Same here. Super happy with my i20n purchase 3 months ago. Totally enjoyable everyday and in different conditions. Doesn't mean I have anything against the fiesta of course. Just happy there are a couple of different flavours to pick between now. People should focus on that.
Test driving a Mk8 ST and i20N back to back on the same day, I can tell you there's not a lot in it. The i20N has the exhaust noise and acceleration, the Mk8 ST has the better suspension. The main issue I have with the mk8 is that when you're not in it, at some point you have to look at it to go somewhere... it's not as nice as the mk7.5 ST. I'm glad I ordered an i20N, I just hope it arrives soon!
@@Chappers.Gaming It's better looking than the new Mk8.5, but they're still both worse looking than the mk7.5 IMO. If I didn't already have an ST200, that's what I'd buy, I've been waiting since August for the i20N! New customers will be waiting at least 60 months according to Hyundai (who knows for the new ST), the only reason I've not given up is that I've had my ST200 since new... it's time for a change.
This is the conclusion I came to before buying my i20n. I knew the ST would be more sideways more often, but as you can only really hammer a car on track days, the fact the i20n is quicker round a twisty track, keeps it’s warranty, has the exhaust note which isn’t faked as much in the cockpit and when driving on the road is the one which looks more mental/like a hot hatch, I went with it. The caveat was that it has every single toy you could possibly want. Mine cost me €26k in the end which was much less than Ford wanted for a limited version ST.
@@Camarao_Pistola The sound isn’t “fake” in the slightest. There is sod all difference to what you hear outside the car and inside. It’s all the exhaust of course but that’s not “fake”. If you prefer the sound of 3 cylinders fair enough. Having only 3cyl was basically why I didn’t get an ST though. It’s life won’t be as long as the tunes on the i20 are much more likely to be beefier.
@@Camarao_Pistola it was actually the opposite for me, the fiesta had fewer pops and sounded very unnatural and fake (partly due to the sound being amplified with the speakers in the cabin, hence the car making fake sounds), compared to the i20 with more pops and crackles and a lot better exhaust sound overall.
Isn't it just! Rest assured this is set to be a long-term thing. We're even looking at circuit refurbishment, so watch this space (and don't forget to subscribe 😝)
Every day again it's amazing how much you can do with it I have my fiesta st mk8 about 2 years now every day pure fun. I20n it's not the same. I20n is a great car only not the same fun as the Fiesta st mk8
I think people tend to overlook the fact that the i20N is designed as a track-ready vehicle you can thoroughly thrash, and the Fiesta is designed as a fun b-road basher. If you're thinking of doing regular track days, go with the i20N. Just driving around town and doing some fast road driving? Fiesta.
@@nobody2934 The pre facelift interior is already far superior. The Fiesta is more in the direction of audi / VW interior quality. The Hyundai is more Fiat, Seat interior quality. But the facelift of the fiesta is ugly as fk. It looks less agressive, less sporty and looks like a Hyundai i10 or like it was the new Version of the Ford Ka. Its a big downgrade on the optical side.
I personally like the look of the facelift st, I've ordered one for the Mrs, it doesn't look as aggressive, it looks refined and elegant with a touch of sportyness, at 39 years old it's more suited to us, and like you said the interior of the fiestas now are superb! I'd say better then a polo and certainly better then the A1, the Hyundai looks absolutely shocking inside
@@nobody2934 i had the opportunity to compare the interiors. Even the Polo is not that quality. The Fiesta has well done soft touch. Buttons dont feel cheap, but are for sure no luxury quality. The Display is pretty nice for what it is. The navigation and infotainment is snappy. But the steering wheel, the original leather one is far ahead of all the other hot hatches. The polo in comparsion uses much hard plastic which is pretty thin and squeaks. Speakers do vibration noises inside the door and so on.
got a MK8 with slip diff, went stage 1 few weeks ago. best 1.3k i ever spend (went full stage 1 with extra quality of life improvements). around 260bhp now. it's a rocket. actually managed to beat a macan 4s in a 50kmh pull from second. its a beast for its size!!!
@@nothanks6665 nope. We actually have a kind of a small data base. Performances of different tunings. Mountune, Dreamscience, Revo and so on. None reaches 260hp. But yea, Revo is one of those claiming the highest number, but are the furthest away from this actual number. Tuners, specially british software tuners, tend to raise the numbers for advertisement. On a real dyno you can take 15 - 20 hp away from that claim.
So which one is better?. Today I tried a Fiesta St with a differential and I liked it. The i 20 n I have not been able to test it since there is not. Buy a second-hand Fiesta St with little use, or wait for an I20 N for a few months? Greetings from Barcelona, Spain.👌
Hi Dan, we're actually looking at restoring and repairing parts of the circuit, so all things are moving in the right direction. Nothing's decided yet, but rest assured we're considering all options. Watch this space!
@@cinch don't you dare threaten me with a good time, but if this comes to fruition I can pass on the details of the main people who have organised most drift days in and around thebuk for the past decade
My ST Edition is probably the best car I’ve ever owned and does it all. Way better than the M2 Competition I had before it. It’s not all about laptimes and 0-60.
@ The ST rides better, steers better, gear change is better, it’s size and performance is far better suited to a UK road and you get to use more of its performance more of the time. ST also has way cheaper running costs.
The i20N is MUCH better than the Fiesta. Owned a ST Mk8 for 3 yrs and changed to an i20N 2 month ago. Its superior in nearly everything. Even consumption is about 10% less than in the ST despite its cylinder deactivation 🤷♂️
And now stop fanboying and realtalk. I drove both, the i20N has much worse interior quality and the Fiesta pulls unbeliavably much better around corners. You feel the quaife diff working.
Title should not be which is faster, because you dont use objective times, just your opinion about fun. Change the title to which is funnier. For faster take a fiesta st3 with performance pack, and in a dry track make 2-3 fast runs and take the average. Obviously we all know that i20n is faster at almost every truck, even againts the mighty st edition which uses coil over suspension. Take a look at fastlaps .
Hi George, while we didn't actually time the cars because of the conditions, the i20 N was consistently the quicker around a lap. Not surprising at all, but it was interesting that the Hyundai held an advantage even when it had lighter rainfall than the Fiesta. It's a serious bit of kit!
@@cinch substitude lighter with heavier and it makes sense:) . Fiesta st is a fantastic car, but it lacks the most important element. Brake power and most importantntly its brakes cant handle2-3 fast rounds. They just fade and are set on fire when someone tries to make 2-3 very fast laps.
So who will be the 'lucky' person to buy that ST that has been tracked and voided it's warranty then? You obviously know of the issue as you covered the number plate up!
Sure but when it comes down to it, only one of them has a 5yr unlimited mile track warranty and the other has a 3 cylinder chocolate box engine that’s way too clever deformed it’s own good with a 3yr warranty……… sorry but I’ll take the Hyundai any day and that’s something I never thought I would ever say 10ths ago
The i20N just looks so pathetic. Like the 7 years old me designed a match box car. Sad that they screwed that up so much. Even the exhaust is a shame. Could have been a good looking car. The i30N was not that bad. But the i20N is hilarious. I feel ashamed when driving it, like i would be a giant baby playing with its toy cars.
The Fiesta st looks dated and a bit bland. Looks like someone at Ford couldn’t be bothered to try to make it look a bit more edgy. I like the fact that Hyundai has the guts to try to stand out and be different. It should be celebrated. The interior in the Fiesta also looks dated. Also in terms of handling I personally don’t think all the body roll that happens in the Fiesta is “fun”. It’s actually more childish how Ford intentionally designed it to break rear traction. The I20 N will also break traction at the rear but only when pushed to the absolute limit. I personally prefer the better corner handling it offers over the fiesta. Thankfully everyone’s taste is different so we don’t have to see the same cars everywhere. Just my opinion, not saying I’m an expert. 🤷🏼♂️
Well as we don't drive on track we all drive on roads, I'd be looking at what car is better on the road rather then track.. if the I20n is good on the track due to its conrer ability's then personally I'd chose that because roads are not straight lines... That's not to say the ST can't take a corner.. most fast roads are straight lines and that's when the ST shines it pulls and pulls but the I20n can just about do that but by the time you reved up and speed off... your at a junction anyways, so they are both good cars maybe the i20m for daily life ??
Not what every review I've ever seen says. Some swing to the i20, some the Fiesta. But most have said that the Hyundai doesn't have the character of the Fiesta and the Hyundai's engine is not as good as the Fist.
Great film. i20N for me 👍
Thanks, Nick!
Same here. Super happy with my i20n purchase 3 months ago. Totally enjoyable everyday and in different conditions. Doesn't mean I have anything against the fiesta of course. Just happy there are a couple of different flavours to pick between now. People should focus on that.
Test driving a Mk8 ST and i20N back to back on the same day, I can tell you there's not a lot in it. The i20N has the exhaust noise and acceleration, the Mk8 ST has the better suspension. The main issue I have with the mk8 is that when you're not in it, at some point you have to look at it to go somewhere... it's not as nice as the mk7.5 ST. I'm glad I ordered an i20N, I just hope it arrives soon!
So you think the ST looks meh? That's fair I can't choose what car
@@Chappers.Gaming It's better looking than the new Mk8.5, but they're still both worse looking than the mk7.5 IMO. If I didn't already have an ST200, that's what I'd buy, I've been waiting since August for the i20N! New customers will be waiting at least 60 months according to Hyundai (who knows for the new ST), the only reason I've not given up is that I've had my ST200 since new... it's time for a change.
This is the conclusion I came to before buying my i20n. I knew the ST would be more sideways more often, but as you can only really hammer a car on track days, the fact the i20n is quicker round a twisty track, keeps it’s warranty, has the exhaust note which isn’t faked as much in the cockpit and when driving on the road is the one which looks more mental/like a hot hatch, I went with it.
The caveat was that it has every single toy you could possibly want. Mine cost me €26k in the end which was much less than Ford wanted for a limited version ST.
Great choice!
Good for you but the sound in the cabin is very poor against the Fiesta ST. Too fake. Like it was said in the vídeo, less memorable.
@@Camarao_Pistola The sound isn’t “fake” in the slightest. There is sod all difference to what you hear outside the car and inside. It’s all the exhaust of course but that’s not “fake”.
If you prefer the sound of 3 cylinders fair enough. Having only 3cyl was basically why I didn’t get an ST though. It’s life won’t be as long as the tunes on the i20 are much more likely to be beefier.
@@ShotByAScot 👍🏻
@@Camarao_Pistola it was actually the opposite for me, the fiesta had fewer pops and sounded very unnatural and fake (partly due to the sound being amplified with the speakers in the cabin, hence the car making fake sounds), compared to the i20 with more pops and crackles and a lot better exhaust sound overall.
Getting my i20N soon.
(and the Fiesta looks, well, just like another Fiesta)
I can't choose though the ST has 320nm torque and 200bhp this has 204bhp and 275nm seems slower on paper.. but the ST just pulls and pulls
No it doesn’t
@@Chappers.Gaming The ST has the better 100-200 time. ST are doing around 18-18,5 seconds 100-200. The i20 around 20-21..
@@GermanSurvivorZ Much better 0-100 time on i20*
@@ulysses4989 no.
SO good to see people having fun in cars at Rockingham again
Isn't it just! Rest assured this is set to be a long-term thing. We're even looking at circuit refurbishment, so watch this space (and don't forget to subscribe 😝)
@@cinch Fantastic, great to see Europe's fastest race circuit being used again.
Can’t beat a scrappy Fiesta ST on a country B road…. Nobody does a mad hot hatch like Ford!
Such a dead car lol literally every man and their dog has one or gets one nicked 🤣
It was a tough choice for me but I got my st3 with performance pack a few months ago. Couldn't be happier.
Yeah I can't choose the new facelift ST has 320nm torque and this has 275nm soo the st will pull for longer
Every day again it's amazing how much you can do with it I have my fiesta st mk8 about 2 years now every day pure fun. I20n it's not the same. I20n is a great car only not the same fun as the Fiesta st mk8
Can you explain, what the fun means? Cos I can't choose between them
I think people tend to overlook the fact that the i20N is designed as a track-ready vehicle you can thoroughly thrash, and the Fiesta is designed as a fun b-road basher. If you're thinking of doing regular track days, go with the i20N. Just driving around town and doing some fast road driving? Fiesta.
Had my i20n for 2 weeks, came from a year old fiesta st and don't miss the fiesta
If you "Had" it. Where is it now?
Maybe you should have waited for the 2022 fiesta st, much much nicer interior then the drab i20
@@nobody2934 The pre facelift interior is already far superior.
The Fiesta is more in the direction of audi / VW interior quality. The Hyundai is more Fiat, Seat interior quality.
But the facelift of the fiesta is ugly as fk. It looks less agressive, less sporty and looks like a Hyundai i10 or like it was the new Version of the Ford Ka. Its a big downgrade on the optical side.
I personally like the look of the facelift st, I've ordered one for the Mrs, it doesn't look as aggressive, it looks refined and elegant with a touch of sportyness, at 39 years old it's more suited to us, and like you said the interior of the fiestas now are superb! I'd say better then a polo and certainly better then the A1, the Hyundai looks absolutely shocking inside
@@nobody2934 i had the opportunity to compare the interiors.
Even the Polo is not that quality. The Fiesta has well done soft touch. Buttons dont feel cheap, but are for sure no luxury quality.
The Display is pretty nice for what it is. The navigation and infotainment is snappy.
But the steering wheel, the original leather one is far ahead of all the other hot hatches.
The polo in comparsion uses much hard plastic which is pretty thin and squeaks. Speakers do vibration noises inside the door and so on.
hey mate! got a question here. if we talk about reliability, which one is more likely your choice here? thanks!
got a MK8 with slip diff, went stage 1 few weeks ago. best 1.3k i ever spend (went full stage 1 with extra quality of life improvements). around 260bhp now. it's a rocket.
actually managed to beat a macan 4s in a 50kmh pull from second.
its a beast for its size!!!
There is no stage 1 with 260 hp for the mk8. Stage 2 would.
Stqge 1, no matter if mountune, revo or any other is max 230 - 240 hp.
@@nothanks6665 nope. We actually have a kind of a small data base. Performances of different tunings.
Mountune, Dreamscience, Revo and so on.
None reaches 260hp.
But yea, Revo is one of those claiming the highest number, but are the furthest away from this actual number.
Tuners, specially british software tuners, tend to raise the numbers for advertisement. On a real dyno you can take 15 - 20 hp away from that claim.
Could you not tune the i20n to be good?
Going to look at the mk 8.5 this Thursday and will be making a choice between it and the i20n
What did you go with?
Good review, shame about the click bait title though. I really fancy the i20N as my next motor
Fiesta ST💪🏽
So which one is better?. Today I tried a Fiesta St with a differential and I liked it. The i 20 n I have not been able to test it since there is not. Buy a second-hand Fiesta St with little use, or wait for an I20 N for a few months? Greetings from Barcelona, Spain.👌
I know which one Cinch has little to no chance of being able to source - “and it’s not the red one”!
i20N on order. Fiesta drives well but looks dreadful and the cabin is nothing like the i20's not is it as customisable.
Hey Cinch, could we please have Rockingham back for drifting? please and thanks
Hi Dan, we're actually looking at restoring and repairing parts of the circuit, so all things are moving in the right direction. Nothing's decided yet, but rest assured we're considering all options. Watch this space!
@@cinch don't you dare threaten me with a good time, but if this comes to fruition I can pass on the details of the main people who have organised most drift days in and around thebuk for the past decade
I love the Fiesta ST
I love my Fiesta ST 3 MK8 2019 ❤
hey @cinch well done for buying Rockingham and clearing it of all the cars, Are you now going to reopen it for racing.
If only it were that simple! We'd love to get the circuit back to its best; watch this space..
@@cinch we like this!
Great review, subbed 👍
My ST Edition is probably the best car I’ve ever owned and does it all. Way better than the M2 Competition I had before it. It’s not all about laptimes and 0-60.
You're certainly right. Lap times and 0-60 certainly aren't everything. What does your ST Edition do better than the M2 Competition for you?
/ Jamil
@ The ST rides better, steers better, gear change is better, it’s size and performance is far better suited to a UK road and you get to use more of its performance more of the time. ST also has way cheaper running costs.
The i20N is MUCH better than the Fiesta. Owned a ST Mk8 for 3 yrs and changed to an i20N 2 month ago. Its superior in nearly everything. Even consumption is about 10% less than in the ST despite its cylinder deactivation 🤷♂️
And now stop fanboying and realtalk. I drove both, the i20N has much worse interior quality and the Fiesta pulls unbeliavably much better around corners. You feel the quaife diff working.
@@dom3827 😀😀 it doesnt. And bye
@@grantorino9049 fanboy. As i said
@@dom3827 i bought both ;) u have no clue at all. Stick to your Fiesta 1.0 Ecoboost 😏
@@grantorino9049 the ST has 1.0 Liter ?🤣
Who has no clue?
Pathetic troll
I like Fiesta ST - interior and appearance. It's a good looking car in every angle 👍
Yeah I also prefer the more subtle look of it, the i20n looks a bit boy racer
Next, a comparison test of the 2022 Hyundai i20 N vs VW Polo (with the most powerful engine) R.🤔
That would be a fun comparison, as the i20 N is faster than you'd expect around a twisty track...
I like this guy. Great video, great driving
So, without giving away the verdict, which would be your preferred sub-£25,000 track day hot hatch?
Many Fiesta ST wants :D
Fiesta is the King
Very difficult to choose between a Fiesta ST, i20N, GR86.
Comparing the Fords against the yachts ? :/
Fiesta ST MK8 TOP
Nice video , great skills , I20N owner since friday 10/12 , i love the two cars but i fell in love with the litle korean girl
Who can blame you!
Don't get why you guys do that many sideways on track. You lose a fuckin huge amount of time doing those, and isn't good for the tires either.
But good for fun
@@dom3827 yes but you don't fuckin do a review of a car speaking of its speed on track doin that...
Title should not be which is faster, because you dont use objective times, just your opinion about fun. Change the title to which is funnier. For faster take a fiesta st3 with performance pack, and in a dry track make 2-3 fast runs and take the average. Obviously we all know that i20n is faster at almost every truck, even againts the mighty st edition which uses coil over suspension. Take a look at fastlaps .
Hi George, while we didn't actually time the cars because of the conditions, the i20 N was consistently the quicker around a lap. Not surprising at all, but it was interesting that the Hyundai held an advantage even when it had lighter rainfall than the Fiesta. It's a serious bit of kit!
@@cinch substitude lighter with heavier and it makes sense:) . Fiesta st is a fantastic car, but it lacks the most important element. Brake power and most importantntly its brakes cant handle2-3 fast rounds. They just fade and are set on fire when someone tries to make 2-3 very fast laps.
@@georgealex8306 but what if someone went I don't care about the brakes being small and buys an upgrade kit? Will it then become better or equal
henry is happy !!!!
So who will be the 'lucky' person to buy that ST that has been tracked and voided it's warranty then? You obviously know of the issue as you covered the number plate up!
You must be fun at a party
This fiesta much better now before they got deleted but i20n shits on it by far
Are all these review channels sponsored by Ford 😂. I20n is so clear
Sure but when it comes down to it, only one of them has a 5yr unlimited mile track warranty and the other has a 3 cylinder chocolate box engine that’s way too clever deformed it’s own good with a 3yr warranty……… sorry but I’ll take the Hyundai any day and that’s something I never thought I would ever say 10ths ago
N all Day
The i20N just looks so pathetic. Like the 7 years old me designed a match box car.
Sad that they screwed that up so much. Even the exhaust is a shame.
Could have been a good looking car.
The i30N was not that bad. But the i20N is hilarious. I feel ashamed when driving it, like i would be a giant baby playing with its toy cars.
That's exactly the reason why I ordered a Fiesta ST instead of a i20N. I think Hyundai went too far and in the end the car looks childish and cheap..
@@1buzzbar you must be trolling lol
The Fiesta st looks dated and a bit bland. Looks like someone at Ford couldn’t be bothered to try to make it look a bit more edgy. I like the fact that Hyundai has the guts to try to stand out and be different. It should be celebrated. The interior in the Fiesta also looks dated. Also in terms of handling I personally don’t think all the body roll that happens in the Fiesta is “fun”. It’s actually more childish how Ford intentionally designed it to break rear traction. The I20 N will also break traction at the rear but only when pushed to the absolute limit. I personally prefer the better corner handling it offers over the fiesta. Thankfully everyone’s taste is different so we don’t have to see the same cars everywhere. Just my opinion, not saying I’m an expert. 🤷🏼♂️
Well as we don't drive on track we all drive on roads, I'd be looking at what car is better on the road rather then track.. if the I20n is good on the track due to its conrer ability's then personally I'd chose that because roads are not straight lines... That's not to say the ST can't take a corner.. most fast roads are straight lines and that's when the ST shines it pulls and pulls but the I20n can just about do that but by the time you reved up and speed off... your at a junction anyways, so they are both good cars maybe the i20m for daily life ??
Salty
full of crap you, the st is no way the car the i20n is
Not what every review I've ever seen says. Some swing to the i20, some the Fiesta. But most have said that the Hyundai doesn't have the character of the Fiesta and the Hyundai's engine is not as good as the Fist.