Hyundai i20 base model vs top model: is the jump worth it?
The i20 base model is the Era, from ₹5.99L ex-showroom; the top model is the Asta(O), from ₹9.20L. That is ₹3.21L more. The dearest way to buy the Asta(O) is ₹10.39L.+₹3.21L
The full story
The i20 base model is the Era, from ₹5.99L ex-showroom; the top model is the Asta(O), from ₹9.20L. That is ₹3.21L more. The dearest way to buy the Asta(O) is ₹10.39L.
The Asta(O) adds tyre pressure monitor, rear parking camera, headlamps (LED projector against Halogen) and Bose premium sound system, and 20 more over the Era.
5 trims sit between the two, so the jump is rarely how anyone actually buys.
The best value for money on this ladder is the step into the Asta, not the jump to the top; above it the Asta(O) adds SOS call, puddle lamps and touchscreen (10.25" against 8"), and 2 more for the rest of the money.
The two ends of the i20 ladder
Top model
i20 Asta(O)
₹9.20Lex-showroom, from
Sold 2 ways, up to ₹10.39L.
See the Asta(O) Petrol MT in full →What the top model has that the base model does not
Only the rows that differ. Most important first, and anything the top model gives up is marked, because a ladder is not always a straight climb.
| Feature | Era (base) | Asta(O) (top) |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre pressure monitor | - | Yes |
| Rear parking camera | - | Yes |
| Headlamps | Halogen | LED projector |
| Premium sound system | - | Bose |
| Sunroof | - | Single-pane |
| Touchscreen | - | 10.25" |
| Wireless CarPlay / Android Auto | - | Yes |
| Connected car tech | - | Yes |
| Cruise control | - | Yes |
| Auto climate (single zone) | - | Yes |
| SOS call | - | Yes |
| Speakers | - | 7 |
| Auto headlamps | - | Yes |
| Height-adjustable driver seat | - | Yes |
| Wireless phone charger | - | Yes |
| Wheel size | 14" | 16" |
| Wheel type | Steel | Alloy |
| Puddle lamps | - | Yes |
| Auto-folding wing mirrors | - | Yes |
| Rear wiper & washer | - | Yes |
| Rear defogger | - | Yes |
| Ambient lighting | - | Yes |
| Rear USB-C ports | - | Yes |
| Leatherette upholstery | - | Yes |
The steps between them, one at a time
5 trims sit between the base model and the top model. Each step has its own page saying what it costs and what it buys.
Hyundai i20 base model vs top model: the questions people ask
- What is the difference between the Hyundai i20 base model and top model?
- The Asta(O) adds tyre pressure monitor, rear parking camera and headlamps (LED projector against Halogen), and 21 more over the Era. 5 trims sit between them: Magna Executive, Magna, Sportz, Sportz(O) and Asta.
- How much more does the Hyundai i20 top model cost than the base model?
- The i20 base model is the Era, from ₹5.99L ex-showroom; the top model is the Asta(O), from ₹9.20L. That is ₹3.21L more. The dearest way to buy the Asta(O) is ₹10.39L.
- Is the Hyundai i20 top model worth it over the base model?
- The best value for money on this ladder is the step into the Asta, not the jump to the top; above it the Asta(O) adds SOS call, puddle lamps and touchscreen (10.25" against 8"), and 2 more for the rest of the money.
Prices are ex-showroom and features follow each maker's official material. Data updated on 7 October 2026. Verify current prices and features with a dealer before buying.