Hyundai i30 2.0T GDi N Performance 5dr Review

Category: Family car

Section: Version review

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  • Hyundai i30 2020 front
  • Hyundai i30 2020 rear
  • Hyundai i30 hatchback 2020 dashboard
  • Hyundai i30 hatchback 2020 rear seats
  • Hyundai i30 hatchback 2020 infotainment
  • Hyundai i30 hatchback 2020 wide cornering
  • Hyundai i30 hatchback 2020 front right static
  • Hyundai i30 hatchback 2020 rear right static
  • Hyundai i30 hatchback 2020 front seats
  • Hyundai i30 hatchback 2020 instruments
  • Hyundai i30 hatchback 2020 boot open
RRP £35,165What Car? Target Price£33,667
Fuel type:
petrol
Gearbox:
manual
Doors:
5 doors

The Hyundai i30 is comfortable and worth looking at if you can secure a really good deal. Otherwise, it's a bit pricey for what you get: a car that feels average in quite a few areas, most notably space and safety. Newer models, like the Seat Leon, are much better to drive, too.

Every i30N comes very well equipped with 19in alloy wheels, LED headlights, automatic lights and wipers, adaptive cruise control, front and rear parking sensors and a rear-view camera, electric front seats with driver’s seat height adjustment and memory recall. You also get plenty of standard driver aids. These include automatic emergency braking, a driver fatigue monitor, automatic speed limit recognition and lane departure warning.

The Hyundai i30N is a well-equipped, great-value hot hatch that will really put a smile on your face. There are quicker alternatives, the best being the Toyota GR Yaris, but the i30N still makes loads of sense, particularly if you need five-door practicality. The Fastback version, meanwhile, offers a bit of extra load space and sleeker looks for a little extra cash.


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Key information

Doors5
Seats5
0-62 MPH5.9 seconds
Fuel TypePetrol
GearboxMANUAL

Available colours

MPGOfficial overall fuel economy figure

35.3

Boot CapacityHow much space is there?

381

litres

EmissionsOfficial emissions rating

182

g/km