Korean automaker Hyundai has teased the fourth generation. Hyundai i20revealing design details of the hatchback’s exterior ahead of its global debut. The latest preview confirms a new integrated lighting setup at both the front and rear, marking a major styling change for the model.At the front, the new i20 features a full-width LED light bar that connects to the Y-shaped daytime running lamps. The main headlamp units are positioned lower on the bumper, giving the hatchback a more distinctive lighting signature. The rear adopts a similar approach with LED taillamps flanked by a light strip, while boomerang-shaped lighting elements add to the updated design.
The teaser also showcases the revised proportions of the car in a better way. Compared to the current model, the next-generation i20 looks more upright and angular, with sharper body lines and a less rounded profile. Other changes will include redesigned alloy wheels, updated bumpers and a more vertical front end treatment. While Hyundai has yet to reveal the cabin, it is expected to feature a completely redesigned dashboard. Expected features include a dual-screen layout for the infotainment system and instrument cluster, a redesigned dashboard, updated upholstery, a 360-degree camera and Level 2 ADAS.Internationally, the new i20 may get hybrid powertrain options. In India, the current engine lineup is expected to continue. The standard model is likely to retain the 1.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine that produces 83PS with the manual gearbox and 88PS with the iVT automatic. The i20 N line is expected to continue with a 1.0-litre turbo-petrol engine that produces 120PS and 172Nm, mated to either a six-speed manual transmission or a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic. The fourth generation i20 is expected to make its global debut during the 2026 FIFA World Cup and will introduce one of the most significant design updates to the hatchback ever.
