My Hyundai i20 N-Line (N8 DCT) Driving Review - Part 1
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- čas přidán 18. 11. 2021
- A lot of you asked WHY a Hyundai N-Line over Polo GT TSi, well watch this series of videos to find out!
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Great review. I chose this over the Polo GT, as an overall package and also because VW does not have a service station where I live. I recall going to the showroom and telling my partner that I was not going to like Hyundais and after the test drive, I was completely blown away and booked it right away.
You cant go wrong with either the Polo GT TSI or the i20 NLine. Both are very capable and fun cars, polo has the manual fun and maybe a bit quicker in a straight line, the i20 will put a smile on ur face with its handling brilliance and sharp focus steering at any speeds.
Quoting from my Team-BHP post
I took the i20 N-Line DCT for a spin. Quality and materials are the same as on the regular i20. The interior looks good with its red ambient lighting, including the black headliner. The steering wheel felt and looked better than the standard ones. It gets auto-dimming IRVM, which the regular i20 misses out on. Start the engine, and you won't hear the subtle tweaked exhaust note; it's refined and silent. Push the gear lever to D, then release the brake, and the car moves forward very gently, not at all aggressively like the Polo 1.0 TSI AT. Even when driving slowly, there is a noticeable amount of turbo lag. I noticed that it doesn't shift to 1st gear even at crawling speed while the car is on the move, and I feel that the lag is more pronounced during the initial gears. Press the TC button once to disable TC, and press it longer to disable ESP. Shift to S and go pedal to the metal, and it sounds loud and revs up to 6400 RPMs before upshifting, and it's really eager in the mid-range. The steering, suspension, and stability were much better than the regular i20 and even compared to any other Hyundai. The handling was very precise too. If I had to compare it with the Polo 1.0 TSI, I would say that apart from outright acceleration, the i20 N-Line is better in all other driving aspects.
Yes sir even if you consider the normal i20 it has a bit better feedback then previous generation i20 and is quite stable at 125 kmph as per my experience. But when I took the test drive of this N-line I am just totally blown away by its steering feedback and handling in corners. Also brakes is better in N-line then the normal one which feels a bit spongy not that sharp.
Nice Review , I just bought the N Line last week . It’s damn Good at that price point specially the stiff suspension it comes with. I have a BMW 5 , Merc GLE but I just love driving this hatch nowadays 😉 will like to connect sometime with you . Share common passion . I’m a doc from Delhi itself .
Sure gaurav.. would love to connect and catch up...
Speed bumps, security checks, bicycles and pedestrians this car deserves some twisty open roads.
It’s coming up in Part 3
Any updates on the engine tuning ? How easy would catcon delete be ? Is a ecu tune up even worthwhile given it’s already pushing 120bhp
Bro u r knowledge on cars is awesome and detailed bro
thanks buddy!
Nice review Prithwi.
I’ve got an 11 yo Punto and haven’t found any other hatch matching up to it, except Polo.
Now there’s the itch, is this N-line the one?
Yes it’s the NLine n8 DCT
Best i20 review ever!
Thanks buddy
I just love how he kept shitting on those tires 😂😂
In a EURO SPEC i20 N-line you get 3-Drive Modes, Full Digital Instrument Cluster (the one in Alcazar) & 24volt Mild Hybrid System to give it a bump of 20PS more :O :D
We will see if that cluster can be retrofitted on this car.
Sir, I’ve booked i20 nline n8 dct? But I’m pretty confused with the colour….I should go with blue or white? I really love your channel and your videos have a big hand in my decision of buying nline. 🖤
White.. the black elements get hidden in the blue
Quite surprised by the review, initially I thought that you are a fanboy trying to justify your car,over the course you proved me wrong.
Regarding the car, i felt that the imt despite being slow,holds on to gears and makes a much more pleasurable experience while driving.
Do you own imt or dct?
Hi
I have just cancelled asta o dct and booked N8 dct. Paddle shifters was one of the reason. I hope I made the right decision.
HAHAHAA I DID THE SAME BECAUSE OF PADDLE SHIFTERS AND ALL DISC BRAKES.. EVEN I BOOKED ASTA 0 AT THE FIRST...
Sirji congratulations on your new Hot hatch👏👏. Request you to share your views on the new Slavia?
Let it launch and let me drive it first. Based on whatever little info is out there, I think the 1.5tsi 6MT will be a fun car to own.
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This actually a review.... liked it..
thanks buddy!
Don't know about polo but i can do this all day in my Figo without worrying. (Even at higher speeds)
Figo is lovely. Especially the DCT one, but then ford shut shop here.
@@PrithwiRay yes. Unfortunately, very few takers for Driver oriented cars
Such a beautiful car the sound the farts gives me goose bumps
Great drive review. I am confused between asta O petrol MT and N8 iMT. Driven asta O and It felt good and gentle. Not able to understand, if N line is right for me. Can someone help ?
Get the N8
Very nice review unique..i havnt seen like this before...hats off sir..i have budget of 6.5 lakh which car should i buy...nios or tiago or santro or wagon r...can u pls suggest
Tiago is a really nice car, but seems to be having build quality issues.
@@PrithwiRay I think Tiago has very good build quality among the rest competitors. It has got 4 star in NCAP rating. But I’m not sure how the engine of Tata cars performs.
Hi Prithwi, im contemplating buying the N line dct. I own a 2018 GT TSI (DSG variant). Just wanna know if the 3 cylinder engine in the N line suffers from the usual lack of refinement that we observe in 3 cylinder pots compared to a 4 cylinder pot.
its better than most, but 3 cylinders will lack refinement over 4pots.
I concur with what you said in your reviews. The first thing i did after watching your videos was to immediately test drive the vehicle. The result was me booking the i20 n line and selling my 2018 GT TSI DSG. Hyundai should offer you a comission on the sale coz i wasnt even in the market for a new car. I was skeptical about the i20 n line dct's prowess in comparison to the dual clutch GT TSI and hence never even bothered to test drive one until now. The i20 n line was always a good looking vehicle with great tech however i wasnt convinced about its power and handling. Ive been using the GT TSI since it was launched back in 2013 and ive had two ownership stints from 2013-2016 followed by 2018-2023. I had sold my 2013 TSI to experience the Abarth Punto however i wasnt happy with it so it had to go and i got the TSI again in 2018. Having used GT TSI's for 8 years since 2013 i was craving for a change of hatchback which was possible only after watching your videos. I dunno if you remember me from team bhp but you gave me advice regarding getting a Petes remap on my 2013 GT TSI. Thanks again Prithwi. Now all i gotta do is wait until my n line arrives.
Is the polo far inferior to the n line in terms of handling?... Also what tyres do you suggest for replacement for best performance and grip and handling
In terms of handling and steering feedback it was never the best. Get Michelin's or Pirelli's.
Sir, how's the N8 DCT on highway, especially does it gives the comfortable & confident power while overtaking?
Yes it does. You should ideally shift it to S for highway overtakes beyond 100kmlh
Best review ever ... 👌
Thanks a ton
@@PrithwiRay so much things I'm learning from your's videos ...plz upload regular basis ..ur video is so rare in CZcams sir..lov u sir ..
Okay I gonna try manoeuvring my WagonR through guardrails tomorrow.
Wish me luck🙏
At 61kmph
Congrats dada! Booked ours today! The GT will have a Korean cousin soon haha
great! hope you enjoy it..
Real reason for getting i20 over polo: dada is used to mounting gopros on sunroof now, polo didn't have a sunroof 😂😂
😂😂🥲
But polo has da speed 🤪
Does not matter for a daily driver
you stole my words man xD bhahahahah
@@battlegalaxypro5466 we will find out soon🥳
Is the 7 speed dct a dry clutch or wet clutch unit? Is this reliable than a dq200?!
dry clutch unit, but no issues so far..
Should I go for nline IMT n6 , IMT N8 ,asta imt or asta (o) NA?
depends on ur budget. If your budget allows go for the N8 DCT NLINE
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Going with i20 Nline ..suggest which color is quite good?
the car looks smaller in darker colors, but if it were my choice, I'd go with the White or Grey.
@@PrithwiRay just got myself a white one booked. Your reviews have helped me so much since they are the only ones made by an enthusiastic chap. 🤘🏼
Which are the best Tires for my i 20 N Line?
Depends on your use. PS4 fro grip or any comfort tire for cruise
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This Polo and rapid offering since last 10 years
I don't think you finished the video before commenting
May I know what is the mileage of this car
Around 12-14kmpl
Brutal day for CEAT ...😁
Hahaha… to be fair they ain’t that bad.. I mean look at the shit I was pulling on the seats.. definitely better than the MRFs my 2010 polo gt tSi came with.. day 1 I swapped to S drives on that car
Need track day video of this.
Let the engine brake in happen. Track day after first oil change.
Ceat is now a synonym for s*** 😂 on another note, ZF torque converters blows almost all dual clutch transmissions out of the water. Awesome car this is considering this isn't a full blown N line i20 Hyundai offers in Europe
ZF Tq converters are nice for big motors, but for small 4pots they are laggy. I’ve one in my F30 3(ZF 8 sportshift) and it’s so much slower than the DCT in my RS245.
Umm the reason you can do that with the steering in that car is the steering box.In the polo steering box ratios,polo takes far less input for a full uturn its just 1 and a half turns in a polo and the dead zones and problems youre mentioning its due to the made in india shit vw did i guarantee you every polo out there has bad strut mounts at front.Try driving the older polos specifically 1.6 mpi 2011 with genuine sachs that came with the car and that car has far stiffer chasis almost as if it has a strut bar up front try driving it im sure youll find the 10 year old car better than this.
I’ve owned both 1.6 Fabia and 1.2gt tSi 2010 model. The i20 drives better.
@@PrithwiRaySir i still think for an enthusiast in an equivalent sum of money a polo plus mods would be a better choice on this stock as it costs a lot more than a polo and in that sum a polo can be turned into a great car.
For a common man who doesnt want to or more importantly doesnt know how to mess with a car this maybe a better choice.
What's the city mileage ur getting
With AC about 12-14
it seeems that Achintya(Cobra Suspension India) is working on the new i20's Lowering springs dada! please get it lowered if that 's on your list :'D
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anti roll bar also needed on this with cobra
Eibach or bust.. lol
@@PrithwiRay 😂😂
@@PrithwiRay 🔥
I would love have this car a 1.4 tourbo petrol engine which creta has.
that would change the game.
Absolutely
6:02 😂😂😂
What's the mileage like?
12-15 city
@@PrithwiRay are we talking in city or highways?
Where is this place? Looks like a gated villa community.
05:23 07:09 07:46 09:38 09:58 10:22 All the controversial statements timestamp😬😬
Hahahaah.. so true
German cars are very quick when it comes to performance I took a test drive of kushaq 1 litre at turbo range car just fly
ayy yoo why u violate the ertiga like that 😂
hehheheh.. shh...
Just bought the SPORTZ version
Pulling power wise, this n-line had already been thrashed by the Polo 1.0 tsi, via turbo Saint. So that explains everything I guess 😂
you cant be doing drag races all the time no? taking on the corners is a huge deal for a stock car on track/prepped surface :) i drive a lowered one, so i know :)
talk about drivability and the polo falls flat on its face.
@@aravindhsm1287 with a skilled enough driver onboard, i dont think that should be a major concern bro, right ? Cause keeping it in the meat of the powerband is no big deal. Anyways, these are performance hatches so isn't it pretty obvious the one which just performs better is the better car ? There is no other parameter to judge anything in them. Features, space, interior/exterior, practical etc are all just lame reasons cause if they use such parameters to compare hot hatches then man its totally flawed lol they must go on and search for a C-SUV or something. IMO performance, driving manners, stability, dynamics, agility, engine and gearbox and build quality must be the only parameters when comparing hot hatches, wherein the Polo easily dismantles the i20.
@@BeyExpert drive first, comment later, I'm saying so because I have driven both and i20 nline is definately better
@@vanwilderx2927 does your reply make any sense in regards to what I said ? And is it that hard for you guys to accept the truth ? Also in the first place, I can't trust someone's words about automobiles who himself spells "definitely" as "definately" , lol.
U Bengali?
Yup