Saptarshi Mondal
modern Finally launched the much-anticipated i20 N line In India, the introduction price starts from Rs. 984,000 (former exhibition hall, India). The modern i20 N Line has unique decorations inside and outside, accompanied by a more sporty suspension setup and exhaust sound.
The i20 N Line is Hyundai’s first N-Performance segment car launched in India, and more models will be launched in the next few years. N Line models only undergo cosmetic changes and some mechanical upgrades. The mature N model in India still seems to be a distant reality.
- The i20 N Line is powered by a 120-horsepower, 1.0-liter turbo gasoline engine
- Transmission options include 6-speed iMT and 7-speed DCT transmissions
- There are two decorations to choose from-N6 and N8
The following is a detailed price list of the new i20 N Line in India, and its comparison with the corresponding decorations of the regular i20. On the i20 N Line, the two-tone color will cost an additional 15,000 rupees.
Hyundai i20 N Line price (in front of the Delhi showroom) | |||
i20 N line | Price | Standard i20 | Price |
N6 iMT | 984,000 rupees | Sports iMT | Rs 881,000 |
N8 iMT | Rs 1,087,000 | Asta iMT | 991,000 rupees |
N8 DCT | Rs 1.175 lakh | Asta(O) DCT | Rs 1,125,000 |
Hyundai i20 N Line-Powertrain and mechanical upgrade
With the i20 N Line for enthusiasts, let’s start with the content under the hood.Hyundai’s i20 N Line is only equipped with a 120-horsepower, 172-Nm, 1.0-liter turbo-gasoline engine, which is already available in Regular i20. The engine is matched with a 6-speed iMT or a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission. The DCT transmission is now also equipped with paddle shifters to increase driver involvement. Hyundai once again missed the opportunity to introduce a manual transmission with a turbo gasoline engine on the i20.
Fortunately, there are some significant mechanical upgrades that differentiate it from regular models. The i20 N Line has a sportier exhaust sound, thanks to the new double-pointed exhaust pipe at the rear. The suspension has been adjusted for a more sporty setting, ensuring better handling and a more stable drive around the corners. Hyundai also claims to improve the center steering feel of the i20 N Line. A major upgrade also includes rear disc brakes to provide better braking power, while the standard i20 is only equipped with front disc brakes.
Hyundai i20 N Line: exterior design
The main topic of i20 N Line is styling, it looks really lively. On the front, it has a more sporty two-tone bumper with a deep fog lamp cover and a new front splitter. The grille uses a new “checkered flag” design and N Line logo. The red embellishment on the bumper further adds a touch of sportiness.
In terms of appearance, i20 N Line stands out with a new 16-inch alloy wheel design. It also has side sill trims with red inserts and red front brake calipers. At the rear, the i20 N Line has a sports bumper with a protruding diffuser and dual exhaust pipes, a tailgate spoiler with flanks and a dark chrome trim that connects the two taillight units.
The i20 N Line has four monotone paint options—Thunder Blue (new and exclusive), Fiery Red, Titan Grey, and Polar White—and two two-tone paint options—Thunder Blue with Phantom Black Roof and Fire Red with Phantom Black top.
Hyundai i20 N Line: Interior and functions
The overall dashboard layout is very similar to a standard car. However, the all-black interior is embellished with red highlights and red ambient lighting. It also uses a new checkered flag design with the N logo for leatherette seats, sports metal pedals, custom three-spoke steering wheels and N brand leather gear knobs.
The i20 N Line is equipped with all the equipment of the top version of the regular i20. This means it is equipped with a 10.25-inch touch screen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, digital instrument cluster, wireless phone charging, cruise control, automatic climate control, single-pane sunroof, 7-speaker Bose sound system and more.
i20 N Line also received a new voice recognition function and an updated Bluelink app, which has 16 free wireless map updates. Safety features include 6 airbags, tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS), rear-view parking camera, automatic headlights, electronic stability control (ESC), vehicle stability management (VSC), hill assist control (HAC), etc.
Hyundai i20 N Line: Pricing and Competitors
Hyundai has set a very competitive price for i20 N Line. The cost of N8 DCT is only 50,000 rupees more expensive than Asta(O) DCT. For this premium, you will get a more sporty car, better interiors, some mechanical upgrades to the suspension and steering, better safety of the rear disc brakes, and of course dual exhaust Tube.
Although there are no real hot models in this segment, the i20 N Line will compete with other enthusiast options in this segment, the Volkswagen Polo GT TSI, which is priced at 99.9 million rupees (in front of the Delhi showroom).
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Hyundai i20 N Line Picture Gallery
Hyundai i20 N Line first video