Next-Generation Hyundai i20 To Get 12.3-Inch Touchscreen Infotainment System
Another teaser video of the upcoming next-generation Hyundai i20 is now out. Unlike previous teasers, it shows an important detail inside the cabin- the infotainment system. The next-generation i20 will come with a large 12.3-inch central touchscreen.
Like the previous ones, this teaser has also surfaced on the official Youtube channel of Hyundai Motor Brazil. It is a short video that shows the infotainment screen up close. From what is visible, it seems to be a 12.3-inch unit. The second-generation Venue also has a 12.3-inch touchscreen.
The teaser reveals that the new i20 will have dual connected displays- a 12.3-inch touchscreeen and a digital driver’s display likely of the same size, arranged in a way that it looks like a large, single display. A similar setup can also be seen on the new Venue.
The driver’s display will have Venue-like user interface and fonts. The video also shows Apple Carplay on the touchscreen. It will most likely come with wireless Apple Carplay and Android Auto.
Additionally., there will be support for Bluelink connected car features as well. We can also notice physical controls below the touchscreen, much like what we see on newer Hyundai cars.
The inclusion of these screens will elevate the cabin experience significantly. The outgoing i20 comes with a setup that feels basic in comparison. It has a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment unit and a digital instrument cluster of the same size. Apple Carplay and Android Auto are both wired, unless you use a mirroring adapter.
Previous teasers had revealed key details of the new i20’s exterior styling. Being a full generational update, comprehensive changes in design and packaging are expected this time.
According to the teasers, the car will get sharp-looking LED headlamps with Y-shaped LED DRLs, a full-width LED Lightbar, new front and rear bumpers, new, larger wheels, connected LED tail lamps, and redrawn body lines. The A and C pillars will have steeper rake and the ground clearance will increase as well. The new car will also get wheel arch claddings. The window line will rise sharply as it moves towards the rear of the vehicle. In short, the new i20 will have a more dynamic design and better stance than its predecessor.
The car is also expected to grow in size. It will become taller, wider and longer, The wheelbase is also likely to increase. The specifics of these revisions remain unclear for now.
Inside, the new i20 will feature fresh styling and updated trims. Overall material quality will improve considerably. The feature list will also be revised. The biggest change on this front will obviously be the new screens. The hatchback is also expected to come with features like ventilated front seats, ADAS, improved ambient lighting and more. Several features from the outgoing model will also be carried over.
The new i20 is expected to use the same engines as the outgoing model- 1.2L naturally aspirated petrol on the regular car and a 1.0L turbocharged petrol on the N-Line. There is, however, a possibility of a new 1.2L turbocharged petrol engine being introduced on the next-generation hatchback. It will also be hybrid-ready. Eventually, we may also come across a hybrid version of the i20.
Hyundai will launch the new i20 in Brazil in the coming months. According to latest reports, India launch could happen by early 2027. Here, the new i20 will compete with models like the Maruti Baleno, Toyota Glanza, and the Tata Altroz. The Fronx and Taisor may also emerge as possible rivals.