Hyundai has unveiled the updated 2025 i20 N hot hatch, featuring subtle design tweaks and technology enhancements. Set to arrive in Australian showrooms this November, the refreshed model comes with a modest price increase but remains competitively positioned against its rivals.
Pricing:
- Starting price: $35,500 before on-road costs
- Increase of $510 over the previous model
- Still significantly cheaper than its rival, the Volkswagen Polo GTI ($40,390)
Exterior Updates:
- New front splitter and revised front grille with mesh pattern
- Black Hyundai badging replaces previous silver
- Larger Hyundai emblem moved to the center of the front grille
- Redesigned 18-inch 'Y' spoke alloy wheels in machined silver
Interior Changes:
- Addition of LED ambient lighting
- New Hyundai badging on gear knob and steering wheel
Technology Upgrades:
- Hyundai BlueLink connectivity added, allowing:
- Remote monitoring of vehicle status (fuel levels, tire pressure, servicing)
- Remote climate control settings
- Door locking/unlocking
- Vehicle location tracking
- Pre-planning of satellite navigation routes
- Over-the-air software update capability
Performance:
- Retains 1.6-liter turbocharged four-cylinder GDI engine
- 150kW of power and 302Nm of torque
- Six-speed manual transmission
- Top speed: 230km/h
- 0-100km/h time: 6.7 seconds
Options:
- Premium paint: Additional $595
- Two-tone roof: Additional $1000
The 2025 Hyundai i20 N maintains its position as an accessible performance package with minor but meaningful updates. While the changes are subtle, the addition of new technology features and styling tweaks aim to keep the model competitive in the hot hatch segment.
