In its second generation, the Hyundai i20 is
available with the 100 PS 1.0-litre T-GDI linked to a 7-speed DCT
internationally. In the third generation, this combination will become
available in India as well. The Hyundai Venue was the first recipient of the 1.0-litre T-GDI
engine-7-speed DCT combo in India.
Hyundai may use the 1.0L T-GDI-7-speed DCT combo to
offer the next-gen i20 in a sporty N Line or N variant in our market. Hyundai's
N division plans to enter India within three years and the next-gen i20 would
be the safest bet to begin with.
Hyundai will offer the 2020 i20 in India with two
more engines. One will be the carried over 1.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol
unit but in upgraded, BS-VI form. The other will be Kia Seltos' 1.5-litre
diesel unit sans VGT. Expect the 1.2L petrol mill to be offered with only a
5-speed MT this time, as offering a CVT option might drive away customers from
the more expensive DCT and hence the 1.0L T-GDI engine too. The diesel engine
will be linked to a 6-speed MT as standard.
Hyundai has commenced local testing of the next-gen
i20 in India. Expect it to launch the all-new model by mid-2020 (May-August
2020).
