Hyundai i30 N DCT 2021 review | does the auto i30 N beat the Golf GTI and Focus ST? | Chasing Cars
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- Опубликовано: 25 июл 2024
- We test the new Hyundai i30 N with the DCT automatic and see what this hot hatch is like to drive.
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The 2021 Hyundai i30 N is more powerful, even grippier and slightly better looking in our eyes. The updated i30 N is also now available with an automatic, with the i30 N DCT using a new eight-speed wet clutch dual-clutch auto gearbox sitting alongside the existing six-speed manual.
The i30 N DCT is faster than the manual and it turns out the very long development time for the i30 N auto has produced a really good hot hatch in its own right. But is this the best small performance car with an auto? Let’s find out!
Rivals to the i30 N DCT include the Volkswagen Golf GTI Mk 8, the Ford Focus ST and the Renault Megane RS.
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Time codes:
0:00 - What is the Hyundai i30 N?
1:50 - Interior
4:59 - Back seats
6:46 - Design
7:25 - Boot
8:03 - Running costs
9:09 - i30 N DCT launch
9:32 - How does the i30 N DCT drive?
15:33 - Hyundai i30 N verdict 
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Correction: I said i30 N has adaptive cruise control. Unfortunately this was an error in the moment. Sorry to disappoint anyone - the i30 N has active lane tracing but only manual cruise control. That said, in my books, that’s actually the way I like it. But maybe I’m a weirdo! -Tom
Thanks for the correction. I think stop and go and distance keeping with the car in front is the best part. I can't believe they skimped on it with this car when it's part of the lower i30 range.
I recently purchased it, traded in a civic sport which had acc, didnt checked the spac sheet because I havnt thought its not included with the lane keepeng assistant etc. Now I love them car and uaing it for a few more months, just the adaptive cruise control is a must and I will sell it just because of that!!!
@@afrank3029 I'll give you 30k for it ;)
@@InvaderZim742 was 39.000 € just 2 months ago :)))
@@afrank3029 yeah, I was just kidding. You're obviously not in Australia anyway.
I dont even live in Australia, still keep watching it for Tom 🤟
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I've been keenly waiting for this particular review! Thanks for lots of honest commentary tailored for Aussie viewers. Couple of days wait to pick up my N, even more excited now. Thanks to the Chasing Cars team 👍
What a great way to start the morning, a cup of coffee and chasing cars hot hatch test.
Thanks Tom
Absolutely love hte fact that you kept the "running costs" section including the insurance breakdown and servicing.
Really great review. Your comfort in front of the camera has improved over time and evident with the quality content you’re putting out.
The best review by far I've seen in 2021 about Hyundai i30N, I really liked how detailed your video is you did an excellent job. You've got yourself a new fan now from South Africa.
Great review! I have ordered this exact spec here in Brisbane last weekend. Dealer reckons around January delivery! Cannot wait. Currently driving a 2018 model
Recording cold start and drive by would be nice for this kind of cars. Great review
Picked mine up a couple weeks back. Was 100km off finishing my break in km’s and then we went into lockdown. Can’t wait to get out and open it up on a few backroads once lockdown ends.
How long did you have to wait for you order, or did you pre-order? I ordered one about 3 weeks ago and have not been told ANY information from dealer at this stage. Im expecting about 5 months at least.
@@Artline577 did you get it yet?
Gotta say I disagree with you on the sound deadening. Sure if you leave it in N on the highway it’s louder, but with the exhaust in normal i was actually really impressed by how quiet it is.
Has mine for 5 weeks and could not be happier! 1500km on the clock
Mate...come to Northland NZ...we'll show you chopped up backroads..oh wait..it's our State Highway 1. That road you're on looks like a pool table. Great review. Easy listening and excellent content. Take care and be safe over there
Wow love how you included the running costs!
Well budget direct insurance owns/sponsors the channel so no surprise they plug them as part of the story. Most reviews sites, well the better ones anyway, include running costs minus the insurance angle.
glad we finally have an auto for this fantastic car.
And all those that lament this not being only manual have never tried to drive in Sydney peak-hour traffic.
Love this car. Its what i want but im struggling to justify spending 55k plus. Oh well used car market in a few years. Love it. Great car and hyundai has a great track record with reliability customer support and a great warranty.
Thats right mate, wait for the sued prices to come down a bit. I had to sell mine earlier this year but hope to get one again next year, UK version!
I'm in love with this one and Kona n 😍😍😍😍can't wait to buy one soon..thanks Tom for the reviews 👏
Please also review the Kona N when it comes out :)
Watching all the way from South Africa 🇿🇦
Hi Tom when will you be reviewing the Kona N ?I’m looking forward that one
Re front seats. In NZ those sports seats are optional. The standard seats are still electric and look and feel exactly the same as the previous gen.
I think this is the best hot hatch you can buy that isn't an RS3 or A45s so stoked to pick up mine next week
Can't wait to get mine in a few weeks!
Great review. This Channels getting really good 👍
I think these N cars are epic. I’m from the Uk and you don’t see many on our roads which makes them even more desirable, Hyundai certainly know what their doing l.
Great video. Just ordered a Blue Premium DCT with Sunroof(no choice on this part). Bit sad about the adaptise cruise control. I drive an N Line right now and use it quite a bit on the freeway. You mentioned Wireless Apple Car Play being disabled. Does anyone know if this is fixed yet? Can't find anything online about it and forgot to ask the dealer.
The 1 thing that I reallllllllly don’t like is the fuel consumption… I dig everything else about this car
Hi Tom, have you driven the renault megane rs trophy and have any comments when comparing that to the i30n dct?
I own a veloster turbo and I can’t wait until I can get my hands on one of these someday 💙
Looking at upgrading my 2016 GTI Performance which I still love... But can still get mid 20s for it, so its a good offset to get into a new car. Will try and test drive this soon!
Hi, do you have more info about the engine changes? Turbo brand and model, how much better intercoler in % and what is done to the block?
my brain tells me to go for a e92 335i but my heart pumps out i30N vibes
I choose this one its a unique choice for me an a Beautiful hot hatch👌 great Hyundai thankyou Chasing cars for your t video item👌
Good job Tom, love your reviews. 👍
How does it compare to the Golf GTi TCR? Is the Golf a better daily drive?
Baby blue with red highlights. Good combination. Needs just a little bit more red, though.
Good review as always and a great car! May I ask what sort of watch you are wearing Tom? Looks like a sea master but also ticks like a quartz.. so not sure 😕
Omega made the Brosnan Seamasters in quartz and auto.
No mention of the N Grin Shift? I saw the button there next to the N button.
Thanks, Tom. Great review.
Does the i30n really have adaptive cruise? Our local Aussie sales rep said there wasn't any adaptive cruise at the dealership.
So the new seats sit lower in the car than the originals? Being a tall lad, I didnt buy the original as did not quite have enough head room.
What's the best way to make those crackles and especially pops go away?
How does it compare with the m140i, Tom? Thanks
Hi Tom. Love your reviews. I am seriously considering a i30 N, however wont have enough cash for the current model or the limited edition fastback (cries). I am more looking at a 2018 used i30N. Are there huge significant differences between the 2018 and the current model?
No, buy new one! It’s cheap!
‘21 Megane RS Trophy or mk 8 GTI please - this looks dated and DCT took too long to arrive - I’ve seen Kona N tests on USA sites which looks great but I’m a bit biased as I like my ‘14 RS265 more than any of these and for next car I’d go GR86 I think as it is both different with rear drive and no turbo plus better value 👍
Just a correction Tom - the i30N does not have adaptive cruise, sadly.
I just thought the same thing lol. You got to it first.
This is the entire reason I'm waiting for the mk8 Golf R.
Love your videos Tom! Sadly, we don't get the i30N here in Korea! I wish we did!
What?!?! Isn’t it a Korean car?
@@5150gino lol. Yes, it is! But they decided the Veloster N was better for our market. :(
@@johnholst Ahh that’s why. 👍🇦🇺
the price has gone up, but so has the performance. Its significantly faster than the first iteration of it.
Will Honda ever take the same approach and offer an auto in the type r?
If I wanted another high powered FWD then the i30N would be on my short list although I prefer the fastback styling and if I'm honest to myself, the Kona N over the i30N. Can't stand the look of the sedan so not interested in that when it arrives. Not really interested in track work, been twice in the last 15 years, so would prefer AWD for better traction for a variety of weather and road conditions. The pops and crackles of the exhaust are a two edged sword for me, good if in the mood but otherwise juvenile and unsophisticated.
My current drive is a stage 2+ tuned/modded mk5 GTI with DSG that I have owned since new so a Golf R would be nice but looking like it might not be value if the recent mk8 price rises applies to the R. I really like the Cupra Formentor, over the T-ROC R/ Tiguan R (when they arrive) and the SQ2 is also appealing if it could be had at a decent drive away price.
However now is not a good time to buy plus some really interesting cars are due to arrive over the next year or so. Will also need to seriously consider how EVs/hybrids will affect the market and future resale values.
Edit DCT/DSG is far more appealing to me than manual, but that's just my preference, happy the manual exists for those who want to persist with them.
I would choose Kona but it's just so ugly. I'm hoping they'll make a tucson N
Great review, Tom. I was so close to buying one but the axel tramp and the seats killed it for me. I found them quite uncomfortable and the bolster dug in my right leg. Must be just a me thing I guess. Got a GRY instead
Good job lofty! That is a lot of dough for what you get.
What is axel tramp
Top video mate
you didnt talk about the NGS boost button.
I want this car so badly. I wonder what it'll be priced at like in a few years time, considering it's already jumped $10K since release....
What is the mpg for the city in litters with normall driving
Sounds ridiculous to most but… the day that I decide automatic gearbox, I’m going electric. There is no difference to me… all the fun is in the shifting.
The DCT transmission is actually a manual gearbox with automated gearshift control, no torque converter or planetery gearsets and internal wet clutches to rob power!
And add weight
oh man i cant wait to get one of these
for a few grand extra u can get a kia stinger. more power faster and more practical. i think the i30 n is a little overpriced.
They drive completely diff though, and the sound of the N makes it
Does anybody know how long you have to drive the DSC in?
@2:27 "Works really well"
Screen actually swipes the opposite direction
Dam 206 kw and 396 Nm that's a very powerful car .
Is this car the same size as mazda 2 or Mazda 3?
This changes everything. Soon our roads will be littered with these more than a GTI I reckon. Especially those "graduates" from P plates to full licence whom never driven a manual in their life.
If looking for longer term ownership I reckon it's a no brainier over the VW.
Ein Felder ...good one mate but no all owners have been that lucky or maybe looked after so well.
@@einfelder8262 MK V?
where is the driving loop for this show?
It's a shame Hyundai don't offer an upgraded stereo for the price considering the offering in gti and megane rs
Agreed mate! The stereo is SHIT!
Meh, you can upgrade your speakers for a few hundred bucks. What you can't upgrade for pennies in a GTi though is the DCT that's in them. How the N-model DCT holds up under the torque is yet to be seen but better gear ratios (imo) and a more durable wet clutch system.
Also, what is the cost of a mk8 GTI on-road? Add 5-10k onto the price of the Hyundai.
I installed a Pioneer GM-D1004 Amplifier in my Fastback N which made a huge difference to the sound quality. Cost me just over $200 for the amp and plug and play wiring harness.
@@Octagen69 Surprised an amp alone made so much difference. I picked up clearance Fusion and Pioneer speakers for my old Civic hatch back in the day for under $300 with a head unit. Cousin installed the lot in about 2 hours. So I'm sure a good set of speakers with a professional install wouldn't cost more than $1,000 for someone really fussy about the sound quality.
@@SinanTrance yes I was surprised too. Apparently the same amp is offered in Germany by Hyundai as a factory premium sound upgrade. The bass is some much richer. Speakers will next to thing to upgrade.
Good test and would be nice to see a back to back review with the Golf GTI. Getting expensive and I thought there was no adaptive cruise? No wireless Apple Car Play is a backward move as well.
It's not that expensive, considering that here in Germany this car (depends on the trim levels) is about 10k Euro's cheaper than a GTI Clubsport!
@@dinohermann1887 Here in Australia it is the same price as the GTI we get and very close to the previous Golf R price.....too much for a Hyundai no matter how much quality has improved.
@@dinohermann1887 It’s very difficult to compare cars from two different countries as spec is usually completely different plus many other factors like taxes and pricing policy of the manufacturer come into play. Australians generally like their cars well specified.
@@Mac-kd1qu Hyundai is one of the best car manufacturers nowadays! Back in the late 90s/early 2000s many people thought that Hyundai is going to be bankrupt or being bought by either Volkswagen or Chrysler, but then Hyundai said "f**k you" to all other car makers and overtook most of them!
@@dinohermann1887 - Yep totally agree cause I was buying new cars back when they first got here....but still too much for a Hyundai. Their sister company Kia, that they ironically bought to be the cheap version does better quality cars.
Damn that car looks so good! Shits in on the fugly sedan N
I hope this car can enter the Indonesian market, so look amazing and awesome. Manufacturing korea a hear customer please
Didn't answer your own question - does the auto i30 N beat the Golf GTI and Focus ST?
yes against the Focust ST but not against the GTI
Sat thru 16 mins and nothing :-(
6"4, would i fit into this car? do the seats go back far enough. looks like a decent car
Yes, just don’t get sunroof and you won’t feel crammed in terms of headspace I am 6”5
Owned a 2018 model and I gotta say, I’m not sure they’ve changed enough to charge an extra 15k compared to what I bought mine for.
Just over 12 months ago i paid $47K for a Golf GTI 7.5 with a $8,000 Oettinger body kit. Now they want about $65K +for the standard new one. You've got to be mad to buy a car at the moment.
It's market values, and they have actually upgraded a lot... I drove the previous generation and it felt slow because there was no torque, they have updated the turbo in this one
So the AUS version comes with Adaptive Cruise Control or was that a mistake? As far as I'm aware the UK version doesn't have this, just standard CC and no Limiter either.
I'm pretty sure it was a mistake. I have looked into this and found absolutely no mention of Adaptive cruise control on the N
I'm a bit disappointed that in the UK version we don't have the option to add a sunroof.
Nice colour and again S. Koreans proving more and more that they can do it will also DCT to meet all its rivals match.
prefer wired for Apple Carplay and Android Auto actually.. coz ur phone charges at the same time and works without lag.
The colour suits the car. Shocking
This or the mazda 3?
Bring this back to the US!!!!!!! So much nicer than the Veloster N!!!!!!!!
What's the weight
A two door (ok, three door for those that get in their car via the hatch 🙄) might just sway me out of my JCW.
Megane RS and GTI both have much better interior given the I30N price. Apart from the I30n exhaust, I struggle to find a reason to buy this.
Because Megane and Volkswagen are shit for Aussie country roads and the servicing is daylight robbery.
@@alexaustin5664 who drives a hot hatch in country roads. 99% it's used for city ride to pubs and shopping max.
Does the DCT have adaptive cruise control? I was under the impression that it none of the i30N range have it.
I thought the same. And interior pics of the cruise control buttons in this I30N show it as NOT having adaptive cruise. Which is a pitty as I'd get one if it did have it.
@@PeGeCo66 Yeah he put out a correction. It's a shame they left it of this model as I would consider the DCT if it had ACC. Big miss considering it's in the N-Line
Even though I’m a year late on this review I would definitely consider buying this when I’m on my full license,I would take this over the Gti and R yeah they are 2 great cars with a lot of aftermarket support and the R being a few or so seconds quicker to 100 don’t get me wrong the i30n is still a quick car. I just want to go with something different I love the way the front lights look and the front grill it gives it an aggressive look that I like, yeah it may have some cons but it doesn’t bother me more importantly,it looks like fun car to drive it has nice note to it thanks to the new exhaust system that Hyundai developed. It’s also good how they added an auto transmission for people who prefer the ease of an auto or they can’t drive manual and have to stick to auto for reasons, don’t get me wrong manuals are great fun changing gears,upshifting down shifting and it’s also a great experience.
I currently own the R. Only thing i can say is i miss the lightness of a fwd car but apart from that its unstoppable in the wet. Awd is pretty cool
The Korean A35 ??
I’ve seen and heard these new i30N with the DCT and I still can’t get to grips with it costing 58k for the premium DCT. Might as well get a stinger for that price
Good singers new are like 70k aint t they?
@@audoinxr6372 No difference between old / new stingers performance wise. Can pick up a 330s or a GT for around 45 - 50k with mid range kms.
Hear in the U.K. this car only cost like 30k, you guys are getting robbed .
@@mrraheel8875 you talking aud?
@@dkalphaunit7566 sterling U.K. pounds.. it’s very cheap for us guys hear compared to what our basic salary we get.
Tom with a sNile on his face. Glad you Niked it!
128ti review?
Golf, but I'd go a the R I like all wheel drive
just need to stump up another 25k. 🐵
@@brycem0 or get a good 7.5R, looks better and still quicker than the Hyndy.
@@brycem0 except the R doesn't cost $80 - 85K. $60K drive away was a normal/achievable price for 7.5 before it ended production. Who knows how much the mk 8 will rise but wont be selling many if its $80K+. The Cupra Formentor may be a nice option if it lobs for around $60K (as claimed) with R mechanicals although may appeal more to Kona N type buyer rather than I30N
Forget about git, I will take this
$60 grand for a Hyundai......no thanks.
Plastic on the dash, no rear air vents . Thanks Tom. Keep up the good work.
get a GTI then if you want luxury and brand
weird you never see people smile as much as they do when they drive the i30n but i guess the GTI is a good car to pick up the kids and do the shopping.
Nice car but $60k for a Hyundai hatch about $15k overpriced
how are your fuel figures double what Hyundai quote?
That’s reality over about 1,000km of testing
@@chasingcars Thanks.
Someone should call them out on the false claims they are making. Seems that all reviews are finding the same thing
The shame of this car is that it doesn't have a rear vent! Everything else is perfect!
As much as I'd love to own a manual waaay over auto. It just didn't make sense in daily traffic. Weekend driver only, definitely manual.
when you drive manual all the time shifting in traffic becomes 2nd nature.
@@tye595 I know I drove manual for 20 years. But, getting more and more XR6 and commodores for work rentals made me lazy for the auto. If you're in Sydney eventually you're going to say "yeah nah" to manual. Maybe I need to revisit manual?
@@ravingmad765 lol i would.... but i get what you mean Melbourne traffic isnt the best and when you have clutched for the 142nd time in the space of 15mins it can be somewhat tiresome
its a nice car! but 60k DA for a Hyundai hatch is alot!
So get the Base version. 48k for manual or just under $52k for DCT
Getting expensive now. Shame the fuel economy is so bad - engine tech showing its age..
Save 3k and enjoy manual shifting...a proper driver's car!
Maybe save 25k and get the manual N-Line for 30k (I think)??
@@aerienix N-Line is not the same thing though
@@aerienix Or save 30K and get the Ford Fiesta ST?! Definately my first choice.
@@TheHayabusa09 mk 8 FiST is about 35k.. So closer to 20k
@@Philbyyyy make it an even 28K..
Can anyone recommend a car channel that's NOT a broken record of the same old same old that they all spew out? This vid was so unimaginative that it took me less than 2 minutes to scroll through.
They need to make a more hardcore version with AWD to go up against the golf r
no
Does it beat the GTI and Focus RS?
beats the RS in reliability and beats the gti all around except for the soft plastic IMO
Choices..choices… shall we take the Golf or the Hyundai to the dance tonite dear… mmmmm. No contest really. The Golf…what brand should we like to be seen in 🤣🤣🤣