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2021 Hyundai i20 N Line Has Sporty Looks And A 1.0-Liter With 118 HP

The 2021 Hyundai i20 N Line is the latest model in the automaker’s range to receive some performance-inspired parts and will arrive in certain markets next year.

The exterior of the hatchback is based on Hyundai’s ‘Sensuous Sportiness’ design identity and incorporates some modifications from lesser i20 models. For example, it receives a new front bumper with a grey character line that Hyundai says creates “an even more sporty feeling.” A large black cascading grille equipped with an L Line badge is also featured. The pattern of the grille itself draws inspiration from the style of a chequered flag.

Hyundai’s designers have continued the tweaks at the rear with a new bumper, twin chrome tailpipes, and a triangle-shaped fog light incorporated into the diffuser. A set of 17-inch alloy wheels with a two-tone finish complete the look.

Buyers will be offered Phantom Black, Aurora Grey, Polar White and Brass paint options. Those that opt for the Polar White can also option a two-tone Phantom Black roof.

Alterations continue in the cabin and include N-branded sports seats with the N logo and exclusive red stitching. There is also a dedicated N steering wheel, leather gear shift knob with red inserts, and metal pedals. Much like other i20 models, the i20 N Line includes the latest version of Hyundai’s Bluelink technology that includes a host of Connected Car services like Hyundai Live Services and various remote features through the Bluelink smartphone app.

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Powering the i20 N Line is a 1.0-liter T-GDI turbocharged engine producing 118 hp. This engine can be optioned with 48-volt mild-hybrid technology to improve fuel efficiency. Hyundai’s Intelligent Manual Transmission (iMT) is also offered.

“With the all-new i20 N Line, we are bringing our stylish and sporty trim option to the i20 for the first time,” vice president of marketing and product at Hyundai Motor Europe, Andreas-Christoph Hofmann said. “With this new model, we are ensuring we can meet the needs of an even wider customer base by offering exclusive performance-styling inspired by our N brand to emphasize the motorsport roots of our brand.”

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Hyundai’s i20-Based Crossover For Europe Spotted For The First Time

Hyundai was caught testing what looks like their upcoming i20-based small crossover model for the first time.

The new model will become Hyundai’s smallest crossover in the range, at least in Europe, based on the new i20 sub-compact hatchback. Unlike the previous-gen i20 Active, which was just a lifted version of the regular hatch with added plastic fenders, Hyundai’s new crossover model is expected to feature its own unique bodywork.

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From the spy shots, we can notice some resemblance with the regular i20, particularly at the front, but the rear looks completely different, featuring a longer roof and a more wagon-esque aesthetic. The taillights are also new units that reach over to the D-pillar instead of the hatchback’s horizontal ones, with a separate set of lights left visible lower on the bumper.

The interior was also covered by a semi-transparent cover but since we have already seen the cabin of the new i20, it’s pretty easy to see that Hyundai uses the same dashboard design here as well. The 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster is paired with an equally sized touchscreen display for the infotainment system, which will feature both Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.

The new i20-based crossover will slot under the Kona in Hyundai’s European model range, offered there instead of the Venue that’s on sale in North America and other regions.

It will be available only with front-wheel-drive and will share most -if not all- the powertrains that are available with the i20. That includes the 1.0-liter T-GDI petrol engine, which is offered with two power outputs -100 PS and 120 PS- and paired with a mild-hybrid 48-volt system. Transmission options will include both a six-speed manual and a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic.

Given that most of the bodywork under the heavy camouflage looks production-ready, we expect Hyundai to reveal its newest crossover model sometime towards the end of the year.

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