New Hyundai i20 revealed with SUV styling as i20 N leaves Australia

Key takeaways

• New Hyundai i20 revealed with SUV-inspired crossover styling
• Australian return unconfirmed as i20 N is axed
• Brazilian pricing starts from R$99,990, around A$27,847

Hyundai has revealed the new Hyundai i20 in Brazil, giving its smallest hatch SUV-inspired styling and a bigger body. The reveal previews a global car, but Hyundai is yet to confirm whether the new i20 will return to Australian showrooms. It arrives just as the current i20 N hot hatch prepares to leave local dealers at the end of 2026.

New Hyundai i20 design and size

The new i20, codenamed BC4, trades its old hatch silhouette for a crossover stance. Plastic cladding wraps the bumpers and wheel arches, while a full-width light bar and gloss black grille follow Hyundai's "Art of Steel" design language, first seen on the Nexo concept. The look borrows heavily from the recently revealed Ioniq 3.

Underneath sits Hyundai's newer K3 platform, shared with the Kona and the next Kia Seltos, replacing the older K2 base. The change has stretched the i20 55mm longer than the outgoing i20 N, to around 4,130mm, and lifted it 55mm taller to 1,495mm for an SUV-like stance. It is also 5mm wider at 1,780mm, though the 2,580mm wheelbase carries over. Boot space grows from 310 to 346 litres, expanding to 1,152 litres with the rear seats down.

Inside the new i20

The cabin pairs two 12.3-inch displays for the instruments and infotainment, with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Hyundai has kept physical buttons and a separate climate panel rather than burying everything in the touchscreen. Keyless entry, push-button start, an electronic park brake and partial-leather trim are standard. The i20 is also the first Brazilian-built Hyundai to offer over-the-air updates and Bluelink connected services across the range.

Engines and performance

Brazilian buyers miss out on hybrids entirely. Two 1.0-litre three-cylinder engines run on petrol or ethanol, with the naturally aspirated unit making up to 59kW and the turbocharged version lifting outputs to 85kW and 172Nm. Both drive the front wheels through a manual or automatic gearbox. European versions are expected later with mild-hybrid power and suspension retuned for local roads.

New Hyundai i20 pricing

Prices are Brazilian. Australian pricing has not been set.

Specs and performance

Hyundai has not confirmed timing or specification for a new i20 in Australia. If approved, it would likely be sourced from Europe, as the current car is, with minor styling tweaks over the Brazilian version. The European model is also tipped to gain an N Line trim and a hybrid-powered i20 N hot hatch. In standard form it would line up against light-car staples like the Toyota Yaris, Volkswagen Polo and Suzuki Swift.

For now, attention stays on the outgoing i20 N, which Hyundai Australia will sell until the end of 2026 alongside special send-off editions. It is currently priced from $38,500 before on-road costs.

The new i20 shows where Hyundai's smallest hatch is heading. Australian buyers just have to wait to find out if it follows.

Frequently asked questions

Is the new Hyundai i20 coming to Australia?

Hyundai has not confirmed the new i20 for Australia. If approved, it would likely arrive from Europe rather than Brazil, with timing yet to be announced.

How much does the new Hyundai i20 cost?

In Brazil the i20 starts from R$99,990 (around A$27,847), rising to R$139,990 for the turbo automatic flagship. Australian pricing has not been set.

What engines does the new Hyundai i20 have?

Brazilian models use two 1.0-litre three-cylinder petrol engines, a naturally aspirated unit with up to 59kW and a turbo with 85kW. European versions are expected to add mild-hybrid power.