Hyundai i30 Fastback N 2019 review – it's even better!

The Hyundai i30 Fastback N is a new body style of i30 N – the 202kW (271hp) hot hatch that competes with the Ford Focus ST and Volkswagen Golf GTI. The 2019 i30 Fastback N is a bit longer and has better weight balance – and to get some first impressions, Tom takes on some fast roads in the new Fastback.

What do you think of the new i30 N Fastback? Do you think it beats a Civic Type R for looks? Let me know all your thoughts in the comments.

Covers the exterior, interior, boot space, engine and driving of the Hyundai i30 Fastback N 2019 / 2019 i30 N.

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This week, Tom checks out the new i30 Fastback N. Next week, catch the track review, filmed at The Bend Motorsport Park in South Australia. Subscribe so that you don't miss it!

[bill]

Those wheels! I am so excited about the work that Hyundai/ Kia are doing! Keep it up! Nice review, Tom! Thanks!

[bradkakoschke]

A refreshing review without over the top screaming and unrealistic comparisons and expectations. This car looks amazing and sets it apart from the hatch version. The interior looks pretty swish. I'd be pretty happy with one of these!

[nadenmeier]

best colour for this car is the shadow grey i got it myself. Greetings from germany

[pophilio]

I will get mine in the middle of May. I cant wait.

[larssfeihc]

@Hyundai Please bring this car to the US. I volunteer to shake it down for you.

[cmphoto_]

Just came across this channel, really really good presentation. Tom speaks super well & it doesn’t seem forced.

Some extra / variety of b-roll to segment the talking would be dope, but seriously slick video.

[brentratcliffe]

Great review Ed Sheehan, keep it up ! 🤙🏼

[Johnacles]

Good stuff Tom, track review looks like a lot of fun! I'm looking forward to when Hyundai do a 300+KW AWD I30 with some cheeky WRC fender flares and aero addenda (please Hyundai if you're listening!). Continuing my guessing of roads featured that in-car shot looks like the road out to Kurnell, and the country road segment maybe the start of Jenolan caves?

[emmanuelburnett]

I like that Hyundai i30 Fastback N this is my favourite

[MDWPlays]

I've had mine since March 1st and it really is a great car. Its quick but not too quick. Boot size is great. Seats are really comfy. The only fault I notice quite often is the start/stop technology doesn't always work

[Frank-hgrl]

Please Hyundai ! Bring the I30 fastback N To Canada!

[its_ben_carter]

Thanks Tom!

It’s like the bastard child of a model x and a Proton gen 2 🙈

I’m over these fake poppy 4 poppers... rs3 8v is the last time crackles we’re done well

Full respect for still putting out manuals Hyundai 🤘

[amantupar]

It reminds me its design for being the "Baby Stinger".

[malcolmscott]

For the money I’d have to go for an RS280 but do prefer the N fastback to the hatch as visually quite well proportioned and a good drive - albeit I like my RS265 as its rear end very communicative and with manual handbrake I could rip a few skids if I felt so inclined - great fun review Tom :)

[haydenlane]

Not a fan of the fastback version. For me, it’s amazing from front to rear doors...and that’s where the issues start.

Much prefer the hatch version.

In saying that though, Hyundai and Kia are doing some awesome things at the moment with their cars.

Good video!

[raul.tortosa]

This video without the sound and bangs of the exhaust is like a GARDEN WITH NO FLOWERS :(

[RustyPro]

just drove it today... got a pretty good deal with almost all the extras for 29k euros which i recon is amazing for a new sporty hatchback...

[harvey]

Why oh why did they give us the Veloster N instead of this in North America? Would have bought this over my '19 GTI.

[NeillyVille]

I prefer the look of the hatchback but this one looks pretty slick too