Hyundai i20 2020 Era Variant Registered On RTO Website Entry-level Variant Could Be More Affordable

• Hyundai has registered the Era variant of the new i20.
• It will likely offer bare essentials such as a manual air-conditioner, front power windows, and a standard set of safety features.
• It will only be offered with the 83PS 1.2-litre petrol engine, coupled to a 5-speed manual gearbox.
• The new i20 Era could be priced around the Rs 6 lakh mark.

An RTO document reveals that, hinting at its possible launch in the future. If launched, it will bring down the i20's starting price. The new i20 is currently priced from Rs 6.80 lakh to Rs 11.18 lakh (ex-showroom).

Hyundai used to offer the Era variant with the second-gen Elite i20. Like the previous model, the new i20 Era could come with bare essentials such as a manual air-conditioner, front power windows, power steering, remote locking, dual airbags, ABS with EBD, and rear parking sensors. Features such as an infotainment system, steering-mounted audio controls, a multi-info display, and keyless entry would be given a miss.

The document states the new i20 Era will only be offered with the 83PS 1.2-litre petrol engine, coupled with a 5-speed manual gearbox. The petrol-CVT as well as the 120PS 1.0-litre turbo-petrol and 100PS 1.5-litre diesel engines won't be offered in this variant.

The i20's base-spec Era variant could be priced from Rs 6 lakh (ex-showroom). This will bring its entry-level pricing closer to its prime rivals, the.