The Hyundai i20 has crossed the 15 lakh sales milestone in India, nearly 18 years after it first went on sale in December 2008. The premium hatchback reached the 1 lakh sales mark in 2010, crossed 5 lakh units in 2015, and hit the 10 lakh milestone in 2019.
Hyundai i20 generations so far
Its first-generation replaced the Hyundai Getz and played a key role in creating the premium hatchback segment in India. Depending on the trim and model year, it came with features such as a sunroof, automatic climate control, a cooled glovebox and six airbags. Buyers could choose between 1.2-litre petrol, 1.4-litre petrol and 1.4-litre diesel engine options.
The carmaker introduced the second-generation model, called the Elite i20, in 2014. It featured the brand’s ‘Fluidic Sculpture 2.0’ design language, added more features and offered 1.2-litre petrol and diesel engine choices. Notably, the Elite i20 proved to be the most successful generation of the hatchback, recording sales of 8 lakh units during its seven-year run in the country.
The third-generation of the hatchback arrived in 2020 and remains on sale today. It is the first i20 generation in India to be offered with a turbo-petrol engine, although that is now limited to the sportier N Line version. Hyundai also offered a diesel engine initially, but it was discontinued in 2023. The current generation i20 received a facelift in September 2023 and continues to be one of the most feature-rich offerings in its segment.
Today, the standard i20 is powered by an 83hp 1.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine, paired with either a 5-speed manual or a CVT automatic. Whereas, the i20 N Line uses a 120hp 1.0-litre turbo-petrol engine, available with either a 6-speed manual or a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox.
Hyundai i20 price and rivals
The Hyundai i20 is priced between Rs 6 lakh and Rs 10.63 lakh, ex-showroom, while the i20 N Line costs Rs 9.27 lakh to Rs 11.74 lakh. Its rivals include the Maruti Baleno, Toyota Glanza and Tata Altroz. Hyundai unveiled the fourth-generation i20 in June 2026, although the company has not yet announced plans to bring it to India.