Hyundai i20 that is the most popular premium hatchback from the South Korean carmaker, a test mule of its next-generation model has been spied in India. Earlier than this, the facelifted i20 prototype has been found numerous time performing test runs on Indian roads over the past month. As the 2018 Hyundai i20 facelift test mule was heavily wrapped with camouflage covering therefore much about its exterior is not revealed from the latest batch of spy images. Though, the updated cabin of the mule is completely clear from the images that are showcasing an only masking tape on the steering wheel logo. Other than this, from seat upholstery to dashboard and steering wheel design, everything is almost identical to the regular model through the dashboard has received minor tweaks.
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The fitments such as the steel wheels in place of alloys and halogen headlamps instead of projector lamps make us believe that this Hyundai i20 prototype is not production ready yet. Though, we could imagine a bunch of advanced fitments inside the cabin including 3 zone climate control, an updated infotainment system and improved safety features.
Exterior wise, the car appears adorned with more updated features as compared to the cabin. The front fascia gets a new cascading grille in a honeycomb pattern, while the headlamps are same in the updated cluster design. The top end trim of the same is expected to come featured with projector lamps with LED daytime running lights.
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Well, the front bumper is hidden still the new sets of fog lamps with integrated LED DRLs can be witnessed. The ORVMs are also same as of the last gen model and are electrically operable and gets LED turn indicators inbuilt.
Beneath the frontend, the Hyundai i20 facelift will be equipped with the same 82 bhp 1.2-litre Kappa Dual VTVT petrol engine in association with a 5-speed manual unit, and an 89 bhp 1.4-litre U2 CRDI diesel engine that will be integrated with a 6-speed manual gearbox. While the more powerful 99 bhp 1.4-litre dual VTVT petrol engine will be coupled a 4-speed automatic torque converter.