Hyundai i20 facelift (2024) Price & Specs
The Hyundai i20 facelift has arrived in South Africa, sporting a more affordable starting price than before. Here’s a look at the updated hatch and how much it costs…
We recently reported that initial derivatives of the Hyundai i20 facelift had quietly arrived in Mzansi. Now, Hyundai Automotive South Africa has published pricing for the full range on its website.
As a reminder, the outgoing i20 line-up comprised 6 derivatives, including Motion, Fluid and N Line variants. However, the facelifted range moves away from this trim-level naming convention, instead switching to “Premium” and “Executive” grades (as used by the likes of the latest Creta), with “N Line” again serving as the range topper.
The i20 1.2 Premium 5MT is the new entry point to the portfolio, with its price of R309 900 representing a R23 600 saving over the pre-facelift i20 1.2 Motion 5MT (R333 500). The naturally aspirated 1.2-litre, 4-cylinder engine is carried over, offering an unchanged 61 kW and 115 Nm to the front axle via a 5-speed manual gearbox.
Next comes the i20 1.2 Executive 5MT (R329 900), which is priced at exactly the same level as the lower-spec (but larger-engined and auto-equipped) i20 1.4 Premium 6AT (R329 900). The latter model employs the same powertrain as the pre-facelift i20 1.4 Motion 6AT (for the record, the outgoing variant was priced R37 000 higher at R366 900). Here, the atmospheric 1.4-litre, 4-cylinder motor again sends 74 kW and 133 Nm to the front wheels via a 6-speed automatic gearbox.
The 1.4 Executive 6AT kicks off at R349 900, while the flagship i20 1.0T N Line 7DCT is priced in line with the pre-facelift version at R467 500. As a reminder, the latter retains its 90 kW/172 Nm turbocharged 1.0-litre, 3-cylinder petrol engine and 7-speed dual-clutch transmission.
Models featuring the Premium trim level ride on 15-inch steel wheels (disguised by dark wheel covers), and come standard with ABS with EBD as well as 2 airbags, while doing without stability control. Inside, Premium derivatives upgrade to black cloth-and-leatherette upholstery but stick with manual air conditioning, a polyurethane steering wheel, an 8-inch touchscreen, a reverse-view camera, rear parking sensors and a 4-speaker sound system. The driver’s seat gains height adjustment, while a front armrest has also been added.
The Executive grade adds items such as 16-alloy wheels, a leatherette finish for the steering wheel, glove-box cooling, wireless smartphone charging, an electric folding function (and heating) for the side mirrors, a luggage net, luggage hooks and a black finish for the roof (including rear spoiler) and side sills.
Finally, the N Line scores sportier model-specific exterior styling, front foglamps, LED headlights, push-button start, automatic air conditioning, a sunroof, a Bose sound system, cruise control, electronic stability control, hill-start assist, extra airbags (side and curtain for a total of 6) and red stitching for the leatherette trim.
As a reminder, this generation of Hyundai i20 – imported from Chennai in BI3-generation form, as opposed to the BC3-series model produced in Turkey and sold in Europe – launched in South Africa in May 2021, while the facelifted version was revealed in May 2023 (and then in Indian-spec form in September 2023).
Last year, the i20 was Hyundai Automotive SA’s 2nd most popular model locally (after the Grand i10), with 5 413 units sold. Over the opening 6 months of 2024, the hatchback has retained 2nd place in the Hyundai stable, attracting 2 486 registrations.
How much does the Hyundai i20 facelift cost in SA?
Hyundai i20 1.2 Premium 5MT – R309 900
Hyundai i20 1.2 Executive 5MT – R329 900
Hyundai i20 1.4 Premium 6AT – R329 900
Hyundai i20 1.4 Executive 6AT – R349 900
Hyundai i20 1.0T N Line 7DCT – R467 500
The prices above include a 5-year/150 000 km vehicle warranty, a 7-year/200 000 km drivetrain warranty and a 4-year/60 000 km service plan.
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