The Hyundai i20 is one of the most popular hatchbacks in Europe, offering a spacious interior, a smooth ride, and a range of efficient engines. For 2023, the i20 gets a fresh design and bold color combinations that make it stand out from the crowd. Here’s what you need to know about the new i20.
Exterior Design
The 2023 Hyundai i20 features a sleek and sporty design that follows the brand’s Sensuous Sportiness design language. The front end has a wide grille with a honeycomb pattern, LED headlights with daytime running lights, and a sculpted bumper with fog lights. The side profile has a dynamic character line that runs from the front fender to the rear taillight, creating a sense of motion. The rear end has a wraparound LED taillight that connects the two sides of the car, a spoiler integrated into the tailgate, and a diffuser-like lower bumper.
The new i20 also offers some eye-catching color options, such as Intense Blue, Aqua Turquoise, Brass, and Dragon Red. You can also opt for a two-tone roof in either black or phantom black, depending on the body color. The i20 comes with 15-, 16-, or 17-inch alloy wheels, depending on the trim level.
Interior Design
The 2023 Hyundai i20 has a spacious, modern interior that accommodates up to five passengers. The dashboard has a horizontal layout that creates a sense of width and openness. The center console has a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system that supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, as well as wireless charging and navigation. The instrument cluster is also a 10.25-inch digital display that shows various driving information and settings.
The new i20 has a generous cargo space of 351 liters (12.4 cubic feet), which can be expanded to 1,165 liters (41.1 cubic feet) by folding down the rear seats. The i20 also has plenty of storage compartments and cup holders throughout the cabin. The seats are comfortable and supportive, with various upholstery options such as cloth, leather, or a combination of both.
The new i20 also offers some advanced features that enhance safety and convenience, such as adaptive cruise control, lane keeping assist, blind spot detection, rear cross traffic alert, forward collision avoidance assist, driver attention warning, high beam assist, and parking sensors.
Performance and Efficiency
The 2023 Hyundai i20 is powered by a range of petrol engines that deliver good performance and efficiency. The base engine is a 1.2-liter four-cylinder that produces 83 horsepower and 118 Nm (87 lb-ft) of torque. It is paired with a five-speed manual transmission and has a fuel consumption of 5.1 liters per 100 km (46 mpg) in the combined cycle.
The next engine is a 1.0-liter turbocharged three-cylinder that produces either 100 or 120 horsepower and 172 Nm (127 lb-ft) of torque. It can be paired with either a six-speed manual transmission or a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission (DCT). It also has a mild hybrid system that uses a 48-volt battery and an electric motor to provide extra power and reduce emissions. The fuel consumption of this engine ranges from 4.3 to 5 liters per 100 km (55 to 47 mpg) in the combined cycle.
The top engine is a 1.0-liter turbocharged three-cylinder that produces 120 horsepower and 200 Nm (148 lb-ft) of torque. It is paired with a six-speed intelligent manual transmission (iMT) that can automatically adjust the engine speed when shifting gears, improving fuel efficiency and driving comfort. It also has a mild hybrid system that uses a 48-volt battery and an electric motor to provide extra power and reduce emissions. The fuel consumption of this engine is 4.6 liters per 100 km (51 mpg) in the combined cycle.
Pricing and Availability
The 2023 Hyundai i20 is expected to go on sale in Europe in early 2023. The pricing has not been announced yet, but we expect it to be similar to the current model, which starts from €13,990 ($15,800) in Germany and £15,195 ($20,300) in the UK.