Hyundai i20 Elite Launched

This is the second time I have come across a car which tries very hard to segregate itself from its other siblings mass-produced by mother Hyundai. The first time was with Hyundai as well when they launched the Grand i10. Yes, they make the i10. So they thought very hard to come up with a name which makes the new car stand apart. And then best name they could come up with was Grand i10. Wow! I don’t know how many millions they spent on finalizing that name.

Now comes the second chapter from the book of “How hard can it be to name a new car?”. Presenting the i20 Elite which is somehow more Elite than the outgoing i20 we saw and purchased. That should mean we will get acquainted to a more luxurious take on the hatchback. However, it does not sound promising. With the options of a 1.2 litre Kappa2 petrol engine, all you get is a power-plant with 81 Korean ponies to get you moving. Diesel motor is the 1.4 U2 CRDi which has 8 more bhp than the petrol sibling. On paper, it seems pretty similar to its predecessor when we compare the variants. Speaking of which, here is how they pan out:

Variant - ERA

• Eletric Power Steering
• Day & Night Rear View Mirror
• Body coloured bumpers
• Two-tone interior ambiance
• 12V power outlet
• Front power windows

Variant - Magna
Gets all the features from ERA plus:

• Foldable key
• Body coloured ORVMs and door handles
• Rear parcel tray
• Front centre armrest
• 2-Din Audio system with 1GB memory, USB and Bluetooth connectivity
• Steering mounted audio controls
• All four power windows
• Rear AC vents
• Cooled Glovebox
• Electrically adjustable ORVMs

Variant - Sportz
Gets all the features from Magna plus:

• ABS
• Driver Airbag
• Reverse Parking Sensors with rear camera
• Front Fog Lamps
• Impact-sensing auto door unlock
• Rear defogger with timer function
• Front seatbelt pretensioners
• Turn indicators on ORVMs
• Leather wrapped steering wheel and gear-knob
• Height adjustable driver’s seat
• CD Player
• Climate Control
• Rake and reach adjust for steering
• Electric and auto folding ORVMs
• The options pack adds Smart Key, Diamond-cut alloy wheels and push-button start-stop function

Variant - Asta
Gets all the features from Sportz plus:

• Front passenger air-bag
• Light sensing Headlamps
• Rear seats with an option to split in a 60:40 ratio
• Adjustable rear headrests
• Second 12V power outlet
• Rear Wiper and washer

Now to the price list:
All prices Ex-showroom Delhi.

Variant	Petrol	Diesel
Era	Rs. 4.89 lacs	Rs. 6.10 lacs
Magna	Rs. 5.42 lacs	Rs. 6.62 lacs
Sportz	Rs. 5.94 lacs	Rs. 7.14 lacs
Asta	Rs. 6.47 lacs	Rs. 7.67 lacs