The i20 N is the smallest Hyundai N hot hatch — the entry point into the N performance brand. Sold in Australia in a single trim, with a 1.6 L turbo four (not three-cylinder, contrary to internet rumour), a six-speed manual gearbox, and the kind of chassis tune that makes it punch well above its size.
What you are buying
A 1.6 L turbo petrol four making 150 kW and 275 Nm, paired with a six-speed manual gearbox (the only transmission offered), driving the front wheels through a torque-vectoring system. The N-specific sports seats, the digital cluster, and the launch control system are all standard.
Cartell Assessment
The i20 N is the cheapest way into the N performance brand and arguably the most fun car Hyundai sells. It is light, manual-only, and the chassis is properly playful. The compromise is the cabin (basic compared to a Polo GTI) and the lack of an automatic for buyers who cannot or will not drive a stick.
AU Outlook
i20 N pricing in 2022 sat at $34,990 drive-away. Cross-shop is the Ford Fiesta ST (sold out) and the Suzuki Swift Sport (cheaper, less committed).
The spec sheet
- Power
- 150 kW
- Torque
- 275 Nm
- Drive
- FWD, 6-speed manual
- Fuel
- 6.9 L/100 km (combined)
- Seats
- 5
- Warranty
- 5 years / unlimited km
- Safety
- ANCAP not yet rated
Trim levels & pricing
| Trim | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| i20 N | from $34,990 drive-away (2022, verify) | Sole AU spec, manual only |
Prices indicative — see the manufacturer for current drive-away pricing.
