South Korean automaker Hyundai Motor unveiled the new, fourth-generation i20 compact hatchback, the conceptual successor to the Getz. The world premiere took place in South America, where the car will go on sale first, according to news.drom.ru.

The new model retains its predecessor's 2580 mm wheelbase, but is larger: 4130 mm in length and 1505 mm in height. In terms of dimensions, the updated i20 closely matches the fifth-generation Volkswagen Golf, which ranks higher in the class. A flatter and higher roofline over the passenger compartment provides increased cabin space.

The car's appearance has become more restrained compared to the previous generation: the designers emphasized utility—protective trim on the bumpers, sills, and wheel arches gives the car a practical look. The radiator grille has lost its decorative function and has been transformed into a set of air vents.

When developing the interior, Hyundai addressed criticism leveled at the Ioniq family for its excessive digitalization. Despite sharing styling cues with the Ioniq electric vehicles—a symmetrical console and a pair of 12,3-inch displays—the new i20 features mechanical door handles, a traditional automatic transmission selector lever, a round steering wheel, and a separate climate control unit with touch-sensitive buttons.

For the South American market, the i20 is equipped with gasoline-ethanol engines: a naturally aspirated 1,0-liter three-cylinder unit producing 80 hp and a turbocharged version producing 115 hp. The European version, which will be released later, will receive a 48-volt starter-generator.

In Brazil, the new locally assembled i20 starts at 105,000 reais (around 18 500 USD).