This is the first update for the i20 since the launch of the third-gen model in 2020.
Following a slew of teasers, Hyundai has now launched the i20 facelift in India with prices starting from Rs 6.99 lakh, going up to Rs 11.01 lakh (ex-showroom, India). The i20 facelift sports revised front and rear end design, a new colour scheme for the interior along with some new features and is now available only with the 1.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine.
- i20 facelift gets new front and rear bumpers
- Interior gets a new grey and black dual-tone finish
- Currently only available with the 1.2-litre petrol engine
Hyundai i20 facelift exterior design
The updates on the i20 facelift are just to the soft plastic parts. The internals of the front grille sport a new design and it also has a prominent black surround that connects it with the headlamps. Speaking of which, the headlamps are now full LED units on the top-spec trim and get a revised LED Daytime Running Lamp signature, although the overall shape has remained unchanged.
The front bumper also gets two large arrow-shaped inlets on either side, but it now misses out on fog lamps. Lastly, the front chin has been revised with a more prominent splitter-like element. There are no main changes in profile, but it gets a new design for the 16-inch alloys, and at the rear, it gets a revised bumper with a more prominent dual-tone finish, repositioned reflectors and a faux silver skid plate.
The new Hyundai i20 is available in a new Amazon Grey paint shade along with Atlas White, Titan Gray, Typhoon Silver, Starry Night, Fiery Red and dual-tone options of Atlas White + Black Roof and Fiery Red + Black Roof.
Hyundai i20 facelift interior and features
There are, however, no major changes to the interior design, although it gets a new dual-tone black and grey finish for the dashboard and the semi-leatherette seat upholstery on top-spec trim. The all-black interior on the outgoing i20 robbed the sense of space, so this should fare better in that regard.
The i20 facelift also revised ambient lighting, leatherette padding on the door armrests and Hyundai’s ‘Sounds of Nature’ feature. Elsewhere, it continues with the 10.25-inch touchscreen, all-digital instrument cluster, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, 7-speaker Bose sound system, wireless phone charger, single-pane sunroof and automatic climate control. There’s also 60+ connected features, OTA updates, voice commands and Type-C charging ports.
Standard safety features include 6 airbags, ABS, EBD, ESC, hill assist control and three-point seatbelts and reminder for all seats. It also gets reverse parking camera, TPMS, and automatic headlamps with escort function. Hyundai is offering a warranty of 3 years/ 1,00,000km warranty with an option of extended warranty.
Hyundai i20 facelift engine, specs
The i20 facelift is now available with a sole petrol engine – the 83hp, 115Nm, 1.2-litre, four-cylinder naturally aspirated unit, mated to either a 5-speed manual or a CVT transmission. Interestingly, Hyundai has now discontinued the 120hp, 1.0-litre, three-cylinder turbo-petrol engine that was offered with either a 7-speed DCT or 6-speed iMT transmission.
This was among the most enthusiastic powertrains in the entire segment, so this is a major miss on the facelifted i20. This could perhaps be reserved for the facelifted N Line variants that are yet to launch. Hyundai had already discontinued the diesel engine on the i20 in the transition to the BS6 Phase 2 emission norms.
The i20 facelift continues to rival the likes of the Maruti Suzuki Baleno, Toyota Glanza and Tata Altroz.
