New Hyundai i20 launched at Rs 6.80 lakh

In terms of mechanicals, the third-gen Hyundai i20 is being offered with two petrol and one diesel engine options in India.

The petrol units in question will be a 1.2-litre, four-cylinder naturally aspirated petrol which is good for 83hp and 115Nm of torque. There is also a 1.0-litre, three-cylinder turbo-petrol engine that produces 120hp and 172Nm of torque.

In terms of gearbox options, the 1.2-litre engine will come with the option of both a 5-speed manual and a CVT automatic gearbox (which with 88hp gets 5hp more than the manual). While the 1.0-litre will come with a 7-speed DCT automatic gearbox (like in the Venue) and an iMT (clutch-less manual) gearbox.

The diesel engine in question is a 100hp, 1.5-litre, four-cylinder unit that is also present in the Venue. As of now, Hyundai only provides the engine with a 6-speed manual gearbox in the new i20.

The ARAI claimed mileage for the 1.2-litre petrol engine is 20.35kpl with the manual gearbox and 19.65kpl with the CVT auto box, while the 1.0-litre turbo petrol returns 20.25kpl with the DCT gearbox and 20kpl with the iMT. The 1.5-litre diesel manual has a claimed fuel efficiency figure of 25.2kpl.

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