- The 2025 Hyundai i20 N has launched in Australia with minor styling tweaks.
- Performance remains unchanged, with the turbo 1.6-liter engine churning out 201hp.
- The only hot hatch rival left for the Hyundai i20 N is the VW Polo GTI.
The Hyundai i20 N may have been discontinued in Europe alongside the i30 N, but the subcompact hot hatch continues to thrive in Australia. The 2025 Hyundai i20 N comes with mild visual updates, keeping alive a segment that has become nearly extinct.
While the i20 N remains instantly recognizable, a closer inspection reveals a few tweaks for the 2025 model year. Most notably, the 18-inch forged alloy wheels now sport a new design with a silver finish that contrasts nicely with the Dynamic Tomato Red brake calipers.
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The aggressive body kit has also seen minor revisions, including a new mesh pattern for the grille. Admittedly, the “redesigned front bumper” is hard to distinguish from the previous version, but the black Hyundai emblems and the matte finish on the N badging are nice touches.
Changes are even more limited inside the cabin, with LED interior lighting and revised Hyundai emblems on the gear knob and the steering wheel. Furthermore, the i20 N now features Hyundai’s Bluelink connected car services and over-the-air (OTA) software updates for the infotainment system.
Mechanically, nothing has changed under the hood, as the hot hatch was already well-equipped since its debut back in 2020. The turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine delivers 201 hp (150 kW / 204 PS) and 275 Nm (202 lb-ft) of torque.
Power is sent to the front wheels through a six-speed manual gearbox, aided by a mechanical limited-slip differential. The i20 N also comes with N-specific suspension, brakes, and steering, along with a sportier, louder exhaust.
Pricing and availability
The 2025 Hyundai i20 N will reach Australian dealers from November 2024, priced at AU$35,500 (equal to about US$24,300 at current exchange rates) before on-road costs. This represents an increase of AU$500 ($US342) compared to its predecessor. With the discontinuation of the Ford Fiesta ST, the similarly powerful VW Polo GTI remains the i20 N’s only direct competitor.
Interestingly, Australian buyers don’t have access to the standard Hyundai i20 supermini or the recently facelifted N Line, which is available in Europe. However, Australia is the only market in the world where the full Hyundai N lineup is offered, including the i20 N, i30 N, i30 Sedan N (Elantra N), and the all-electric Ioniq 5 N.
