Hyundai has shown the all-new fourth-generation i20 globally and it's expected in India before end-2026, with a bolder design, dual 10.25-inch screens and Level 2 ADAS.
Key facts
- Status: revealed globally, India launch expected (not date-confirmed)
- Platform: new K3
- Engines expected: 1.2L petrol + 1.0L turbo-petrol
- Screens: dual 10.25-inch displays
- Safety: Level 2 ADAS expected
- Current i20 price: ₹6–10.63 lakh (ex-showroom)
The new Hyundai i20 is real. Hyundai has already shown the fourth-generation car overseas, and it's expected to reach India before the end of 2026. But Hyundai hasn't announced an India launch date yet, so treat the timing as expected, not confirmed.
When is it coming, and how much?
Hyundai has not given an official India launch date. Reports point to a debut before the end of 2026, though nothing is locked. On price, expect Hyundai to move up from today's range. The current i20 sells from ₹6 lakh (Era) to ₹10.63 lakh (ex-showroom), so the new car will likely start a bit higher. On-road price adds road tax, registration and insurance, and varies by state.
What's new in the design and cabin?
The new i20 gets a bolder, crossover-style look. Up front it packs Y-shaped connected LED DRLs (the daytime running lights) and dual-pod headlamps. The sides get thick body cladding and 17-inch alloy wheels, with C-shaped LED taillamps joined by a light bar at the back. Inside, the dashboard is fully redesigned with two 10.25-inch screens and semi-leatherette seats. Expect a more premium feel than the current car.
Engines, safety and rivals
It's built on Hyundai's new K3 platform. India is expected to get the 1.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol and the 1.0-litre turbo-petrol. A strong-hybrid version could come later, but nothing is confirmed. The big safety news is Level 2 ADAS (safety tech that can brake and steer to help you). That would put it ahead of price-focused rivals. The current i20 sits above the Tata Tiago (₹4.7–8.55 lakh) and Maruti Celerio (₹4.7–6.73 lakh), which don't offer this kind of tech at all. The i20 stays the premium pick in the hatchback space.
References: Hyundai India — official website
