Hyundai has revealed its newly facelifted i20 supermini, due on sale later this year.

The i20’s mid-life refresh brings design and technology upgrades

The third-generation hatchback launched 2020 and the mid-life refresh brings design and technology upgrades to help drive sales in a declining sector.

Exterior updates include a revised front bumper and radiator grille, together with a redesigned bumper and new Z-shaped LED rear lamps. New designs for the 16- and 17-inch wheels are available along with eight exterior colours – debuting three new options including Lucid Lime Metallic – and an optional black two-tone roof.

A new Lucid Lime interior design theme is also available, adding in a new pattern for the upholstery and with lime-coloured detailing around the cabin.

New technology features include a 4.2-inch LCD instrument cluster as standard, USB type-C, second-generation eCall based on the 4G network, and over-the-air map updates.

Popular equipment features have been carried over, such as the optional 10.25-inch cluster and 10.25-inch display screen, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, wireless device charger, and the latest update to Bluelink telematics.

New safety technology also come as standard. Forward collision-avoidance assist, which helps detect and avoid potential accidents with obstacles ahead, can now spot cyclists as well as pedestrians. Lane following assist ensures that the vehicle stays in the current lane of travel.

Optional safety systems include rear cross-traffic collision assist, which applies the brakes while backing out of a parking space if a risk of collision with vehicles to the rear and side is detected. Blind-spot collision-avoidance assist alerts if another vehicle is detected.

Engine line-up is carried over and includes the 1.0 T-GDi petrol engine with 100hp or 120hp and with a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission (7DCT) or a six-speed Intelligent Manual Transmission (iMT). CO2 figures haven’t been announced yet.

As before, the i20 provides 352 litres of boot space with the rear seats up, and 1,165 litres with them folded down.

Production of the new i20 is due to begin in the third quarter of 2023 at Hyundai’s manufacturing plant in Izmit, Turkey.

UK specification, onsale date and pricing is still to be confirmed.