Korean automaker Hyundai recently unveiled the latest generation i20 in Brazil, bringing significant changes to its predecessor. The updated hatchback is expected to hit additional international markets in the coming months. Before that, the company introduced the Shadow Edition of the current i20 N for the Australian market. Unlike Hyundai’s N Line offering, the N-badged models have been developed with a stronger focus on outright performance, and Australia remains one of the few markets where the i20 N is officially sold.
The i20 N Shadow Edition is limited to just 100 units, and the special edition gets cosmetic upgrades while retaining the standard model’s mechanical package. Launch plans for other markets remain unknown, and it’s also unclear whether the next-generation model will spawn an N-badged performance variant.As for the engine, it still gets a 1.6-litre four-cylinder turbo petrol engine that produces 204bhp and 275Nm. The engine comes paired with a six-speed manual transmission, which sends power to the front wheels. Hyundai claims that the hot hatch can accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 6.7 seconds and reach a top speed of 230 km/h.
The new i20 N Shadow Edition features 18-inch forged alloy wheels finished in matte bronze with black center caps, along with bronze door sill decals. Buyers can choose from two exterior colors, up from five available on the regular i20 N. The rest of the exterior remains unchanged, featuring N-specific styling cues such as sportier bumpers, red accents, a rear spoiler and an oval tailpipe.Moving inside, the special edition gets an Alcantara-wrapped steering wheel and shifter, a numbered plaque below the center air vents and custom rubber floor mats modeled after the tread pattern of the Pirelli P Zero tires fitted to the car. Other features include a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, fully digital cluster, Bose audio system, heated front seats, launch control, rev-matching function, performance telemetry and lap timer, mechanical limited-slip differential (e-LSD), variable exhaust system and more.
