2020 Hyundai i20 Spotted Testing Ahead Of Launch: Spy Pics & Other Details

Hyundai India will be launching a next-generation model of the i20 premium hatchback in the market. The upcoming model will feature a new design and a host of updates inside and out over the current-gen Elite i20.

Spy Pics: New (2020) Hyundai i20 Spotted Testing Ahead Of Launch In India

Ahead of its launch, the next-gen Hyundai i20 has been spotted testing in the country. Latest spy images from Rushlane, reveals a complete camouflage mule and was spotted in Hyderabad doing its latest round of testing.

Spy Pics: New (2020) Hyundai i20 Spotted Testing Ahead Of Launch In India

Although the car is completely covered, some indications will point towards the test mule being a new-gen i20. Starting with the aggressive silhouette of the hatchback along with a sharkfin antenna and the 15-inch alloy wheels, that looks as same as the ones found on the international model.

Spy Pics: New (2020) Hyundai i20 Spotted Testing Ahead Of Launch In India

The new-gen i20 will feature an all-new design with a new cascading grille, sleek-looking headlamps, a light bar connecting the new wrap-around split tail lamps, and a new dual-tone alloy-wheel design the new-gen i20 looks more premium than the outgoing model of the hatchback.

Spy Pics: New (2020) Hyundai i20 Spotted Testing Ahead Of Launch In India

Like all Hyundai models, the interiors of i20 will come packed with a host of features. This includes a new dashboard design, two 10.25-inch displays for the instrument cluster, and touchscreen infotainment system, respectively.

Spy Pics: New (2020) Hyundai i20 Spotted Testing Ahead Of Launch In India

The touchscreen infotainment system supports Android Auto and Apple Carplay and the brand's latest ‘BlueLink' connected technology. The upcoming i20 is expected to borrow its connected technology from the Hyundai Venue with the same set of 33 commands featured on the compact-SUV.

Spy Pics: New (2020) Hyundai i20 Spotted Testing Ahead Of Launch In India

Along with the connected features, it could also feature an electric sunroof, ventilated seats, dual-zone climate control, rear air-con vents and a Bose premium audio system. Hyundai is also expected to improve the safety features on the new i20 with a host of active and passive systems. This includes a blind-spot monitoring, multiple airbags, ISO-FIX mounts; among others.

Spy Pics: New (2020) Hyundai i20 Spotted Testing Ahead Of Launch In India

Speaking about powertrain options, the new Hyundai i20 is expected to be offered with three engine options. This includes a 1.0-litre turbo petrol engine, a 1.2-litre petrol unit and the 1.5-litre oil burner unit borrowed from the Kia Seltos, albeit in a detuned state.

Spy Pics: New (2020) Hyundai i20 Spotted Testing Ahead Of Launch In India

The engines are expected to come mated to a five-speed manual gearbox as standard, with optional CVT offered on the 1.2-litre petrol, and a torque converter unit on the 1.5-litre diesel. The 1.0-litre turbo petrol unit could be offered with both six-speed iMT and the seven-speed DCT as well.

Spy Pics: New (2020) Hyundai i20 Spotted Testing Ahead Of Launch In India

Once launched, the new-gen Hyundai i20 will rival the Maruti Suzuki Baleno, the Tata Altroz, the Volkswagen Polo, the Toyota Glanza, and the Honda Jazz in the Indian market. With all the new changes, the new i20 is expected to see a substantial price increase as compared to the current-gen Elite i20 model.

Spy Pics: New (2020) Hyundai i20 Spotted Testing Ahead Of Launch In India

Thoughts About The 2020 Hyundai i20 Spotted Testing Ahead Of Launch

The Hyundai Elite i20 is due for a design change and feature upgrade. The current-gen model is sold only with a petrol engine. However, the new-gen i20 is expected to bring plenty of engine and transmission options along with many best-in-class features.

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Article Published On: Monday, August 17, 2020, 10:37 [IST]
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