Hyundai to launch 1.4 litre Elite i20 AT (Petrol)
The engine in question is the 1.4-liter Dual VTVT four-cylinder petrol capable of 100 PS at 6,000 rpm and 13.5 kgm of torque at 4,000 rpm, paired to a conventional 4-speed torque-converter automatic gearbox.
Hyundai will launch the i20 Automatic in a single variant – the Magna trim level. This variant gets dual front airbags as standard, but misses out on ABS and EBD, alloy wheels, projector headlights, keyless entry, rear parking camera, the touchscreen entertainment system, and automatic AC.
Reason, no AT in Asta trim :- Given the larger displacement engine, the i20 AT will no longer be classified as a ‘small car’ and the corresponding excise duty will increase from 12.5 percent to 24 percent. As a result, introducing the 1.4-liter AT on the top-end Asta variant will drive up costs and put the hatchback out of contention for many prospective buyers.
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Team-bhp