Hyundai i20 N Line launched at Rs. 9.84 lakh

Hyundai has finally launched the much anticipated i20 N Line in India, with introductory prices starting from Rs. 9.84 lakh (ex-showroom, India). The Hyundai i20 N Line gets unique cosmetic bits inside and out, accompanied by a sportier suspension setup and exhaust note.

The i20 N Line is the first of Hyundai’s N performance division in India, more of which will follow in the coming years. N Line models only get cosmetic differences and a few mechanical upgrades. Full-blown N models in India still seem a distant reality.

• i20 N Line powered by 120hp, 1.0-litre turbo-petrol engine
• Transmission options include 6-speed iMT and 7-speed DCT gearbox
• Available in two trims – N6 and N8

Here's a look at the detailed price list of the new i20 N Line in India, and how it compares with a corresponding trim of the regular i20. 

Hyundai i20 N Line prices (ex-showroom, Delhi)
i20 N Line	Price	Standard i20	Price
N6 iMT	Rs 9.84 lakh	Sportz iMT	Rs 8.81 lakh
N8 iMT	Rs 10.87 lakh	Asta iMT	Rs 9.91 lakh
N8 DCT	Rs 11.75 lakh	Asta(O) DCT DT	Rs 11.40 lakh

Hyundai i20 N Line – powertrain and mechanical upgrades

With the i20 N Line aimed at enthusiasts, let’s start with what’s under the hood. Hyundai is offering the i20 N Line with only the 120hp, 172Nm, 1.0-litre turbo-petrol engine that already does duty on the regular i20. The engine comes mated to either a 6-speed iMT or a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission. Hyundai has yet again missed the opportunity to introduce a manual gearbox with the turbo-petrol engine on the i20.

Thankfully, there are a few notable mechanical upgrades that set it apart from the regular model. The i20 N Line boasts of a sportier exhaust note, thanks to new dual-tip exhaust pipes at the rear. The suspension has been tweaked for a sportier setup, promising better handling around corners and a more planted drive. Hyundai also claims to have improved on-centre steering feel on the i20 N Line. A significant upgrade is also the inclusion of rear disc brakes for better stopping power, as against the standard i20, which only gets front disc brakes.

Hyundai i20 N Line: exterior design

It’s mainly the styling that’s the talking point of the i20 N Line, and it sure looks racy. Up front, it gets a sportier dual-tone bumper with deep set fog lamp housings and a new front splitter. The grille has been revised with a new 'chequered flag' inspired design and the N Line logo. The red accents on the bumper further add a dash of sportiness.

In profile, the i20 N Line sets itself apart with a new design for the 16-inch alloy wheels. It also gets a side sill garnish with red inserts and red front brake calipers. At the rear, the i20 N Line gets a sportier bumper with a prominent diffuser and twin-exhaust pipes, a tail gate spoiler with side wings and a dark chrome garnish connecting the two tail-lamp units.

The i20 N Line is available in four monotone paint options - Thunder blue (new and exclusive), Fiery red, Titan grey and Polar white - and two dual-tone paint options - Thunder blue with Phantom black roof and Fiery red with Phantom black roof.

Hyundai i20 N Line: interior and features

The overall dashboard layout is pretty identical to the standard car. However, the all-black interior has been spiced up with red highlights and red ambient lighting. It also gets a new chequered flag design with N logo for the leatherette seats, sporty metal pedals, a bespoke three-spoke steering wheel and N-branded leather gear knob.

The i20 N Line carries over all equipment from the top-spec version of the regular i20. That means it gets the 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a digital instrument cluster, wireless phone charging, cruise control, automatic climate control, a single-pane sunroof, 7-speaker Bose sound system and much more.

The i20 N Line additionally gets new voice recognition functions along with an updated Bluelink app that features 16 free over-the-air map updates. Safety features include 6 airbags, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), rear-view parking camera, automatic headlamps, electronic stability control (ESC), vehicle stability management (VSC), hill assist control (HAC) and more.

Hyundai i20 N Line: rivals

Hyundai has priced the i20 N Line very competitively indeed. In its segment and for its price, the i20 N Line takes on the Volkswagen Polo GT TSI. 

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