Korean automaker Hyundai has teased the fourth-generation Hyundai i20, and revealed the hatchback’s exterior design details ahead of its global debut. The latest preview confirms a new connected lighting setup on both the front and rear, marking a major styling change for the model.At the front, the new i20 features a full-width LED light bar that connects Y-shaped daytime running lamps at either end. The main headlamp units are placed lower on the bumper, giving the hatchback a more distinctive lighting system. A similar approach is adopted at the rear with connected LED tail-lamps joined by a light strip, while boomerang-shaped light elements add to the updated design.
The teaser also provides a better look at the revised proportions of the car. Compared to the current model, the next-generation i20 appears more rectilinear and angular, with sharper body lines and a less rounded profile. Other changes will include redesigned alloy wheels, updated bumpers and a more vertical front-end treatment. Although Hyundai has not revealed the cabin yet, it is expected to have a completely redesigned dashboard. Expected features include a dual-screen layout for the infotainment system and instrument cluster, a redesigned dashboard, updated upholstery, a 360-degree camera, and Level 2 ADAS. Internationally, the new i20 may get hybrid powertrain options. The existing engine line-up is expected to continue in India. The standard model is likely to retain the 1.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine that produces 83PS with the manual gearbox and 88PS with the iVT automatic. The i20 N Line is expected to continue with a 1.0-litre turbo-petrol engine that develops 120PS and 172Nm, paired with a six-speed manual transmission or a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic. The fourth-generation i20 is expected to make its global debut during the 2026 FIFA World Cup and feature one of the most significant design updates ever seen in a hatchback.
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