Hyundai is about to add some sporty flavour to its compact hatchback offering. Here’s pricing and some early details of the Hyundai i20 N Line.

Now before everyone gets excited, what you see here is not the fully-fledged Hyundai i20 N ready to take on the Volkswagen Polo GTI. From what we understand, Hyundai SA is still trying to build a case of the hot hatch, but the issue is that the SA-spec i20 is sourced from India, while the hot hatch model comes from a European factory, and is thus subject to different taxation and duties.

The i20 N Line is the next best thing and while there’s no potent under the bonnet, prior experience with the 1.0-litre turbocharged 3-cylinder petrol engine indicates it’s surprisingly nippy. Outputs of 90 kW and 172 Nm are on offer, with power being transferred to the front wheels via a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission. Performance is claimed at 9.9 seconds for the 0-100 kph sprint.

Hyundai’s i20 N Line can be spotted with sportier exterior trim and wheels, while the cabin should get sportier seats and some red trim on some elements. We’ll confirm more details as soon as we get them.

The vehicle you see here is the European-spec Hyundai i20 N, but from what we can see on the data, the SA model will run on 16-inch alloys wrapped in 195/55 rubber.

As far as features go, the sportiest i20 will come with a sunroof, leather upholstery, 6 airbags, climate control, USB ports at the front and rear, a large infotainment screen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, auto lights, auto wipers, xenon lights, rear park distance control with a reverse camera to name but a few.

We’re expecting the new Hyundai compact hatchback to be launched in the next month or so.

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How much does the new Hyundai i20 N Line cost in South Africa?

Hyundai i20 1.0T N Line R399 900

Further Reading

Buyers Guide: Compact Hatchbacks in SA 2022

Hyundai i20 Video Review