Hyundai has gently facelifted its i20

Hyundai has released images of the newly facelifted i20. Bedecked in Lucid Lime, the striking paint job masks the minimal changes made in this gentle refresh.

Exterior changes centre on subtly redesigned front and rear bumpers, a new pattern for the radiator grille, a trio of ‘bold’ new colour choices, some tweaks to the tail light design and some fancy star-sculpted rims.

Though a wider choice of engines might have been handy, the i20's 1.0-litre three-pot mild-hybrid unit - whether in 100bhp or 120bhp guise - has been refined to maximise efficiency and performance, though we've not been given any more info.

Inside, updates include a switch from lightbulbs to LEDs to give better control over the ambient lighting. The 4.2-inch standard touchscreen and infotainment suite now support a USB-C charging port, the second-gen eCall tech and over-the-air (OTA) updates using the integrated 4G SIM card.

Hyundai’s 10.25-inch display and cluster screens, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto phone mirroring, wireless charging and the latest update to Bluelink telematics continue to be features you have to pay more for. How much you'll pay for the entire car will be confirmed in due course, as UK pricing hasn't yet been revealed.

The Korean car maker has popped a few more driver assist features into its standard safety package, including Forward Collision Assist (FCA) for cyclists. You can option in more driver assistance should you so desire.

Or a different colour, of course. Does this Lime colour make you Lucid or a bit carsick?