Hyundai i20N 1.6T GDi N 5dr Review
Category: Hot hatch
Section: Version review
The model
Read full Hyundai i20N reviewThanks to its old-school spirit, rapid performance and small price tag, the i20N is a brilliant hot hatch. Indeed, it’s an excellent alternative to the Ford Fiesta ST and much more entertaining than the dynamically dull VW Polo GTI. You can drive it aggressively and it won’t bite, and when you're precise, its calm, neutral balance works with you to generate pace.
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.
