Exterior
The immediate feeling is that the i20 now looks bigger, albeit the numbers on paper suggest a comparatively mild increase of 10mm long and wheelbase. The stretched headlamps and enormous grille amplify the extra 41mm of width from the front.
At the rear, the connected taillights and therefore the clever gloss black applique under the windscreen do an equivalent . While Hyundai claims height has remained unchanged, the i20 might appear as if it’s sitting slightly lower.
The top-spec Asta (O) wears 16-inch alloy wheels that refill the wheel wells nicely. We also like how the dual-tone paint scheme has been executed. Sadly, the black roof is out there with just two body colours: white and red. Other colours on offer are grey, silver, ink blue and copper
Interior
The cabin may be a friendly place to be, however. Ergonomics are spot on, and you wouldn’t be fumbling to seek out a switch or a button. Hyundai has tried to stress on width within the interior too, by using large horizontal elements on the dashboard — mimicking a particular German luxury car.
Surprisingly, Hyundai has opted for an all-black colour theme across variants. you are doing get contrast coloured accents (copper/red counting on the variant you pick) that liven the atmosphere up a touch , along side a soothing blue ambient lighting.
Storage spaces are aplenty with bottle holders within the door, a relaxing glovebox and a few more room within the centre console. However, just like the Venue, an air purifier gobbles up a useful cup holder. But you’re likely to not mind, considering it’s among the segment-first features that the new i20 packs in.
Engine
The i20 is offering a healthy range of engine and gearbox options. For heavy city use, you’ll consider the upgraded 1.2-litre petrol engine.
This is often offered with a 5-speed manual and a CVT. Interestingly, the automated gets a further 5PS of power.
Hyundai’s i20 is offering a striking design, premium quality interiors and a good range of engine-gearbox options.
Features still be a robust point for the hatchback. Plus, with the update we see the i20 becoming a far better family car, with more room and practicality.
We’d reserve our final judgement till we drive it. For now, whether you’re considering it as your first car, as a replacement to your old i20 or maybe an addition to your garage, the i20 ticks all the proper boxes.