New Hyundai i20 range has a hot option

Hyundai has confirmed that the new i20 will cost from £18,595 and boast a new top-level trim called Ultimate.

The popular supermini’s new generation will be the first car to use Hyundai’s new ‘Sensuous Sportiness’ design language, as well as introducing a new mildhybrid powertrain.

Following a similar tactic to the i10, which saw its range updated earlier this year, the new i20 gets a simplified trim line-up.

Hyundai says each trim is now better specified than before, making residual values almost 5% better over three years than the model it replaces.

The entry-level trim is SE Connect, which gets 16inch alloy wheels and LED daytime running lights for the exterior, while inside t h e r e ’s an eight-inch touchscreen display with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, air conditioning , cruise control, a leatherwrapped steering wheel and gear lever, and rear parking sensors with a reversing camera.

Step up to the Premium trim and prices rise to £20,795. Extra equipment includes 17- i n c h alloy wheels, LED headlights, automatic wipers, heated front seats and steering wheel, and a 10.25- inch infotainment system.

T he top trim, called Ultimate, starts at £22,095 and gets a two-tone roof as standard, keyless entry, wireless smartphone charging pad, and a Bose sound system.

Ashley A n d r e w, managing director of Hyundai Motor UK, said: “The all-new i20 has already received positive reviews for both its styling and dynamics and we can now reveal that it follows the lead set by the all-new i10 earlier this year with an improved level of specification which focuses

on exceeding customer expectations in this segment.

“The efficient 48V hybrid powertrain will deliver a strong balance between economy and performance, whilst drivers more focused on sportier performance won’t have to wait too long until the i20 N Line and i20 N join the range.”

Alongside this pricing, Hyundai also revealed the performance-focused i20 N.

This mini hot hatch gets styling touches inspired by the firm’s rally cars, and gets a new 1.6-litre petrol engine making 201bhp and 275Nm of torque.

Pricing will be confirmed at a later date.

STYLE: The new Hyundai i20 comes with three trim levels as well as a hot hatch model.