A month ago, we had reported that Hyundai will soon offer dual airbags as standard on the Elite i20 & i20 Active (link to news article). Now, it has been officially confirmed by Hyundai that dual airbags are a part of standard equipment in the i20 duo. This addition doesn't translate into a higher starting price.

In addition to airbags, the Elite i20 will be equipped with projector headlamps, LED DRLs and cornering lamps in the Asta (O) variant. The Sportz (O) variant has been dropped. Phantom Black is the new body colour added to the range.

The Elite i20 will be offered in 5 variants - Era, Magna, Sportz, Asta and Asta (O), while the i20 Active is offered in 3 variants - Base, S and SX.

No changes have been made to the engine or transmission options.

Ex-showroom Delhi prices for the Elite i20 are:
Era: P - 549,350 | D - 660,520
Magna: P - 607,332 | D - 718,763
Sportz: P - 660,509 | D - 775,427
Asta: P - 712,424 | D - 824,372
Asta(O): P - 748,948 | D - 860,898

Ex-showroom Delhi prices for the i20 Active are:
Base: P - 659,721 | D - 784,361
S: P - 731,416 | D - 856,054
SX: P - 806,084 | D - 930,719

Three weeks ago, we reported that the Hyundai has given the Elite i20 some updates like a glossy black C-pillar, shorter roof-mounted radio antenna and the deletion of the auto-dimming IRVM (link to news article). Now a media report indicates some more changes to the 2016 models.

The Elite i20 now will be available with only 5 variants instead of 6 - Era, Magna, Sportz, Asta and Asta (O); the Sportz (O) variant has been dropped. The Asta (O) variant will now sport projector headlamps with cornering function + DRLs, which was earlier missing.

Autocar reports that now all variants of the Elite i20 & i20 Active will be equipped with dual airbags as standard.

It seems that the Elite i20 is facing the heat from the Maruti Baleno, which is its newest, feature-rich competitor. The Baleno has ABS and dual airbags as standard on all variants while the Elite i20 has only 3 out of 5 ABS-equipped trim variants.

No changes have been made to the engine or transmission options of either the i20 Active or the Elite i20. Prices and other details are yet to be officially revealed by Hyundai.

Hyundai has given the Elite i20 and i20 Active an update. The cars are now equipped with an Audio Video Navigation (AVN) infotainment system, with a 7-inch touchscreen.

The AVN infotainment system comes with pre-loaded maps, satellite based voice guided navigation, pre-saved routes, suggestive keyboard and rear camera display. It has Bluetooth connectivity which allows users to their phones and implement functions on screen including browsing contacts, dialing, answering and streaming music.

With this move, Hyundai is looking to take on the third-generation Honda Jazz, which was launched in July. The top-of-the-line VX variant of the Jazz comes with an AVN touchscreen infotainment system as well.

This AVN system is available in the Asta (O) trim level of the Elite i20 and the SX variant of the i20 Active.

Prices (ex-showroom, Delhi):

Elite i20

• Asta (O) Petrol - Rs. 7,16,547
• Asta (O) Diesel) - Rs. 8,28,496

i20 Active

• SX (Petrol) - Rs. 7,92,045
• SX (Diesel) - Rs. 9,16,685

Hyundai India's product portfolio is undergoing a series of alterations. Recently, the Elite i20's feature list was trimmed and now, the Elite i20 and i20 Active have received new variants / updates.

As per a report by Autocar India, the Elite i20 will now be offered in an Asta (O) variant that will come equipped with a 7'' touchscreen audio visual navigation system. Until now, both the petrol and diesel Elite i20 had the Asta as their top-end variant.

The same system will also be offered in the i20 Active's top-end 'SX' variant. Additionally, Hyundai will now offer the i20 Active petrol in the 'SX' trim as well. The diesel was already offered in this variant, but the petrol was only available in the 'Base' and 'S' trims. As per the report, the AVN system is likely to make its way into the Verna as well.

Earlier this year, we had reported that Hyundai is planning to equip the Elite i20 hatchback with a touchscreen infotainment system (click here to read report). Now, according to a new media report, this touchscreen infotainment system is likely to feature in the i20 Active and Verna 4S sedan as well.

Recently, Hyundai had deleted some features form the Elite i20. It is believed that these deletions were carried out so that the infotainment system could be accommodated without raising the price of the car drastically. With the touchscreen infotainment system being added to the Elite i20 and i20 Active, Hyundai plans to take on the recently launched Honda Jazz, which is equipped with the feature. The updated models are expected to hit the showrooms by the end of July.

The Verna 4S has been slipping down the charts month after month. The Honda City and Maruti Suzuki Ciaz, which are the two strongest players in the segment, have touchscreen infotainment systems on their higher variants. The updated Verna 4S is expected to go on sale around Diwali.

Source: Autocar India

Hyundai has deleted some of the features that were offered on the Elite i20. However, prices of the different trim levels have not been changed.

All variants of the Elite i20 get different seat upholstery. The ticket holder has also been dropped from the list of features.

The Elite i20 Era (base) no longer gets a passenger vanity mirror.

The Sportz variant comes without a leather-wrapped steering and gear knob. The boot lamp and driver window auto up function have been dropped as well. Hyundai now provides only one folding key instead of two. Even the Sportz (O) variant does not get a leather-wrapped steering and gear knob any more.

The top-end Asta trim level now comes with just one 12V power outlet instead of two. This variant retains its leather-wrapped steering and gear knob.

Hyundai is expected to launch the Elite i20 with a touchscreen infotainment system soon. There are no mechanical changes to the Elite i20.

The i20 Active continues unchanged.

Source: Autocar India

Click here to read our review of the Elite i20

The Elite i20 has been Hyundai's best-selling model in India. 10,000 units of the car are built at the company's Chennai factory every month. However, the demand for the Elite i20 is high and there is a waiting list of about two-and-a-half months for the car. Hyundai fears that it could lose customers if it is not able to supply enough units of the car. To address this issue, it is preparing to ramp up the production of the hatchback. 

At present, the plant is churning out the i20 at full capacity and with the increase in production, a few thousand more units of the car can be expected to be manufactured every month. Earlier this year, we had reported that the Santro had been discontinued so that production of models such as the i10 Grand and Elite i20 could be ramped up. Hyundai believed that it could take production of the i20 up to 14,000 units with the move.

Till March 16, 2015, the Elite i20 had managed to clock 4,68,184 enquiries and 1,03,960 bookings. Hyundai managed to sell more than 1,00,000 units of the car within 7 months of its launch. It has also launch a cross-hatch based on the Elite i20 called the i20 Active. Click here to read our review of the i20 Active.

Source: Autocar Professional

Click here to read our review of the Hyundai i20 Active

Hyundai has launched the i20 Active cross hatch in India at prices starting from of Rs. 6.38 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi).

The i20 Active is essentially an Elite i20 hatchback with cosmetic enhancements, which give it a rugged appearance. At the front the car gets projector headlamps with LED daytime running lights, a new bumper with an inverted air dam, fake bull bar, skid plate and round fog lamps. The alloy wheels are of a different design compared to the Elite i20 and there is a plastic body cladding around the skirting and bumpers. There is a pair of roof rails, a shorter antenna, a fuel lid finished in matte silver and the C-Pillar of the car has been finished in glossy black. At the rear, the i20 Active gets a new bumper with an inverted number plate housing, and a skid plate. Two round lamps are housed on either side of the bumper - the reflector on the left and a reversing lamp on the right.

The i20 Active is 10 mm longer, 26 mm wider and 50 mm taller than the Elite i20. The car has been given taller springs, which has resulted in the ground clearance increasing by 20 mm. Hyundai has adopted its sedans' nomenclature for the i20 Active's variants e.g. S, SX.

The interiors of the i20 Active feature a black and blue dual-tone theme. On darker coloured cars, the interiors are black with orange accents. The i20 Active is equipped with features like a multi-function steering wheel, climate control, 2-DIN audio system with 1 GB storage and USB and Aux-in connectivity and auto-folding mirrors among others. Safety features include dual front airbags, ABS, reverse parking sensors, rear camera, automatic headlamps, electrochromic mirror and rear defogger.

The i20 Active is powered by the same petrol and diesel engines that are found under the hood of the Elite i20.

Petrol: 1.2-litre, 4-cylinder, 82 bhp @ 6000 rpm, 115 Nm @ 4000 rpm, 5-speed manual

Diesel: 1.4-litre, 4 cylinder, 89 bhp @ 4000 rpm, 220 Nm @ 1500-2750 rpm, 6-speed manual

The i20 Active will compete against the Fiat Avventura, Toyota Etios Cross and Volkswagen Cross Polo.

Prices (ex-showroom, Delhi):

Petrol

• 1.2 - Rs. 6,38,586
• 1.2 S - Rs. 7,09,735

Diesel

• 1.4 - Rs. 7,63,228
• 1.4 S - Rs. 8,34,337
• 1.4 SX - Rs. 8,89,427

The official images of the upcoming Hyundai i20 Active are here.

Based on the Elite i20-hatchback, the pseudo SUV features cosmetic add-ons to distinguish it from its sibling. These alterations include a restyled grille, redesigned bumpers, black plastic cladding around the skirting and bumpers, silver roof rails, newly designed alloy wheels, circular fog lamps at the front and back, silver skid plates and thicker eyebrows above the headlamps. The car also features projector headlamps, LED daytime running lights, a rear spoiler and higher ground clearance than the Elite i20.

On the inside, the i20 Active gets a black dashboard with orange inserts around the infotainment system, air-conditioner vents, gear lever and on the gear lever. The seats are also black with orange linings. The car is also available with a blue and black interior scheme. The pedals are finished in faux aluminium and the glove box is cooled.

The i20 Active will use the same engines as the Elite i20. The petrol unit is a 1.2-litre motor producing 82 bhp and 115 Nm of torque. The diesel engine has a capacity of 1.4 litres and puts out 89 bhp and 220 Nm of torque.

The Hyundai i20 Active will be launched on March 17. It will take on other pseudo SUVs such as the Volkswagen Cross Polo, Toyota Etios Cross and Fiat Avventura.

Hyundai has announced that it will launch the i20 Active in India on March 18, 2015.

The i20 Active is a pseudo SUV based on the Elite i20 hatchback. It has been designed at Hyundai Motor’s Design Centre Europe in Rüsselsheim, Germany.

Hyundai has tried to make it look rugged with some cosmetic changes. These alterations include a black plastic cladding around the skirting and bumpers, silver roof rails, redesigned alloy wheels, a new exterior paint shade and circular fog lamps at the front and back. The car also gets a restyled grille and increased ground clearance. Other features include projector headlamps, silver front and rear skid plates, a rear spoiler and the thick eyebrows above the headlamps.

On the inside, the dashboard of the i20 Active is likely to be given a different shade than that of the Elite. Hyundai has not revealed any details about the engines and transmissions it plans to use in the car.

The i20 Active will be Hyundai's rival for other pseudo SUVs such as the Volkswagen Cross Polo, Toyota Liva Cross and Fiat Avventura.