Hyundai i30 N 2024 review: Sedan | Facelift brings sharper looks and technology to Subaru WRX rival!

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The 2024 Hyundai i30 Sedan N is on a mission to become the benchmark for mainstream sports sedans of the small variety. In its way is the perennial Subaru WRX, which has led the way for decades - but time's are changing. After all, where's the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution? It's long gone.
In its latest attempt at relevancy, the i30 Sedan N has been given a facelift, which ushers in sharper looks both front and rear, as well as a new set of 19-inch forged alloy wheels and "motorsport-inspired" chassis tweaks, including upgraded ESC software and hardware - and that's just the highlights.
So, in this expert review, CarsGuide Contributing Journalist Byron Mathioudakis gets behind the wheel of the face lifted i30 Sedan N at its Australian launch to see if it has what it takes to truly take the title of hottest entry-level four-door. Its 206kW/392Nm 2.0-litre turbo-petrol four-cylinder engine and eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission will surely help!
#Hyundai #i30N #Review
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Timecodes:
00:00 Intro
00:46 Pricing and features
03:05 Design
04:19 Practicality
08:08 Under the bonnet
09:32 Efficiency
10:26 Safety
11:07 Ownership
11:33 Driving
16:09 Verdict
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@claudiadavies5110 4 ай бұрын

I absolutely love this glorious head turner, it screams "look at me", and not everyone will be mad about the design, but at least it dares to make a statement in this current dreary era of huge boxy vehicles. This is a winner for me, great review 😊

@MaxxKoggen 2 ай бұрын

Actually, absolutely everyone with be mad about the design. Just with different definitions of the word.

@claudiadavies5110 2 ай бұрын

@@MaxxKoggenhahaha very true 😊

@andywiththen 4 ай бұрын

Just a point. The light bar is not full width. It's just a chrome strip in the middle of the lights.

@CrystalNinja07 4 ай бұрын

You mentioned that this car has adaptive cruise control...but it doesn't have ACC...Australia missed out on this, while Korean spec got it for '24 model.

@satinder4367 4 ай бұрын

Currently have the cerato GT My23 thinking of trading it in for the i30n sedan facelift but not having adaptive cruise control is actually a massive problem do u know if they will add that later on? perhaps a mid life cycle update?

@CrystalNinja07 4 ай бұрын

@@satinder4367No one knows, but my guess is it will be a 2025 update. Personally it doesn't both me. You use ACC and get stuck behind some slow driver. The car is meant to be driven. I can see how it would be useful if you maybe do a lot of highway driving.

@BigBirdMustang Ай бұрын

It does have ACC. I test drove one, the other day. I'm looking at buying one, and the was a deal breaker if it didn't have it.

@CrystalNinja07 Ай бұрын

@@BigBirdMustang I own this car. It doesnt have adaptive cruise control. The other models in the range may have it, but not the N. ❤

@thedragon6499 4 ай бұрын

It's very clear that the Australian version is the exact version of the Korean spec. I do prefer the North American spec, though (the seats have a sportier look). The seats are manually adjusted, though, which was a choice to slim off additional weight versus the powered seats. MSRP in Canada will most likely be around the $42k CAD mark (plus tax, 13% in Ontario). My current lease is up this December, so I'm definitely upgrading to the Elantra N 2024. I'm driving a 2022 base model (6 speed manual), paying $72.00 weekly.

@alexquittner3466 25 күн бұрын

The US seats are much cooler. We get them in Aus on the facelift i30N hatch

@anthonylim2428 3 ай бұрын

I hope we get the manual ebrake here in Canada. And I think it looks much more mature and fantastic.

@michaelcalder9089 28 күн бұрын

What about the ridiculously large turning circle? Need to avoid multilevel carparks?

@matthewp6313 4 ай бұрын

Is the bonnet panel gap meant to be like that at 3:57

@CrystalNinja07 4 ай бұрын

Yes! Mine is also like that! I had to do a double take and check both sides to make sure it was normal. You would only notice it from that particular low angle, so it's a non-issue, to me at least.

@jbuhd 4 ай бұрын

Yes, its part of the car's bonnet over fender design.

@jessexi 4 ай бұрын

How about the speed limit detection function ?

@CrystalNinja07 4 ай бұрын

It's a bit annoying TBH. You have to turn it off everytime the car turns on. Occasionally it's been helpful when I genuinely did not know the speed limit. But it cant detect school zone times. It doesnt matter if it's not a school time, the car will beep at you each time you pass a school zone, telling you that you should be going 40kmh.

@jessexi 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for your comment. It’s a shame nothing’s been mentioned in the review 😢

@CrystalNinja07 4 ай бұрын

@@jessexiIt's pretty significant, not sure why it was left out. Also, not much mention of bluelink, probably because he didn't have it linked to his personal phone. Bluelink is amazing for 2024, and makes me forget about the speed limit warnings. I've been remotely starting the car with aircon on and seat coolers on when it's hot. I forgot to lock the car the other day, and bluelink sent me a notification to my phone saying the car was not locked - so I just locked it remotely. Then it gives you a notification advising that the lock was successful. Also has GPS so I can locate the car and track it if I get lost in the car park! Also can check how much petrol I've got left and start valet mode remotely. Pretty awesome and handy.

@tonycoz2309 4 ай бұрын

So if this is a competitor to the Subaru WRX I'd be interested in seeing a comparison review.

@thedragon6499 4 ай бұрын

It's a competitor to the Honda Civic Type R as well. In North America, that is, and for substantially less ($10k CAD less)

@lukew3224 Ай бұрын

Why cant they just style it closer to the tcr car which is super good looking

@mharro88 4 ай бұрын

Love the wheels and flat badges. I Prefer the PFL though. More unique

@damienfrizzell9394 4 ай бұрын

i got the hatch wheels on my pfl xpt they fit the gaurds lol

@mharro88 4 ай бұрын

@@damienfrizzell9394 does it ride better with lighter hatch wheels ?

@damienfrizzell9394 4 ай бұрын

@@mharro88 bro honestly cant tell but they look killa

@fahadbaloch8442 2 ай бұрын

Much effort is put on everything but what about engine and performance

@dw1508 4 ай бұрын

Mechanical LSD ? Its suposed to have a E LSD

@evrenmatique 4 ай бұрын

It has an E LSD, this guy got it wrong

@foxxster3565 4 ай бұрын

Also doesn’t have adaptive cruise control in Australia or the 360 degree camera.

@BigBirdMustang Ай бұрын

Yes it does now. I drove one in Melbourne last week.

@karmakaramlan 4 ай бұрын

I have the 23 nline. I think the previous look was more aggressive for the i30 which I liked. It looks more like a kia stinger in the front now

@thedragon6499 4 ай бұрын

It's not just about the looks. It's the improved airflow to provide less air friction. I'm getting the 2024 Elantra N for sure.

@bishopchristodoulos8153 Ай бұрын

the octane learning is a real turn off the sedans, very very stupid. Glad I got the hatch back.

@netsiteing 4 ай бұрын

Too much cheap plastic and piano black … why don’t car manufacturers learn that it makes a huge difference in look and feel for very little cost

@BxRazvan 3 ай бұрын

This model is Elantra N, who scammed you? :))))

@user-dc1nq6mz6d 4 ай бұрын

Boring...i was under impression the Oz model would have electronic push button handbrake and one peice illuminated fron seats..😢

@thedragon6499 4 ай бұрын

Electronic push button is not a miss at all lol

@jonttran1092 4 ай бұрын

The pre face lift (22-23) looks better.. design is more cohesive.. this version looks like they shoe horned the sonata front end on it, the bonnet don’t match the front properly.. get the pre face lift 22-23 and fit powerflex bushings and better car.. its lights too the old shape

@thedragon6499 4 ай бұрын

The design was designed to improve air flow. People that are knowledgeable care about those details.

@entropy_2790 4 ай бұрын

arent the new wheels lighter

@entropy_2790 4 ай бұрын

i think they changed the engine mounts too for less wheel hop in the 24.

@bobdylan9117 4 ай бұрын

If it is FWD, then it is not a competitor to AWD or RWD vehicles.

@avaliacarros7739 4 ай бұрын

At 6:08 of the video is reported that car has 16.3 cubic feet or 464 liters of trunk or boot space. This is the typical FAKE GOURMET sedan, the one that comes ready to be swallowed by an SUV. In the ranking of decent sedans (TOP 500 SEDANS) with a trunk capacity above 500 liters or 17.6 cubic feet it does not enter.