Hyundai i20 Hits 15 Lakh Sales Milestone in India

Hyundai Motor India's premium hatchback, the Hyundai i20, has officially crossed the 15 lakh unit sales milestone. This achievement comes nearly 18 years after the vehicle first entered the Indian market in December 2008. The vehicle reached 1 lakh sales in 2010 and crossed 5 lakh units in 2015. It subsequently hit the 10 lakh sales milestone in 2019. The model continues to secure its position as a key volume driver for the South Korean carmaker in India.

The hatchback evolved through three generations, with the first-generation replacing the older Hyundai Getz. This model effectively established the premium hatchback segment in the country. The second-generation model, launched in 2014 as the Elite i20, introduced the 'Fluidic Sculpture 2.0' design. This iteration became the most successful, selling 8 lakh units during its seven-year run. The third-generation model debuted in 2020 and remains on sale today. It offered turbo-petrol options, though the company discontinued diesel variants in 2023.

Currently, the standard Hyundai i20 features an 83-horsepower 1.2-litre petrol engine. It retails between Rs 6 lakh and Rs 10.63 lakh, ex-showroom. The sportier i20 N Line variant uses a 120-horsepower 1.0-litre turbo-petrol engine. It is priced between Rs 9.27 lakh and Rs 11.74 lakh, ex-showroom. This premium vehicle competes directly with the Maruti Baleno, Toyota Glanza, and Tata Altroz. While Hyundai showcased a fourth-generation i20 in Brazil in June 2026, the carmaker has not yet shared India launch timelines.