i20 N Line facelift quick review

MT - Rs 9.99-11.37 lakh
DCT - Rs 11.10-12.47 lakh

120hp, 1.0-litre turbo-petrol
Has strong midrange and is rev-happy
6-speed MT and 7-speed DCT gearbox options

0-100kph - 10.66s* (MT), 11.31s (DCT)
Manual can launch harder than DCT
DCT is also 15kg heavier

*Not per Autocar test standards

6-speed manual is slick and gates are well defined.
Clutch is springy and bite point is higher than expected.
MT is more involving to drive than the DCT.

New 10.25-in touchscreen gets rotary volume controller
New full-LED headlamps 
16-inch alloys get new design and polished edges
6 airbags, sunroof, wireless charger

Gets 30 % stiffer suspension and retuned steering.
Feels more stable than regular i20 at high speeds.
Suspension reduces body roll, corner flatter.
Sharp and feelsome steering.

Sporty red detailing inside and out.
N-specific steering and gear lever are great to hold.
Ample space at the rear for six-footers.
Restyled front grille loses chequred-flag inserts.

What we like: Fun to drive, Space and practicality
What we don’t like: Springy clutch, Expensive