Current i20 to continue; Next-Gen i20 likely to be known as Grand i20!

Reportedly, Hyundai India was planning to introduce a more premium hatchback to be placed above the i20 but it's none other than the next-gen i20 likely to be known as the Grand i20! The next-gen i20 will replace the current car globally but the possibilities of the current i20 going off the production line in India are faint as the hatch do sell between 3000-5000 units monthly.

Following the similar pattern, like they retained Santro on the arrival of i10, that replaced the Santro/Atos worldwide. Even the i10 is still going in India but got replaced worldwide with next-gen i10 that is known as Grand i10 in India. Furthermore, the new Hyundai i20 AKA Grand i20 will make it's public debut at the 2014 Paris Motor Show and soon after it will be launched in India.

Speaking of the changes in the new i20, the spy shots of the test mule in India reveal that just like its newly launched siblings the new premium hatch adorns the diamond cut alloys, increased size and added features. The spy shots also reveal that i20 has grown a lil' bit, getting a mature appeal compared to the current car. Though the next-gen i20 has grown in size but it will still be under 4m to retain the excise cut benefits. The existing i20 is already feature loaded but expect more goodies like rear AC vents, upgraded infotainment system, new colors, etc in the next-gen i20.

Speaking of the engines, the new hatch is likely to retain the diesel powertrains, the 1.4 liter CRDI mated to a six-speed manual transmission. While the vehicle might get a new turbocharged petrol engine in accordance to the new trend of small displacement turbo petrol engines. With soaring competition world wide , Hyundai might introduce TGDI engine in the upcoming Grand i20.

Hyundai i20 Indian Test Mule Picture Source: Motor Vikatan  

Read More on : Hyundai i20 price