N line to . Is Hyundai What amg have to mercedes or m is the display bmw. well sort of! And Hyundai recently launched its first ‘N’ model i20 N line in India. Now, my colleague Shubham brings you the first look of the car and Siddharth further explains the importance of the N Line coming to India at the carandbike show! We are here in Udaipur to drive the new Hyundai i20 N line! Test it out, put it through your pace and see how different its character is compared to the standard I-20.
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performance and mobility
(The i20 N line gets up to 30% stronger suspension. It works well on good roads, but tremors will be felt inside the cabin on bad roads. More confident when the car turns hard)
Correct! I’m sitting upright, belted on and off the mark! I mean performance is the major USP here, so that’s where we start! The i20 N line trim is only offered with the top-spec 1.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine, with either an iMT unit or a 7-speed DCT unit, which you also get on the regular i20. Of course, there are some key differences between the standard i20 and the N line. The suspension has been beefed up, Hyundai says up to 30 percent! Well, there is a perceptible difference and it’s more apparent when you toss the car into a corner! The car holds its line better, giving you more confidence as well as feeling more engaged.
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(Added more weight to the steering. Feels better to hold, slightly improved feedback)
Again, Hyundai also says that the steering has been slightly restructured to provide more weight and better center feel at higher speeds. After spending a few hours with the car, we’d say there’s no difference between how the steering feels on a standard car and how it feels on the N Line, but the feeling of the added weight, providing a touch feel better. When you push the car hard into a corner.
(Disc brakes on all four wheels mean slightly better stopping power. The brakes still feel a bit spongy though)
Further strengthening the sporty credentials, the i20 N line gets disc brakes on all four wheels, paddle-shifters on the DCT variant and a throatier, richer exhaust note! We are of the opinion that the i20 N line is probably the best sounding car in the ₹10 Lakh to ₹15 Lakh bracket. It feels really good! The pedal-shifters definitely make the drive more attractive and the four disc brakes mean the bite becomes a bit more powerful, 1.4 percent, or so says Hyundai! However, the brakes still have that mildly spongy feel that hasn’t completely gone away.
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| Specifications | hyundai i20 n line |
|---|---|
| displacement | 998 cc |
| max output | 118 bhp @ 6,000 rpm |
| peak torque | 172 Nm @ 1,500-4,000 rpm |
| transfer | 6-speed IMT/7-speed DCT |
The 1.0-litre turbo petrol motor makes 118 bhp at 6,000 rpm, along with 172 Nm of peak torque between 1,500-4,000 rpm. Our experience with the i20 tells us that the engine is sporty, with that loud vibe you’ve been looking for. The initial response from the DCT is a bit sluggish but once you put the car in Sport mode, things start looking better.
(Paddleshifts make the car more attractive to drive, especially when immediate acceleration is needed)
So, we told you how it runs and how it handles! But how does it do when you drive it comfortably, in the city and on the broken roads, you are going to feel the ups and downs inside the cabin! On smooth tarmac, the car appears to be slipping, but bad roads are likely to be a problem.
Features and Security
(Same as the i20 Asta gets a 10.25-inch touchscreen. Smartphone connectivity and BlueLink technology are standard fitments)
The list of features is similar to that of the range-topping Asta trims of the standard i20, with a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system like Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, BlueLink technology with over 58 connected features, Bose surround sound system, wireless charging, auto climate control As are creature comforts. , cruise control and ambient lighting among others. Hyundai also offers 16 free over the air (OTA) updates for Maps. In terms of safety, the car gets six airbags, reverse parking camera, tire pressure monitoring system, electronic stability control, vehicle stability management and hill assist.
design
(The sporty bumpers along with the new colors and new alloy wheel design give the i20 N line more presence than the regular model)
Correct! Apart from its dynamics, the i20 N line also gets significant design updates. There’s a distinct, sharp bumper up front, gloss black elements, the N Line logo and a checkered flag pattern for the front grille! Sleek…a spoiler with red accents scattered around the car, an attractive rear bumper with diffuser, twin-pipe exhaust and new color schemes add to that delectable sporty flavour. And yes, you also have 16-inch alloys with red brake calipers.
(The interior is done in all black. The sportiness quotient is upped by bits of red around the cabin. The gearknob and steering wheel are wrapped in leather)
The interior too sees a lovely mix of all-black, red, leather-wrapped gearknob and a chunky steering wheel, N Line badges on the seats, aluminum pedals and works. Quite likable actually!
Pricing and variants
(The Hyundai i20 N line is offered in three variants – N6 iMT, N8 iMT and N8 DCT)
There are three variants of the i20 N line up for sale – N6 iMT, N8 iMT and N8 DCT. Prices start at ₹ 9.84 Lakh and go up to ₹ 11.75 Lakh (ex-showroom) for all three models. There is a premium of around ₹52,000 for the N8 model over the standard i20’s Asta trim.
(Hyundai i20 N Line is probably the best sounding car in the ₹10 lakh to ₹15 lakh bracket)
Its biggest rival is currently the Volkswagen Polo, a car that is over 10 years old but still packs a solid punch in terms of performance. The price of the Polo with the 1.0-litre TSI engine starts at ₹ 7.70 Lakh and goes up to ₹ 9.99 Lakh, with a total of 7 variants available, making it significantly more affordable than the i20 N line.
Decision
(The biggest rival in the i20 N line is the Volkswagen Polo, which has a 1.0-litre TSI engine)
0 notes
If you have the budget and you have the hint of a driving enthusiast, the i20 N line promises to deliver a better, richer, more engaging driving experience. Good performance, a chunky exhaust note and exclusivity are guaranteed. Otherwise, the standard i20 works equally well.
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