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We are driving, accelerating and looking at the Hyundai i20 N Performance. This small hot hatch is about what the Fiesta ST would have been if it had four cylinders. Hyundai comes along with a classic 1.6 litre turbo engine which develops 204 hp and 275 nm of torque. When in overboost its getting an extra seven-second-load of 30 nm. With a curb weight of 1190 kg it's not as heavy as the Fiesta ST and its front differential (performance package only) works as just good. Equipped with 215/40 R18 Pirelli tyres, the i 20N offers more stability than the Fiesta ST. Nevertheless it doesn't feel as spectacular.
The sound and performance of the Hyundai is brilliant. We achieved 1.1 g apex in typical corners under dry conditions, which is great for a car like this. A perfect car for the daily use of a sporty driver. It feels fast and, in corners, it really is. The rev match works perfectly, but, to our surprise, the gear brake feels very hard. The tranny is a lot of fun to shift, the engine offers a lot of torque very early and the front differential works perfectly. Even the rear axle is stiff enough to raise a leg at the back. Well done, Hyundai.
The bad things about the i20 N Performance are its brakes (better change to clubsport aftermarket) and the fact that it somehow copies the digital cockpit from Volkswagen. On the other side the Koreans made it a bit more modern and it looks even as good as in a german hot hatch. Another problem is the rear diffuser and the rear spoiler: both look cheap and don't really fit in.
We recommend this car for the ones who want to combine five doors with a lot of fun. In the three-door-section, the Fiesta ST is the catch.
Hyundai i20 N Performance
L x W x H (m): 4.08 x 1.78 x 1.44
Wheelbase (m): 2.58
Engine: R4-petrol, 1598 ccm
Power: 204 hp (150 kW)
Max. torque: 305 Nm at 1750 RPM (overboost)
VMax: 230 km/h (claimed)
Acceleration 0-100: 6.7 sec. (claimed)
Fuel consumption: 9 litres
Weight: 1190 kg
Price (DE): from 26.900 EUR
Rated 8.5 / 10
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