Rumour: Hyundai i20 N performance hatchback coming in 2020

According to a media report, Hyundai is planning to unveil the performance version of the i20 hatchback in 2020. The i20 N will rival the Fiesta ST and the Polo GTI in the UK market.

Hyundai launched the i30 N in 2017, followed by the i30 N Fastback. According to the report, the i20 N was rumoured to go on sale in 2018, but Hyundai instead concentrated on its electric and hybrid cars like the Kona and the updated Ioniq. The i20 N is now likely to come in 2020.

The hot hatch is reported to get a reworked engine with a higher power output, stiffened and lowered suspension, improved brakes and more direct-ratio steering. The engine is expected to be the 1.6-liter T-GDI petrol engine, which is offered on the UK-spec Tucson with 175 BHP.

While the i20 is sold in India, there is no information if the company plans to launch the N version here.

Source: Autocar