Strengths
- Mechanical LSD
- Manual only — proper engagement
- Sharp chassis, expressive on the limit
Weaknesses
- Firm on UK B-roads
- No automatic option
- Withdrawn from UK 2024
Notable tech
- 1.6 T-GDi turbo, 204 bhp
- Mechanical limited-slip diff
- 6-speed manual only
- Launch control + rev-matching
- N Custom drive modes
- Bigger brakes vs standard i20
- Aero kit and 18-inch wheels
Common issues
- Track-day brake fluid boil
- Tyre wear high
- Infotainment occasional reboots
Engine derivatives
UK trims and engines offered across BC3 N's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.
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1.6 T-GDi N
BHP204
Torque275 Nm
0–606.7 s
Top143 mph
MPG40 mpg
DriveFWD
Gearbox6MT