2020 Hyundai i20

Hyundai i20 has been in the Indian market for almost a dozen years now. It was launched for the first time in the country in 2008. In 2014, the second-gen model of the car was introduced. Now in 2020, the South-Korean carmaker has rolled out the third-gen model of the premium hatchback. It now misses out on the Era trim, which used to be the entry point for the i20’s variant line-up, and therefore, prices start at INR 6.79 lakh.

2020 Hyundai i20 – Exterior

First glance at the all-new Hyundai i20 is enough to showcase its European design elements. Hyundai, however, is a South-Korean brand, but the third-gen i20 looks European from all angles. A big reason for this trait is the market that Hyundai is targeting with the all-new i20. Although, in its India-spec avatar, it features slimmer front bonnet and a new radiator grille to measure under 4 meters in length.

From the front, it looks sporty. Thanks to the massive radiator grille, upswept headlamps, and sharply-designed foglamp housings. Also, the bonnet gets tight creases that accentuate the sportier appeal of the front facet. On the sides, the i20 gets a proportionate silhouette that is perfect enough to lure a lot of young buyers. The 16-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels look inspired from the Verna, but they are actually chiral to the Verna’s. The rear fascia of the i20 feels youthful too. The Z-shaped tail lamps connect via a reflector strip, which has been infused with a slim chrome ribbon.

The all-new i20 also comes with piano-black side skirts, rear diffuser, and front lip. These elements give it a low slung appeal but without adding a lot of visual bulk. Sadly, Hyundai has omitted out the all-LED headlamps on the India-spec model. It gets LED-projectors, instead. The foglamps are projector units as well, and they get LED lighting elements, which isn’t all that great at illuminating surrounding when it’s foggy. Interestingly, the ORVMs are sleek and are inspired by a German car brand. Overall, the new-gen i20 looks modern and youthful from all angles.

2020 Hyundai i20 – Interior

In the past generations, the Hyundai i20 has managed to hold the top spot in terms of the interior’s look and feel. Thankfully, Hyundai has managed to stick to the suit this time as well. The i20 now gets an even more upmarket cabin with a premium ambience. The dashboard layout feels modern and borrows a lot of design elements from a slew of German brands. The most noticeable of all are the AC vents. They feature an uncluttered layout. The climate control button housing is neatly integrated, and using it isn’t a task either.

The instrument console is an all-digital unit and is similar to that seen on the bigger Verna. Moreover, the plastics feel good enough for this price point. The same can also be said for the fit and finish levels as well. Talking of the features, the i20 comes equipped with bucket loads of them. It gets a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment unit that offers Android Auto and Apple Carplay compatibility, 7-speaker Bose sound system, electronic sunroof, air purifier and more.

In terms of space, the new-gen i20 now scores better than its predecessor. The wheelbase is longer by 10 mm, which has surely helped the designers in extracting lot more knee room and legroom for the passengers. The shoulder room with three occupants in the second row, however, is inadequate. But, there’s an armrest that can be dropped down to seat two in utmost comfort. Sadly, it misses out on cupholders.

The seats on the i20 are big and supportive. Long hauls would surely be a breeze in them. Cubbyholes, there are many. Moreover, there is a dedicated place for your smartphone, which also offers wireless charging and cooling functionality. And, so is the case with bottles. Lot of them can be placed in the cabin, while a couple of them can be stored and chilled a bit in the cooled glove box.