Which pocket rocket’s got the right stuff? Join us on the launch pad as we fire up the new Hyundai i20 N and its Ford Fiesta ST rival 🚀
Over and above the regular Fiesta and i20, these two add sports-tuned suspension, beefed-up brakes, a limited-slip differential, turbocharged power that peaks at around 200bhp, and racier styling inside and out. If you’re a fan of simplicity and purity, you’ll like that they both have old-school six-speed manual gearboxes too.
What’s less appealing is the i20 N’s turbo lag and the way the engine continues to surge for a moment when you take your foot off the accelerator. Those lazy responses aren’t ideal in a quick car, where fractional control is key. Their clutch bite points are finite enough to feed the drive in smoothly, although the ST’s point of engagement is much closer to the floor. That takes a bit of getting used to. Both cars’ brake pedals feel reassuringly firm, but the i20 N’s has more of an effect, shaving four metres off the ST’s stopping distance from 70mph. It’s not all good news, because the i20 N’s nose dives more acutely when you stamp on the brakes, causing the back end to go light and weave a little.
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