Hyundai has whipped the wraps off the 2023 i20, with the South Korean carmaker saying the latest iteration boasts a sleek and modern design and best-in-class connectivity.
So, what changes have been made to the i20? Let’s start with the exterior. The 2023 i20 sports a revised front bumper and grille, which, Hyundai says, “Have been enhanced to create an elegant look with sporty elements.” The rear end features a redesigned bumper and a “unique” Z-shaped LED taillamp design. In addition, newly designed 16- and 17-inch wheels have been added.
Eight exterior colour options are available, including three brand-new hues, Lumen Grey Pearl, Meta Blue Pearl, and Lucid Lime Metallic. According to the automaker, the latter colour package, which extends the “vibrant” hue to the interior, “will reinvigorate and brighten passengers’ moods”. A contrast black roof is available as an option.
Inside, a 4.2-inch driver’s information display, sited in the instrument binnacle, is present. A 10.25-inch digital driver’s display is optional, as is a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system incorporating Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Wireless charging is also available, as is a Bose sound system. LED ambient lighting is present inside. The luggage capacity is 352 litres while folding down the rear bench extends packing space to 1 165 litres.
Regarding safety, the i20 features Hyundai’s Smart Sense suite of safety features as standard. Included with this system are lane following assist and forward collision avoidance.
As a reminder, the i20 is available with three engines and two transmission options. The latter includes a 1.2-litre naturally aspirated four-pot producing 61 kW and 115 Nm of torque, a 74 kW/133 Nm 1.4-litre atmospheric four-cylinder petrol, and a 1.0-litre turbo-triple producing 90 kW and 172 Nm. The 1.2-litre unit is coupled with a five-speed manual, while the 1.4-litre model is available with a six-speed automatic. The turbocharged three-pot can be had with a six-speed manual or seven-speed dual-clutch.
