supports Apple Car Play and Google Android Auto. The top-trims also gets new seats and steering mounted controls.Hyundai Auto Link that debuted with the new gen Hyundai Verna. The new car will continue to get rear AC vents.
2018 Hyundai i20 facelift engine:
2018 Hyundai i20 gets the 1.2L petrol and 1.4L diesel engine blocks but claims 9 percent improved mileage The petrol engine makes 82 hp of power and 114 Nm of torque mated to a 5-Speed manual transmission along with the option of an Automatic gearbox. The diesel version of Hyundai i20 sheds 89 hp of power and220 Nm of torque mated with 5-speed manual gearbox.2018 Hyundai i20 claims a mileage of 19.0 kmpl on the petrol engine and 22.4 kmpl on the diesel engine.
2018 Hyundai Elite i20 variant wise price
Petrol Diesel
Era: Rs 5.34 lakh Rs 6.73 lakh
Magna Era Rs 5.99 lakh Rs 7.31 lakh
Sports Rs 6.59 lakh Rs 7.83 lakh
Asta Rs 7.11 lakh Rs 8.35 lakh
Asta(O) Rs 7.90 lakh Rs 9.15 lakh
