Hyundai’s sporty N division is expanding its product lineup with its smallest and most affordable model ever: the i20 N.
Spied at the Nürburgring covering some fast laps and on the roads nearby acting all civilized, the subcompact hot hatch is in its final testing phase and, by the looks of it, the camouflage should officially come off in a few months.
In the meantime, the sporty body kit that will set it apart from the regular versions of the new-gen i20 remains hidden beneath wraps. Nonetheless, expect the usual makeover that will include bigger bumpers and side skirts, roof-mounted spoiler, model-specific wheels and sports exhaust system with double tailpipes, as well as tuned suspension and beefier brakes.
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The interior will get a sporty makeover too, gaining front sports seats, N badging and probably exclusive upholstery combos, with contrast stitching and piping. The equipment list should include ambient lighting, smartphone integration, a wireless charging pad, a new infotainment system, digital gauges and more.
The i20 N will reportedly pack a turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine that is estimated to produce in the region of 200 horsepower. It will set the front wheels in motion via a six-speed manual transmission, so don’t think of the i20 N as an alternative to the similarly-sized Toyota GR Yaris which packs 257 HP and an all-wheel drive system. Instead, the Hyundai will challenge the likes of other subcompact hot hatchbacks such as the Volkswagen Polo GTI, Ford Fiesta ST and Renault Clio RS.
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