After the first official photos, we now have the first official details on Hyundai’s refreshed i20 supermini that will make its world premiere in Geneva this week.
Along with the cosmetic tweaks that include a new fascia inspired Hyundai’s latest crop of model like the i30 hatch, the 2012 model also debuts a new 1.1-litre 3-cylinder ‘U-II’ diesel engine that generates 75PS, which is equal to 74-horsepower.
Hyundai says that when combined with its Blue Drive technologies, the new 1.1-liter diesel emits just 84 g/km of CO2, while the upgraded 1.4-litre ‘U-II’ 90PS (89hp) diesel emits 96 g/km.
“With an enhanced engine line-up that includes the lowest CO2 emissions for a conventional powertrain, and sharper styling influenced by fluidic sculpture, the All New i20 will appeal to a broader range of buyers, including younger consumers,” commented Hyundai Motor Europe COO, Allan Rushforth.
The company also tells us that in terms of dimensions, the width (1,710 mm), height (1,490 mm) and wheelbase (2,525 mm) of the 2012 i20 remain the same, but due to the styling changes, the length has increased by 55 mm (front 30 mm, rear 25 mm) over its predecessor to 3,995 mm.
Further information about the facelifted i20 will be released at the Geneva Motor Show.
PHOTO GALLERY
