Hyundai readies its updated ix20 compact MPV for year-end sales, with a debut at September's Frankfurt motor show likelyThe facelifted Hyundai ix20 compact MPV has been spotted testing ahead of a likely debut at the Frankfurt motor show in September.
Following facelifted versions of the i30 and i40, as well as the all-new i20, the Korean manufacturer is giving the ix20 a light nip and tuck. The model was introduced in 2010, so is overdue for a refresh. It's the sister car to the Kia Venga, and a rival for the likes of Citroën's C3 Picasso and the Nissan Note.
These prototype models wear heavy camouflage, but we can see that styling changes over today's model are light, and focus around the front and rear bumpers. At the front, the updated ix20 is likely to echo the look of the i20, featuring that car's updated front grille and badge, and re-profiled front air intakes.
The dimensions of this facelifted model should stay close to those of the current car, which is praised both for its high roofline and interior space. Hyundai is expected to significantly update the ix20's interior, fitting the same central infotainment screen as found in the updated i30.
Engine options on the ix20 are expected to carry over unchanged, though with small improvements to fuel economy and emissions. That means 1.4 and 1.6-litre engines in both petrol and diesel forms, coupled to five and six-speed manual and four-speed automatic transmissions.
Though official pricing information has yet to be revealed, expect the updated ix20 to increase from the £12,515 of today's car.
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