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2018 Hyundai Elite i20 Facelift New Images Emerge Online; Launch Date, Price in India, Specs, Features

2018 Hyundai Elite i20 facelift is likely to make its public debut at Delhi Auto Expo next year along with slew of new products.

After rolling out new Grand i10 facelift, Xcent facelift, Tucson 4X4 and new-gen Verna, Hyundai India is now working on the updated Elite i20 which is due to midlife facelift. We previously reported that the South Korean automaker has commenced the testing phase of all-new Elite i20 which has been spotted doing rounds on the Indian roads. Amidst of these spy shots, another set of images have emerged as the hatchback was recently caught testing in southern part of the country. The new Elite i20 is expected to make its debut at the upcoming Auto Expo 2018. Moreover, the car maker will also be showcasing slew of new products and concepts at the show. See More: Hyundai Elite i20 facelift AT variant Spied Testing; India Launch Likely by End 2018

Going by the new spy images, the test mule of facelifted Elite i20 is expected to carry a single-frame hexagonal grille which will be identical to that of the new Xcent. The test unit sports a black mesh- slat in its grille. Moreover, the front bumper and headlights on the updated Elite i20 are expected to sport minor updates which will enhance the overall appearance o the car. The headlight cluster is likely to carry integrated LED DRLs as well as new fog lamps. The test unit also sports a new alloy wheel design with a black finish while the rear end is wrapped under cover to hide the redesigned rear profile, tail lamps as well as the rear bumper. On the inside, the new Elite i20 facelift is expected to carry updated interiors along with new set of equipments and hi-tech features. Also See: 2018 Hyundai Santro (AH2) Petrol Engine Production Begins; India Launch Next Year

Under the hood, the new Elite i20 facelift will sport same set of engine options as seen on the current model. The petrol iteration will be powered by 1.2-litre and 1.4-litre petrol engines which develops 82 bhp and 99 bhp of maximum power respectively. While, the 1.4-litre oil burner is tuned to make max power of 89 bhp with 220 Nm of peak torque. The transmission duties on the facelifted avatar of the hatch will be carried out by 5-speed manual and 4-speed automatic for petrol engine and 6-speed manual gearbox on the diesel unit. Also Read: Top 5 upcoming Sub-Compact SUVs in India in 2017-18; New Ford EcoSport, Maruti Brezza Petrol, Tata Nexon AMT, Hyundai Carlino

The new Elite i20 facelift is speculated to make its public debut at upcoming Auto Expo 2018, however, there is no official confirmation regarding the launch date of the hatchback. Once launched, the updated Elite i20 will take on the rivals like Maruti Suzuki Baleno, Volkswagen Polo, Honda Jazz and others.

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