Hyundai i30N 2018 - The Volkswagen Golf GTI arch-rival.

Hyundai's i30 N is Korea's very first really credible performance hot hatch. Jonathan Crouch looks at what's on offer.

With this i30 N hot hatch, Hyundai launches its new 'N' performance sub-brand. It's the kind of car you simply wouldn't expect from this Korean maker, with a choice of either 250 or 275PS outputs intended to provide performance to embarrass this car's Volkswagen Golf GTI arch-rival.

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[IronMan]

Great detailed review and finally someone mentions the type of diff correctly. :)

Owner for 1 year and 16000km's now and I still get excited about every Sunday drive with my N. I can honestly say, I wouldn't trade it in for any other current car in this segment.
Everything in the car works so well together in offering engaging driving and pure driving fun + it is more user friendly than any other hot hatch competing with it (f.e. no menu surfing needed to turn on/off the rev matching, independant suspension set up from the rest of the setting, etc. ). It's small things like that, that make this car feel more developed than the competition. It actually feels like the Hyundai engineers tested their own car in every possible circumstance with their brains on. Something you often start to question when you drive other random hot hatches.
I get that it is hard to believe that Hyundai has gone from 'laughing stock in performance' to producing the most exciting allrounder in the FWD hot hatch segment, but that's what they did.

The only 'problem' with the car is that it leaves you wondering about how they will improve future generations. Other than the interior there really isn't a lot that leaves you yearning for improvement.

And for the haters that will bring up 'pedigree'. The Golf MkI GTI is still considered as the best GTI generation by a large majority. It didn't have any pedigree in 1975 and was made by a company that only made Beatles and hippie vans prior to it. Sound familiar?

[noblemav]

The review you did on this car was excellent well done, I myself have a I 30 N fastback performance model and love every bit of it.

[jimwilliams]

Such a thorough review! You put other reviewers to shame. I will surely watch more of those!

[IAmxZki]

I'm so happy I chose to buy the i30N and keep trying to find reasons to take it out. Your reviews are second to none and really did it justice

[Scout-njxj]

Absolutely the best car review journalist in Britain.

[konaWH]

A seriously in depth review. Thank you.

[WesNG]

You, Sir, are the best car reviewer on the internet.

[timjenkins]

OSV more thorough than my wife at an under-21s mens Rugby Christmas party

[eprodigy]

One of the best reviews. I have seen so many reviews of this car and the fastback N version. Thanks.

[ikarugaxx]

In intent and spirit (and looks), this i30N is precisely the way the Golf GTIs used to be, once upon a time, before their maker turning bourgeois.
Thereby it's a great deal, the way the Golf GTIs used to be, once upon a time that is.

[GREATNESS]

I am an American & we will not get this great car over here in the US, ...We get the Veloster-N in its place. And the Veloster-N is no slouch when it comes to performance, 250hp as standard with 275hp if you opt for the Performance Package. I must say i thoroughly enjoy watching your fantastic reviews. Your attention to detail & knowledge of the vehicle's you review is unsurpassed. Keep up your outstanding work because I'll be watching my friend!

[oliverranderson]

After thoughly testing the competition I went for the I30N performance, and can honestly say it's one of the best all round hot hatches you can buy today!

My mother has the Mk7 Golf GTI and I have done hundreds of miles in it over the years, the GTI is a great car! but in nearly every aspect the I30N is better and more thrilling. The hyundai has more standard equipment, cheaper, 5 years warranty (which covers track use) reliability, faster and sounds epic in N mode!
Awesome work by Hyundai! I Look forward to seeing more N cars

[djgoldthing]

Another fantastic, informative review

[asdrubael]

Hyundai will dominate in the near future..we are witnessing history imo

[drsnowmon]

You can have so much fun just going grocery shopping in these

[suspensiondude]

I drove the competition and ended up buying the i30N Performance, and your review certainly helped me make the right decision. Keep up the good work, best youtube reviewer bar non!

[dheeradjlachman]

The best new HotHatch at this moment !!👌🔥Hyundai 🍾

[Elf]

Clean and crisp review!! Would be heading down to test drive the i30N over the weekends.
Unfortunately in my country, only the base model is offered. No performance package as the regulating authorities would slap another few grands on top due to a boost in bhp. And the dealer isn't willing to deal with such hassle since the hot hatch market has always been a niche one.

[koolyman]

I like the way he pronounces Hyundai, says it just right 1:15

[dheeradjlachman]

I love this i30 N in this color i want this best fun njoying hot hatch fot me!!👍