Hyundai i20 diesel, 1.4-liter petrol launched

Hyundai has finally launched the diesel variant of its popular i20 with a 1.4-liter CRDI engine. The 1.4 Gamma petrol engine debuts on the i20, but is coupled only to a 4-speed automatic transmission. This engine develops 100ps at 5,000rpm and 13.9kgm torque at 4,200rpm.The new engine churns out 90ps at 4000rpm. 22.4 kgm of torque would be available from 1,750-2,750rpm Hyundai claims, which is almost twice the amount of torque of the existing 1.2-liter Kappa engine.A choice of seven colors is offered on the i20 diesel - Dark Grey, Silky Beige, Berry Red, Black, Crystal White and Sparkle Blue.