Hyundai has launched the all-new i20 in Brazil with extensive updates in design and equipment. In Hyundai’s Brazil lineup, the new i20 will be positioned between the HB20 and Creta. The fourth generation i20 is not intended to replace the HB20. Instead, it will target buyers who want a more attractive appearance and access to advanced tech features.
Fourth generation Hyundai i20 – what’s new?
There has been a major change in the exterior design of the fourth generation i20. It reflects the brand’s latest design philosophy, as seen with its new models. Highlights include the distinctive H-style LED DRLs, full-width light bar and rectangular headlamps. While the hexagonal grille looks familiar, it has sharper corners and gets new detailing. The bonnet is also new, with a more clutter-free aesthetic.
The side profile features rounded wheel arches, conventional door handles, prominent cladding and 17-inch diamond cut alloy wheels. The window frames have sharp corners, which reduce the rounded appearance and give the vehicle a more attractive appearance. Another notable design element is the sharply rising window line, which flows into the roof at the rear.
At the rear, the new i20 gets pointed tail lamps in a connected format. In terms of dimensions, the new i20 is 4,130 mm long and 1,780 mm wide. Its wheelbase is 2,580 mm. Boot space is 346 litres, which is best in class and suitable for family trips.
internal updates
Inside, the new i20 features a fresh and spacious cabin packed with advanced technology features. The new dashboard gets dual 12.3-inch screens for the infotainment and instrument cluster. The all-new i20 features an advanced multimedia system with embedded connectivity through a 5G chip. Hyundai is offering OTA updates with the new i20, which is a first for a Hyundai model in Brazil.
The fourth generation i20 gets a new steering wheel with Hyundai’s quad dot logo. It has mounted controls and paddle shifters. Other key features include BlueLink connectivity suite, front and rear USB chargers, and an emergency SOS button. The hatch has physical buttons for the wireless phone charger, electronic parking brake and air conditioning.
The safety kit includes a wide range of ADAS features through Hyundai SmartSense. ADAS features include blind spot collision avoidance assist, forward collision avoidance assist, lane keeping and lane following assist, leading vehicle departure warning, and intelligent speed limit assist. Standard safety features include 6 airbags, electronic stability control, vehicle stability management, hill start assist control and tire pressure monitoring system.
New K3 Platform
Hyundai has also confirmed that the next-generation i20 will be based on its new third-generation K3 platform. Details shared during the Brazil unveiling highlight the highly advanced modular architecture designed to improve structural rigidity, crash safety and overall refinement.
The platform will use a greater proportion of high-strength steel, as well as enhance cabin packaging, ride comfort and NVH levels. Additionally, the K3 architecture has been developed to support modern powertrain technologies including turbocharged and hybrid powertrains, helping to future-proof the next-generation i20 for global markets.
New i20 – Performance
In Brazil, the new i20 is being offered with a 1.0-litre TGDI Flex three-cylinder engine with direct injection. It generates 115 hp and 172 Nm of torque and is paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission. The top speed of the new i20 has been estimated at 184 km/h in tests. It can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 11.7 seconds.
Prices and variants
Hyundai i20 Comfort – BRL 99,990 (Rs 18.77 lakh)
Hyundai i20 Limited MT – BRL 104,990 (Rs 19.71 lakh)
Hyundai i20 Limited AT – BRL 125,990 (Rs 23.66 lakh)
Hyundai i20 X Line – BRL 128,990 (Rs 24.22 lakh)
Hyundai i20 Platinum – BRL 134,990 (Rs 25.35 lakh)
Hyundai i20 Ultimate – BRL 139,990 (Rs 26.29 lakh)
