Hyundai to Launch i20 Sportz (O) Variants in India with Sunroof and Wireless Charger

Hyundai launched the redesigned i20 in India last year. However, sales for the hatchback saw a marginal increase, despite the revamp. The South Korean carmaker is currently rearranging the i20 variant lineup to tackle this. According to industry reports, the brand intends to release a new mid-variant to draw customers. Hyundai will likely roll out the new model, called Sportz (O), and will position it in between the Asta and Sportz trims. Besides, several new features might be added by the manufacturer to the Sportz (O) model. These include a driver-side door pad's cushioned armrest, wireless charging, and an electric sunroof. 

Furthermore, the upcoming model ought to retain all of the other Sportz variant's features, such as the rear parking camera, a height-adjustable driver seat, electrically adjustable and foldable ORVMs, cooled glovebox, cruise control, LED tail lamps, automatic climate control, and rear defogger. Mechanically, it is quite probable that the Hyundai i20 Sportz (O) variant will be available with both manual and automatic transmissions with the current 1.2-litre petrol mill. 

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2023 Hyundai i20: Exterior Elements

The 2023 Hyundai i20 received updated headlamps with redesigned inverted L-shaped LED DRLs, a revamped grille, new 16-inch alloy wheels, and reworked front and rear bumpers. Additionally, similar to the Hyundai Verna, the new Hyundai emblem is now visible on the bonnet rather than the grille. The facelift is offered in eight different paint jobs – Amazon Grey, Starry Night, Fiery Red, Atlas White, Titan Grey, Typhoon Silver, Fiery Red with a black roof, and Atlas White with a black roof.

2023 Hyundai i20: Interior and Safety Feature Set

The interior has been done in shades of grey and black. Not much has changed aside from this. The USB Type-C fast charging ports are the only feature addition. The 2023 iteration of the i20 retains its seven-speaker Bose audio system, wireless phone charging, digital driver's display, 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system, electric sunroof, and air purifier. Regarding the safety tech, the hatchback comes equipped with 26 safety features as standard, including six airbags, electronic stability control (ESC), HAC, VSM, ABS, and EBD. In addition, OTA updates, a tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS), and Hyundai's BlueLink connectivity are accessible.

2023 Hyundai i20: Engine and Transmission

The 1-litre turbo-petrol engine for the i20 is no longer offered. The updated hatchback is now propelled by a 1.2-litre, 82-bhp, 115Nm petrol engine. There are two gearbox choices: a 5-speed manual and a CVT automatic. The 1.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine has been earmarked by Hyundai for the i20 N-Line. For the upcoming Sportz (O) version, manual and CVT transmission options are anticipated. 

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Hyundai i20 Sportz (O): Expected Price

The Hyundai i20 is presently available in the following variants: Era, Magna, Sportz, Asta, and Asta (O). The ex-showroom pricing for the i20 starts at Rs 6.99 lakh and goes all the way up to Rs 11.01 lakh. The manual gearbox version of the Sportz model costs Rs 8.33 lakh, while the IVT version has a price tag of Rs 9.38 lakh. However, we could see a price increase of Rs 50,000 for the Sportz (O) model due to the newly added features. Both mentioned prices are ex-showroom. 

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