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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.

	Hyundai i20 Sportz(O)	Maruti Baleno	Difference
Manual	Rs 8.73 lakh	Rs 8.38 lakh (Zeta)	(-) Rs 35,000
Automatic	Rs 9.78 lakh	Rs 9.88 lakh (Alpha)	(+) Rs 10,000

*All costs are ex-showroom Delhi

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

Dimensions

	Hyundai i20	Maruti Baleno
Length	3995 mm	3990 mm
Width	1775 mm	1745 mm
Height	1505 mm	1500 mm
Wheelbase	2580 mm	2520 mm

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

Powertrains

	Hyundai i20	Maruti Baleno
Engine	1.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol	1.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol
Power	83 PS (MT) / 88 PS (CVT)	90 PS
Torque	115 Nm	113 Nm
Transmission	5-speed MT / CVT	5-speed MT / 5-speed AMT

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

Hyundai i20 Sportz(O) MT	Maruti Baleno Zeta MT	Difference
Rs 8.73 lakh	Rs 8.38 lakh	(-) Rs 35,000

Features	Hyundai i20 Sportz (O)	Maruti Baleno Zeta Manual
Exterior		LED projector headlights LED taillamps 16-inch alloy wheels Shark fin antenna
Interior	Dual-tone black & gray cabin Fabric seat upholstery Height adjustable driver’s seat Tilt & Telescopic steering wheel Front adjustable headrests
Comfort & Convenience		Automatic AC Rear AC vents Electrically adjustable & foldable ORVMs Push button engine begin/cease Keyless entry Automatic headlights Rear wipers & washer Rear defogger All 4 energy home windows with auto up/down perform for the driving force
Infotainment
Safety	6 airbags ABS with EBD Electronic stability management with hill help Rear parking digital camera with sensors 3-point seatbelts for all passengers Tyre stress monitoring system (TPMS) ISOFIX anchorages	6 airbags ABS with EBD Electronic stability management with hill help Rear parking digital camera with sensors 3-point seatbelts for all passengers ISOFIX anchorages

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

Hyundai i20 Sportz(O) CVT	Maruti Baleno Alpha AMT	Difference
Rs 9.78 lakh	Rs 9.88 lakh	(+) Rs 10,000

Features	Hyundai i20 Sportz (O)	Maruti Baleno Alpha Automatic
Exterior
Interior	Dual-tone black & gray cabin Fabric seat upholstery Height adjustable driver’s seat Tilt & Telescopic steering wheel	Height adjustable driver’s seat Tilt & Telescopic steering wheel Leatherette wrapped steering wheel Adjustable headrests
Comfort & Convenience	Wireless charging Automatic AC Rear AC vents Cooled glovebox Automatic headlights Day/Night IRVM Electrically adjustable ORVMs with auto fold Rear defogger Cruise management All-four energy home windows with auto-down perform for the driving force Drive modes (Normal and Sport)	Automatic AC Rear AC vents Electrically adjustable ORVMs with auto fold perform Cruise management Head-up show Auto dimming IRVM Push button engine begin/cease Automatic headlights Rear wipers & washer Rear defogger All 4 energy home windows with auto up/down perform for the driving force
Infotainment
Safety	6 airbags Electronic stability management with hill help ABS with EBD Rear parking sensors with digital camera 3-point seatbelts for all passengers Tyre stress monitoring system (TPMS) ISOFIX anchorages

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

Hyundai i20	Maruti Baleno
Rs 7.04 lakh to Rs 11.21 lakh	Rs 6.66 lakh to Rs 9.88 lakh

*All costs are ex-showroom Delhi

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

Which of those hatchback would you select? Let us know within the feedback beneath.

The Sportz variant of the updated Hyundai i20 comes with both manual and CVT automatic transmission options

The Hyundai i20 has recently undergone a minor design makeover, and its powertrain options have also been altered. The updated i20 is available in five broad variants – Era, Magna, Sportz, Asta, and Asta(O). Here, we will explore what the mid-spec Sportz CVT trim of the premium hatchback has to offer, as it is the entry-level option for the automatic transmission. It is priced at Rs 9.38 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi).

The front of the i20 Sportz closely resembles its higher-specced variants, featuring a parametric jewel pattern grille and a prominent skid plate. But it still gets a halogen headlight setup, and the LED DRLs are mounted near the air curtains on the bumper. On higher-specced Asta and Asta (O) variants, you get LED headlights with integrated LED DRLs.

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Moving along the profile, it gets body-colored door handles and ORVMs, with side indicators on the outside mirrors. It comes with stylized 16-inch steel wheels, unlike the diamond-cut alloy wheels offered with the top-spec Asta and Asta (O) variants. Also, if you opt for a dual-tone version of this Sportz trim, the ORVMs will be blacked out. The monotone versions of top-spec i20 also get chrome-finished door handles.

At the rear, this i20 Sportz model comes with Z-shaped LED tail lamps which are connected by a chrome garnish, silver skid plate on the rear bumper, and a shark fin antenna. It also gets a rear defogger but misses out on the rear wiper and washer. Apart from these, it looks similar to the better-equipped versions of the i20.

Inside, the i20 Sportz comes with a dual-tone black and grey cabin and fabric seat upholstery. It also gets adjustable front headrests, and the driver’s seat can be adjusted for height. In terms of features, this variant of the i20 comes with an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system which supports wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a semi-digital driver’s display, automatic AC, cruise control, Type-C USB charger at the front, and powered ORVMs. But instead of a premium 7-speaker Bose sound system, it gets a basic 4-speaker audio system with 2 tweeters.

The mid-spec Sportz variant of the i20 also comes with amenities like rear AC vents and a cooled glove box. A Type-C USB port has been provided for rear passengers as well. In terms of safety, it is equipped with six airbags (as standard), ABS with EBD, electronic stability control (ESC), hill-start assist, and a tire pressure monitoring system.

Powertrain Check

The Hyundai i20 facelift only comes with a 1.2-liter naturally aspirated petrol engine (83PS/115Nm) only. In the mid-spec Sportz variant, it is mated to either a 5-speed manual transmission or a CVT automatic. For the CVT models, the power output increases to 88PS, and it also gets ‘Normal’ and ‘Sports’ driving modes.

Price Range & Rivals

The Hyundai i20 facelift is priced from Rs 6.99 lakh to Rs 11.01 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). It takes on the Tata Altroz, Maruti Baleno, and Toyota Glanza. You can also check out our image gallery for the lower-spec Magna variant of the i20 facelift by clicking here.

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