My Hyundai i20 N-Line (N8 DCT) Driving Review - Part 3
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- Опубліковано 9 вер 2024
- Final Part of the driving review of the #Hyundai #i20NLine and I am still left speechless as to how good this car handles stock!
That front end feel, precision and response is an accomplishment for @hyundaiindia which is infamous for lifeless handling cars. This car has broken that mould completely and for the good.
Would I want more power in it? Sure!
Would I want a faster shifting DCT? Absolutely!
But as it is, as a package, this car is absolutely the pinnacle of a slow but 'incredibly fun to drive fast' hatchback that is available in India today! Yes the VW Polo 1.0TSI may be a bit faster, but its no where as much fun to drive as this car. It also goes to show that Hyundai is following the Mazda Miata recipe and not the VW GTI one.
"A completely digital car with an analog feel" very well said👍🏻 Hope Hyundai brings its serious N series cars to India soon
The reason hyundai didn't bought full blood N to india because hyundai understands indian market very very well that is why hyundai is the 2nd largest car seller in india
Because in indian peoples have knowledge next to 0 when it comes to car buying they just want to go with the flow
All they want is mileage space
There very very less actual car enthusiasts there are full of keepers and garage maintenance buyers
So overall full N doesn't makes really sense in india unless and untill its CBU and limited numbers
I am an ex TBHP member, their rabid hate for Hyundai and extreme bashing of the N Line nauseated me, few even brutally mocked me for even daring to compare the Hyundai to the Polo,which I think is an overrated, boring car with zero steering feel. Thank you for being a voice of sanity in a sea of VW fanboys and PR forums. BTW, I can assure you the I20 N has better steering feel than today's BMW 3 or 5 Series, personal experience, this car's steering reminds me closest of today's Maserati Ghibli steering.
Best Best Best review on the i20 N8 on the internet. Thanks for creating such a raw driving review, sir.
Thanks a ton
Please do update us on modification when you do. Code6 has a map for 1.0 Turbo petrol on this car i think.
Wishlist to see
1. Stage 2 pops and bangs
2. Better tyres
3. K&N air filter
This video was an eye opener. Thanks for making man.
i was trying to find a genuine drive review honestly apart from the media reviews which are shitty like the tyres in this car... now I am pretty much sure of this car... this will be fun to drive in Himachal.
Thankgod someone actually expressed everything about the steering feel and showed everything in rawness...
You got one genuine subscriber... Happy driving :D
Thanks bud
+1 Just subscribed 😊
This kind of review about the car had never given by anyone from car reviewers... I would like to say thanks to Prithviraj... Great to see your videos about the detailing... Kudos to you 😁👌💐
Wow... So pure content... So long we came across something like...i mean u really talked.... I would recommend this video to friends anytime.....
thank you buddy.
Booked mine today after watching your review👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
You won’t regret it.. it’s awesome fun to drive.
Not a fanboy, but. Three things that made me buy a polo highline MT over n line last month.
1) Manual. Having 3 automatic cars back home, this was a dealbreaker. And iMT is shit, period.
Below 2 are nitpicks
2) Gncap. I20 is definitely a better car to drive, but there’s no trust with the Korean regarding the safety despite having 6 airbags. Vw> i20.
3) Aftermarket support. Had no idea regarding the kind of support but introduced by a friend after purchase. Already installed HIDs, euro intake, 8k ops, underbody covering and other cosmetic items. The amount of experience and confidence a third party service centre has working on a vw is unparalleled. oh the VCDS tweaks, hell yeah.
And it’s a personal car used by me alone
So Idc about the rear seats comfort. But I can see why people are out off by that. And the coverage on teamBHP is huge, so much as that you can basically never take it to service centre and still maintain your car clean.
Every other way, i20 wins.
I saw other people review this car as well they say it understeers And doesn't feel as fun as the polo but after watching this video iam convinced that this is the better one what do you say sir ❤️
Yup! Handling wise stock to stock it’s definitely better than the polo
I although drive a Baleno but my friend recently bought a vento 1.6mpi quite neat car ,your point is absolutely correct I too felt that numbness in centre little less than of a Suzuki but yeah it's there. Not every car is perfect but after seeing you review I am quite confident it's not just a cosmetic job from Hyundai they gave the a taste of what n line stands for .I hope that someday Hyundai might launch the europian specs model .🤞🏻
The review everyone needs !! 👍
Hello just came your videos and I’m loving them. Any thoughts on i20 nline vs virtus gt?? Thank you
hi prithwi: how's the N-line holding up? Are you planning to put up a long term review video? Best....,
Yes, long term (~10k km) review in the works.
Hi Prithwi. I have watched all your driving videos of i20 and now I think it would have been better if I spent 60 k more and travelled 350 kms to get the N line. I got my i20 Asta O DCT in the same week N line was launched. I have switched to this from Figo diesel and I can say the stock i20 suspension is slightly softer than Figo. I’m sure the N line will be better than Figo. The i20 is 90% there in terms of handling, the chassis is slightly better than Figo and the top end is better than Figo as it’s a petrol. I felt the car’s performance to be better on XP95 and the car is really efficient when driven sanely on highways. It’s a great car in its price range, but Indians aren’t willing to pay that sum for a hatchback.
Why didn't you get the i20 Diesel?
@@deerghayuphukan1215 My usage is 8-9k kms per year and mostly in congested roads in town. DPF gets clogged of BS6 diesels in such scenario. Also, wanted to switch to automatic for ease of driving in traffic.
@Vinayak Aggrawal That's an inherit nature of DCTS. Irrespective of cars or brands.
Hi @Prithwi Ray - Feel good and confidence boost up reviews from u. Feels so real and happy to see the truthful stuffs still. I cant say or praise much about you as so many people have done done it already and I second them totally ❤💯👌👍👏
As I've cornered this car and planning to buy soon, I had few things which requires your as usual prompt responses:
1. When we should enable and disable traction control and/or ESC? Like in Bangalore high, semi-high traffics, highway, up hill or down-hill, rainy roads or skiddy roads etc etc.
2. Will turningg on traction control and/or ESC effect in any ways if I just keep it as it is in ON mode? Like mileage, steering grip, performance/speed or brakes.
3. As am not a perfect driver, I always get scary when it comes to up-hill driving. And when it comes to hair-pin uphill bends, am done. Hence, request your advice how to drive this car in these kind of situations for a driver like me. THis will be a life saver for me and sheer enjoyment for my wife 🙂
4. Best way to secure underbody - any best pointers in bangalore?
5. I see you have changed the tires for your car? Can i go for Yokohama 195-55-R16?
6. Any must of accessories to the car as per your thoughts?
7. I saw that you removed the cover and other thing which was on top of engine and inside the engile from 1:20 min in Engine, Underbody, Exhaust and Drivetrain inspection video. Is it ok we also remove it or keep it as it is?
1. Traction Control/ESP should be left on during rains and slippery surfaces.
2. TC/ESP does intervene during any uneven road surface, so its working behind the scenes even if you dont feel it. It does this by cutting throttle response and braking individual wheels when it detects any slip. This does hinder acceleration and heat up ur brakes over time.
3. Uphill, leave TC on.
4. Underbody cladding from the Creta/Seltos should bolt right up. I am yet to try this.
5. Yoko S drives are hard sidewall tires, go for them if ur goal is to improve handling. For mix of handling and comfort I switched to Primacy 4.
6. No accessories needed, the car is well loaded.
7. Engine covers with foam/sound insulators just traps heat. I removed the foam from the cover and put it back on.
Prithwi do you drive on a circuit because by looking at your commandable position and play with steering wheel and rotating in such a way as if you drive in WRC 🙏🙏🙏Sir I am a novis new learner in this category n believe me Sir I love my Hyundai Grand i10 Nios.Sir to be very precise I have purchased Magna variant which is not a bi fuel engine andI know bi fuel engines are not reliable Sir I ll maintain and will keep it unless and until I get warning from the RTO and Mr. Gadkari ll keep it after the policy of keeping a petrol car for 15 years let see Sir how it goes and what will be my next course of action 🍎🍎bleed blue all of you
Please make a new drive review of the N Line. I have already watched all of them you have uploaded 5 times each. :D
Still waiting for mine to be delivered, hopefully in next 10 days..
@safwan, I hope you're enjoying your car.
This is impressive 👍
Bro when it's pulling hard it's crazy bro for a stock car it control mad
Still can't get over the fact that this has a better engine and a better suspension. Steering I agree but the polo is shit fun as a daily
Engine is better in the polo, handling and gearbox in this car blows the polo out of the water.
Man! the way u review is awesome 👍
Thanks a ton!
I booked the car today, after seeing your review. Thanks for an awesome review.. Give me some pointers to look out for and any modifications which you suggest
Very good review thank you.
Hey man loved the review! Could you make a review about the i20 n line IMT ?
It’s not worth it. The IMT is a bad gearbox and no fun.
Looking forward for the modding videos and curious to know about the aftermarket support of this car
Not much aftermarket support yet as it’s a 2021 model globally.
Hi Prithvi....loved your videos...I am buying an i20 DCT next month & which tyres should I use ( definitely not the Ceat shity tyres!)?
Primacy 4 is what I’ve switched to, and they are great
Hi bro. Congratulations on your N line. I have got myself a dct N line a month ago. It's indeed a beast to drive but at the same time my mileage on cluster is just between 8-9 kmpl. My car is driven just 300 kms so far. Will this be the mileage I should expect in long run too? What can improve it upto atleast 10 kmpl just like on your dct machine. Kindly suggest
It’s a tiny motor, so if u drive it hard it will not be efficient
@@PrithwiRay agreed 👍🏻 nice videos bro hope to see more soon. Enjoy the drive. Please suggest in long run how much reliable are DCT gearboxes and can this vehicle be easy to maintain setting aside the mileage part in terms of service and reliability
@@nalinhanda we’ll find out
@@PrithwiRay bro i need some help. i noticed in your video when you turn off your vehicle it doesnt beep or chime, where as by default it usually beeps 4-5 times on turn off as well as when the driver side door stays open the beep is constant even when standstill. just wanna ask any way to disable these annoying beepings/chimes thru the infotainment system?
another great review!!!
I am thinking of buying the n line in IMT cuz i like to shift gears manually any suggestions
buy polo tsi or honda city manuals!
@@dheerajduppalli1453 I ain't thinking about these bro... but thanks for the suggestion
IMT is bad bro, might as well save up and get the DCT.
@@PrithwiRay Thanks for the advice I will surely think about it
My only gripe with the current gen i20 is it’s looks. Both interior and exterior. Elite i20 was much better looking. How’s the high speed behaviour compared to Polo GT (handling, cornering and braking).
Yes, looks are subjective. I like the front, not too much of a fan of the rear. Some like it the other way around. Polo on the other hand is classic understated European looks and still looks like a million bucks after almost two decades.
Great review Sir 🙏🏽
Is the NVH levels good?
its worse than the polo for sure, but liveable. The lack of underbody cladding and full liners for the wheel wells are sore points, but its not a dealbreaker.
Hi Prithwi, you’d said in one your videos that you’ll do the data logging on this car. Well, I just test drove the dct, there’s a pronounced lag in both the drive modes. Of course the lag is less in S mode, but it’s not completely invisible. This car needs at least 95 octane to extract some performance outta it. Midrange is solid though, even on regular gas. Top end not tested, but for a small motor, not expecting much. Seems to be more of a mileage machine.
both polo gt 1.0 and this car have initial throttle lag.. 1.2 tsi gt was phenomenal in this regard..
Did you test the top end? Also can you elaborate on the lag, is it from the dct gearbox or the engine?
If possible plz drive a ford figo tdci 1.5
i am sure you will love it but it doesn't get any automatic option
ps great reviews
Just took a test drive of i20 N line and mahindra xuv300 both cars perform really well which one should I buy any suggestions
In different classes bro..
I’m planning to buy the same variant as yours , what was the final amount you paid ? Have you brought that 45k loyalty package ?? Also the company insurance?
I paid sticker minus company discount.
Hello, i have a polo 1.0 Mt s2 and a stock i20n8 both with 195/55 r16 stock size and both need tyre change, what size do you recommend 205/50 or 205/55??
the ford figo 2019 steering is also very communicative !
Brother this is N line, a sporty version of Hyundai and ur comparing it with a normal polo TSI. Compare a Norma polo with a normal I 20, the i20 feels like a dead car. Nothing comes close to the polo GTI.
Normal polo is anyday better than normal i20. But when it comes to their performance version, i20N is better than the polo GTI. Even matt watson of carwow said that i20N is quicker and handles better than the polo GTI
Gti got banged by i20 n bro get your facts straight
Try test driving Tucson AWD and compare it to allspace in a video.
No comparison, the Tiguan is a class apart in tech and performance
Hi sir, it’s 2024 can you please do a mileage log update and any feedback that you have on this
On it..
If this car is used as a daily driver for city commute then is the traffic conditions concerning on dct? I live in bangalore
Works fine. No worries.
Hello Prithvi bhai.. I'm planning to buy N8.. But i'm bit hesitating how DCT behaves in bumper to bumper traffic.. I hope you are aware of Bangalore Traffic.. Could you please suggest on this.. I have read couple of articles for DCT Venue had heating issues in the past. How is i20 dct is performing?
not an issue with the NLine. Hyundai reprogrammed it from factory not to overheat
Polo GT as name suggests is a grandtourer designed to be comfortable, soft and fast in straight lines.. steering is perfect for tht.. its not a track machine!! the torque converter and manual both will beat n line in a straight line!
Manual can but I doubt about the torque converter. This DCT is pretty quick with shifts just a minor lag at the low end.
@@Car_Factory_007 that aisin sourced tc is as fast as korean dcts.. similar octane fuel polo gt will smoke.
Well said…maybe it has a soft suspension maybe it has slightly vague steering but there is some confidence feeling that you can push it harder…i20 just does not feel solid idk why he says we can’t do such stuffs in the polo…u should sear vento 1.0tsi top speed and that guy takes a curve at 160 maintaining its line so beautifully if I could find that video certainly would put the link in this comment
@@SIDDhedni I owned a Polo GT TSi DSG, and stock to stock it can’t match this cars handling. Modded yes, but steering feel is non existent in the polo.
Your probably right, MT can, TQ converter I doubt it. And the point of driving a car is not to out accelerate each other in a straight line. It’s the whole package and driving experience that makes a car fun or dull. Hence people love miata’s and shit on mustang’s
The touch screen, as well as the climate control and dashboard is slightly inclined towards the driver. Is it the same in the regular i20?
yes
The interior is the same bro except the steering wheel
@@ron6940 steering looks so original and classy and sporty unlike the normal i20
yea man, the steering wheel is special.
How does it compares to the regular i20, does regular i20 Handel's like this ?
No this has different suspension
Regular i20 does not handle like this.. its got different suspension and steering rack.
Pls sir make a video on modding potential on this car
Will do that when the time comes to mod it. Right now its an awesome car as is.
Maybe the tyres are not that bad either 😅. Complimenting the steering.
What about the dct reliability, considering the torque converter in polo being more durable???
Will the dct fail in the long ownership period????
No clue. So far the only issue with the DCT has been overheating clutch on the Venue's. That was fixed in 2019 with a software update. Have not heard any issues with the i20 DCT.
interesting… will have to take a test drive,
Would you otherwise recommend i20 non N-line version?
nope. normal one is same in features but zero driving dynamics.
Normal i20 is like an uncle friendly car
@@Nadheem721 hahaah so true
Are the non N line Turbo DCT (Asta/Asta O) variants too inferior in terms of handling ? I want to get the N8 but I need a comfortable car due to lower lumbar issues.
Yes they are very different handling cars.
IIRC Hyundai's N division is supervised by the same person who was the head of BMW M division. Naturally the N line would also have a good handling character - it has upgraded suspension, steering, brakes and exhaust. The Polo GT is just the normal Polo with a spoiler and an auto 'box, which is why I think it's quite overrated - especially when it's not even been updated since 11 years. The only thing I hate about the N line is that they didn't even consider a manual option for it, but decided to give it an iMT instead. I don't really mind a TC but a DCT's long term reliability seems a bit sketchy. Plus, no rev matched downshifts in an automatic, so that kinda sucks.
What is rev matched downshifts?
@@thurules when you downshift the engine is spinning slower than the gearbox so you have to match the revs by blipping the throttle (in a manual). It can be done automatically in a dct I think.
@@yoaashay Have you driven dct? Does the dct actually shift gears according to what you need?
Sir please do a mileage test
6.23 its not electronic power steering. its hydro.
Nope, all BC3 i20’s are eps
since you are comparing its steering to vrs and porsche , i have to sell my e350 w211 and get this
I’m just comparing the ratio, the steering feel of the Porsche is a different game, the ratio determines how quickly the car reacts to steering inputs.
I also had a e350 petrol avantgarde, lovely car but boat to drive
Hi Prithwi, I have booked a N Line DCT but somehow i feel iMT will be more fun to drive and i will have full control. I still have time to change my mind what do you suggest which is better
DCT is more fun. IMT isn’t a true mt
@@PrithwiRay I took test drive of iMT today. Just loved it ☺️. Going with iMT now. Also n8 iMT has hill assist control HAC This feature is not present in normal i20 iMT
@@DoTheDiy I also got the N8 imt. I felt imt is really fund and more suited for Indian conditions. I had also test drove the dct, but somehow didnt feel as good as the imt in terms of engine response and gearshifts.
@@DoTheDiy bro, what factors made you switch to the imt?
@@thurules coming from manual I really love engaging gears which I can do in iMT. Also I can drive it the way I like. iMT gives the convenience of automatic and control of manual. I have been driving this car from last one month, only small niggle I see is the gear gets stiff on high rpm.
In handling can it feel like swift 1st gen ?
Never driven one so can’t say
@@PrithwiRay Thanks for your reply.
Elantra nline would be fun in india
Man at first glance thought This is Sacrilege!! After flooding the market with junk, Hyundai has sought to redeem some guilt… as much as I hate Hyundai, I want this car to do well… at least there is a chance we get a full blown N-car
It will do well.. it’s a great overall package
Any specific reason why you recommend 31psi on front tyres and 33psi on rear tyres when the company recommended is 33psi on all tyres?
More grip on front..
@@PrithwiRay okay, then an obvious follow-up question would be, why do you want extra grip on front tires with lesser grip on rear tires?
@@thurules because its a FWD Car, and a little loose rear helps reduce understeer and induce a little more aggressive turn in.
Understood, thanks
What is the fuel economy in traffic ?
10-11kmpl
3:27 where are these roads
GFR (Gurgaon Faridabad Road) heaven for riders and enthusiasts. Please do note they do have pesky speed monitoring PCRs on this road. But a joy to drive on otherwise.
What are your thoughts on the iMT?
Not a big fan of it.
Could you perhaps talk about it slightly whenever you can? Would love to hear more about it.
so technically ray how much would you need to modify a polo to get it to this level.
Entire front suspension upgrade, caster correction kits, poly bushes, Audi S1 steering rack, thicker arb, Audi S1 tophats and better dampers n springs. Rear dampers, springs..
@@PrithwiRay basically you have throw the entire s1 suspension and the big brakes also at it .
@@anirudhmallikarjun7067 Brakes no, you can do coding on the Polo brake controller to make it respond better.
Hey P, hows the throw from headlamps?
Decent, nothing spectacular but does it’s job well..
@@PrithwiRay thanks
I had the 2014 gt tsi but not anymore. Pondering if buying this will be a good decision or not
Better handling than a E90 320d as well? Also when’s the stage 1 coming ?!
If you’ve not driven the e90 how about your F30 (before sway bars)
Also why not take the taigun 1.5 , and I’m sorry but alcantara vrs > Laura specially the instrument cluster
You praising a susukis handling and performance will never come ; Hyundais crdis are a work of art
Get Michelins and i guarantee you can’t stop ranting about the cars handling 😂😂😅
Did you like the 2010 swift diesel?