Hyundai has confirmed the launch of its first N Line model for India in 2021, which will be followed by more models over the next few years. As reported by us earlier, Hyundai will debut its N performance brand in India with the i20 N line that has even been spied road-testing the car on Indian soil on a few occasions before.
- Hyundai’s performance brand in India will debut with N Line range
- Hyundai i20 N Line will be the first model in the lineup
- Hyundai also looking at full-blown ‘N cars’ that get more power
Hyundai N brand: India entry details
To start things off, Hyundai will first launch its ‘N Line cars’ in India that come with the most powerful engine in the range, some suspension modes and sporty exterior and interior embellishments. The company says that its N Line models will be ‘accessible for all’ in India, which hints that these models could be positioned aggressively in terms of pricing.
Hyundai i20 N Line: India launch this year
Kicking things off for the N Line brand in India will be the i20 N Line. As in other markets, the Hyundai i20 N Line will be powered by the 120hp, 1.0-liter turbo-petrol engine, but it will come with a sportier exhaust and there will be a few changes made to the suspension over the standard model to give it a sportier setup. The i20 N line will sit at the top of the i20 range in India.
There will also be embellishments on the outside and the inside that will make the car look sportier. It will come with sportier front and rear bumpers, a sportier looking grille, additional skirts, a prominent rear diffuser, twin-exhaust pipes, larger wheels and more color options. On the inside, the i20 will come with prominent N badging and red stitching throughout, sport front seats, a bespoke steering wheel, metal pedals and an N-branded leather gear knob.
Hyundai N line-up for India: what else to expect?
Following the i20 N line, there could be more models with similar upgrades in the pipeline. As reported by us earlier, Hyundai will also look at getting full-blown ‘N cars’ – which get a considerably more powerful engine, a stiffened chassis, upgraded springs and dampers, an improved steering and better brakes – to India, later.
Hyundai is also mulling the import of the full-blown 204hp i20 N under the 2,500-car quota scheme, which could be positioned as a halo product for the brand in India. If Hyundai finds success with its imported N cars, the company could be looking at locally assembling the models in the future.
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