Will the more powerful i20 be able to drive away its competitors?

Hyundai launched the i20 with a 1.2-litre petrol engine last year. The precise reason for using the 1.2-litre was to get the duty cut. But the engine never did justice to the car in terms of performance.

Hyundai now launches the 1.4-litre diesel engine for its i20. The car will be launched on the 7th of July. The CRDI engine in the i20 hood is more powerful and efficient too. The people who complained about the i20’s power will now be happy. Hyundai intends to launch the i20 with a 1.4 litre “Petrol engine”. Probably, the 1.4-litre petrol engine could be available only with automatic transmission.

So, the i20 could attract buyers more buyers. The i20 diesel could cost Rs 70,000 more than the 1.2-litre petrol engine already available. We at CarWale believe the i20 could capture a great deal of the market considering its styling and new powerful motor. But the doubt in our mind is the pricing. If the car is priced aggressively, it will certainly do well. People do need change and maybe Hyundai has done most of its homework well and i20 could just do the trick in the premium segment market.

Tags: Hyundai, i20, i20 1.4 litre, i20 Diesel, i20 Petrol