Hyundai introduces Elite i20 petrol automatic; top-end gets 6 airbag

The Hyundai Elite i20 is a popular choice in the premium segment in India. However, the automaker has been losing a considerable number of customers who opted for other options due to lack of an automatic variant. Addressing this issue, Hyundai has silently introduced a four-speed automatic petrol option in the country. The price for the automatic trim has not been announced for now, but it a known fact that it will be offered only in Magna variant for now.  

Under the hood, the upcoming automatic transmission option will come mated to a new 1.4-litre dual VTVT, four-cylinder petrol engine which generates 98bhp of power at 6000rpm and 132Nm of torque at 4000rpm. Hyundai India has decided to offer the automatic option only in mid-variant for now due to the price sensitive nature of the Indian market. The new bigger petrol engine will also help in positioning itself better in competition against the likes of the Maruti Baleno, Honda Jazz and Volkswagen Polo in India.

As for the existing Elite i20, Hyundai has offered six airbags in top-end Asta (O) in petrol as well as diesel engine options. The petrol top-end variant is offered at Rs 7.76 lakh, while diesel is offered at Rs 9.0 lakh (Ex-showroom, Delhi), which is about Rs 15,000 over the older prices. Owing to fresh upgrades, it is likely that Hyundai might witness additional sales numbers from its premium hatchback.