AutoExpress has come up with a
couple of speculative renderings of the 2020 Hyundai i10 for the European
markets. The
Euro-spec version is said to be slated for launch next year. The 2020 Hyundai i10 will be styled as per the
company's newest design language. That said, the basic silhouette should remain
mostly unchanged. Moreover, the current model's wrap-around rear windscreen is
a design feature that could be retained on the next generation model.
The front-end of the 2020 Hyundai i10 will carry the
signature cascading grille, sleeker headlamps with DRLs, and a bolder bumper
with foglamp enclosures similar to those on the 2019 Elantra. The major
highlight of the side profile will be an upswept Day Light Opening that should
lend a more dynamic look to the small car. Furthermore, the top-spec versions
will feature new machined alloy wheels and blacked-out B-pillars. In sync with
the current generation, the Indian version will likely enjoy a longer
wheelbase.
The interior of the 2020 Hyundai i10 is likely to
feature a dual-tone beige-black colour theme, turbine-like side aircon vents,
and a new steering wheel. The European version will miss out on the
colour-coordinated interior available on the current model owing to weak
demand. The new model will reportedly receive a bigger touchscreen infotainment
unit from the i30, although this may apply to only the Euro-spec version.
The 2020 Hyundai i10 will be underpinned by an
updated version of the BA platform. The Euro-spec version is expected to continue
offering 1.0-litre three-cylinder and 1.2-litre four-cylinder engines, albeit,
in an updated format. In India, the B2-segmenter will receive a BSVI-compliant
version of the current model's 1.2-litre Kappa petrol engine. The 1.2-litre
U2-CRDi oil burner could be axed owing to the fast dwindling popularity of
diesel-powered small cars.
