2025 Hyundai i20: The Hyundai i20 has been a much-loved name-brand in India’s premium hatchback market. In its 2025 update, Hyundai has made the i20 all the more sharper to arrest its position against the likes of the Maruti Baleno and Tata Altroz.
The updated model gets a lot of emphasis on modern design, more features and better efficiency but the best part about the CR-V is it is however packed with features, smooth performance and modern technologies.
If you want a hatchback that is more than just point A to B transport though, the 2025 Hyundai i20 could well have what it takes.
Design and Styling: New but Also Classic
It retains the sporty Euro styling with a few subtle changes for the new car. The front grille is broader and squarer now, complemented by updated LED headlamps and DRLs.
Front and rear bumpers have been redesigned to make the car look sportier and the car rides on new alloys wheels that are now available.
Its overall profile is still low and wide, ensuring that the car will have a sure-footed relationship with the road.
The roofline slopes down, it has blacked-out pillars and it’s got some shiny chrome on the grille and door handles, all which give the car a premium feel.
The 2025 model is a natural evolution over the previous i20 model’s character – sporty yet sophisticated.
Interior and Cabin Features
The 2025 i20 also impresses on the inside, with a driver-centric cabin full of tech.
For a hatchback in this class, the materials are quality, and is characterised by a soft-touch dashboard, leatherette seating in upper trims, and plenty of simplicity.
At the center of the dash is a new 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment screen along with a similar-sized digital instrument cluster. “Both of them enable the sort of integrated, frictionless access you need to have to navigation, music, your car equally.
Additional features include:
Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay Sort of.
Automatic climate control
Voice-activated commands and connected car tech (Bluelink)
Electric sunroof
Back AC vents and ambient lighting
Cruise control and Push Button Start
They also provide just about enough support for the odd long journey, while anyone in the back has sufficient leg room for a pair of reasonable sized adults to sit without too much hassle.
Engine and Performance
The 2025 i20 comes in 2 engine options:
with 1.2L naturally aspirated petrol engine (manual & CVT)
1.0L turbo-petrol (iMT & DCT)
Perfect Residing within the city limits, the rear wheeler is very mechanic and amidst of the 1.2L engine provides steady and quite ride on top of easy to drive nature. Alternatively, the 1.0L turbo is ideal if you’re looking for a bit more kick.
It’s sprightly too, especially with the DCT automatic, and that makes the i20 feel quite peppy on highways.
Do you know its fuel economy? Well, the car gives a mileage of 18-20 km/l, depending on the variant and way of driving.
Ride and Handling
The ride quality from the i20 is quite accomplished, absorbing bumps and holes with ease.
The steering is light in the city but centers well at highway speeds. It’s not the most sporty in corners with some of its rivals such as the Altroz, but it strikes a good balance of comfort and control for a daily driver.
Safety and Ratings
Several safety packs are fitted to the i20, including:
Six airbags (top variants)
ABS with EBD
Stability Control ESC system is in place.
Cam with rear parking camera and sensors
ISOFIX child seat mounts
Hill hold (in AT only)
But the car’s Global NCAP crash test ratings haven’t been all that impressive, with some worries about structural strength.
Pros
Stylish and premium exterior
Feature-rich cabin with segment-first tech
A supple engine and an ultra smooth performance.
Proven CVT and DCT automatic choices
Smooth daily drives
Cons
*Pricier than the competition
Higher trims is the only ones with the turbo variant
Safety rating could be better
No diesel engine option
Two adults will fit in the back and that’s about it
2025 Hyundai i20: Conclusion
The 2025 Hyundai i20 is still a strong contender in the premium hatchback space.
Featuring a youthful new look, the modern creature comfort and the offering of a choice of sophisticated powertrains, it can appeal to the young professionals and the small families who want style and comfort in a small footprint.
If you desire a hatchback that’s almost more like a mini-sedan in terms of quality and technology, the i20 should make it onto your shortlist.