Hyundai i20N £25k Hot Hatch Review: 0-60mph, Ride, Handling & Performance Test | Top Gear

The Hyundai i20N has a tricky job in life: it’s the follow-up to Hyundai’s terrific first hot hatch (the family-sized i30N) and it’s got to head into battle against the might of the spectacularly fun Ford Fiesta ST. And even the likes of Renault, Peugeot and Volkswagen have given up trying to knock the king of the small hot hatchbacks off its throne. Hyundai’s trusting that a touchscreen bursting with tech, enough modes and set-up nerdery to last a lifetime and some very zig-zaggy styling will do the job, so now it’s over to Top Gear Magazine's Serious Car Tester, Ollie Kew, to give the i20N a very close inspection.

Chapters:
0:00-0:34 Intro
0:35-1:02 What is it?
1:03-1:24 Exterior
1:25-1:49 Engine
1:50-2:17 Tech
2:18-2:48 N Mode/N Menu
2:49-3:08 Interior
3:09-4:45 Acceleration
4:46-5:04 Handbrake
5:05-6:20 Motorway test
6:21-7:07 Comfort
7:12-8:48 Handling
8:49-10:46 Verdict

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[xiereno]

Had my i20 for 2 month, have done 2500km here in Australia. Totally fine to use as daily. Firm suspension is still very liveable. There is little to no body roll when turn in . So the trade off is well worth it . The rev hang is annoying Because you have to delay shift for engine to drop. The clutch is super light very easy to live with. Handling is out of the world. Overall amazing package.

[wardog]

Hyundai is absolutely killing it right now. They've come a seriously long way, and I'm bloody keen to see where they go from here.

[PetrolBeast]

Koreans really kept up and in this price range even exceeded its rivals. Great job Hyundai!!👏

[tdyerwestfield]

Probably the perfect car for European roads. Perfect size, weight, power, agility, looks.

[zodiacmanan]

Hyundai / Kia is on a roll right now. I drive a 2022 Kia Stinger and loving it so far. Want to drive an I20N though.

[nathanb]

The hot hatch of the moment, in my personal opinion :D. But I thought this series sees EV's being tested? Not complaining about this because I love it either way :)

[waynemangan]

The 1.6t goes from an ok engine to a much more fun engine when you change just a few breathing elements such as downpipe and intake. Then you feel alot more hp in the top revs. I very much love my little 1.6t now. I have the US spec 2018 Elantra Sport which was essentially the genesis of this 120's very platform minus the LSD though. Wish I could try out one of these😢

[ramadanimam]

This video is really well thought and constructed. Liked all the different tests! Looking forward for more!

[luvzangetsu]

Wait? It asks you if you want to go into N mode when it detects bends ahead? I'm sold.

[joshuaearnshaw]

I currently have a 2013 Sonata Limited with the 2.0t. I have been very happy with the stock performance of the car. I know there is allot more faster cars out there but it is still fun for some of the reactions I get from people!

[gordonmccartney]

Personally I think this looks a great little car that I would he happy to own.

[bismarck]

loved this kinda series, please do more.

[dunstanhawk]

Just bought one of these in this exact spec. Collecting it on Saturday. Going back to my hot hatch boy racer roots!

[sperformance.]

My i20 N Dragon Red arrives in 3 months! Cant wait !

[MrRishdog]

Got mine this week in black. Haven't pushed it too hard yet. So fun to drive. When you start her up heads turn. Such a sexy car. Only complaint is the infotainment system (Australia) which lacks voice control unless you plug the phone in, but I hope they can fix this during the service when they do a software update.

[Mr.Morden]

2:00 "responsive touch screen" as he presses a button he literally has enough time to put his arm down before the screen finally changes.

[vickykumar]

Mouth watering India we get 3 cylinder with an automatic gearbox...don't know what's that even for...

[Rapid]

Picking mine up end of March :D Going from a 80bhp corsa to this, cant wait!

[timhd]

Got i in red with a black roof and its my first car and its so fun

[dashcam]

Praise be the internal combustion engine ..