2023 Hyundai i20 N Line N6 and N8 Variants Explained: Which One Should You Pick?

The Seoul-based carmaker Hyundai launched the refreshed i20 N Line in our market only a week ago, and they brought two variants – N6 and N8. The base N6 MT is priced at Rs 9.99 lakh, while the top-spec N8 DCT carries a sticker price of Rs 12.32 lakh. Prices are ex-showroom. At this price point, the 2023 iteration of the i20 N Line gets minor cosmetic updates, a new transmission, as well as a host of new features. Since the 1.0-litre, 3-cylinder, turbo-petrol engine was discontinued from the regular Hyundai i20, the mill is retained only for the performance-oriented i20 N Line but with new transmission pairings. The turbo-petrol engine generates 118bhp and 172Nm of peak torque. As for the transmission, the South Korean manufacturer has ditched the 6-speed iMT unit in favour of a new 6-speed manual gearbox. In addition to the 6-speed manual gearbox, the i20 N Line also comes mated to a 7-speed DCT unit, sending power to the front wheels. Compared to the pre-facelift model, the new version gets a stiffer suspension setup, and the disc brakes are mounted on all four wheels. Also available is a well-tuned, sportier exhaust note.

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2023 Hyundai i20 N Line: Variant-wise Features

On the inside, the Hyundai i20 N Line shares its dashboard design and equipment with the standard version and includes a 10.25 touchscreen infotainment system, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto Connectivity, a digital instrument cluster, OTA updates, cruise control, automatic climate control, a 7-speaker Bose sound system, a single-pane sunroof, wireless phone charging, keyless entry with push-button start, etc. However, it does get some minor changes here and there, including the all-black theme and sportier 3-spoke N Line-spec steering wheel and gear lever, complete with red accents and N Line badging on the seats and steering wheel. 

As far as safety goes, the i20 N Line offers six airbags, 3-point seatbelts, seatbelt reminder for all, four disc brakes, ESC, hill-hold assist, a tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS), automatic headlamps, and a reverse camera with rear parking sensors. In terms of variants, you get a choice between N6 and N8. Here is a break-up of the variant-wise features list available on the Hyundai i20 N Line.

Hyundai i20 N Line Facelift N6 (Rs 9.99 lakh to Rs 11.10 lakh)

- 8.0-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto

- Halogen headlamps

- Speed alert system

- Z-shaped LED taillights

- Three-spoke steering wheel

- Leatherette-wrapped steering wheel and gear knob

- 16-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels

- Red accents and high-gloss black inserts

- Height-adjustable driver seat

- Twin-tip exhaust

- N Line emblems

- Electrically adjustable and foldable ORVMs

- Rear AC vents

- Foldable key

- Rear parking camera with sensors

- Six airbags

- TPMS

- ABS with EBD

- ESC, HAC, and VSM

- Front disc brakes with red callipers

- Automatic climate control

- Tilt and telescopic steering

- Cooled glovebox

- Type-C USB charger 

- Paddle shifters (DCT only)

- Drive modes (DCT only)

Hyundai i20 N Line Facelift N8 (In addition to N6 features, Rs 11.22 lakh to Rs 12.32 lakh)

- 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system

- BlueLink connectivity with OTA updates

- LED headlamps with LED DRLs

- Red ambient lighting

- 7-speaker Bose sound system

- H2C with Alexa connectivity

- Leatherette-wrapped door armrest

- Puddle lamps with welcome function

- Height-adjustable front seat belts

- Auto-dimming IRVM

- Electric sunroof

- Ambient nature sounds

- Soft-touch inserts

- Adjustable headrests (second row only) 

- Sliding front armrest

- Smart key

- Engine start-stop button

- Wireless charger

- Rear wiper and washer

2023 Hyundai i20 N Line: Exterior

Not much has changed on the outside except for the newly designed 16-inch alloy wheels and LED headlamps (in place of projector headlamps). At the rear too, things largely remain unchanged, save for a slightly reworked bumper. Other visual bits include the N Line badge on the parametric grille, a front splitter with red highlights, chrome garnish connecting the LED taillamps, a prominent diffuser, dual exhaust pipes, and a tailgate spoiler. The performance-oriented vehicle is offered in five monochromatic shades, with two dual-tone colour options available at an additional cost. They are Abyss Black (New), Atlas White, Titan Gray, Thunder Blue, Starry Night, Atlas White with Abyss Black Roof, and Thunder Blue with Abyss Black Roof.

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2023 Hyundai i20 N Line: Price

The 2023 Hyundai i20 N Line can be had at a starting price of Rs 9.99 lakh for the N6 manual variant, and it goes up to Rs 12.32 lakh for the top-of-the-line N8 DCT variant. Prices are ex-showroom. Here's a proper look at the variant-wise pricing of the i20 N Line in India: 

Variant	MT	DCT
1.0-litre Turbo N6	Rs 9.99 lakh	Rs 11.10 lakh
1.0-litre Turbo N8	Rs 11.22 lakh	Rs 12.32 lakh