Hyundai Elite i20 Vs Competition

Hyundai Elite i20 Petrol Vs Competition - Engine Comparison
Competition	Capacity	No of cylinders	Power	Torque
Hyundai Elite i20	1197cc	4	81.86bhp	11.7kgm
Maruti Suzuki Swift	1197cc	4	85.80bhp	11.62kgm
Fiat Punto Evo	1172cc	4	67.06bhp	9.78kgm
Volkswagen Polo	1198cc	3	73.97bhp	11.21kgm
Nissan Micra	1198cc	3	74.96bhp	10.60kgm
Toyota Etios Liva	1197cc	4	78.90bhp	10.60kgm

Hyundai Elite i20 Diesel Vs Competition - Engine Comparison
Competition	Capacity	No of cylinders	Power	Torque
Hyundai Elite i20	1396cc	4	88.76bhp	22.4kgm
Maruti Suzuki Swift	1248cc	4	73.97bhp	19.37kgm
Fiat Punto Evo	1248cc	4	74.96bhp	20.08kgm
Volkswagen Polo	1498cc	4	89bhp	23.45kgm
Nissan Micra	1461cc	4	63.12bhp	16.31kgm
Toyota Etios Liva	1364cc	4	67.06bhp	17.30kgm

 

Hyundai Elite i20 Vs Competition - Dimensions Comparison
Competition	Wheelbase	Length	Width	Height	Ground Clearance
Hyundai Elite i20	2570mm	3985mm	1734mm	1505mm	170mm
Maruti Suzuki Swift	2430mm	3850mm	1695mm	1530mm	170mm
Fiat Punto Evo	2510mm	3989mm	1687mm	1525mm	185mm
Volkswagen Polo	2469mm	3971mm	1682mm	1469mm	165mm
Nissan Micra	2450mm	3825mm	1665mm	1530mm	154mm
Toyota Etios Liva	2460mm	3775mm	1695mm	1510mm	170mm

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