Hyundai has pulled the wraps off a minor facelift
for the popular i20. Set to go on sale later this year, the updated five-door
hatchback features a host of minor styling changes including a new front bumper
and a “cascading grille.” Bigger changes occur out back as the model has been
equipped with a new rear bumper and a redesigned hatchback that now houses the
license plate.
Rounding out the exterior styling changes are new
taillights and updated 15- and 16-inch alloy wheels. The model can also be
equipped with a panoramic sunroof as well as a two-tone Phantom Black roof.
Speaking of colors, there are several new options including Champion Blue,
Clean Slate and Tomato Red.
Moving inside, drivers will find a new
Display Audio system with a seven-inch screen as well as Android Auto and Apple
CarPlay compatibility. Higher-end variants can be equipped with a Display Audio
system featuring GPS navigation as well as Live Services.
Drivers will
find a new USB charging port as well as the Hyundai SmartSense suite of driver
assistance systems. The latter includes a Lane Departure Warning System, Lane
Keeping Assist, Autonomous Emergency Braking, Driver Attention Alert and High
Beam Assist. These systems will come standard on SE and higher variants.
Under the hood, there’s a 1.0-liter engine with
outputs of 100 PS and 120 PS. Customers can also order a
1.2-liter engine which has outputs of 75 PS and 84 PS.
All i20 models will come equipped with an engine
start/stop system and models with the 1.0-liter T-GDI engine have a new
particulate filter. Transmission choices largely carryover but a new
seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox is available on models equipped with the 100 PS version of the 1.0-liter engine.
