No click-bait thumbnails, no loud bgm's & no in between cuts in editing! You guys show how an automobile review need to be presented. Informative & straight to the point without any BS, which is why I say I've addicted to this channel stronger than drugs. Great content as always! Kartikeya is a gem!❤❤
@@motorinc Yup. Of course.. 😉 you can't expect crazy acceleration of polo or Figo. Instead you need to plan ahead before an overtake knowing performance of engine.. I've got NA 1.2 petrol btw
I'm an owner of the New i20 CRDi, and when the N Line variant was introduced, I was really impressed by the stylish body kit and the revamped steering wheel. Over the course of several months, I gradually upgraded each component to the N Line version. It all began with the sleek spoiler with wings addition, followed by the replacement of the rear lower bumper with faux exhaust tips. After that, I swapped out the front bumper with Nline grill, and just recently, I upgraded to the N Line steering wheel - a fantastic addition. To complete the transformation, I even added the sporty 6-speed gear knob from the N Line IMT variant (the same used in the N cars outside). I haven't delved much into altering the steering feel since the diesel variant already boasts a somewhat stiffer damping. So essentially, I've turned my i20 CRDi into an almost identical match of the i20 Diesel N Line variant, with all the transformations being faithfully OEM. Loving every bit of the transformation! As you guys mentioned in your podcast, after every change, I was getting that new car feeling all over again.
That is amazing! Thanks so much! Any plans for the suspension! Appreciate you letting us into your garage. Was this done at the Hyundai service centre?
This channel was recommended to me while iw as watching videos of home theatre systems. Im glad it was recommended. Two brilliant and eloquent automotive enthusiasts not reviewing rather which feels like sharing their own experiences without the overused Indianised terminologies. Brilliant.
Hi team, we could use some engine noise in the video when Kartikeya talks about the noise. It'll be easier to relate and understand a bit better since it is a subjective matter.
Oh.. one update. The mileage factor. I got about 17.8 kmpl with 5 passengers aboard.more than 400 kilos between banglore to mysore. It finished at 12.2 when i reached ooty via gudulur. On the way back home , i got a mileage of 14 kmpl for the same. Im no longer irritated about the mileage. I just figured out how to a extract mileage small turbo petrol engine. Im more than happy❤
This is one of the best car reviews I've ever seen. Wow! I absolutely adore the i20, man. There's just something about this car. The wide, low slung stance does something to me. Great review. Not to mention how wide this car is and long the wheelbase is, it's almost as wide as Creta and wider than Venue, City, Virtus, Taigun etc.
@@MayukhNathwhen driven spiritedly the normal i20 1.2 petrol in highway (100-120 kmph and agressive acceleration) was giving around 16 kmpl and in city was less than 10 kmpl in b2b traffic so it's expected in a turbo petrol
I was looking for a premium hatch for my father. It was the steering which made me refuse Baleno and altroz and select i20N line. People don't realise this but that car is way ahead in handling when compared to Verna and equally spacious bar the boot. For the length, looks and the boot, we have to pay quite a hefty price. So i20 N line ticks all the right boxes.
guys looking out for mileage continue reading, i drive a I20 N line manual 2023 N6 variant. I am very satisfied about every small detail about the car. In Bangalore traffic if you the car then 12-13 Kmpl, if you it smoothly it has given me a mileage of 14 - 15 kmpl. when i checked the mileage by filling up the tank for a month, it gave me 13 kmpl. In the Mysore Expressway if you maintain 80 Km/Hr you will get 22 - 23 Kmpl. But on average if you love cruising over 100 Km/Hr you will get around 17 Kmpl.
Man Honda really need to come up with latest model of Jazz. That car is underrated. Back when safety standards were not so mainstream it had 4 star ratings and space wise and practicality was best in the class and still is with current line-up of hatchbacks.
I purchased N line 2 months ago and this is my review. The mileage in bumber to bumber traffic is ridiculously low. I drive it to the office everyday and end up with 9 kmpl on the display in Noida traffic. But do I regret buying it. Not even for a minute. Every weekend I take it out on the expressway or the twistys in Rajasthan. Oh my god, the sports mode with the steering feedback, the handling, the paddle shifters and the punch just puts a quirky smile on my face every time I floor the pedal. The only drawbacks are the mileage part I told before and overheating of dct in bumber2bumber traffic which can be easily avoided if you just shift to N as soon as you come to a halt and shift it back to D.
Owner of a 2022 i20 N line, done 22k kilometres with it. It wasn't cheap and I could have gotten a base variant sedan or SUV (after waiting 2 years). But that wouldn't have given me the smooth driving auto, the powerful 1.0 litre turbo, and comfort on 8+ hour driving days. No regrets. ❤ Have to mention that I do 90% highway driving with this. It's not for the city. 12 kmpl overall average and better on highways.
Hey SD! Fantastic! Thanks for letting us into your garage life! You have clocked a lot of km real fast! Just curious - how tall are you? WRT to seating..
@@motorincI'm 5'11". The seating is decently comfortable. I keep the height adjustment to a couple of clicks above the base. I also keep the steering wheel fully extended out towards me so I can sit back further and fully extend my legs out to the pedals. Personally, I like the sporty feel of the bucket seats.
@@shaanusingh777it's decent for me. I do a lot of highway driving in rural areas so I'm used to not having streetlights. My cruising speed won't go over 80 at night though. Just safer that way.
I have owned a Titan Grey N8 DCT since May and driven it for 1500 kms. It's actually the first car I bought with my own money having driven my dad's 2010 i10 previously. There's something about the suspension tuning and the feel of the steering wheel of the i20 N Line that just hits right on an empty road with winding corners. From all the cars I test drove before my purchase this one impressed me the most. The leap in tech compared to our i10 also makes me appreciate the package a lot more, though admittedly any modern car could have had this impression on me haha. The amount of fun that can be had in a city is quite limited for sure though like you said. The throttle response when it is not in Sport mode leaves a lot to be desired as well. I wish there could have been a 1.2L naturally aspirated engine that was as powerful. There are several aspects that make this not as much of a VFM proposition as a Baleno or Altroz though, chief among them being the price. So, I do understand why the price conscious Indian buyer would scoff at this. One shocking thing I found out only after taking delivery was that no variant of the i20 comes with a rear armrest anymore, instead they all have a middle headrest. Hyundai updated this silently on their website and I sadly never caught it, I only watched launch reviews and long-term ownership reviews. This detail is also how I can notice that the unit you have showcased in this video is an older model because it has the rear armrest. I also do not like how the Indian variant of the i20 has had several feature omissions as that which is sold in Europe for instance. The European i20 N Line has a mild hybrid powertrain with a 24 Volt battery, 60:40 split rear seats, ADAS level 2, a better instrument cluster like that on the Alcazar, UV cut glass, a rear parcel shelf that can slide away and down into grooved tracks and better quality non-glossy side skirts and styling elements. It's really a bummer how many useful and practical features have been cut. That said, even in hindsight there still isn't a car in this price range I would have rather bought. The Altroz Racer Edition which isn't out yet could have come close in theory, but those garish racing stripes on the hood didn't cut it for me compared to the sedate and classy looking stylish flair elements on the i20 N Line. It's a car that speaks to the enthusiast in me and yet doesn't feel out of place while driving to the office or driving my family around. Overall, I'm really quite pleased with my purchase and hope to make many happy memories with it over the years to come!
Hey AC! We owe you a hug! That was amazing to read. Thanks for spending so much time with us and for the message. Great points there, and yes Hyundai makes changes far more frequently than most OEMs. Wish you and the Titan many lovely years!
if I am not mistaken, they added a rear 3 point seat belt as well. i would absolutely take that plus the middle head rest over the hand rest. :) hate seeing those useless lap belts in these "premium" cars. Agree on the other misses. that 1.5 turbo DCT would have been lovely!! 😅
Kartik, you can never disappoint! Its been 10 years. From Autocar India to here, following your journey, where ever you go. Kudos to an amazing video man!
I previously owned i20 elite (Red) sports trim 2015. Had fun with it for 7yrs. On 22.02.2022 Got a N8 Titan grey. It is smooth, powerful fun to Drive Hot hatch. Good for cities Great on highways. While coming back from Lonavala i was able to get 25+ kmpl of fuel efficiency with cruise control and soft peddle. But i do agree previous Gen i20 still looks more mature, spacious and bigger.
I owned a 2011 CRDI. Brilliant car for the city and highway. A bit pricey when I had purchased it..but super car. I repent till this day that I sold it. Maybe in the near future I will again buy another i20
My wife and I own an i20 CVT version (petrol). Initially we were confused about the N-line version. The 3-lakh OTR price difference was a major factor. The 83 vs 120 bhp power difference was another major factor. We were not really sure about the mileage of the turbo variant (but we knew that the 1.2l engine with CVT delivered just about 7-9 kmph). Finally we decided to go with the VFM factor. We decided that the 3l price difference is actually quite substantial. Also since my wife was a new driver and she would be primarily driving the i20, hence the 37bhp won't make any difference to our driving experience. The i20 has so far been a very comfortable experience. Haven't taken it on the highway yet. Recently we've been hearing of the turbo too having low mileage. So less VFM.
I have driven from Hyderabad to Goa round trip. Total 2550 kms in 5 days trip. Never felt exhausted, tired or back pain. It's a super fun and easy car to drive for long drives. ❤🤘👌
Used i20 for 12 years. 2009 First gen Asta Petrol varient. 1.2 engine’s Performance was sluggish, but ok for city and highway use. Got around 14-16kmpl. Was feature rich at that time offered with all 4 discs brakes, sunroof in Asta O. The main issue was clutch related part, slave cylinder issues. Other than that it was a comfortable car.
We were so close to getting this. Dad decided against it at the last min, waiting was too long compared to amaze😂.. I guess I’ll just wait till I buy one for myself 😅
Coiming back to this review . The one thing i like about korean companies is that they listen to the customers. We wanted lighter cabin for the regular i20 - Done We wanted some light touch material around door handle - Done We wanted manual goodness for i20 nline - done . That too priced sweetly . Under 10 lacs so that luxury tax can be avoided. How thoughtful. Im using samsung phones . Same story. They listen and are willing to correct themself. I wish Japanese and Europeans do the same - listen to the customer.
Loved the whole video but i disagree with what you said at the starting of the video that that it was i20 which taught us that hatchbacks can be spacious and as good as sedans. Sorry That point should go to Honda Jazz! It was and still is the best practical car period when came to small cars in general and hatchbacks in particular not to forget the diesel motor it got which was ridiculously efficient to run and could take one's family around with great comfort.
I recently bought a new i20 facelift sportz phase 2 manual 1.2. Was upset for 2 weeks with the mileage which was giving me 8 to 9kmpl in city. Now all set post 1k kms now i am getting around 14 to 16in city and 20 to 23 in highway❤
All the standard i20s have one thing in common. No mileage, no power either. I've been using the elite i20 asta since 2015 and this is the only concern that I have with the car.
Great review as always, only if they had given a pure manual that would have enhanced the driving experience for the enthusiast. I do want to test drive it, I currently drive a manual Polo TSI and I want to see how it's different and if that difference is for me or not.
Being a Polo tsi manual owner I have driven i20 n line too. It’s d best car to be sold in d market now, as polo being discontinued. It lacks the polo’s steering feel, Polo’s punch, manual shifting. To me Polo is d perfect one,
Hi... The N line is a good car but honestly there are better 4 wheelers available at the same price point. Having said that the nose of the car makes it look a bit strange if not ugly. Also ,the various curves and lines makes Maintainence difficult and it is good only for those with a designated parking.
Proud to have 2020 i20 in as only car in the family. Is it expensive? We bought magna at 8L with rear ac parking sensors and 6 speaker music system at the same time if you wanted all features for altroz it was 7.8L for mid spec. Also the 1.2 is not the most powerful engine (we don't take our family cars om the track) but the i20 beats everything in and above the segment in terms of smoothness and NVH.
I own a Nline N6 with IMT gearbox... Boy that is fun to ride... Feels like i am driving two different cars... One at low speed and one at high speeds... Thats what an enthusiast wants... Right... versatility...
Driving wise how is it different from the regular i20 iMT, any idea? Asking because i am curious since both have the same 1.0 liter turbo petrol engine
@@ralphdsouza6775 there's no IMT in regular I20 when I purchased it's only manual, IVT and DCT... But Nline has tuned suspension and added steering weight... No idea on driving dynamics as this is my first car and absolutely love it for daily commutes...
Well i got the regular i20 2 months back. I somehow didn’t like the n line as it looked too clumsy and flashy. Being a polo owner, and having trading it for a ford figo (2016) i didn’t have much expectations from this hatch. However i was in for a surprise; Exterior 1. The front looks so damn sporty and specially in white looks like a much expensive car. 2. The side profile is amazing with stunning proportions and great stance. 3. The rear is where it looks bad. The snake led taillamp and the chrome garnish with that raised diffuser looks bad and no matter what i still hate this portion. Interiors 1. The all black interiors which looked cheap and hard on the test drive vehicle( badly maintained), looks damn sexy and sporty on my car. 2. The infotainment is amazing with wireless apple carplay. 3. The digital cluster has an amazing upmarket feel. And so does the auto headlight feature. 4. The space and the fabric upholstery is so damn amazing. Drive : 1. Its so silent, its awkward 😂 2. It is not an enthusiast car, but can definitely be driven enthusiastically. 3. Very smooth and feels planted. 4. Feels pretty confident in corners (but definitely not polo level) Overall : Im loving it and for me, its the best hatch out there.
Got one at home since last Christmas and it's been okay so far! It's more like a 7/10s car, push it beyond that and it quickly feels out of depth. That D mode is plain stupid, I fear for the dual clutch when it lugs so much after shifting up so early. And sport mode is violent for daily traffic, but it's fun on open roads. The D mode should have been 'normal' than eco, which is what it feels like right now. And I wish the engine had more grunt in higher rpms, it just makes more noise and is harsh without much poke above the 4k and that takes away the charm. The seats are lousy, there is no proper bolstering or support and the quality of the material used is pitiful. Not too great for cornering! The sound insulation and build quality also leaves a lot to be desired. What do I like then? Brakes are wonderful and that steering wheel is great to hold & look at, but the feel itself is somewhat numb. The Fords have ruined me proper there. Love the paddles and that works well. It took a bit of time to get used to since the range of the engine is so narrow, but it's fine now. Suspension is good on well paved roads and that exhaust note is lovely, wish it was louder, but I am glad something is there at least. It sounds great on the inside on open roads and love the blips during shifts. And it looks great in person, and I dig hatchbacks over sedans or crossovers, so call me biased. I really love the true all black interior, especially that gorgeous roof on the inside. Wish Hyundai had done more on the mechanical side of things! Currently, it doesn't go as well as it looks. :) But full marks to them for trying at least, when Suzuki plays jokes on us here with the Swift Sport. I hope the next iteration of the i20 N Line will push these boundaries even further.
Could you elaborate on 'That D mode is plain stupid, I fear for the dual clutch when it lugs so much after shifting up so early.' If sport mode is jerky for traffic and D mode lugs, then in which mode do you drive it in traffic?
@@thurules I use the paddle to hold onto a lower gear, either 1st or 2nd in D. the DCT also sticks to a gear when we change using the paddle shifts. Less so in D than S, but still useful. Else, shift to S Mode and let the DCT do it's thing, but it's very snappy and one needs to be very very careful in traffic. I wish the DCT was tuned a little better in D and not change up so early and also hold onto a lower gear more often.
@@4g5y In that case do you think it would be better to go with the IMT for the i20 n line since it will let you to hold on to gears and unlike the sequential shifting paddle shifters in the dct, the conventional shifting imt would be better suited for our road conditions?
@@thurules No! I don't like iMT at all. It's neither here nor there. Without control over the clutch, the shifts are slow too, not at all recommended if one is keen to drive. DCT can be managed as paddles are present. Or just wait for the MT, the rumor is that it will be there for N Line facelift.
The car returns a milage of 10-12 kmpl which is really bad for a vehicle of this segment, even if you include the performance. I recently test drove the i20 N line and Razer R3, the i20 was indeed more fun, but the Altroz returned nearly twice the fuel economy, and similar performance. Wish it had direct injection tho, the response felt clunky in the midrange. That is something worth sacrificing for 17 kmpl of city milage. Still considering what to get? Also looking into the Fronx, it looks really cool and Maruthi has a much better service network and resale value. Suggestions anyone?
@@danyjohn4038 It’s The Best Hatchback I Like It’s Performance And The Handling of the Car Don’t Go For Venue The i20 has more space in 2nd row and the venue Nline has same engine so in that engine the i20 nline performance is best If you have 15 laks budget go for it
I’ve been following you and always felt your observations on point but here I expected you to disclose the safety concern specially when referring it as a family car.
Great review as always but a point you missed is for a car that almost costs 15 lakhs on road, it misses out on the safety factor and I can't ignore that. For the true enthusiast, a better option I felt was to get the prev gen City when it was available and blow the extra cash you save on fuel. It was a much better bargain. For now, the Slavia 1.0 manual makes a better case than the N line.. a more accomplished car sans the bells and whistles.
I am in planning to buy i20. I am in a confusion to choose which variant whether asta(o)ivt or nline IMT(I neglected DCT, due to it's poor mileage). I like to drive calmly, so I like automatic cars, my doubt is which one will gives decent mileage? Company certified it as 20 KM/L. But, I very much satisfied if it gives around 10-15 KM/L in the real world. My mind was in nline IMT. What's the real world mileage of IMT variant? Shall I go for it?
IMT offers even lesser mileage than the DCT lol. Also if u like automatic cars, imt wouldnt be a wise choice. If mileage is a concern then stick to the ivt and not the n line. IVT comes with a 86 bhp motor vs N line with 118 bhp. The N line is a turbo charged engine and will give u single digit numbers in the city, depending on traffic. On the highway it will will give 16-22 kmpl.
i had normal i20 from 2012 till 2014, everything was good but only mid range pickup was low and had ro rev hard to extract the juice out of it, surprisingly 3 cylinder Tiago offers more mid range grunt than the earlier 4 cylinder vtvt
Whever I see a performance badge slapped in a car in India weather it's N-line, Vrs, M sports or "sports" Varians of a normal car. General assumption is that, there will be more performance, that's what those badges mean. Or else release 24 variants like tata and name them after colours, at least you know you aren't getting something extra. I mean what's stopping them to release a verna N-line with red calipers and blue paint, all they need to do is tune the suspension setup and call it a day. One thing I would really appreciate in reviews is talking about the quality of the build, the structural integrity. We need safer cars than any where else I believe. Amount of close calls that happens on our roads is enough to retire a new driver. Almost no Journalists ever point out the built standard when reviewing the car. But they do when reviewing the competition or when the car isn't in the picture. It's common knowledge how the car is yet we never see those words spoken out. Idk if that upsets brands or something but If we will keep on criticising then they sure will be forced to meet the eropean standard. Definitely this car costs twice the more there but, as you mentioned they could've removed the sunroof, that could've resulted in better centre of gravity and also would've increased the strength of the roof. A car like polo with 200 bhp doesn't get sunroof in UK and I assume most enthusiast in India who like to drive cars won't care either but it does show they just want to sell to generally everyone like a "new top model."
Would love to hear your views on Altroz iturbo. I recently got to drive one, the dynamics felt well sorted especially the steering feedback and body control .The engine is not punchiest eventhough it didn't disappoint.
The biggest problem of their 1.2 turbo is that they were not build up as a turbo engine from ground up, so the engine could not pull the heavy chassis. For that they are bringing the 1.2 Gdi next let's see how they perform
Hey there ! I own a N Line since a year now, Your review is spot on. It’s just so amazing on windy roads but irritating to drive in traffic. I’ve done most of the kilometres in city but recent trip to Rayta hills in Rajasthan made me happy as a kid who got a Porsche hotwheels car. Probably thinking to get wider set of Michelin PS’es for the same, or what would you recommend?
Hullo ED! So good to read about your trip! Absolute ❤️. Yes please for the Bibebndum gear! Or the MRF Perfinzas! As recommended by other friends in the comments.
@@ash9x9 my DCT has a looong rev-up time before it actually releases the clutch and it gets very frustrating in stop start traffic, but ive got no jerks on mine ( touching wood ) 😅
I’m confused between nline n8 imt and asta o ivt. I already own a manual 2016 elite i20 parked in Pune Buying second i20 for Mumbai city driving What should i go for? Is imt better over Ivt? Are nline features worth going for. Love the n line styling though, esp steering ❤ Still confused
Do you have any video how to use dct/dsg in Indian conditions. Do we have any cars here which uses wet dual clutch? Can I put dct in manual mode in traffic and expect better reliability from such automatics?
Thank you for the wonderful review. Ur thoughts on recently launched n line with Manual Transmission? I am planning to buy. Can you please advice. Thanks in advance
Great Review . It's gonna return terrible mileage in city like Bengaluru(7-8kmpl). Again most cities are not Bengaluru. In Bengaluru you are in heavy traffic as soon as you move out of the street you live in. In a flowing traffic I got about (11-12kmpl) .The only contradiction that I would make with this review is that DCT is easier to live with in Bengaluru than the 1ltr TSI/TC combo in VW cars. That thing just lurches forward like anything .
Hullo MD! Thanks for the inputs. As for the VW comparison - absolutely agree. That’s too jerky - check out our Taigun FAQs. That is the biggest pain point.
I’m with you on this. It’s vfm but the “Fun” element esp on corners is a bit different for those who come from proper “Driver’s Cars” say a Fiats or Old gen Fords vs those who don’t! And that’s where it looses its handling capabilities and steering feedback for them. Coz to them the Hyundai steering is as dead as a video game joystick and that doesn’t inspire as much confidence going into corners or quick lane changes. To them the only enthusiast cars that remain in the market are the German ones. Truth hurts!
Hey motorinc, can you make a video sharing some tips to get rid of the "heavy bike anxiety" bcos i think it's kind of an issue in some people like me and honestly there's not much helpful info on the internet. Btw I love watching all of your videos🤩
Hi, Sufiyan. That's a great suggestion and we can definitely think about making a video on it. Riding a big/heavy motorcycle may seem intimidating in the beginning. but learning the correct technique and spending more time riding than worrying will help one get rid of the fear.
Hello sir, what are your views about altroz dca. Upto 11 lakhs budget considering an automatic car, is it a good option for city and occasional highway usaage ?
It’s good enough. Acceptable. Not quick, not quiet. But acceptable. Would suggest trying out Baleno/Glanza because of their engines - best in the class. Let us know if you have any other queries. And, hello!!
Similar engine but manual, my nios turbo gives 11 kmpl... But 1 major con with these turbo petrols I feel is the - sluggish throttle response, always catches u off-guard
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Heyi Kartikeya sir, just a mention of paddles. I have done 10000 kms on my n8 dct and there is (a lil exaggeration coming up😅) a world of diiference in pedals' usage in sports mode and I am talking about rideablitity and maneuvers. The dct by itself shifts earlier in normal mode but if someone can get beter at using sports + pedal, the car lets you use its 'manual control' and it never then, feels like an automatic. Our of my 10k drive, I have done nearly 7k on pedals cummulatively and in streets too, meaning that I do drop to first gear althought below 1800 revs, (guessing) its eager to shift down. But any higher and it is a total manual. Correct me in case I am figuring this wrong. The turbo lag is for real, a pain,though. And , I pity anyone's blatant denial if they are not using car's capability to start using phone and control the climate of the cabin. Its the only thing which is more value for money.
@@thurules heyi there, not that. The car drives differently and more excitingly using paddle shifters. A thing which is not mentioned in n line reviews.
@@LAKSHAYSHARMAYOGDEEKSHA but paddle shifter gives a downshift only at certain speeds/rpm. This was mentioned in the nline review from overdrive. That means it still doesnt give you complete manual control. Moreover it automatically upshifts after a certain rpm even in manual mode.
@@thurules so yes, there is a range in which paddles give you complete control in sports mode. In normal drive, they're a gimmick. But the low end i.e say 2000 rpm below this is downshifts and higher end cross 5000 rpm where it upshifts. This range still ends up giving a lot of control. I took it to a 300 km drive last week. And I was doing 130 kmph in 5th gear witj 6th and 7th remaining, and was also doing 120 in 7th gear, all by paddles. On a race track, that might be of lesser use, but in practicality, I had to keep my hands on the steering all the times and I had complete control over downshifts and upshifts. In fact at time I felt I was torturing the engine keeping it at paddles.😅
Hey YS! Thanks so much for bringing it up! Will keep it in mind. Didn’t mention it because most people would leave the automatic to do the work. And, the learning curve of the paddles (the best way to use them) as explained by you - might be a bit tough to explain on video! 😁 But, thanks for sharing. Will be helpful for others.
@@motorinc usage is say yearly less than 10,000KM. but we are looking something for long haul like 9-10 years, so you know better safe than sorry. Plus creta facelift has scored 5 stars in ASEAN NCAP & it also comes with dashcam. so, what do you think? thanks for responding. Keep up the good work dawg.
@motorinc Hey Buddy, I just came to know today that i20 N Line 6 Speed MT N6 (the non IMT version) has been launched recently. Earlier I was planning to go for i20 Asta Optional. So tell you the story behind why I am looking for a hatchback. I am a freelance photographer by profession and my major part of travelling either takes place in my Scorpio or Uber/Ola. Right now I have 2 cars. Scorpio and Maruti A Star. And A-Star is going to run out of its shell life this coming January. Also, it’s more preferred by my Mum because of the flexibility to easily get in and get out. So I have owned Maruti 800, then a Zen and then A Star. Another limitation to opt for a hatchback is the space my second parking slot has. It can easily accommodate cars size ranging from A Star to Say Baleno or an i20 or The Tata’s hatchback. Having said that, I wanted the second car to be at par with present times and yet efficient in few aspects. And somehow i20 Asta O was full filling nearly almost all the criterias. And then I came to know about he N Line options. Earlier I was keen on thinking about i20 N Line N8 IMT. And today I almost read all the messages and responses here from our like minded friends and I am totally confused now about the N8 IMT OR N6 DCT OR N8 DCT. This is when I came to know that N6 6 speed manual transmission. I would really appreciate if you could put some light on this particular model midst all the greater pros and cons of other N Line variants. 😊
Hi, i am struggling with something very similar, let me know, what you went ahead with and any specific reasons for it? I am inclining more towards Nline N6 Manual.
Design will always be a subjective topic and we understand why you don't like the rear look. KIA, if they make a sporty hatch will certainly look radically different.
IMO, tata altroz has the potential to become great hot hatch even its current state of chasis, suspension setup and handling but as usual it needs a GDi turbo not current marred engines. if only tata provides new 3 cyl GDi engine in Racer edition, it would make sense, otherwise its a lost opportunity.
I've been waiting for the Racer for a long time. Now gravitating towards the N line. Nexon was in my radar at one point but the lethargic engine is a major turn off.
No click-bait thumbnails, no loud bgm's & no in between cuts in editing! You guys show how an automobile review need to be presented. Informative & straight to the point without any BS, which is why I say I've addicted to this channel stronger than drugs. Great content as always! Kartikeya is a gem!❤❤
Hullo Arun! Thank you once again! Glad to have you with us always!
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So you do drugs 😂
@@ArunSapaare u said it right. Love them for keeping it simple.
Proud owner of 2020 i20. Perfect vfm. Smooth linear feature rich practical vehicle. Loving It ❤️
Hullo! Glad to hear that! Family car?
@@motorinc Yup. Of course.. 😉 you can't expect crazy acceleration of polo or Figo. Instead you need to plan ahead before an overtake knowing performance of engine.. I've got NA 1.2 petrol btw
@@Jkay400x how is the mileage brother? I had one and the mileage figures were bad. I switched to the diesel
@@vishweshswaminadhan4337 getting 15.xx in city and 17.xx - 18.xx over highway
I'm an owner of the New i20 CRDi, and when the N Line variant was introduced, I was really impressed by the stylish body kit and the revamped steering wheel. Over the course of several months, I gradually upgraded each component to the N Line version. It all began with the sleek spoiler with wings addition, followed by the replacement of the rear lower bumper with faux exhaust tips. After that, I swapped out the front bumper with Nline grill, and just recently, I upgraded to the N Line steering wheel - a fantastic addition. To complete the transformation, I even added the sporty 6-speed gear knob from the N Line IMT variant (the same used in the N cars outside). I haven't delved much into altering the steering feel since the diesel variant already boasts a somewhat stiffer damping.
So essentially, I've turned my i20 CRDi into an almost identical match of the i20 Diesel N Line variant, with all the transformations being faithfully OEM. Loving every bit of the transformation! As you guys mentioned in your podcast, after every change, I was getting that new car feeling all over again.
where can i see the photos and videos of your transformed i20?
That is amazing! Thanks so much! Any plans for the suspension! Appreciate you letting us into your garage. Was this done at the Hyundai service centre?
As someone seriously considering the N line, I was so anxiously waiting for this video ever since you posted the Short!
Hullo again NN! Do let us know what you think. Planning to get one?
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Well, this video has just solidified the consideration!
I don't know how I came across this video.. but dude how can you sound so peaceful!! seriously a great video..
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This channel was recommended to me while iw as watching videos of home theatre systems. Im glad it was recommended. Two brilliant and eloquent automotive enthusiasts not reviewing rather which feels like sharing their own experiences without the overused Indianised terminologies. Brilliant.
Hi team, we could use some engine noise in the video when Kartikeya talks about the noise. It'll be easier to relate and understand a bit better since it is a subjective matter.
Hullo DRS! Noted, thanks for that!
Thats the best review of I20 N Line and this is actually what a review should be. Full marks to the team for the review.
Thank you for watching @mtalwar80. We'll pass on your compliments to the team.
Oh.. one update. The mileage factor. I got about 17.8 kmpl with 5 passengers aboard.more than 400 kilos between banglore to mysore. It finished at 12.2 when i reached ooty via gudulur. On the way back home , i got a mileage of 14 kmpl for the same. Im no longer irritated about the mileage. I just figured out how to a extract mileage small turbo petrol
engine. Im more than happy❤
This is one of the best car reviews I've ever seen. Wow! I absolutely adore the i20, man. There's just something about this car. The wide, low slung stance does something to me. Great review. Not to mention how wide this car is and long the wheelbase is, it's almost as wide as Creta and wider than Venue, City, Virtus, Taigun etc.
Thank you! Glad that you liked it. Yes, the i20s stance is eye-catching. And then there's the Hyundai i20 World Rally Car
My wife’s venue dct best ever fuel efficiency we saw is 6.5 kmpl.😅
That's lower than a Mustang! 😐
I own the i20 dct and I can't agree more. Getting decent mileage is a dream but that sports mode drive and feel makes up for it.😅
@@MayukhNathwhen driven spiritedly the normal i20 1.2 petrol in highway (100-120 kmph and agressive acceleration) was giving around 16 kmpl and in city was less than 10 kmpl in b2b traffic so it's expected in a turbo petrol
But the acceleration was too linear in non turbo 😅 and was difficult to reach 100 fast and took a long time to go to 120
Abhishek! 6.5!! How?!
I was looking for a premium hatch for my father. It was the steering which made me refuse Baleno and altroz and select i20N line. People don't realise this but that car is way ahead in handling when compared to Verna and equally spacious bar the boot. For the length, looks and the boot, we have to pay quite a hefty price. So i20 N line ticks all the right boxes.
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You guys are seriously underrated y’all deserve more than a million subs
Thank you! Lets cross that milestone together.
Yes.. Started only❤️
I have the 2024 n line DCT the gearbox is super smooth cannot feel the gears change and i find it great value for money and all the kit you get.
guys looking out for mileage continue reading, i drive a I20 N line manual 2023 N6 variant. I am very satisfied about every small detail about the car. In Bangalore traffic if you the car then 12-13 Kmpl, if you it smoothly it has given me a mileage of 14 - 15 kmpl. when i checked the mileage by filling up the tank for a month, it gave me 13 kmpl. In the Mysore Expressway if you maintain 80 Km/Hr you will get 22 - 23 Kmpl. But on average if you love cruising over 100 Km/Hr you will get around 17 Kmpl.
Looking for this comment. Thank you v much.
Man Honda really need to come up with latest model of Jazz. That car is underrated. Back when safety standards were not so mainstream it had 4 star ratings and space wise and practicality was best in the class and still is with current line-up of hatchbacks.
They will screw that up as well. Honda kills it's own products.
If only we got the 1.5 motor like it did in other markets! 😍
Honda needs to make a Jazz Type R 😆
I purchased N line 2 months ago and this is my review. The mileage in bumber to bumber traffic is ridiculously low. I drive it to the office everyday and end up with 9 kmpl on the display in Noida traffic. But do I regret buying it. Not even for a minute. Every weekend I take it out on the expressway or the twistys in Rajasthan. Oh my god, the sports mode with the steering feedback, the handling, the paddle shifters and the punch just puts a quirky smile on my face every time I floor the pedal. The only drawbacks are the mileage part I told before and overheating of dct in bumber2bumber traffic which can be easily avoided if you just shift to N as soon as you come to a halt and shift it back to D.
Brother I’m planning to buy one what is the maintenance cost
Bumper*
And now the volume is perfect
Keep it up Motorinc
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Owner of a 2022 i20 N line, done 22k kilometres with it. It wasn't cheap and I could have gotten a base variant sedan or SUV (after waiting 2 years). But that wouldn't have given me the smooth driving auto, the powerful 1.0 litre turbo, and comfort on 8+ hour driving days. No regrets. ❤
Have to mention that I do 90% highway driving with this. It's not for the city. 12 kmpl overall average and better on highways.
Hey SD! Fantastic! Thanks for letting us into your garage life! You have clocked a lot of km real fast! Just curious - how tall are you? WRT to seating..
@@motorincI'm 5'11". The seating is decently comfortable. I keep the height adjustment to a couple of clicks above the base.
I also keep the steering wheel fully extended out towards me so I can sit back further and fully extend my legs out to the pedals.
Personally, I like the sporty feel of the bucket seats.
@@motorincI'm hoping to do 100,000 km with this car by taking a minimum of two road trips every year.
@@sameer_dhingra hows the led projector headlights ? Average lighting as powerful headlights is must for highway routes
@@shaanusingh777it's decent for me. I do a lot of highway driving in rural areas so I'm used to not having streetlights.
My cruising speed won't go over 80 at night though. Just safer that way.
I have owned a Titan Grey N8 DCT since May and driven it for 1500 kms. It's actually the first car I bought with my own money having driven my dad's 2010 i10 previously. There's something about the suspension tuning and the feel of the steering wheel of the i20 N Line that just hits right on an empty road with winding corners. From all the cars I test drove before my purchase this one impressed me the most. The leap in tech compared to our i10 also makes me appreciate the package a lot more, though admittedly any modern car could have had this impression on me haha. The amount of fun that can be had in a city is quite limited for sure though like you said. The throttle response when it is not in Sport mode leaves a lot to be desired as well. I wish there could have been a 1.2L naturally aspirated engine that was as powerful.
There are several aspects that make this not as much of a VFM proposition as a Baleno or Altroz though, chief among them being the price. So, I do understand why the price conscious Indian buyer would scoff at this. One shocking thing I found out only after taking delivery was that no variant of the i20 comes with a rear armrest anymore, instead they all have a middle headrest. Hyundai updated this silently on their website and I sadly never caught it, I only watched launch reviews and long-term ownership reviews. This detail is also how I can notice that the unit you have showcased in this video is an older model because it has the rear armrest. I also do not like how the Indian variant of the i20 has had several feature omissions as that which is sold in Europe for instance. The European i20 N Line has a mild hybrid powertrain with a 24 Volt battery, 60:40 split rear seats, ADAS level 2, a better instrument cluster like that on the Alcazar, UV cut glass, a rear parcel shelf that can slide away and down into grooved tracks and better quality non-glossy side skirts and styling elements. It's really a bummer how many useful and practical features have been cut.
That said, even in hindsight there still isn't a car in this price range I would have rather bought. The Altroz Racer Edition which isn't out yet could have come close in theory, but those garish racing stripes on the hood didn't cut it for me compared to the sedate and classy looking stylish flair elements on the i20 N Line. It's a car that speaks to the enthusiast in me and yet doesn't feel out of place while driving to the office or driving my family around. Overall, I'm really quite pleased with my purchase and hope to make many happy memories with it over the years to come!
Hey AC! We owe you a hug! That was amazing to read. Thanks for spending so much time with us and for the message. Great points there, and yes Hyundai makes changes far more frequently than most OEMs. Wish you and the Titan many lovely years!
if I am not mistaken, they added a rear 3 point seat belt as well. i would absolutely take that plus the middle head rest over the hand rest. :) hate seeing those useless lap belts in these "premium" cars. Agree on the other misses.
that 1.5 turbo DCT would have been lovely!! 😅
Kartik, you can never disappoint! Its been 10 years. From Autocar India to here, following your journey, where ever you go. Kudos to an amazing video man!
Thank you very much @UnWrapImpulse.
Oh boy, the pinnacle of storytelling!!! Kudos to the narration.
Thanks for watching @harsha20599!
This car really looks premium from all angles and the review is as premium as the car. Thank you Kartikeya Sir.
Hello Pritom! Glad to have you here as always! And, thank you!
i20 Elite 2014 is the best looking hatch in India's automotive history.
We are partial to the 1st gen. That looked classsseeeh!
@@motorinc Agree! 1st Gen was the one 😎
The baby Merc A will have something to say about that. :)
I previously owned i20 elite (Red) sports trim 2015. Had fun with it for 7yrs.
On 22.02.2022 Got a N8 Titan grey. It is smooth, powerful fun to Drive Hot hatch. Good for cities Great on highways. While coming back from Lonavala i was able to get 25+ kmpl of fuel efficiency with cruise control and soft peddle.
But i do agree previous Gen i20 still looks more mature, spacious and bigger.
I owned a 2011 CRDI.
Brilliant car for the city and highway.
A bit pricey when I had purchased it..but super car. I repent till this day that I sold it. Maybe in the near future I will again buy another i20
Oh that was a good diesel engine and it was pretty frugal as well.
My wife and I own an i20 CVT version (petrol). Initially we were confused about the N-line version. The 3-lakh OTR price difference was a major factor. The 83 vs 120 bhp power difference was another major factor. We were not really sure about the mileage of the turbo variant (but we knew that the 1.2l engine with CVT delivered just about 7-9 kmph). Finally we decided to go with the VFM factor. We decided that the 3l price difference is actually quite substantial. Also since my wife was a new driver and she would be primarily driving the i20, hence the 37bhp won't make any difference to our driving experience. The i20 has so far been a very comfortable experience. Haven't taken it on the highway yet.
Recently we've been hearing of the turbo too having low mileage. So less VFM.
Congratulations on your new car. It is true that a turbo petrol's fuel economy vastly depends on the way one drives the car.
@@motorinc Thanks, but it's not a new car. It's almost a year old now. 🙂
@@vyshakreghukumar995 damn, a year old and not touched the highway? Do you have another car for that?
@@KShauryaDwivedi Never really got the chance. Will plan a trip on the expressway soon. 😊
I have driven from Hyderabad to Goa round trip. Total 2550 kms in 5 days trip. Never felt exhausted, tired or back pain. It's a super fun and easy car to drive for long drives. ❤🤘👌
No non-sense Automotive channel. Karthik & shumi, one if the most passionate motorheads in the industry. Kepp up the good content!.
Hullo there KR! Appreciate it!
Used i20 for 12 years. 2009 First gen Asta Petrol varient. 1.2 engine’s Performance was sluggish, but ok for city and highway use. Got around 14-16kmpl. Was feature rich at that time offered with all 4 discs brakes, sunroof in Asta O. The main issue was clutch related part, slave cylinder issues. Other than that it was a comfortable car.
Thank you for sharing your experience.
I sold my 2011 CRDI Asta last month, > 2 Lakh Kms no problems. Average 20 Km Mileage till the last day and it was really comfortable.
I just updated from 2014 i20 asta CRDI TO N line n8 dct which feels super sporty feels worthy
We were so close to getting this. Dad decided against it at the last min, waiting was too long compared to amaze😂.. I guess I’ll just wait till I buy one for myself 😅
You bought an amaze instead of this😂😂
Oh boy! We feel you! But - you got yourself a goal to work towards! Awzumm!
N line was waste with DCT and IMT. happy they launched 6 speed manual now... really excited to test drive it..
Great review! Great car! Greetings from the UK
Thank you very much @speakatron5634!
Coiming back to this review . The one thing i like about korean companies is that they listen to the customers.
We wanted lighter cabin for the regular i20 - Done
We wanted some light touch material around door handle - Done
We wanted manual goodness for i20 nline - done . That too priced sweetly . Under 10 lacs so that luxury tax can be avoided. How thoughtful. Im using samsung phones . Same story. They listen and are willing to correct themself. I wish Japanese and Europeans do the same - listen to the customer.
Mohan! Thanks for letting us know!
Loved the whole video but i disagree with what you said at the starting of the video that that it was i20 which taught us that hatchbacks can be spacious and as good as sedans.
Sorry
That point should go to Honda Jazz! It was and still is the best practical car period when came to small cars in general and hatchbacks in particular not to forget the diesel motor it got which was ridiculously efficient to run and could take one's family around with great comfort.
I have just discovered your channel and have been binging these videos!
Welcome aboard @abbhinavvenkat767! Glad you're enjoying the MotorInc experience.
I love ur reviews . Although I’m not looking to buy a new car . I increase my automobile knowledge by listening to u man .Thanks
Happy to help! Thanks Vivek!
I recently bought a new i20 facelift sportz phase 2 manual 1.2. Was upset for 2 weeks with the mileage which was giving me 8 to 9kmpl in city. Now all set post 1k kms now i am getting around 14 to 16in city and 20 to 23 in highway❤
Are you being honest ? 20 to 23 !!!
Yes. Need to maintain speed limit within 80 to 90 also with light foot acceleration. Do not rev more than 2.2rpm.
@@swats0003 oh , i do the same but 15 is maximum for me but its yet to pass 1k km so hope i will reach the number as you are saying.
Finally booked nline after long reasearch.
Mostly ill driving it in highways
Hope to see the i30 in India some day
i20 N Line or Altroz DCA which is better? Confused between both
All the standard i20s have one thing in common.
No mileage, no power either.
I've been using the elite i20 asta since 2015 and this is the only concern that I have with the car.
I own i20 nline n8 dct, and getting mileage of 16-19 during night time when roads are all empty, during day, I still manage to get around 13-14 kmpl
When driving with a Light foot right?
Great review as always, only if they had given a pure manual that would have enhanced the driving experience for the enthusiast. I do want to test drive it, I currently drive a manual Polo TSI and I want to see how it's different and if that difference is for me or not.
Thank you. Yes, it'll be great if you take a test drive. A proper manual would've elevated the experience.
Being a Polo tsi manual owner I have driven i20 n line too. It’s d best car to be sold in d market now, as polo being discontinued. It lacks the polo’s steering feel, Polo’s punch, manual shifting. To me Polo is d perfect one,
your wish is granted , 2023 i20 n line has pure manual option
@@danielvipin7163 hahaha yes sir
Hi... The N line is a good car but honestly there are better 4 wheelers available at the same price point. Having said that the nose of the car makes it look a bit strange if not ugly. Also ,the various curves and lines makes Maintainence difficult and it is good only for those with a designated parking.
Surely. But for whom or what? 😁 want to live a little?
What a great video, telling you this channel going to become big....
Thank you!
Proud owner of 2023 n line. I love my n line❤
Awesome! Thanks for sharing your garage with us!
Proud to have 2020 i20 in as only car in the family.
Is it expensive?
We bought magna at 8L with rear ac parking sensors and 6 speaker music system at the same time if you wanted all features for altroz it was 7.8L for mid spec.
Also the 1.2 is not the most powerful engine (we don't take our family cars om the track) but the i20 beats everything in and above the segment in terms of smoothness and NVH.
Thanks for sharing your garage with us Saurabh! Appreciate it!
I own a Nline N6 with IMT gearbox... Boy that is fun to ride... Feels like i am driving two different cars... One at low speed and one at high speeds... Thats what an enthusiast wants... Right... versatility...
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Driving wise how is it different from the regular i20 iMT, any idea? Asking because i am curious since both have the same 1.0 liter turbo petrol engine
@@ralphdsouza6775 there's no IMT in regular I20 when I purchased it's only manual, IVT and DCT... But Nline has tuned suspension and added steering weight... No idea on driving dynamics as this is my first car and absolutely love it for daily commutes...
Well i got the regular i20 2 months back. I somehow didn’t like the n line as it looked too clumsy and flashy. Being a polo owner, and having trading it for a ford figo (2016) i didn’t have much expectations from this hatch. However i was in for a surprise;
Exterior
1. The front looks so damn sporty and specially in white looks like a much expensive car.
2. The side profile is amazing with stunning proportions and great stance.
3. The rear is where it looks bad. The snake led taillamp and the chrome garnish with that raised diffuser looks bad and no matter what i still hate this portion.
Interiors
1. The all black interiors which looked cheap and hard on the test drive vehicle( badly maintained), looks damn sexy and sporty on my car.
2. The infotainment is amazing with wireless apple carplay.
3. The digital cluster has an amazing upmarket feel. And so does the auto headlight feature.
4. The space and the fabric upholstery is so damn amazing.
Drive :
1. Its so silent, its awkward 😂
2. It is not an enthusiast car, but can definitely be driven enthusiastically.
3. Very smooth and feels planted.
4. Feels pretty confident in corners (but definitely not polo level)
Overall :
Im loving it and for me, its the best hatch out there.
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Got one at home since last Christmas and it's been okay so far! It's more like a 7/10s car, push it beyond that and it quickly feels out of depth. That D mode is plain stupid, I fear for the dual clutch when it lugs so much after shifting up so early. And sport mode is violent for daily traffic, but it's fun on open roads. The D mode should have been 'normal' than eco, which is what it feels like right now. And I wish the engine had more grunt in higher rpms, it just makes more noise and is harsh without much poke above the 4k and that takes away the charm. The seats are lousy, there is no proper bolstering or support and the quality of the material used is pitiful. Not too great for cornering! The sound insulation and build quality also leaves a lot to be desired.
What do I like then? Brakes are wonderful and that steering wheel is great to hold & look at, but the feel itself is somewhat numb. The Fords have ruined me proper there. Love the paddles and that works well. It took a bit of time to get used to since the range of the engine is so narrow, but it's fine now. Suspension is good on well paved roads and that exhaust note is lovely, wish it was louder, but I am glad something is there at least. It sounds great on the inside on open roads and love the blips during shifts. And it looks great in person, and I dig hatchbacks over sedans or crossovers, so call me biased. I really love the true all black interior, especially that gorgeous roof on the inside.
Wish Hyundai had done more on the mechanical side of things! Currently, it doesn't go as well as it looks. :) But full marks to them for trying at least, when Suzuki plays jokes on us here with the Swift Sport. I hope the next iteration of the i20 N Line will push these boundaries even further.
Amazing! Fantastic to read your review! Other folks will find it super helpful! Loved reading it. And we lag you many awesome travels!
Could you elaborate on 'That D mode is plain stupid, I fear for the dual clutch when it lugs so much after shifting up so early.' If sport mode is jerky for traffic and D mode lugs, then in which mode do you drive it in traffic?
@@thurules I use the paddle to hold onto a lower gear, either 1st or 2nd in D. the DCT also sticks to a gear when we change using the paddle shifts. Less so in D than S, but still useful. Else, shift to S Mode and let the DCT do it's thing, but it's very snappy and one needs to be very very careful in traffic. I wish the DCT was tuned a little better in D and not change up so early and also hold onto a lower gear more often.
@@4g5y In that case do you think it would be better to go with the IMT for the i20 n line since it will let you to hold on to gears and unlike the sequential shifting paddle shifters in the dct, the conventional shifting imt would be better suited for our road conditions?
@@thurules No! I don't like iMT at all. It's neither here nor there. Without control over the clutch, the shifts are slow too, not at all recommended if one is keen to drive. DCT can be managed as paddles are present. Or just wait for the MT, the rumor is that it will be there for N Line facelift.
Nice one Karthikeya ❤. Just recently got the N8.
Congratulations! Which colour?
@@motorinc🌌 Starry Night bro
The car returns a milage of 10-12 kmpl which is really bad for a vehicle of this segment, even if you include the performance. I recently test drove the i20 N line and Razer R3, the i20 was indeed more fun, but the Altroz returned nearly twice the fuel economy, and similar performance. Wish it had direct injection tho, the response felt clunky in the midrange. That is something worth sacrificing for 17 kmpl of city milage.
Still considering what to get? Also looking into the Fronx, it looks really cool and Maruthi has a much better service network and resale value.
Suggestions anyone?
I Own i20 Nline Its Just Perfect love the car 🤩
Hey@Rohanoke how’s the car? Planning to buy it, thinking of venue too
@@danyjohn4038 It’s The Best Hatchback
I Like It’s Performance And The Handling of the Car
Don’t Go For Venue The i20 has more space in 2nd row and the venue Nline has same engine so in that engine the i20 nline performance is best
If you have 15 laks budget go for it
I’ve been following you and always felt your observations on point but here I expected you to disclose the safety concern specially when referring it as a family car.
Just bought an i20 n line DCT 3 weeks ago ❤
Ohhh sweet! Please keep us posted on your life with it! Wish you many awesome journeys with it!
Great review as always but a point you missed is for a car that almost costs 15 lakhs on road, it misses out on the safety factor and I can't ignore that. For the true enthusiast, a better option I felt was to get the prev gen City when it was available and blow the extra cash you save on fuel. It was a much better bargain. For now, the Slavia 1.0 manual makes a better case than the N line.. a more accomplished car sans the bells and whistles.
So what are the small car alternatives to i20 N line for an enthusiast?
I am in planning to buy i20. I am in a confusion to choose which variant whether asta(o)ivt or nline IMT(I neglected DCT, due to it's poor mileage). I like to drive calmly, so I like automatic cars, my doubt is which one will gives decent mileage?
Company certified it as 20 KM/L. But, I very much satisfied if it gives around 10-15 KM/L in the real world.
My mind was in nline IMT.
What's the real world mileage of IMT variant?
Shall I go for it?
IMT offers even lesser mileage than the DCT lol. Also if u like automatic cars, imt wouldnt be a wise choice. If mileage is a concern then stick to the ivt and not the n line. IVT comes with a 86 bhp motor vs N line with 118 bhp. The N line is a turbo charged engine and will give u single digit numbers in the city, depending on traffic. On the highway it will will give 16-22 kmpl.
If I'm not mistaken, the nline's have a 120bhp engine vs the the 80 something engine of the standard i20.
i had normal i20 from 2012 till 2014, everything was good but only mid range pickup was low and had ro rev hard to extract the juice out of it, surprisingly 3 cylinder Tiago offers more mid range grunt than the earlier 4 cylinder vtvt
Hullo! The 1.2? That was quite dull for such a big car.
Sir this sports car is my dream car ever 🙏 my question is ? This car is very good or bad 😔
I20 N line with real manual transmission is out now since 22 sep. 🎉 Finally my dream came true with this facelift
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The one thing I don't get at all is the imt gearbox, this vehicle aimed at enthusiasts should have a 3 pedal manual
Agree 10000%. If they had to them it should be manual.
@MotorInc booked the i20 1.2NA, was a bit confused till i watched this video. not any more. thanks
We’re you interested in the N Line?
Whever I see a performance badge slapped in a car in India weather it's N-line, Vrs, M sports or "sports" Varians of a normal car. General assumption is that, there will be more performance, that's what those badges mean. Or else release 24 variants like tata and name them after colours, at least you know you aren't getting something extra. I mean what's stopping them to release a verna N-line with red calipers and blue paint, all they need to do is tune the suspension setup and call it a day.
One thing I would really appreciate in reviews is talking about the quality of the build, the structural integrity. We need safer cars than any where else I believe. Amount of close calls that happens on our roads is enough to retire a new driver. Almost no Journalists ever point out the built standard when reviewing the car. But they do when reviewing the competition or when the car isn't in the picture. It's common knowledge how the car is yet we never see those words spoken out. Idk if that upsets brands or something but If we will keep on criticising then they sure will be forced to meet the eropean standard. Definitely this car costs twice the more there but, as you mentioned they could've removed the sunroof, that could've resulted in better centre of gravity and also would've increased the strength of the roof. A car like polo with 200 bhp doesn't get sunroof in UK and I assume most enthusiast in India who like to drive cars won't care either but it does show they just want to sell to generally everyone like a "new top model."
Hello AE! Most people don’t want the hardcore versions. So this in between solution is what we get. Especially here in India. 🤷♂️
@@motorinc Which is true, we definitely always need to settle for what we have. Patiently looking VW groups to bring their hatchs back 🥲
I wonder, which car has the best seating position among hatchbacks
Nice video!
I have seen another video of yours about Baleno as well.
What is your take on i20 N Line vs Baleno overall, especially the manual geatbox.
I have a freestyle petrol 1.2L dragon engine . Should I go for the nline?
Would love to hear your views on Altroz iturbo.
I recently got to drive one, the dynamics felt well sorted especially the steering feedback and body control .The engine is not punchiest eventhough it didn't disappoint.
Hey Bala, that was an excellent review in short! Spot on. We hope to do so too. Availability has been an issue. 😞
I think the upcoming GDI + DCA combo should finally unlock that cars potential !
@@suraj250684 yes that will be a good upgrade, their biggest Achilles heal is their reliability, specially the three pot turbos
The biggest problem of their 1.2 turbo is that they were not build up as a turbo engine from ground up, so the engine could not pull the heavy chassis. For that they are bringing the 1.2 Gdi next let's see how they perform
Hey there ! I own a N Line since a year now, Your review is spot on.
It’s just so amazing on windy roads but irritating to drive in traffic. I’ve done most of the kilometres in city but recent trip to Rayta hills in Rajasthan made me happy as a kid who got a Porsche hotwheels car.
Probably thinking to get wider set of Michelin PS’es for the same, or what would you recommend?
Hullo ED! So good to read about your trip! Absolute ❤️. Yes please for the Bibebndum gear! Or the MRF Perfinzas! As recommended by other friends in the comments.
CVT has a sudden jerk with AC On after 1k kms. Do u hv same experience?
@@ash9x9 my DCT has a looong rev-up time before it actually releases the clutch and it gets very frustrating in stop start traffic, but ive got no jerks on mine ( touching wood ) 😅
@@ash9x9hey yes I got some DCT jerks now at 19k kilometres. Also @motorinc i20’s wireless charging doesn’t support my iPhone 14 Pro Max 🤌🏻🤌🏻🤌🏻🥲🥲🥲🥲
Amazingly explained
Glad you liked it
WHAT SHOULD I CHOOSE BETWEEN NTORQ AND RAY ZR
Waiting eagerly to see a video of the Venue DCT from you guys!!
Hey Aravind! Thanks for the recommendation!
I’m confused between nline n8 imt and asta o ivt.
I already own a manual 2016 elite i20 parked in Pune
Buying second i20 for Mumbai city driving
What should i go for? Is imt better over Ivt?
Are nline features worth going for. Love the n line styling though, esp steering ❤
Still confused
Do you have any video how to use dct/dsg in Indian conditions. Do we have any cars here which uses wet dual clutch? Can I put dct in manual mode in traffic and expect better reliability from such automatics?
I haven't driven polo but i20 is killer in the segment
Thank you for the wonderful review. Ur thoughts on recently launched n line with Manual Transmission? I am planning to buy. Can you please advice. Thanks in advance
Great Review . It's gonna return terrible mileage in city like Bengaluru(7-8kmpl). Again most cities are not Bengaluru. In Bengaluru you are in heavy traffic as soon as you move out of the street you live in. In a flowing traffic I got about (11-12kmpl) .The only contradiction that I would make with this review is that DCT is easier to live with in Bengaluru than the 1ltr TSI/TC combo in VW cars. That thing just lurches forward like anything .
Hullo MD! Thanks for the inputs. As for the VW comparison - absolutely agree. That’s too jerky - check out our Taigun FAQs. That is the biggest pain point.
Is that from your ownership experience of 1ltr TSI/TC combo in VW cars?
asta doesnt come with centre arm rest
they should have included 360 camera for blind view monitoring it would have been nice instead of sunroof
Wish they still had the diesel engine in i20 or manual in N-line not the iMT the proper 3 peddal manual
We wish the same.
I just dont understand, how these Hyundai/kia turbo DCT engines gives the same milage as the 6 cylinder sports cars?
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I’m with you on this. It’s vfm but the “Fun” element esp on corners is a bit different for those who come from proper “Driver’s Cars” say a Fiats or Old gen Fords vs those who don’t! And that’s where it looses its handling capabilities and steering feedback for them. Coz to them the Hyundai steering is as dead as a video game joystick and that doesn’t inspire as much confidence going into corners or quick lane changes.
To them the only enthusiast cars that remain in the market are the German ones. Truth hurts!
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So i have a question - what would be a nice second row 3 seater car with a sunroof, can fit 2 suitcases and is cheap to buy
Plus you clarify that once more? Also, budget?
I'm eager to see your Altroz Racer review
Hey motorinc, can you make a video sharing some tips to get rid of the "heavy bike anxiety" bcos i think it's kind of an issue in some people like me and honestly there's not much helpful info on the internet. Btw I love watching all of your videos🤩
Hi, Sufiyan. That's a great suggestion and we can definitely think about making a video on it. Riding a big/heavy motorcycle may seem intimidating in the beginning. but learning the correct technique and spending more time riding than worrying will help one get rid of the fear.
Hello sir, what are your views about altroz dca. Upto 11 lakhs budget considering an automatic car, is it a good option for city and occasional highway usaage ?
It’s good enough. Acceptable. Not quick, not quiet. But acceptable. Would suggest trying out Baleno/Glanza because of their engines - best in the class. Let us know if you have any other queries.
And, hello!!
I20 is best or i20 line is best for city drive and occational long drive??suggest me
Occasional highdrive means i20 is fine. If highway usage more than 60 percentage then nline
Similar engine but manual, my nios turbo gives 11 kmpl...
But 1 major con with these turbo petrols I feel is the - sluggish throttle response, always catches u off-guard
Hey Tanuj, you are on of the lucky few then! Thanks for sharing your experience - that turbo lag is annoying!
@@motorinc may be they should bring back the super turbo from Nissan super charger at low end and turbo once boost hits so no lag 😂😂
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The way you guys interact with each other and the knowledge in the relative trade is great, It’s good to hear and watch you both dear friends. The language, diplomacy, the details, especially the fun which goes undercurrent… wow… keep going guys. Love you always. ❤💐🤝🇮🇳
Hey RC! Lotsa ❤️❤️! Super glad to hear from you and your thoughts! Thank you for being with us and for your time. Means a lot!
Heyi Kartikeya sir, just a mention of paddles. I have done 10000 kms on my n8 dct and there is (a lil exaggeration coming up😅) a world of diiference in pedals' usage in sports mode and I am talking about rideablitity and maneuvers. The dct by itself shifts earlier in normal mode but if someone can get beter at using sports + pedal, the car lets you use its 'manual control' and it never then, feels like an automatic. Our of my 10k drive, I have done nearly 7k on pedals cummulatively and in streets too, meaning that I do drop to first gear althought below 1800 revs, (guessing) its eager to shift down. But any higher and it is a total manual. Correct me in case I am figuring this wrong. The turbo lag is for real, a pain,though.
And , I pity anyone's blatant denial if they are not using car's capability to start using phone and control the climate of the cabin. Its the only thing which is more value for money.
Didnt completely understand what you are trying to convey here. Are you saying that the dct is not good?
@@thurules heyi there, not that. The car drives differently and more excitingly using paddle shifters. A thing which is not mentioned in n line reviews.
@@LAKSHAYSHARMAYOGDEEKSHA but paddle shifter gives a downshift only at certain speeds/rpm. This was mentioned in the nline review from overdrive. That means it still doesnt give you complete manual control. Moreover it automatically upshifts after a certain rpm even in manual mode.
@@thurules so yes, there is a range in which paddles give you complete control in sports mode. In normal drive, they're a gimmick. But the low end i.e say 2000 rpm below this is downshifts and higher end cross 5000 rpm where it upshifts. This range still ends up giving a lot of control. I took it to a 300 km drive last week. And I was doing 130 kmph in 5th gear witj 6th and 7th remaining, and was also doing 120 in 7th gear, all by paddles. On a race track, that might be of lesser use, but in practicality, I had to keep my hands on the steering all the times and I had complete control over downshifts and upshifts. In fact at time I felt I was torturing the engine keeping it at paddles.😅
Hey YS! Thanks so much for bringing it up! Will keep it in mind. Didn’t mention it because most people would leave the automatic to do the work. And, the learning curve of the paddles (the best way to use them) as explained by you - might be a bit tough to explain on video! 😁 But, thanks for sharing. Will be helpful for others.
Why do I see a Top Gear kind of show in MotorInc's future? 🤔😍
Hey Shankar! ❤️❤️
Please make similar video on Mahindra xuv300 130hp, people are ignoring it as an enthusiast car when it is currently on sale.
Lovely recommendation!
buy seltos top model diesel now or should i wait for creta facelift?
Hullo Leo, do you need diesel? What kind of usage do you have? If yes, then would be good to wait. That might have more comfortable suspension.
@@motorinc usage is say yearly less than 10,000KM. but we are looking something for long haul like 9-10 years, so you know better safe than sorry. Plus creta facelift has scored 5 stars in ASEAN NCAP & it also comes with dashcam. so, what do you think?
thanks for responding. Keep up the good work dawg.
Then do wait. Would be great to see how they set up the suspension there. And thanks! Woof!
Did u got chance to do a vedio on Tata Altroz 2024 which is rival for this
What about the build qualty?
My only concern is do you think these three pot turbos will hold for 1lakh kilometers?
One of our apartment mates own a Balleno RS. I've seen the odometre read 1.4Lac km.
@motorinc Hey Buddy, I just came to know today that i20 N Line 6 Speed MT N6 (the non IMT version) has been launched recently. Earlier I was planning to go for i20 Asta Optional. So tell you the story behind why I am looking for a hatchback. I am a freelance photographer by profession and my major part of travelling either takes place in my Scorpio or Uber/Ola. Right now I have 2 cars. Scorpio and Maruti A Star. And A-Star is going to run out of its shell life this coming January. Also, it’s more preferred by my Mum because of the flexibility to easily get in and get out. So I have owned Maruti 800, then a Zen and then A Star. Another limitation to opt for a hatchback is the space my second parking slot has. It can easily accommodate cars size ranging from A Star to Say Baleno or an i20 or The Tata’s hatchback.
Having said that, I wanted the second car to be at par with present times and yet efficient in few aspects. And somehow i20 Asta O was full filling nearly almost all the criterias. And then I came to know about he N Line options. Earlier I was keen on thinking about i20 N Line N8 IMT. And today I almost read all the messages and responses here from our like minded friends and I am totally confused now about the N8 IMT OR N6 DCT OR N8 DCT. This is when I came to know that N6 6 speed manual transmission.
I would really appreciate if you could put some light on this particular model midst all the greater pros and cons of other N Line variants. 😊
Hi, i am struggling with something very similar, let me know, what you went ahead with and any specific reasons for it?
I am inclining more towards Nline N6 Manual.
It's good and all but man that rear look. We all know how fast people gonna switch as soon as Kia launches its own sport hatch
Design will always be a subjective topic and we understand why you don't like the rear look. KIA, if they make a sporty hatch will certainly look radically different.
IMO, tata altroz has the potential to become great hot hatch even its current state of chasis, suspension setup and handling but as usual it needs a GDi turbo not current marred engines. if only tata provides new 3 cyl GDi engine in Racer edition, it would make sense, otherwise its a lost opportunity.
I've been waiting for the Racer for a long time. Now gravitating towards the N line. Nexon was in my radar at one point but the lethargic engine is a major turn off.
Try altroz diesel. Proud owner of one. It is very fast, stable, comfortable, spacious, good looking, good sounding as well as gives good mileage
Heya Vaibhav! Totally OP! Racer is the right direction. The name isn’t so hot though. 🤪 What do you think?
@@AveemAshfaq i live in ncr, wont buy something for 10 years life time, also my run is lesser, and i have altroz petrol
@@NripanNath wait for 1 more month, new nexon is coming, might be with new gdi engine. else n line is fun