Hyundai will launch the i20 Active crossover tomorrow

The sporty-looking Hyundai i20 Active will be launched tomorrow in India. The new hatchback-based crossover will compete with the Volkswagen Cross Polo, the Toyota Etios Cross and the Fiat Avventura in the Indian market.

Hyundai recently revealed the renderings of the Elite i20 but the images of the car were leaked way before. The tough-looking car is based on the Elite i20 hatchback and gets a meatier stance, thanks to the external plastic claddings. It has been designed at Hyundai Motor’s Design Centre Europe in Rüsselsheim, Germany and still carries forward the company's 'Fluidic Sculpture 2.0' design language. Apart from the external appearance that makes it look aggressive, the cabin is also updated to look more funky and youthful.

The i20 Active will be powered by the same engine line-up that is seen on the Elite i20 hatchback. The petrol variant will be powered by the four-cylinder 1.2-litre Kappa motor and the diesel trim will employ the 1.4-litre CRDI motor. The former produces 83bhp of power and 113Nm of torque and comes paired to a five-speed manual transmission. The latter churns out 89bhp of power and 219Nm of torque and comes mated to a six-speed manual gearbox.

The Hyundai Active i20 has been spotted on test several times in our country and the wait will be finally over when the manufacturer will launch the vehicle tomorrow. Stay tuned to CarWale as we get the variant wise pricing of the car live from the launch event. It might be priced in the range of Rs 6 lakh to Rs 11 lakh, giving Indian consumers another option to choose from in the new compact crossover segment in our country.