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Next-gen Hyundai i20 will be underpinned by a brand new platform and it will boast a redesigned exterior and interior
Hyundai’s next-gen i20 is shaping up to be a major overhaul. While the first official teaser from Brazil only reveals a portion of the sleeker front lighting signature, the premium hatchback is expected to move onto a new architecture paving the way for updated proportions, improved packaging and the potential introduction of hybrid technology in markets such as India.
With global testing already well underway, the launch of the fourth generation i20 appears to be drawing closer. One of the most significant developments is the expected platform upgrade. A new H-architecture would allow Hyundai to improve structural rigidity, cabin packaging and future powertrain compatibility.
It also creates room for electrification technologies that were not originally engineered into the outgoing model. Hyundai has already announced plans to introduce multiple hybrid vehicles across different segments by the end of the decade and the next-gen i20 could become one of the beneficiaries. The teaser image confirms a completely revised front end.
Hyundai has moved away from the oversized grille theme seen on the current model and appears to be using a more upright face. Visible elements include a full-width lighting bar, Y-shaped LED daytime running lamps and angular headlamp units featuring multiple projector elements. Spy shots from overseas testing suggest a rectangular grille positioned higher up on the bumper while a larger lower air intake and squared-off side housings will be available.
Test vehicles indicate a redesigned greenhouse with a more pronounced kink around the rear door section. While heavy camouflage has concealed several details, the overall silhouette appears slightly more mature and less flamboyant than the outgoing model. At the rear, Hyundai is expected to continue the connected lighting trend with a full-width light bar linking the tail lamps together – complemented by a sharply angled rear windscreen.
The cabin is set to receive one of the biggest upgrades. Test prototypes have revealed a curved display setup integrating the new digital instrument cluster and infotainment system into a single housing. Hyundai’s latest steering wheel design will also feature as well. Depending on the variant, the hatchback could also gain upgraded connected car technology, wireless smartphone integration, enhanced ADAS functions and a longer feature list.
Under the bonnet, global markets such as Brazil are expected to receive flex-fuel engine options including a turbocharged 1.0-litre unit. India is likely to retain the familiar 1.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol and 1.0-litre turbocharged petrol engines. However, mild-hybrid assistance remains a strong possibility as Hyundai looks to improve fuel economy. With a global debut scheduled for next month, the next generation Hyundai i20 is expected to reach Indian showrooms a while later with a slightly tweaked design.
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