The new Hyundai i20 was launched in South Africa earlier in the year and now the Korean automaker has added a sporty N-Series derivative to the local range. The 1.4-litre i20 N-Series features more power over the standard i20 and also comes equipped with a number of sporty visual enhancements to make it look even cooler.

“The Hyundai i20 was the perfect model in our range to subject to a sporty makeover – it is a car that appeals to a younger buyer, it has fresh, modern looks and a dashing design, and it already had fine driving characteristics and road manners – something that we enhanced a bit more with the tweaking of the suspension, new alloy rims with low profile tyres and increased engine power output,” says Stanley Anderson, marketing director of Hyundai Automotive South Africa.

Sporty appeal for Hyundai i20 N-Series

The Hyundai i20N-Series is fitted with the same 1.4-litre engine found in the Fluid derivative but it has been tweaked to deliver 85 kW and 160 Nm compared to the standard 74 kW and 133 Nm. The engine is mated to a 6-speed manual transmission.

In terms of styling, the i20 N-Series features 17-inch alloy rims, a sporty body kit, free-flow CAT exhaust system and N-badges can be seen on the mudguards and rear tailgate. The body kit includes side skirts, trim finishes for the front and rear bumper as well as a rear boot spoiler.

Looks aside, the suspension is firmer too and the car sits lower on the road compared to the standard i20.

Hyundai i20 N-Series – Price in South Africa

Hyundai i20 N-Series – R235 500

The price includes a 5-year/150 000km warranty with Roadside Assistance and a 3-year/60 000km service plan.