HYUNDAI i30 Sedan N Premium DCT (2024) / Better than the hatch?

Our road test of the latest Hyundai i30 Sedan N-car. A lot in common with the i30N hatch we reviewed 2 years ago, but quite a lot of changes and improvements too. It's a car that is better suited to vigorous driving than cruising, but can it do both?

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[fredjashar]

I'm happy now. I've just ordered one with the DCT in Cyber Grey. Can't wait to get it. Thanks guys.

[benglasby]

Honestly, for the money, what a great car. I test drove the pre facelift model. Very impressive. It was on my shortlist.

[Phil.llllll]

Another great video. Will definitely have to check out those roads some day.

[deganellis]

Great review guys.
Yep, first thing I do is turn off that bloody lane keep assist!

[andywiththen]

Good review lads. The stupid driver assistance thing can be set to a favourite (star button) so it is at least 2 button presses. Still annoying but not overly dramatic.

[stevefoster]

Nice review, and as I bonus I caught a glimpse of my little I20N in the rain at Eastern Creek, had to watch that bit of the video in 0.25 speed to check the number plate to make sure though ;)

[mharro]

These are about 300HP at stock anyway, theyre greatly understated. Plenty have dynoed

[craigmonty]

Nice to see a review really calling out Hyundai with how bad these "assistance" systems are. Most reviews just brush it off and say "turn it off" but thats not realistic in the real world and daily living when these things turn on at every restart.

The system are actively causing more distractions than they save due to their inconsistencies.

[mwboost]

Only thing I can't seem to turn off for good on my Kona N is the stupid emergency braking when reversing with people/moving objects nearby. People just walking past causes the brakes to slam on.

[Wazza]

The best improvement i made to mine was 18” wheels with 40 series tires.
Took the harshness away and quieter inside.

[russellchristison]

Mostly a good looking car in my opinion, I would have it in black maybe that would hide the spoiler and other styling elements on the doors.
I would buy the Sonata but I’m 66. 36 year old me would have bought this.

[harlan]

I have soft spot for a rice car, blue it is!

[NippyMoto]

Hey guys do you have any Lotus’s lined up? Would love to see an Exige!

[Mexxx]

Great driving roads guys!!!! i30N Sedan a compelling argument against a Honda TypeR, with a lot better looks and a sunroof!!

[damienfrizzell]

u can add power and hvave switchable maps so why wouldnt you?

[jasonlegggo]

Hi Mark and Stu, I was wondering if you could give an opinion on the manual vs DCT?

I worry about long-term DCT reliability, and this is steering me towards the manual, but the manual is only ok for shift action. I hope you can share your thoughts.

[tonycoz]

Does it drink much juice if you drive normally?

[jonttran]

Most who own this car know the manual is the safe bet

[NippyMoto]

That gearbox seems to behave closer to a CVT than a DCT

[damienfrizzell]

u just put it in n mode not custom n mode