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Hyundai i20 Price Drop: Budget Hatchback Gets Cheaper
5 Feb
Summary
- New Hyundai i20 launched in India with prices starting at Rs 5.99 lakh.
- Price reduction across variants without altering features or mechanics.
- Engine is a 1.2-litre petrol unit producing 88 hp, paired with manual or iVT.
Hyundai Motor India has introduced the 2026 iteration of its i20 hatchback in the Indian market, with prices now beginning at Rs 5.99 lakh (ex-showroom). This strategic pricing adjustment aims to make the premium hatchback segment more affordable for entry-level consumers.
The carmaker has maintained the existing feature set and mechanical configurations while implementing the price decrease. The base Era variant now retails at Rs 5.99 lakh, still equipped with standard safety features like six airbags and convenience elements such as a digital instrument cluster and telescopic steering adjustment.
Further up the range, the Magna Executive variant is now priced at Rs 6.74 lakh, and the Magna variant at Rs 6.99 lakh. These trims receive upgrades including a tyre pressure monitoring system and automatic headlights for the Executive model, while the Magna variant adds an electric sunroof and LED daytime running lights, among other enhancements.
Under the hood, the 2026 Hyundai i20 is powered by a 1.2-litre petrol engine. This unit delivers 88 hp of power and 114 Nm of torque, available with either a manual transmission or an intelligent Variable Transmission (iVT). The i20 faces competition from rivals like the Maruti Suzuki Baleno and Tata Altroz.
