The newly launched Hyundai i20 Sportz (O) has made some options extra accessible, however the Maruti hatchback nonetheless has some benefits at comparable costs

The Hyundai i20 premium hatchback has acquired a brand new mid-spec Sportz(O) variant positioned between the Sportz and Asta variants. It makes among the premium tools from the Asta extra inexpensive, at a premium over the i20 Sportz. This freshly launched variant of the i20 is priced much like the Maruti Baleno Zeta and Alpha variants, with guide and computerized transmissions respectively. 

 

*All costs are ex-showroom Delhi

 

Let’s begin by seeing how the premium hatchbacks examine by way of specs:.

Dimensions

 

The Hyundai i20 surpasses the Maruti Baleno in all dimensions; most importantly it’s 30 mm wider with a 20mm longer wheelbase.

Powertrains

 

The Maruti Baleno is extra highly effective than the Hyundai i20. While each vehicles characteristic a 5-speed guide transmission, the i20 is provided with a CVT computerized, whereas the Baleno comes with an AMT gearbox. The Hyundai i20 CVT will present a smoother driving expertise than the Baleno AMT, however for a worth premium.

Feature Highlights

Hyundai i20 Sportz (O) vs Maruti Baleno Zeta Manual

 

• While each the i20 Sportz (O) and the Baleno Zeta guide include complete characteristic lists, the i20 gives barely extra comfort options corresponding to wi-fi charging, a cooled glovebox, and cruise management in comparison with the Maruti hatchback.

• Hyundai’s premium hatchback additionally features a sunroof, a characteristic that isn’t obtainable with any variant of the Maruti Baleno.

• However, the mid-spec variant of the i20 nonetheless lacks LED headlights, alloy wheels, push-button engine begin/cease, in addition to a rear wiper and washer, all of that are supplied with the Baleno.

• In phrases of security, each hatchbacks talked about listed below are outfitted with 6 airbags, digital stability management, and a rear parking digital camera with sensors. However, the Baleno doesn’t get the tyre stress monitoring system.

• The characteristic benefits of the i20 Sportz(O) simply justify the premium over the Baleno Zeta right here.

Hyundai i20 Sportz (O) vs Maruti Baleno Alpha Automatic

 

• If you pay a small premium of Rs 10,000 for the Baleno’s top-spec Alpha computerized variant over the i20’s mid-spec Sportz (O) computerized, you’re going to get further options corresponding to heads-up show, a 360-degree digital camera, an even bigger 9-inch touchscreen system, auto-dimming IRVM, all-LED headlights with LED fog lamps, and alloy wheels, over the i20.

• In phrases of options, the Baleno Alpha AMT gives much more worth for the value than the i20 Sportz(O) CVT.

• However, i20 nonetheless has the benefit of sunroof, wi-fi charging, and cooled glovebox, which aren’t supplied with the Baleno’s high variant both. It additionally will get the smoother CVT computerized over the Maruti 5-speed AMT.

Overall Prices

*All costs are ex-showroom Delhi

The Hyundai i20 premium hatchback is a pricier providing general when in comparison with the Maruti Baleno.

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