Hyundai i30 N DCT detailed review 2022: This or a Golf GTI?

Does the 2022 Hyundai i30 N with DCT still sound as good as the manual? That's what I was keen to find out - the facelifted i30 N now has more power and more torque, along with bigger brakes and a fresh exterior.

It now also comes with the option of a dual-clutch transmission for the first time. Paul Maric gets behind the wheel to see if it's any good!

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Intro: 00:00
Exterior 01:03
Interior 03:24
Infotainment 04:59
Safety Tech 07:31
Practicality 08:15
On the road 11:40
Verdict 23:37

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[tamasvarga]

I absolutely love this car… Hyundai didn’t want to make it to be a GTI etc. but they did their own thing with it and made it an absolute fun and unique car. With the DCT it’s on the top of my list.

[aleshiamaxwell]

You guys do the best reviews by far! not once did I get bored, or skip ahead. The video was honest + answered all of my questions and more! love that it didn't drag on and love how informed he is.

[HughRussell]

Suggestion: on performance cars like this, when you’re filming at the rear you should also start the car and rev it

[t-mac]

Test drove this car today, definitely sold on it!!! Ordered and waiting for it to be shipped here can't wait 🤗

[matthewolson]

I have a 2022 DCT and it is fantastic. Better than VW DSG and they've been at it a lot longer. In normal mode it's very much like a torque converter automatic in feel, but in N mode with N Power Shift on it is bordering on violent 👌🏻 you don't get pops between every gear like a MT, but you don't need that when you can hold boost through the gear change

[JacobHall]

These cars are gonna be cult classics in no time, they really give me the street menace vibes of old 90’s hot hatches, bravo Hyundai !!

[ADRIANW]

Love it, want one. Have been waiting for it in the dct and happy it's getting such good reviews. Such a versatile little car. Great review 👌

[onkarkher]

It may not be a bad time to create a short video explaining "Steering Feel" to the average Joe. You hear a lot of reviews where the reviewer goes "there is not much feel through the wheel" or "the steering feel is great, you know exactly what the front wheels are doing". It will be great to have a video explaining what exactly this means and how to figure whether a car has a good steering feel or not. Keen to hear your thoughts.

[Vakushka]

Great review!

CarPlay is able to go full screen with a setting in the options.

[YakAlien]

I love my i30n here in the U.K. you didn’t mention the rear strut brace in the boot can be removed easily with 4 bolts, making a flat large load area if required, a car for every occasion 👍❤️

[HughRussell]

Would be interesting to do a head to head comparison between this and the new Mk8 GTI

[mga]

Been waiting for this review, it was worth the wait too.

[CathodeRayNipplez]

Great value for the money in the 135+kW/t bracket. Looks great in 'Dark Knight' grey.
5yr unlimited km warranty so just drive the wheels off it.
Nice 5 seat option for those that haven't given up on life and still get a fizz from driving.

[danieltaylor]

I loved this review, so much praise for the new dct! Would love to see you test 0-100 in dry conditions as I’ve seen another Australian review showing 5.19 secs to 100. Hyundai claims 5.4 secs to 100 for the dct and 5.9 for the manual.

[davetrendell]

"Bloody cold, bloody windy and soon to be bloody wet" = Melbourne weather!

[johnnumbat]

Thanks again for the review Paul - you obviously enjoy the sporty aspect of this model given your daily drive is a Supra - Hyundai have done a good job of gazing across from Busan to Japan and took note of the Japanese approach mirroring the Euro approach to some degree although the absence of rear USB ports and other comforts in the rear is a bit naughty for this price tag - a Subaru with it’s better value for money and standard AWD is always going to be the goto for me only if it’s a manual (not the flawed CVT) - John back in SA

[alenalavanja]

Wow, Paul loves a DCT box...2021 keeps surprising us

[lemanruss]

I would love to see this up against the new STI when it comes out. I'm waiting for that to make my decision but the i30N is hard to go past price wise

[paullewis]

This appeals over the Golf GTi( heavy midlife crisis😳).
In that baby blue with auto box please.
Great review, thanks from the UK👍🙏

[gtavidz]

Currently have one of these on order and have watched this video at least 5 times lol... Seriously can't wait,