Images of the next-generation Hyundai i20 have surfaced online ahead of its global debut, giving a detailed look at the hatchback’s completely redesigned exterior and cabin.The leaked images reveal a major departure from the current i20’s design.
While the hatchback retains its overall appearance, Hyundai has made several design changes giving it a more crossover-inspired look.
At the front, the new i20 features a full-width LED light bar connecting a pair of arrow-shaped headlights. The lighting units include Y-shaped LED DRLs, while the rear gets a continuous taillight setup within triangular-shaped clusters. The hatchback also receives newly designed alloy wheels.
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Inside, Hyundai has given the i20 a completely updated cabin. The dashboard now features a large curved screen that integrates the digital instrument cluster and the infotainment touchscreen. The car also gets a new three-spoke steering wheel and a redesigned center console with a slimmer design.
The leaked model also shows a beige and gray dual-tone interior as well as soft-touch materials on the door pads.While Hyundai has not revealed the official technical specifications, the new generation i20 is expected to continue with the current engine options in many markets.
These include a 1.2-litre petrol engine with 83bhp and a 1.0-litre turbo petrol unit with 120bhp. The car shown in the leaked images bears the “TGDi” badge, confirming the presence of the turbocharged engine in the lineup.India is expected to remain one of the key markets for the i20, with local production likely to continue for both right- and left-hand drive export markets. The new hatchback is expected to arrive in India by early 2027, where it will renew its competition with models such as the Maruti Suzuki Baleno and Toyota Glanza.The fourth generation i20 represents one of the biggest design overhauls in the model’s history. With connected lighting elements, larger digital displays and an SUV-inspired stance, Hyundai appears to be repositioning its premium hatchback to better align with evolving customer preferences.
