New i20: Price, Features & Performance Review
The i20 is making a big impact in the hatchback car market. This car offers many features, good looks, and strong performance. We will look at its price, features, and different versions.
Key Features & Design
Exterior Design Updates The i20 has a fresh new look. The bumper design has changed. It has stylish DRLs (Daytime Running Lights) that look great at night. The car also gets automatic projector headlights. The backlights are new and connected, making the car look very attractive from the rear. You will find 15-inch alloy wheels with a diamond-cut design. The side mirrors have integrated turn indicators and can be adjusted electrically. Door handles are finished in chrome and have a request sensor for keyless entry.
Safety Features Safety is a key focus for the i20. It comes with 6 airbags, Traction Control, ESP (Electronic Stability Program), ABS with EBD, and a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS). For parking, there is a reverse parking camera and reverse parking sensors. Other safety features include remote central locking and speed warning.
Comfort & Technology Inside, the i20 offers many comfort and tech features. The dashboard has a fresh design. The new instrument cluster shows more information, like average mileage and gear position. An 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system supports Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. It also has fully automatic climate control. You will find USB ports (Type-C and Type-A) and a 12V charging socket. The top model also offers wireless phone charging. The steering wheel is leather-wrapped and has controls for cruise control and the infotainment screen. It includes a cooled glove box.
Performance & Engine Options
The i20 offers different engine choices, including petrol and CNG. All engines meet BS6 Phase 2 standards.
Petrol Engine The 1.2-liter Kappa petrol engine provides 83 horsepower and 113 Nm of torque. It delivers a mileage of around 20 kmpl. This engine is known for being refined. You can choose between a 5-speed manual or an automatic gearbox with the petrol engine.
CNG Engine The CNG option uses the same 1.2-liter engine but offers different performance. It produces 60 horsepower and 96 Nm of torque. The CNG variant gives a high mileage of 28 kmpl. The CNG model is only available with a manual gearbox.
Pricing & Variants
Model Variants The i20 comes in four variants: Era (base), Magna, Sportz, and Asta (top model).
Price Range Prices for the i20 start from ₹5,68,000. The top model costs up to ₹9,00,000. For example, the Asta top model has an ex-showroom price of ₹7,21,000. Its on-road price in Lucknow is about ₹8,24,000. The automatic version of the Asta model is around ₹9,84,000 on-road.
Dimensions & Practicality
The i20 is a sub-4 meter car. It has a length of 3815 mm, a width of 1680 mm, and a height of 1520 mm. The wheelbase is 2450 mm. The ground clearance is 167 mm. The car has a 37-liter fuel tank capacity. The boot space is 260 liters, which is good for its segment. Note that the CNG variant will have less boot space due to the tank.
Conclusion
The i20 is a feature-rich and stylish hatchback. With its updated design, advanced safety features, and choice of petrol or CNG engines, it offers good value. It competes with other popular cars like the Tata Tiago, Maruti Swift, and Maruti Suzuki Baleno.
