Next-gen Hyundai i20 Likely To Get 1.0-litre Turbo Petrol Engine With 7-Speed DCT

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It is highly like that the next-gen Hyundai i20, which will launch in India in mid-2020, would get 1.0-litre Turbo Petrol Engine with 7-speed DCT from Hyundai Venue

Hyundai Motor India Ltd (HMIL) has just launched the Hyundai Venue, whose major highlights are the BlueLink connected app suite and the 1.0-litre Turbo Petrol engine with an optional 7-speed DCT. The good news is that both these features are something that could be available even on the next-gen Hyundai i20, which will launch in India in the middle of the next year.

The current Hyundai i20 is the second-largest selling model in the B2-segment but trails the all-conquering Maruti Baleno by a fair margin. However, the 2020 i20 could put an end to its rival’s dominance with an all-new design, a better-equipped cabin and the powerful yet fuel efficient 1.0-litre Turbo GDI petrol engine with the 7-speed DCT.

For the Hyundai Venue, the new 1.0-litre Turbo GDI petrol engine develops a maximum power of 120 PS and a peak torque of 172 Nm. Transmission choices include a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic and a 6-speed manual transmission. It has an ARAI-rated fuel efficiency of 18.27 kmpl. One can safely expect similar figures from this motor for the next-gen Hyundai i20.

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The 1.0-litre turbo petrol-equipped next-gen Hyundai i20 will be even a potent rival to the Tata Altroz, which will get Nexon’s 1.2-litre turbocharged petrol engine, albeit, in a lower state of tune and with a 5-speed manual and automated manual transmission options.

The next-gen Hyundai i20 will have an evolved design, which will see the usage of the company’s latest Cascading Grille and the Composite Light multi-tier lighting arrangement. The side profile should have bold creases along with a rising beltline.

In spite of the new design elements, however, safely expect the car to retain its European look. The new model will be even bigger in dimensions, which should lead to a roomier cabin with a larger boot space and more legroom and shoulder-room for all passengers.

The Interior of the next-gen Hyundai i20 will be better kitted out than that of the already well-equipped current-gen model. We expect it to gain wireless charging, a bigger touchscreen infotainment unit and the company’s BlueLink connected apps suite.

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