While Hyundai is busy getting its i20 N hot hatch ready to rumble, the regular i20 enjoys a largely aeshetic makeover in the N Line Edition.
If you have seen any other Hyundai N Line cars – the i10, Elantra, Kona, Sonata and Tucson, among others – then you should have a pretty accurate idea of what to expect. Exterior modifications include a new radiator grille, bumpers, dual tailpipes, 17-inch wheels, and an optional black roof. The interior offers seats with enhanced lateral support, red stitching, and special steering wheel and pedal pads. The SmartSense Package is also included with adaptive cruise control, lane keeping, blind zone monitoring, and recognition of pedestrians and cyclists.
The engine palette stays the same. There is a 1.2-liter non-turbo four-cylinder rated at 84 hp (63 kW) in conjunction with five-speed M/T, a 1.0-liter turbo three-pot available in 100 and 120 hp (75 and 90 kW) versions with six-speed manual and seven-speed DCT, and a mild turbo hybrid with 6iMT and 7DCT to choose between. The drive is on the front axle in all cases.
Sales start next spring. The performance-packed Hyundai i20 N should debut later in 2021. Rumor has it that it will land with a 1.6-liter turbocharged engine rated at 200 hp (150 kW) or so. A tall-riding i20 may also emerge sometime in the future.