The new Hyundai i20 facelift has been launched in India with prices starting at INR 6.99 lac (ex-showroom). Available in 8 colors and 5 variants, the refreshed model gets cosmetic updates and feature additions over the pre-facelift model.
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Changes in the new i20 facelift include a new grille, revised LED headlamps and inverted L-shaped LED DRLs, revised front and rear bumpers, new 16-inch alloy wheels, and a 3D Hyundai logo on the bonnet.
The interior of the 2023 Hyundai i20 features a grey and black color scheme, a 7-speaker Bose audio system, semi-leatherette seats, a flat-bottom steering wheel, leatherette seats and door armrests, and the recognizable ambient sounds of nature feature. It has 6 airbags, ABS with EBD, ESC, HAC, VSM, and rear parking sensors as standard safety features. TPMS, OTA updates, and Hyundai’s BlueLink connectivity are also available.
Under the hood, a 1.2L four-cylinder, naturally aspirated petrol motor with ISG serves the duty. The engine comes paired with a 5-speed manual transmission or an IVT gearbox and produces 82hp of power and 115Nm of torque. It gets a standard warranty of 3 years or 100,000 kilometers, whichever comes first.
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Hyundai i20 competes against the likes of Maruti Baleno and Dzire, Toyota Glanza, Honda Amaze, and Tata Altroz in the highly competitive Indian market.
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