Hyundai i20 To Get New N Line Variant Next Month

The sportier premium hatchback will get a host of cosmetic updates and some mechanical ones too

• Hyundai has confirmed N Line models for India, starting with the first one this year.

• The first will be the i20 N Line, expected to be based on the top-spec i20 Asta (O) variant with the same creature comforts.

• It will be offered with the 120PS 1-litre petrol engine, while tweaks to the suspension are also expected.

• The i20 N Line is expected to attract a premium of around Rs 50,000 over the top spec i20 for its sporty updates.

Hyundai is bringing its N performance brand to India this year starting with the i20 N Line which will be launched in September 2021.

The N Line products are usually limited to cosmetic changes and mechanical tweaks while the full-blown N performance models get more powerful engines than the standard car along with more significant mechanical changes. The i20 N Line features the same 1-litre turbo-petrol engine with the 48V mild-hybrid system as the standard i20 overseas. Meanwhile, the i20N hot hatch gets a 1.6-litre turbo-petrol that makes 204PS. 

Exterior cosmetic changes for the i20 N Line include a new grille with a different pattern, tweaked bumpers, and sportier skirting for the front and side profile. It also gets a twin-tip exhaust and sportier rear diffuser design and Hyundai could also offer it with new 17-inch alloy wheels. The rest of the shape and styling will remain the same as the regular i20 with the addition of ‘N’ branding at the front and rear.

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The turbo variants of the i20 already feature a blacked out interior with red accents so the biggest change for the N Line variant would be the N badges around the cabin along with the metal pedals. Since it is expected to be based on the top variant, it will be equipped with the 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system, ambient lighting in the footwells, semi-digital instrument cluster and connected car technology. It is unknown if the India-spec i20 N Line will also get the new steering wheel design with the N logo at the bottom.

Hyundai India could make some tweaks to the responsiveness of the 1-litre turbo-petrol engine for the sportier variant but its output will likely remain unchanged at 120PS. The N Line could be offered with the choice of a 6-speed iMT (clutchless manual) or a 7-speed dual clutch automatic transmission. Other mechanical changes expected include a different suspension setup for a more dynamic driving experience.

The N Line is expected to be based on the top-spec i20 Asta(O) variant at a premium of around Rs 50,000. The turbo-petrol variants of the i20 are currently priced from Rs 8.81 lakh to Rs 11.40 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). While the Volkswagen Polo GT would be a direct rival to the i20 N Line, it will take on the the Tata Altroz’s turbo-petrol variant as well.

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