Hyundai i20 Facelift Spotted Testing in India for the First Time; Shows New Alloy Wheels

The Hyundai i20 facelift test mule has been seen in India. Hyundai has not officially confirmed, but speculations are rife that the new i20 could launch in the country during the festive season.

A test mule of the Hyundai i20 facelift has been spotted in India. A while ago, Hyundai introduced the revamped version of the car in Europe, and now the model is reportedly set to hit our Indian streets. The premiere of the current i20 model took place in November 2020, and it has since undergone a few revisions. According to spy shots, which have popped online recently, the i20 will get a range of tweaks, including brand-new alloy wheels. Speaking of the exterior, the new model will likely have a significantly modified front fascia with a reworked bumper and a gloss black grille. At the rear, it could get a new bumper, too, with gloss black inlays and a silver diffuser. Let's have a closer look at the possible improvements in the new model, according to the spy images.

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Hyundai i20 Facelift: What Spy Shots Reveal?

According to the spy images, the i20 facelift is likely to have significant changes at the front and rear ends. Several industry reports claim that sharper air dams, a new headlight cluster, and a reworked grille will be added to the front. Coming to the rear, the redesigned car is likely to have a brand-new bumper, a skid plate, and taillights. The upcoming i20 facelift might get new star-patterned dual-tone alloy wheels, something similar to those of the international-spec model.

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While the spy images do not reveal any details about the interior of the car, market reports indicate that Hyundai might make some changes inside as well. Similar to the EU-spec i20, the model might be fitted with an updated 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster and a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system. The inclusion of a dashcam is also a possibility.

Hyundai i20 Facelift: Powertrain

Mechanically, the car is not expected to undergo any changes. The new i20 will have the same 1.2-litre petrol engine, offering 82bhp and 115Nm, and the 1.0-litre three-cylinder turbo-petrol engine, producing 118bhp and 172Nm.

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Hyundai i20 Facelift: Market Competitors & Availability

In our market, the new Hyundai i20 will go up against the Maruti Suzuki Baleno, Tata Altroz, and others. The updated model is likely to be launched during the festive season.

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