Hot 2022 Hyundai i20 N Launches In Australia Priced From AU$32,490

The 2022 Hyundai i20 N has officially touched down on Australian shores, following in the footsteps of the critically-acclaimed i30 N.

A sole variant of the i20 N will be offered to Aussie shoppers. It is priced from AU$32,490 ($23,902) before on-road costs and is available in Polar White, Sleek Silver, Performance Blue, Dragon Red, and Phantom Black. A Phantom Black roof is also available.

As in overseas markets, the i20 N is powered by a 1.6-liter turbocharged four-cylinder with 201 hp (150 kW) and 203 lb-ft (275 Nm) of torque. This engine is mated exclusively to a six-speed manual transmission and a mechanical limited-slip differential that powers the front wheels. While other Hyundai models have the same basic 1.6-liter turbo-four, the automaker notes that the i20 N has a bespoke turbocharger, intercooler, and water pump, as well as a 350-bar high-pressure fuel injection rail. It also features a Continuously Variable Valve Duration system.

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The i20 N isn’t offered with a dual-clutch transmission like the i30 N, but its six-speed manual does have a rev-matching function.

Elsewhere, the Hyundai i20 N comes with bespoke passive dampers that were tuned in Namyang and honed at the Nurburgring. There is also a new N Power Sense Axle and enlarged brakes with 320 mm rotors at the front. Sticking the hot hatch to the pavement are 215/40R18 Pirelli P-Zero tires with a bespoke compound.

Various safety features are included as standard. These include Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist, Blind Spot Collision Warning, Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning, Lane Keeping Assist, Lane Following Assist, and High Beam Assist. The i20 N also features a new N Road Sense system that detects road signs indicating curves ahead and recommends drivers switch the car into N mode.

“We are excited to introduce the i20 N compact hot hatchback, which follows in the tire marks of our award-winning i30 N,” Hyundai Motor Company Australia chief executive Jun Heo said in a statement. “As the second product from our lauded N Division, i20 N gives customers an attainable, practical and racetrack-capable everyday performance car. With an array of convenience and connectivity features, and SmartSense safety and N driving technologies, i20 N is a uniquely appealing light hot-hatch package.”