The i20 N Line has the same sleek chiseled look like the rest of the range, however the elements that make it stand out are the revised front grill with a cascading chequered flag inspired design, athletic red inserts on the front bumper, side sills and rear bumper, a two-tone front bumper that has a nice edgy look to it, a sporty tailgate spoiler along with side wings and you also get the twin tip exhaust pipes. Other standout features include the N Line badging on the car as well as the red brake calipers on the front wheels.
Interior
The cabin carries a rather sporty theme with a nice black finish and red contrasts thrown in for good measure. You get a nice red touch on the AC vents, the red piping and stitching on the seats, the red chequered flag stitched in on the seats and of course the classy-looking N Line logo makes its way on the gear knob, steering wheel and seats as well. As far as space is concerned, the i20 N Line is very well appointed and has a nice wide feel to it.
The i20 N Line comes packed with creature comforts that also include your connected systems that just make everything easier. To start with, you get a large 10.25-inch HD touch screen infotainment system, a digital cluster with a TFT multifunction display, built-in navigation and with Hyundai’s Bluelink you get access to over 58 connected features that include voice recognition commands to control the sunroof and driver side windows.
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Performance
Powering the Hyundai i20 N Line is a 1.0 litre T-GDI petrol motor that delivers 120 PS of power and 172 Nm of torque. Hyundai is offering the i20 N Line with a 7-speed DCT or a 6-speed intelligent manual transmission (iMT). The 7-speed DCT is a refined unit that allows you to enjoy the peppy performance of the car in a smooth refined manner, however, if you want that more engaging drive feel that a manual provides, the iMT is your answer. This interesting transmission allows you to shift gears like you are driving a proper manual, except there is no clutch! Incidentally, the i20 N Line returns a healthy 20.25 kmpl with the DCT and 20.0 kmpl with the iMT and it does the 0-100km/h run in 9.9 seconds.
Verdict
Overall, the Hyundai i20 N Line delights. It is a car that does everything right and if you are in the market for a hot hatch, this is definitely the car for you. Available in a slew of sporty colours, the icing on the cake comes in the form of the price. Hyundai has kept it very aggressive by offering the i20 N Line from INR 9.80 lakh onwards.
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