Hyundai i20 1.6T GDi N 5dr Review
Category: Small car
Section: Version review
The model
Read full Hyundai i20 reviewThe i20 is a solid all-rounder with the ability to please many potential buyers. It’s roomy, reasonably well equipped, has a nicely fashioned interior, should hold its value well and offers good performance and economy. The main caveats are that it’s quite pricey next to the bulk of the small car class, it’s not as comfortable as the Volkswagen Polo, and it's not as fun to drive as the Ford Fiesta.
The trim
See full equipmentThe sportiest version of the i20 is well-equipped for the money. It comes with a heated steering wheel, heated front seats, 18in alloy wheels, automatic climate control, power-folding door mirrors, privacy glass, keyless entry, a 10.3in touchscreen, a DAB radio, Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, wireless phone-charging, built-in sat-nav, LED headlights, rear parking sensors, a rear-view camera and digital instruments. Safety equipment includes automatic emergency braking, lane assistance, traffic-sign recognition and e-Call emergency response.
The engine
See full engine specsThe i20 N hot-hatch variant has a 201bhp 1.6-litre four-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine, and it loves to be revved out. Pace is lively: when we tested it, it went from 0-60mph in 6.4sec, and the official top speed is 142mph. It's even relatively economical, averaging 40mpg in our real-world testing.
