IF THE $50K ask for a Hyundai i30 N hatch is just too wealthy, however you need to be a part of the “N” brigade, there’s all the time the almost pretty much as good, barely smaller Hyundai i20 N five-door hatch.
Lately up to date, and priced from $35,500 (up $500), the revised mannequin is offered from November and contains Hyundai’s Bluelink related automotive system, up to date tech options, styling tweaks – together with new solid 18-inch alloys and a new-look grille – and different element adjustments together with funky new matte end badging.
Beneath the bonnet stays the identical 1.6-litre turbocharged petrol engine delivering an honest 150kW @ 5500-6000rpm and 275Nm throughout a large 1750-4500rpm with 304Nm accessible from 2000-4000rpm momentarily on overboost.
The drive expertise is heightened by the i20 N’s giant single exhaust outlet that creates an acceptable three mode soundtrack for the motorsport derived hatchback… it was spawned from Hyundai’s World Rally Championship coupe from just a few years again.
For those who can solely handle to drive an automated, neglect the i20 N is it’s in six-speed guide solely to provide drivers extra management… and thrills… accentuated by the mannequin’s Torsen (torque sensing) restricted slip differential that optimises grip via turns and controls any tendency for torque steer (the place the entrance wheels pull to 1 aspect underneath full acceleration).
The i20 N is essentially the most compact member of Hyundai’s N vary that numbers about half a dozen however it punches above its 1110kg weight delivering sharp “driver centered” dynamics and robust efficiency underlined by a 0-100km/h dash in 6.2 seconds and mixed gas consumption (utilizing 98RON premium unleaded) of 6.9 litres per 100km.
The mannequin’s motorsport hyperlinks ship head-turning appears to be like accentuated this time round with the MY25 variant and its seemingly minor styling tweaks that ship a extra aggressive look and sporty stance.
Complementing the delicate exterior makeover is a light inside makeover primarily based round LED inside lighting and a comply with via on the brand new exterior badge theme to the gear knob and within the centre of the leather-wrapped steering wheel.
Permitting drivers to maximise their engagement with the mannequin is a raft of expertise updates together with the introduction of Hyundai Bluelink related automotive providers and over-the-air (OTA) software program replace functionality.
Among the many tough stuff accessed via Bluelink is automated collision notification, emergency name (SOS) operate, related routing with stay visitors updates, alert providers together with geo-fencing, valet, pace and time alerts, distant management of local weather and automobile capabilities, navigation ship to automotive, voice recognition for POI lookup, automobile controls and automobile settings administration.
Elsewhere, customary equipment contains heated and energy folding exterior mirrors, material upholstery, sports activities seats, Bose premium audio, leather-based clad wheel and kit knob, three mode exhaust, N grin management system with six drive modes, local weather management, and in depth ADAS security options.
Hyundai says the i20 N’s status as the final word nook rascal stays unchanged, with its gentle kerb weight, mechanical entrance differential and customary six-speed guide gearbox combining to ship unrivalled, driver-focused thrills.
“The up to date 2025 Hyundai i20 N is proof that among the biggest issues are available small packages,” stated Hyundai Motor Firm Australia chief govt officer Ted Lee.
“Typically a efficiency automotive’s recipe is so good that solely small tweaks are required, and by boosting the i20 N’s expertise and styling, Hyundai has elevated an impressive and accessible efficiency bundle to a different stage.”
2025 Hyundai i20 N pricing*:
*Pricing excludes on-road prices.
