Hyundai Primes New I20 N in Return to Affordable Petrol Hot Hatches

Hyundai i20 N to return, prototypes already testing; performance sub-brand will not limit itself to EVs

2021 Hyundai i20 N Hyundai is planning the return of a relatively affordable performance model in the next i20 N as the manufacturer aims to bring back entry-level performance cars to its line-up, reported Autocar. Positioned as the entry point in the N range that previously also included the larger, C-segment i30 N as well as the Veloster N, the range would later on include the Ioniq 5 N and Ioniq 6 N battery-electric models. The internal combu…

Hyundai i20 N to return as affordable hybrid hot hatch

Hyundai is preparing to resurrect the i20 N hot hatch as a far more affordable alternative to the brilliant but pricey Ioniq 5 N, according to Manfred Harrer – the President and Head of Hyundai Motor Group’s R&D division.Speaking to What Car?, Harrer said: “We need this entry-level model back for our [performance car] fans. To my eyes, a new i20 N for Europe is a must, and we are working really intensively to do this sooner rather than later.”Th…

Shock hybrid switch for iconic affordable hot hatch

It’s official: the next i20 N is going hybrid, potentially with a major power boost, and it seems a conventional manual transmission is headed for the door. The next-generation Hyundai i20 N hot hatch will be a petrol-electric hybrid, which could pack up to 224kW and drop the six-speed manual transmission for an advanced auto. New details published by the UK’s Auto Express confirm exclusive reporting by Drive last year that Hyundai’s second-gen…

Hyundai primes new i20 N in return to affordable petrol hot hatches

"An i20 N for Europe is a must," says Hyundai's R&D boss, paving way for stunning hot hatch comeback Hyundai has pledged to return to affordable performance vehicles, and is set to soon unwrap a new petrol-powered i20 N hot hatch. The previous performance version of the i20 was launched in 2021 as a rival to the Ford Fiesta ST, Mini Cooper S and Volkswagen Polo GTI - with 201bhp, a six-speed manual gearbox and a mechanical limited slip-different…