Hyundai reveals design renderings of Elite i20

South Korean auto major, Hyundai has revealed design renderings of its upcoming hatchback, the Elite i20.

The car was designed at Hyundai Motor's Design Centre Europe in Russelsheim, Germany. It features the brand's "Fluidic Sculpture 2.0" design philosophy and looks a lot more European and sporty compared to the outgoing model.

At the front, the Elite i20 features a hexagonal grille with a new thin horizontal strip connecting the headlamps. At the rear, there is a wrap-around rear window and elongated tail lamps. The car has a sloping roofline and its C-pillar has been given "dark treatment". The rear bumper has been redesigned with integrated reflectors housed lower in them than the current i20.

In India, it is likely that Hyundai will use the same 1.2-litre and 1.4-litre petrol and 1.4-litre diesel engines from the current i20 to power the new model. Pre-bookings for the car will commence from today, August 1, 2014. The car will be launched on August, 11.