Korean auto maker Hyundai Motors India Ltd (HMIL) on Tuesday launched a diesel and 1.4-litre petrol automatic variants of its premium hatchback, the i20.

Commenting over the launch, H S Lheem, MD, HMIL said: "The launch of 'i20' diesel is a proud moment for us especially after the immense success of i20 both in Indian and overseas market. Both the variants, while offering the much needed fuel-economy to our customers, will also provide superior technology and best-in-class performance."

The diesel and automatic versions of its premium hatchback the i20 priced at Rs 6,19,800 lakh and Rs 7,31,130 lakh (ex-showroom) Delhi.

However the prices of the diesel version are introductory.

Lheem further said that the i20 diesel and the petrol will be available in three different variants starting with Magna, Asta and the Asta Option which comes with a panoramic sunroof. The i20 Automatic will be sold in two variants namely the Asta and the Asta Option.

The base model of i20 was launched by the company in December 2008.

The company so far has been able to sell over 72,000 units in the domestic market.

Apart from this, the company also announced that it plans to export seven lakh units of its vehicles in 2009 along with exporting its premium hatchback, the i20, to Australia and New Zealand.

Speaking with the media persons, Arvind Saxena, HMIL Senior Vice-President (Sales & Marketing) said: "We plan to export seven lakh units this year but it will all depend on how the market conditions are."