Delhi Auto Expo 2018: New Hyundai i20 Facelift Spied Twice in One Week

  • 7th, Feb 2018 11:10 AM
  • Atul Mittal
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The much-awaited Delhi Auto Expo 2018 is just a few days away. However, for the second time in last week, undisguised images of upcoming Hyundai i20 facelift have appeared leaving the Automaker red-faced. The production unit was spotted in new Orange body color. As visible from the spy images, the 2018 Hyundai i20 facelift has had a makeover with great new styling, minor cosmetic updates and a whole bunch of new features. This popular hatchback will be priced at around 5.75 Lakh INR.

The petrol variant of the new hatchback will be powered by the same 82 bhp 1.2-litre Kappa Dual VTVT petrol engine mated to a 5-speed manual unit whereas the diesel variant is driven by 89 bhp 1.4-litre U2 CRDI diesel engine paired with a 6-speed manual gearbox. The car also boasts of a 1.4-litre dual VTVT 99 bhp petrol engine coupled to a 4-speed automatic torque converter.

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The hatchback’s face has a fresh look on it with all new black plunging grille, redesigned headlamps with new LED DRLs. The arrowhead-shaped fog lamps caged within the bumper which has an integrated spoiler cater well to the aerodynamic needs of the car.
The rear has had some great work done on it. The car now has a new set of tail lamp cluster, sculpted hatch door, and an all-new rear bumper has large inserts and strong reflectors. The car will also run on a new set of stylish diamond cut alloy wheels.

The interior has more or less remained unaltered. Few minor changes are discernable like the silver-bordered AC vents. The cabin remains the same and adorns the same black dual tone treatment.Notable features on the inside are the all-new infotainment cluster with a larger and more responsive touchscreen panel. It will have an inbuilt navigation system and will support Apple Carplay and Android Auto.