New Hyundai i20: Sharper, Smarter, and More Grown-Up

The Hyundai i20 is back — and this time it means business.

Hyundai has officially revealed the fourth-generation i20, launching first in Brazil. The images had already leaked online, but the official unveil confirms what everyone was already talking about: this is a significantly changed car.

A Bolder Look

The new i20 keeps its hatchback shape but borrows some attitude from the SUV world. Up front, a full-width LED light bar connects two arrow-shaped headlamps, with Y-shaped daytime running lights adding a sharp, modern signature. At the back, connected tail-lamps sit inside triangular housings — giving the car a distinctive, contemporary rear end. New 17-inch dual-tone alloy wheels complete the fresh look.

Bigger and Better Proportioned

The new i20 is built on Hyundai’s K3 platform and measures 4,130 mm long, 1,780 mm wide and 1,495 mm tall, with a 2,580 mm wheelbase. Boot space stands at 346 litres — practical enough for everyday use.

A Cabin That Feels Premium

Step inside and the upgrade is immediately obvious. A curved display merges the digital instrument cluster and infotainment screen into one clean sweep. There’s a new three-spoke steering wheel, a redesigned centre console, dual-tone grey interiors and two-tone leather seats. Wireless charging, a front armrest and cupholders round off a cabin that punches well above its segment.

Two Engines, Both Flex-Fuel

For Brazil, Hyundai offers two engine choices — both capable of running on petrol or ethanol.

The base engine is a 1.0-litre three-cylinder naturally aspirated unit paired with a 5-speed manual. It produces 74 bhp on petrol and 79 bhp on ethanol.

The more exciting option is a 1.0-litre turbocharged direct-injection engine with a 6-speed automatic gearbox, putting out a punchy 113 bhp and 172 Nm — and impressively, those figures hold steady whether you fill up with E30 petrol or pure ethanol.

What to Expect

India gets a different powertrain lineup, but the design and cabin upgrades are likely to carry over. If Hyundai brings this generation to India in a similar form, the i20 could reclaim its spot as the benchmark premium hatchback.

It’s grown up, it’s sharper — and it’s clearly ready to compete.