Hyundai i20 N In-Depth 2022 Review - HOTTER than the Fiesta ST?
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If you like your small hatches serious and spicy, Hyundai's wild i20N will be right up your street. Compared with the Madras served up by its Fiesta ST arch-rival, it's a bit more Vindaloo, but if you think that's what a shopping rocket supermini should really be about, you'll like this one very much indeed.
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Introduction
00:23 Background
02:07 Driving Experience
09:50 Design & Build
23:09 Market & Model Range
30:39 Cost of Ownership
32:28 Summary
Background
Performance branding can sometimes be a disappointment - names like CUPRA and DS spring to mind. But Hyundai's N Series of uber-fast hatches has proved to be anything but. Masterminded by former BMW M Series boss Albert Biermann, credibility for the Korean maker's hot hatches has been achieved remarkably quickly. Things kicked off in 2017 with a car we really liked, the i30N, which got closer to unsettling the Golf GTI than we ever thought it would. That model's now been followed up with two more, the Kona N small performance crossover; and the subject of this review, the i20N, a ballistic supermini-on-steroids aimed directly at the small fast hatch champion, Ford's Fiesta ST.
The Hyundai N recipe is a familiar one by now. Take the standard hatch; stiffen it up a bit; insert a bigger, gutsier engine. Then remove the wheels, brakes and suspension and replace with circuit-tuned parts. Finally, season with a bit of madcap visual drama. Which clues you in for what we're in for with this i20N.
Driving Experience
All the right figures display on paper here for fully paid-up membership of the frantically fast section of the hot hatch supermini sector. There's a 1.6-litre four cylinder turbo engine developing 204PS and 275Nm of torque - pretty much what you'll get from a rival Ford Fiesta ST. The i20N's performance figures near-replicate those of that Ford too; rest to 62mph in 6.7s (the ST is 6.5s) on the way to 143mph. But those stats don't really deliver the full story here.
For that, you'll need to press the potent-looking blue button next to the airbag cover. One press gives you Hyundai's standard dynamic pre-sets; two presses gets you your own preferred settings from the cheesily-named 'N Grin Control' system. There are three each for engine response, steering weight, ESC intervention and the rev-matching function, plus you can alter the bassy note of the big-bore exhaust; brilliant. There's even a driveline option for left foot braking.
Get all this right and you'll get yourself a really engaging tarmac tool. More engaging than a rival Fiesta ST? We'll need to try both cars - and try them back to back to see, but early impressions suggest that this Hyundai runs the ST close. More surprisingly, given the madcap looks, it's also a match for its Ford counterpart when you're not in the mood to make the most of the superb corning grip enabled by the standard limited slip differential. Despite the firmer suspension with its new springs, dampers and roll bars, commuting in this car wouldn't be the bone-shaking exercise in endurance that rally replicas of this kind often tend to subject you to. The 6MT manual gearbox has been refined and reinforced to cope with higher revs and torque - and the standard Launch Control system. So, there you have it: almost right first time. Just like the i30N. The Hyundai N division success story continues.
Design and Build
Perhaps wanting to do something a bit different to the understated look championed by rivals, Hyundai has given this i20N a fully fledged 'Max Power'-style World Championship Rally demeanour - as you could say it's entitled to do given its WRC manufacturer status. You certainly won't lose this car in the Long stay car park. There's a proper roof-mounted wing, rather than the usual subtle spoiler; a serious-looking lower diffuser; red pinstripes that decorate the circumference of the bodywork; and a glossy black front grille, though which you glimpse the huge greater intercooler necessary to calm the throbbing turbo.
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Пікірлер: 54
This is my favourite i20N review. I watched loads of reviews before finally deciding to buy one but this is the best by far and I can appreciate that even more after owning it for a few months. Very professional and detailed to perfection.
@OsvUkVehicleSupply
10 ай бұрын
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Other channels will crack jokes & do donuts or drifting but if you're actually looking to buy, this is the pre-eminent channel to meet those detailed needs. 'Should have way more subs - perhaps this demonstrates that most YT car vid viewers are not serious buyers!
@OsvUkVehicleSupply
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for making our day Phil! 👍
@CB-RADIO-UK
2 жыл бұрын
Well said Phil
@Philbyyyy
2 жыл бұрын
I agree their videos are the most comprehensive
@davidridland
2 ай бұрын
Spend less time talking about it and more time actually demonstrating the different settings while driving for the serious people actually going to buy a hot hatch not the arm chair viewers
Brilliant Review....extremely detailed and informative.....I think I might just buy this car!
@OsvUkVehicleSupply
Жыл бұрын
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Cracking review as always cracking car
@OsvUkVehicleSupply
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Sam! Would you buy an i20 N?
Great review!
@OsvUkVehicleSupply
Жыл бұрын
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This is a stunning car. I got mine a couple of weeks ago. I have no complaints.
@OsvUkVehicleSupply
4 күн бұрын
Fantastic to hear!
Most informative video on youtube for this little rocket. Well done 👍🏼
@OsvUkVehicleSupply
2 жыл бұрын
Why, thank you Marci! (awful pun 100& intended🤦♂️)...be sure to subscribe for the latest vehicle reviews: bit.ly/319ZKoT
What a great review
@OsvUkVehicleSupply
11 ай бұрын
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Best value out there by far ….
@OsvUkVehicleSupply
2 жыл бұрын
Hi William, are you interested in getting an i20 N? To explore your options get in touch on 01903 538835 or book a consultation with our team - bit.ly/3soFVbF
Lovely !!
So I cannot find this anywhere. But is the rear spoiler removable? Permanently?
Yep, love it
@OsvUkVehicleSupply
2 жыл бұрын
That's great to hear David! What do you love most about the i20 N?
Thank you!
@OsvUkVehicleSupply
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Alexander! If you'd like to explore specs and pricing for the i20, get in touch with one of our vehicle experts on 01903 538835 or book a date/time that works best for you! bit.ly/3soFVbF
@DrAlexg123
2 жыл бұрын
@@OsvUkVehicleSupply already got one my friends
A few things to note from an owner: 1) On a cold day the LSD will make the car feel like the suspension is faulty (at low speed tight manoeuvres) until it's warmed up sufficiently - makes an awful grinding/skipping sensation. 2) It's not the most refined engine, vibrates a bit at idle. 3) Traffic is very frustrating as the car just wants to accelerate. 4) Pirelli tyres don't last very long at all on these. 5) Gear change is smooth but occasionally will be tough to get in gear. 6) When pushing on the above points are irrelevant, it's fantastic and clearly designed to be driven very hard.
@OsvUkVehicleSupply
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your honest experience of the Hyundai i20 N 👍
@ljp1942
11 ай бұрын
Could you live with the 120n as a daily driver ?
@ian7675
11 ай бұрын
@@ljp1942 I do 120 mile commute every day (round trip) which is why my mileage is so high. It’s mostly motorway, if I had to do a lot of town driving then I’m sure I’d want an automatic. I get about 45-48mpg on average, sometimes 52mpg if I’m careful (E5 fuel).
So if you get a red one, do you get blue stitching inside as well?
@rebelomike4427
Жыл бұрын
Yes
What is the ground clearence? Is it the same as the standard i20/i20 N line?
@raketnight
9 ай бұрын
17cm if i remember forrectly
A very good car and excellent review thanks. Better than a Ford Fiesta - why? Without going in to detail Ford eco boost engines suffer from several problems long term including overheating and oil starvation.
@msagoo29
Жыл бұрын
Hyundai Kia are also having big problems with engine failures in the US. The Czech built N cars may have a different quality control, but I pulled out of my i30N order
@m1lkoboukalo
10 ай бұрын
@@msagoo29 hyundai and kia are in top 5 of reliable car companies...right after honda#1 always...toyota and lexus ...i dont know about US but in europe these cars are extremely reliable
@Kwarkiemodo
6 ай бұрын
Sorry, mine Fiesta St MK8 is from 2019 with 42.000kms. No oil starvation and no problems with the cooling. The 2018 version could get problems with leaking because they have a thin line where the coolance goes through. The new engine has a hole drilled in. So, maybe the older versions where a problem. The new doesnt. Especially if you don't follow Fords idiotic oil change scheduel. Just change the oil every year or every 10.000kms. Especially because of the wet belt. Oil isn't that expensive to not change it with the oil filter.
Is there an option to lessen the exhaust noise and make the car sound normal?
@williampadfield5573
2 жыл бұрын
Yes, the exhaust has valves which adapt with each driving mode, you can also mix and match driving modes using the infotainment system👍
Oooouuf no lumbar support is a bit worrying!
£585 car tax? please tell me that is wrong. Please Hyundai release a performance Ioniq. Ioniq N, we need it! I need it!!
@audie-cashstack-uk4881
2 жыл бұрын
Included in the price the yrly tax is 160
Why has this been reiploaded from another persons channel?
@CastleKnight7
2 жыл бұрын
This is the official channel.
@funnyfiveminutes
2 жыл бұрын
'Car and driving' produce these videos and then make them available (for a price, obviously) to various outlets. I've seen their written reviews in local papers, and these review videos are also available on the RAC's car reviews Web page. Think Arnold Clark were using their services too on their website.
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@OsvUkVehicleSupply
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Robert 👍 What do you make of the i20 N?
@robertlloyd7493
2 жыл бұрын
@@OsvUkVehicleSupply being a Hyundai owner.....20 years younger ...I would have one !
No
@OsvUkVehicleSupply
2 жыл бұрын
Not a fan of the i20 N, Wayne?
Puts Ford to shame..