New-gen Hyundai i20 Continues Road Testing

For all our readers who are still waiting to see the upcoming Hyundai i20 on roads, here are a few spy images of the car from South Korea. The all-new hatchback will hit the showroom floors in the coming months. The upcoming Hyundai i20 features an all-new exterior along with a more premium cabin. It’ll compete with the likes of Maruti Baleno, Hyundai Elite i20, Tata Altroz and Renault Cliq. The hatchback is likely to feature 16-inch alloy wheels similar to that of the ongoing India-spec 2020 Hyundai i20. This is the very first time that we’ve seen the new-gen model in light colour shade. Along with the 16-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels, the new-gen model will also feature LED headlamps, underbody spoiler upfront, shark fin antenna, faux rear diffuser and LED taillights at the back connected through a full-width reflector strip. In the European markets, the hatchback is also expected to be offered with 17-inch alloy wheels.

It's the first time that the new-gen Hyundai i20 has been spotted in a light color shade

Inside, the all-new model employs a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system with new connected techs, Bose premium sound system along with eight speakers and ambient lighting. The new-gen model will also feature the company’s Bluelink technology for connected cars services.

Once launched, It'll compete with the likes of Maruti Baleno and Tata Altroz

The new-gen model will be retailed with three different engine options- a 1.2-litre Kappa petrol, 1.0-litre T-GDI turbo petrol and a 1.5-litre U2 CRDI turbo-diesel engine. The entry-level 1.2-litre petrol engine will come mated to a 5-speed MT and CVT and the 1.0-litre petrol turbo petrol engine will be offered with a 6-speed MT and a 7-speed DCT. Moreover, the oil-burner will come coupled to a 6-speed MT.