Development of the next-gen Hyundai i20 is on the final stage ahead of its reveal at the Paris Motor Show held in October, if you look to the latest spy shots that today we want to share with you.
The new Hyundai i20 will have a modern looking dashboard and features included in C-Segment models, like heated steering wheel and front heated seats or a Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS). Looking more we see an inspired new Hyundai i10 steering wheel and the latest speedometer from the All-New Sonata launched today, plus mono-zone automatic air aconditioning, Intelligent Stop & Go and coloured screen cluster.
Engine choices should include the Kappa family gasoline engines, with the three-cylinder 1.0-liter and a four-cylinder 1.25-liter. On the diesel side, there will probably be a frugal CRDi three-cylinder 1.1-liter, along with a larger 1.4-liter. These will be linked to a six-speed manual gearbox or an automatic transmission. Hyundai has developed small gasoline turbo engines, a three-cylinder 1.0 TCi with 105 hp and a four-cylinder 1.2 Kappa engine with Turbo, delivering around 125 hp. We are not sure if Hyundai will implement on the new i20. Also you can see a part of the rear end totally undisguised. Sincerely, I don’t like it, I need to view more pictures to judge, but the taillights are so big and the part that runs along the trunk is unnecessary.
Hyundai plans to capitalise on its entry into the WRC next year with a range of sporty models, will start with a sporty variant of the next Hyundai i20. Looking at the he 2014-spec i20 WRC (click here to view more). Speaking exclusively to Auto Express, Allan Rushforth, Senior Vice President and COO of Hyundai Motor Europe, said: “We chose WRC instead of F1 because of the greater crossover with our road cars. We will have sporty derivatives as a spin-off of the WRC programme.”
“All brands need some sporty DNA,” said Rushforth, “And in the mind of consumers, Kia is probably sportier than we are. But we aim to be a bit more upmarket, like Bentley is to Volkswagen.”
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14 commentsMeh, I hate how the interiors are starting to be "KIAfied".
I agree with Jose - that taillight design. Good god, why is that pointy extension to the rear midline needed? I can see that maybe they are trying to offset a wide, open space at the rear should the outer taillight casings be the only ones there but come on Hyundai. Going the wild and funky way is the worst possible thing Hyundai can do now, especially when almost everyone is looking in their direction to see when they might fail. They're starting to get a little careless and I truly hope they tone it down it bit.
This is the Peter Schryer influence. The German design philosophy is every car should look practically identical. Now that's not meant as a knock against German cars by any means, as they are some of the finest, but I hate that concept.Schryer has pushing it really hard since becoming head of Hyundai design as well. Not to mention, he should stick to designing exeriors. Kia interiors were never their strong point even under his influence. IMHO it was always something Hyundai did much better.
Rear lights - are we in a circus? To me they look weird and freaky - but it is not a concept, this will be indeed sold by HMC. Please do not spoil next i30 and ix35 this way...
The rear lights are definitely something that will appeal to the European customers.
No way. Hyundai has always had problems with rear designs (maybe except Elantra) but this rear is awful. Looks weird and freaky. But ok, everybody has right to has his own point of view, but what you think can attract customers in this rear design?
Genesis??? Give me a break:) Disaster! Sonata? No. IX35 maybe before FL, Santa Fe? Will do. Only Elantra keeps the level. Citroen? Yes, that's why they were forced to start cooperation with Dongfeng, sales had been really satisfying... This will NOT appeal:)
Sales will be strong. There is no doubt about it. The i20 has always been a car of value, and has continuously beat out its competitors like the awkward looking Skoda Fabia
The interior on the K5/Optima is fantastic.
Hyundai has designed taillights very well. ie. Santa Fe, Tucson, Sonata, Genesis (2015).
What? I'm a big member on DHClub (Genesis forum) and Hyundai-Forums. Many people enjoy the new Genesis' taillight design.
Your opinion is base-less, therefore worthless.
Yeah, your opinion on the other hand is the most important, everybody should follow your only-true-and-correct opinion, master of auto-design...
As for first part of your post - i hopo so, even i don't thiknk so.