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2021 Hyundai i20 N: 150kW (201hp) hot hatch hunting Fiesta ST

The 2021 Hyundai i20 N has rally car styling, and is looking to take sales from the Ford Fiesta ST and Volkswagen Polo GTI.


The i20 N has a 1.6L turbo I4 with 150kW (201hp) between 5,500 and 6,000rpm, and 275Nm (203 lb-ft) between 1,750 and 4,500rpm. The 6-speed manual has rev matching. Using launch control the FWD hot hatch has 0-100km/h time of 6.7s, and a top speed of 230km/h (143mph).

There’s also new aero (including new bumpers, rear diffuser and roof spoiler), 18-in matt gray wheels with 215/40 Pirelli tires, and N branded brake calipers.

The interior has Performance Blue highlights, metal pedals, digital cluster with variable red rev zone, and shifting timing indicator.

Options include a mechanical Torsen limited slip differential.