New Hyundai i20 officially goes on sale in South Africa – Pricing and features

The facelifted Hyundai i20 officially hits South African dealers today, bringing with it a modernised design and equipment sheet.

The popular hatchback is available Premium, Executive, and N Line trims, with three petrol drivetrains between them, for a total of five individual specifications.

The barrier to entry for the upgraded Hyundai is pegged at R309,900, which is actually R23,600 lower than the outgoing iteration that started at R333,500.

Features

Standard fittings on the new i20 Premium comprise 15-inch steel wheels with styled covers in black, automatic headlights, LED daytime running lights, keyless entry, a 3.5-inch multi-info driver’s display, an 8-inch infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, cloth/artificial leather upholstery, a four-spoke multifunction steering wheel, rear parking sensors, a reverse camera, two airbags, and ABS.

The mid-spec executive gains 16-inch alloy rims, a two-tone body colour, folding and heated wing mirrors, a leather gear lever and steering wheel, a wireless charger, a cooled glove box, a luggage net in the boot, and a full-size alloy spare wheel.

The flagship N Line furthermore boasts LED headlights, push-button start, automatic climate control, a sliding centre console storage box wrapped in leather, a sunroof, paddle shifters, interior mood lighting, a Bose sound system, cruise control, six airbags, electronic stability control, and hill-assist control.

The range-topper is then completed with a variety of cosmetic enhancements, such as N Line badging, a rear spoiler, model-exclusive wheels measuring 16 inches, full artificial leather seating with a unique pattern, a three-spoke sports leather steering wheel, and aluminium pedals.

Boot capacity for the Hyundai comes in at 311 litres, and it stands 3,995mm long, 1,775mm wide, and 1,505mm tall.

Performance

The i20 Premium and Executive are both sold with either a 1.2-litre or 1.4-litre, naturally-aspirated petrol mill.

The smaller powerplant generates 61kW and 115Nm and pairs exclusively with a five-speed manual gearbox, enabling the hatchback to sprint from 0-100km/h in 12.9 seconds on its way to a top speed of 169km/h.

Alternatively, the larger motor does 73kW and 133Nm and is matched with a six-speed automatic only, which cuts the acceleration time to 12.5 seconds and increases the speed cap to 173km/h.

Average fuel usage for the 1.2-litre block comes in at 5.9l/100km, and for the 1.4-litre it’s 6.9l/100km.

The N Line gets a turbocharged 1.0-litre petrol unit with 90kW and 172Nm on tap, meshing with a seven-speed, dual-clutch automatic transmission.

It is the quickest of the lot, eclipsing triple digits in a matter of 9.9 seconds, and it provides the highest top speed of 187km/h, while still returning a frugal fuel usage of 6.9l/100km.

The N Line also boasts a trio of drive modes encompassing Eco, Normal, and Sport.

Price

The South African pricing and line-up for the facelifted Hyundai i20 are as follows:

Hyundai i20 1.2 Premium – R309,900
Hyundai i20 1.2 Executive – R329,900
Hyundai i20 1.4 Premium – R329,900
Hyundai i20 1.4 Executive – R349,900
Hyundai i20 1.0T N Line – R467,500

Each purchase includes a 5-year/150,000 manufacturer warranty with an additional 2-year/50,000km powertrain warranty, a 4-year/60,000km service plan, and 7-year/150,000km roadside assistance.