Next-Gen Hyundai i20 Looks Bigger And Smarter: 5 Features India-Spec Could Get

Hyundai Motor Company has unveiled the upgraded new-generation Hyundai i20 in the Brazilian automotive market. This premium hatchback now adopts a more SUV-like design language while retaining several of the signature styling elements of a traditional hatchback.

Next-Gen Hyundai i20: 5 Features India-Spec Could Get

The new-generation Hyundai i20 is expected to arrive in the Indian market sometime later this year. This updated version is likely to bring several new features and upgrades. Here's a look at the key feature expectations from the upcoming model.

The K3 Platform

Hyundai Motor Company has developed the new-generation Hyundai i20 on its new K3 platform, which is also used in models like the Kia Seltos, Hyundai Verna, and the upcoming next-generation Hyundai Creta.

This platform offers improved cabin space and enhanced knee room, making the overall passenger experience more comfortable. The K3 architecture is also expected to deliver better structural rigidity and improved crash safety performance.

Dual Curved Display and Infotainment

The new Hyundai i20 gets a panoramic dual-screen setup with curved displays, borrowed from the new Hyundai Verna and the facelifted Hyundai Venue. This integrated twin-display setup supports connectivity features like Hyundai Bluelink, wireless Android Auto, and Apple CarPlay.

The interior also gets upgrades such as leather upholstery, a redesigned gear lever, digital automatic climate control, split rear seats, three-point seat belts for all passengers, and a 10.25-inch fully digital instrument cluster.

Powerful Turbo Petrol

Powering the new Hyundai i20 is a 1.0-litre Turbo Kappa TGDi petrol engine producing 115 hp at 6,500 rpm and 171 Nm of torque. It is paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission, while the India-spec version is also expected to get a 6-speed manual gearbox. The hatchback is expected to have a top speed of up to 184 km/h.

ADAS Safety

Hyundai Motor Company is offering segment-leading safety through Hyundai SmartSense, which includes full ADAS functionality. It also gets six airbags, ESP, vehicle stability management, hill-start assist, TPMS, and several other active safety features.

The K3 platform is built using high-strength steel, enhancing overall crash protection and structural strength. It is also compatible with hybrid and turbocharged powertrains, which could open doors for more advanced variants in the future.

Next-Gen Design

The fourth-generation Hyundai i20 is larger and more spacious than before. It features full-width LED DRLs, Horizon LED headlamps, connected rear light strips, a shark-fin antenna, and segment-first 17-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels, giving it a much more premium and futuristic appearance.