Hyundai’s hotly-anticipated rival to the Ford Fiesta ST is on sale now.
The 2022 Hyundai i20 N is priced from $32,990 before on-road costs.
UPDATE, 17/05/2022 – Hyundai Australia has increased the i20 N’s before on-road asking price by $500 as part of a wider N range price increase.
“The recent Hyundai vehicle pricing increases can be attributed to a rise in transport and manufacturing costs,” said a Hyundai Australia spokesperson.
The 2022 Hyundai i20 N now starts at $32,990 before on-road costs.
Under the i20 N’s short bonnet is a turbocharged 1.6-litre four-cylinder engine producing 150kW of power and 275Nm of torque, mated exclusively to a six-speed manual transmission.
Maximum torque is available between 1750 and 4500rpm and maximum power between 5500 and 6000rpm. Hyundai claims a 0-100km/h time of 6.7 seconds.
This is more than just an i20 with a more powerful engine, with N engineers adding a new anti-roll bar, springs and shock absorbers and 40mm larger front brake discs, as well as making numerous enhancements to the suspension and steering.
The steering ratio has been reduced to 12.0 from 12.4 in the regular i20.
Launch Control is standard, while the i20 N will come as standard in Australia with a mechanical limited-slip differential that Hyundai calls the N Corner Carving Differential.
Drive modes are selectable through the cheekily named N Grin Control System, with the i20 N offering a choice of Normal, Eco, Sport, N and N Custom.
These adjust the throttle, electronic stability control, exhaust sound and steering. You can adjust drive modes through presets on the steering wheel, which also has a button for the i20 N’s rev-matching feature.
Up front, it looks like a shrunken i30 N, especially in that car’s trademark Performance Blue. Compared to the regular i20, which again won’t be sold here, it’s 10mm lower and has a more aggressive stance.
Around back, there are tail lights that are somewhat reminiscent of those on the new i30 Sedan, as well as a rear diffuser and triangular rear fog light much like those of the i30 N. It’s topped with a WRC-inspired spoiler.
Hyundai says the tail lights, darkened compared to the regular i20, are supposed to resemble a black diamond.
Pricing
- 2022 Hyundai i20 N: $32,990
Price excludes on-road costs.
Engine
The 2022 Hyundai i20 N is powered by a turbocharged 1.6-litre four-cylinder engine producing 150kW of power and 275Nm of torque, mated exclusively with a six-speed manual transmission.
It’s front-wheel drive.
Fuel Economy
The 2022 Hyundai i20 N uses 6.9L/100km on the combined cycle. It has a 40L fuel tank.
Dimensions
The 2022 Hyundai i20 N measures 4075mm long, 1775mm wide and 1440mm tall on a 2580mm wheelbase.
It has 310L of boot space, expanding to 1123L with the rear seats folded. A space-saver spare sits under the boot floor.
Servicing and Warranty
The 2022 Hyundai i20 N is covered by a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty.
It requires servicing every 12 months or 10,000km, whichever comes first. The first five services are capped at $309 each.
Safety
The Hyundai i20 N doesn’t yet have a rating from ANCAP.
The following safety equipment is standard:
- AEB with pedestrian/cyclist monitoring
- Driver attention monitoring
- Lane-keep assist
- Lane Following Assist
- Blind-spot monitoring
- Rear cross-traffic alert
- Front, front-side and curtain airbags
Standard Equipment
The i20 N comes standard with:
- 18-inch alloy wheels
- Rear privacy glass
- 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- Apple CarPlay/Android Auto (wired)
- Satellite navigation
- 10.25-inch digital instrument binnacle
- DAB+ digital radio
- Bose seven-speaker sound system
- Single-zone climate control
- Keyless entry and start
- Wireless phone charging
- Rain-sensing wipers
- Leather/cloth combination upholstery
Colours
The following finishes are available:
- Sleek Silver metallic
- Performance Blue solid
- Polar White solid
- Dragon Red mica (+$495)
A Phantom Black roof is a $1000 option.
Would you get an i20 N over a Fiesta ST or Polo GTI?
