It is not easy to distinguish this “new” i20 from the previous one. Designers, however, improved styling of bumpers, headlights and grille to give the car an even more elegant look, with sports shades.

Dynamic model

The model retains its dynamic appearance thanks to the backward sloping roof profile and long wheelbase. These features improve the car’s aerodynamics by reducing air resistance, obviously for the benefit of fuel consumption. amazingly, this restyling i20 is not entitled to a “diamond” light signature, first appeared on the Tucson SUV, then moved to the i30 and i10 during their restyling. Therefore, it retains the network of LEDs integrated into the more classic front light units. On the back, LEDs also provide a Z-shaped light signature.

New colors

Three new body colors also appear in the catalog. The one shown in the press photos presented by the manufacturer to present this restyling is called “Lucid Lime Metallic”. The other two, gray and blue, are called Lumen Gray Pearl and Meta Blue Pearl, respectively. Existing and updated colors include Atlas White, Phantom Black Pearl, Aurora Gray Pearl, Dragon Red Pearl and Mangrove Green Pearl.

wireless and remote

Aboard, the cabin is equipped with a 4.2-inch LCD phone as standard. USB-C connectivity, the second-generation eCall security system based on the 4G network, and over-the-air (OTA) map updates are also among the new features. As an option, you can always choose a larger central screen, 10.25 inches, as well as digital instruments, which are also displayed on the 10.25-inch screen.

Safety first

In addition, more safety features are now standard. Forward Collision Braking (FCA) now includes Cyclist Detection in addition to City, Inter-City and Pedestrian Detection modes. As for LFA (Lane Following Assist), it ensures that the car keeps well in the lane. Rear Cross-Collision Assist (RCCA) will also be available as an option, braking the car when it pulls out of a parking space in reverse if there is a risk of a collision with vehicles on the road. back or side.

Collision in the blind spot

For Blind Spot Collision Avoidance (BCA), which displays visual alerts in the exterior mirrors if another vehicle is detected in the blind spot. Or for those who like to be helped all the way, Navigation-Based Smart Cruise Control (NSCC), active cruise control that uses GPS data to predict turns or straight lanes on the highway and automatically adjust speed.

Known engines

There are no changes on the engine side : The i20 is still available with two micro-hybrid engines of 100 or 120 hp. 48V 1.0 T-GDI with 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission (7DCT) or 6-speed iMT (Intelligent Manual Transmission). The start of production is expected 3^thousand quarter.