Hyundai i20 Vs Hyundai i20 N-Line: What's different?

Hyundai recently launched the i20 N-Line which also marked the entry of Hyundai's 'N' range of vehicles in the Indian market. The i20 N-Line starts from Rs 9.84 lakh will be sold through Hyundai's signature outlet network. The i20 N-Line offers plenty of cosmetic upgrades over the standard i20 which does make that 'N-Line' badge really speak for itself.

Hyundai India has retuned the suspension and steering set-up and fettled with the exhaust note for the Hyundai i20 N-Line and that would be the only mechanical difference between the regular i20 and the N-Line variant. While there is plenty to speak in terms of styling and badging, let's get down to what really makes the i20 N-Line stand apart from the i20.

Hyundai i20 N-Line Vs Hyundai i20 - Design and Dimensions

The i20 N Line will be proportionately identical to the conventional i20 hatchback. The car's entire length will be 3995 mm, with a width of 1775 mm and a height of 1505 mm. The 2580 mm wheelbase will remain unchanged.

The i20 N-Line gains N-Line classification thanks to a host of sporty design enhancements. The most noticeable feature is the completely blacked-out chequered flag front grille with N-line badging. It's hard to miss the revised bumper with bright red accents at the bottom. The red accents are also seen on the side skirts, which look fantastic with the 16-inch alloy wheels. The i20 N-Line is equipped with twin-pipped exhausts that provide a vibrant exhaust tone.

On the other hand, the normal Hyundai i20 features a gloss black honeycomb grille, LED projector headlights, LED DRLs, front lamps, Z-shaped LED taillamps, diamond cut wheels, and a dual-tone roof which is an optional extra.

Hyundai i20 N-Line Vs Hyundai i20 - Interiors And Features

The inside of the Hyundai i20 N Line is black, with N emblems on the steering wheel, shift knob, and chequered flag design leather seats with N Line logo and red dual stitching. There's also a 10.25-inch HD touchscreen infotainment system with navigation and Hyundai Bluelink connectivity. Both i20's come with a fully digital instrument cluster with a TFT multi-information display. The cars include a cooled glovebox, rear AC vents, wireless smartphone charging with cooling function, cruise control, leatherette seats, and other amenities.

6 airbags, all-four disc brakes, tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS), driver rearview monitor, electronic stability control, hill assist control, and vehicle stability management, ABS with EBD, emergency stoplight, ISOFIX, rear parking camera with sensors, seatbelt reminder, and more are included in the safety features for the i20 as well as its N-Line sibling.

Hyundai i20 N-Line Vs Hyundai i20 - Engines And Performance

A 1.0-litre three-cylinder turbo-petrol engine remains unchanged for the N-Line variant. The motor has a power output of 120 PS and a torque output of 172 Nm. The i20 N Line comes standard with a 7-speed automatic DCT (Dual Clutch Transmission) with paddle shifters. The vehicle also comes with an innovative 6-speed clutch-less iMT transmission as an option (intelligent Manual Transmission)
The regular i20 is available in two other engine choices like the 1.2-litre petrol and a 1.5-litre diesel across a range of manual, iMT, CVT and dual-clutch transmissions.

Hyundai i20 N-Line Vs Hyundai i20 - Prices

The regular i20 starts at Rs 6.91 lakh and a range-topping Asta (O) costs from Rs 11.40 lakh. The i20 N-Line variant starts from Rs 9.84 lakh for an N6 with an iMT transmission and a top of the line N8 with a dual-clutch gearbox will cost from Rs 11.90 lakh.

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