Next-gen Hyundai i20 teased again: New interior details revealed

Korean automaker Hyundai has once again teased the next-generation Hyundai i20 hatchback, revealing design details of the hatchback’s interior ahead of its global debut. The latest teaser has revealed more details about the interior of the next-generation i20, including a new integrated display that combines the infotainment system and digital instrument cluster into one panel. The screen is expected to be around 12.3 inches with Hyundai BlueLink connected car features, wireless smartphone connectivity and rear-view camera display. The teaser also confirms the use of touch-sensitive climate controls in place of traditional physical switches. The updated cabin layout points towards a greater emphasis on digital interfaces and connected technology. Many of these features have already been introduced on new Hyundai models like the Venue and Verna. Their inclusion in the upcoming i20 suggests that the hatchback will adopt a cabin design and technology package in line with the brand’s latest products.

A previously released teaser confirmed a new connected lighting setup on both the front and rear, indicating 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. 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.