Hyundai’s New i20 Is A Major Step Up From Its Predecessor

  • Published February 19, 2020
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Exterior images may have been leaked just a day ago, but it doesn’t hamper the hype one bit.

 

  • It receives major exterior updates that follow Hyundai’s Sensuous Sportiness design language.
  • Interior sketches revealed updates like two 10.25-inch digital screens, connected car tech and wireless phone charging.
  • Engine options include a 84PS 1.2-litre petrol and a 1.0-litre T-GDi turbo-petrol in 100PS/120PS states of tune with a 48v mild-hybrid option.
  • It is Likely to make it to Indian shores by mid-2020.

Hyundai has revealed the 2020 i20 ahead of its official debut at Geneva Motor Show. Incidentally, the carmaker revealed the model just a day after pictures of the premium hatchback were leaked online. While the exterior shots are essentially the same as the leaked images, Hyundai has given a teaser sketch of what’s inside. It has also revealed details about the new i20’s feature list as well as what’s under the hood. Here’s everything that has changed in the new hatchback:

On the outside, it gets a modern and sharper design thanks to the carmaker’s Sensuous Sportiness design language. Updates include a single-piece cascading grille, sleek LED headlamps, triangle-shaped air dams and new 17-inch alloy wheels. The rear features a new bumper, followed by connected LED tail lamps. 

In terms of dimensions, the new i20 is 5mm longer, 30mm wider and 24mm shorter than the current international-spec hatchback. Even the wheelbase has been increased by 10mm. Here’s a detailed look at how it differs from its India-spec predecessor:

Measurements (mm)

2020 i20 (International spec)

Elite i20 (India spec)

Length

4040mm

3985mm

Width

1764mm

1734mm

Height

1450mm

1505mm

Wheelbase

2580mm

2570mm

While the interior image is just a teaser sketch, the carmaker has revealed plenty of updates. The biggest ones are the presence of two 10.25-inch screens - one for the instrument cluster and the other for the infotainment system.  

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It also gets nifty features such as Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity, Blue Link connected car tech, LED ambient lighting, and a wireless phone charger. It also comes with Hyundai Smartsense with safety assists like high beam assist, parking collision avoidance assist, and lane keep assist.

Under the hood, it will be powered by 1.2-litre naturally aspirated and 1.0-litre turbo petrol engines in different states of tune. The 1.2-litre motor develops 84PS of power and will be paired to a 5-speed manual gearbox like the current car. The 1.0-litre T-GDi motor will be offered in 100PS and 120PS state of tune, paired to a 7-speed DCT and a 6-speed manual transmission. The turbo-petrol will also be offered with a 48v mild-hybrid system as an option on the 100PS variant and standard on the 120PS variant. Expect the India-spec i20 to get the 1.2-litre Kappa and the Venue’s 1.0-litre turbo petrol motors. A diesel option is likely to be a detuned 1.5-litre engine from the Kia Seltos.

It is likely that the 2020 Hyundai i20 will hit Indian shores by mid-2020. Expect a hefty premium over the current hatchback which is priced from Rs 5.60 lakh (ex-showroom). Post launch, it will take on the likes of the Tata Altroz, Maruti Suzuki Baleno, Toyota Glanza as well as the Honda Jazz.

 

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