Which Hot Hatch Is More Fun? Surprising Results! (Hyundai i30 N vs Toyota GR Corolla 2023 Review)

Full comparison of the 2023 Toyota GR Corolla GTS and the 2023 Hyundai i30 N Premium hatch, including handling, engines, ride, steering and practicality.

Time codes:
0:00 - i30 N vs GR Corolla
0:35 - In this comparison video
0:56 - What do they cost?
1:47 - Driving the i30 N
5:56 - Driving the GR Corolla
10:54 - GR Corolla interior
12:17 - i30 N interior
13:38 - Fuel economy
13:50 - Servicing & warranty
14:19 - Verdict

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[llGREENERSll]

I have a facelift manual I30N with Nlight seats and can confirm steering is NOT heavy, unless you only drive in N mode. If you configure N custom to how you like then suspension and steering are perfectly comfortable for everyday driving.

[aaronhyun]

Corolla for 67k, Type-R for 77k, Golf R for 88k, these manufacturers are crazy shit enough 😂😂😂😂,

So I bought Hyundai sedan N.

[raispang]

I would go for the I30N. For its looks, fun factor, and the extra cash saved over the Corolla...a very difficult combo to ignore.

[Aladdincave]

As a owner of both the GR Yaris and i30 sedan N i would say the i30 is more fun.

[anthonywarry]

You forgot to mention how tenacious it is.

[anthonywarry]

Hot hatches have always been about affordable fun with character. That being the case, The i30N is the only hot hatch on the market.

[yenchang]

Agree with your winner. Driving enjoyment after all is what these cars are all about, so the more fun one has to be the winner. The cash saving a bonus. I wonder how the highly strung 3 cylinder Corolla engine would go long term for reliability. That's a massive amount of power!

[stephencharles]

I have a Kona N. Lots of fun and better value for money than the Toyota., Downside I live in a town where the only dealership is Toyota. I drive 300 kms to get my Kona serviced.

[ajow]

In the real world the GR Corolla is much pricier and much harder to get. Added to that and a major factor which isn't covered in this comparison is the track warranty given by Hyundai. That alone puts the i30N far infront of the Corolla imo. But owning a corolla GR would not be a bad thing.

[zaamuro]

Never thought I'd say the i30N would be a bargain but in 2023 it is...

[michaelanthony]

Nice review, Curt. I’ve always loved your reviews, as they’re not biased toward any particular make of car. 👍

[Bruhnaccia]

I personally like the looks of the i30N more, I have it in Shadow Grey and it’s just stunning

[alpiv]

Don't forget if you get the GR you need to get a better sounding exhaust.

[Vladg]

Good review but he forgot to mention reliability. I wish i30n would be offered in North America

[carlstrohm]

Well I'm jealous as hell after hearing you say the warranty is 5 years and unlimited Km. Here in the USA it's 3 years or 36, 000 miles, whichever comes first. So for me a new car warranty lasts about 16 months 😢 In 5 years I would have around 150, 000 miles on it. That's a great warranty.

[titanx]

Does Hyundai still warrant the N for track use, if so that trust in their product.

[rcys]

Is that a centre muffler tip ?
What is it in the middle ??

[pancakes]

This review was quite tenacious if I don't say so myself.

[ZaibJ]

It's no fun when the cheapest gr corolla you can get is 90k thanks to mark ups.

[appujz]

Woulda been cool to include the new Type R as well.