A new vehicle on the Indian market, the Hyundai i20 Active was different from an ordinary hatchback, with a muscular and stylish design.
With SUV styling cues, the i20 was not only a looker, but also a practical vehicle with a its high ground clearance, roof rails and skid plates.

The wonderful wheel arches, stylish headlamps, the dual-tone rear bumper and the wraparound stoplights completed the exterior look.

Available only for the i20 was a new Morning Blue exterior color, for those looking to further personalise their vehicle.

Inside, the i20 was pretty much identical to the regular i20. The cluster gauges were easy to read and the controls were intuitively placed and easy to action. The cabin was roomy and the seats were comfortable.

Although the i20 could tackle some tougher roads, it was not designed for off-road and a 4-wheel-drive system was not available.

With the introduction of the new model came also a new engine, a 1.0-liter T-GDI available with 100 hp or 120 hp. The 3-cylinder unit offered a good fuel consumption and was agile enough to make a ride fun.

Another engine option was a 1.4-liter diesel unit that cranked out 90 hp, with both fuel consumption and CO2 emissions being reduced, while the Kappa 1.4-liter powerplant was a gasoline engine that developed 100 hp.