In the Spotlight: Hyundai i30N

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Side view of a light blue Hyundai i30 N hatchback car parked on a road with a scenic background of hills and a cloudy sky at dusk, showcasing sporty alloy wheels and modern car design, ideal for those interested in used cars or new cars.
Side view of a light blue Hyundai i30 N hatchback car parked on a road with a scenic background of hills and a cloudy sky at dusk, showcasing sporty alloy wheels and modern car design, ideal for those interested in used cars or new cars.

In the Spotlight: Hyundai i30N

Very rarely does a car, hot-hatch or otherwise, come along and make quite as much noise as the Hyundai i30N - and we re not just talking about the engine either (we ll come onto that later!). The i30N has caused quite a stir for all the right reasons, rekindling our spark for finding the ultimate hot-hatch, and we needn t look any further! WhatCar? Magazine have already named it their Hot Hatch of the Year (£20,000-£30,000) for 2018...

 

Hyundai are no stranger to making nippy little hatchbacks, but they re often refined and in the form of something a little more sensible - the i30N, however, is the first in their new line of performance cars. Hyundai say that the i30N is born on the track and it s easy to see why. In this exclusive article, we shine the light on Hyundai s first hot-hatch and pay tribute to some of its glowing highlights.

Light blue Hyundai hatchback car with registration plate NTH 130N on a race track, featuring sporty alloy wheels, daytime running lights, and a prominent front grille. The image conveys the sleek design and performance of new cars, suitable for showcasing used cars and new cars in automotive sales.

 

STYLING

The i30N sports an aggressive body kit that hugs the road and leaves heads turning. With deep front air intakes that cool the brakes and a large rear-wing for added downforce, Hyundai have focused on performance to the Nth degree! This car is an all-round stunner, especially in its signature Performance Blue - it stands out in any car park, and is a head turner on any road.

 

Light blue Hyundai hatchback car with UK registration plate NTH 130N parked on a country road surrounded by trees and a fence. The car features sporty black and silver alloy wheels, modern headlights switched on, and a black front grille with the Hyundai logo, set against a forest backdrop in soft daylight. Suitable for advertising used cars and new cars.

 

EACH TO THEIR OWN

Hyundai s performance model will let you enjoy the thrill of the road exactly how you see fit, offering a fully customisable driving experience. You can alter the engine, rev-matching, suspension, steering and even the exhaust sound! With around 2,000 different combinations, you re free to do what you what you want, and most manufacturers don t give you the freedom!

 

Rear view of a blue Hyundai i30 N hatchback car parked on a forest road during sunset with illuminated rear lights and a yellow UK license plate reading NTH130N, showcasing a sporty exhaust system and alloy wheels, representing both used cars and new cars.


PERFORMANCE AT HEART. DRIVER IN MIND.

The i30N truly is the complete article. It caters for all scenarios that our great British roads can throw at you. For those looking to throw the car into corners and really test it, its limited slip-differential will keep you stuck to the road and really put a smile on your face. That said, Hyundai also know how to do comfort, and they do it well; you can even pull the i30N back and loosen up the suspension to sit comfortably for those motorway hauls.

Blue Hyundai hatchback car with registration plate NTH 130N parked on a gravel road in a rural area with hills in the background, representing used cars and new cars for sale.

 

IT S WHAT S INSIDE THAT COUNTS

Let s talk numbers! The hot-hatch is powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine, with even its standard trim producing 250bhp and seeing you manage 0-62mph in as little as 6.4 seconds. If you want to take things up a gear, the performance pack offers 275bhp and will see you achieve 0-62mph in 6.1 seconds - a tenth quicker than a Golf GTi performance, and a perfect candidate for those traffic light drag-races.

  

Close-up of a car's manual gear stick showing six-speed transmission with reverse, emphasising the interior detail of used cars and new cars.Close-up view of a high-performance car engine with branding showing 'TDI' and 'M Performance', highlighting detailed engine components in a well-maintained vehicle, suitable for showcasing the quality of used cars and new cars.Close-up of a car engine part featuring red engine covers marked with the logo 'N' in white, highlighting performance components associated with both used cars and new cars.

 

PRACTICALITY

Setting aside its performance capabilities, the i30N remains incredibly practical. With a good boot space of 395 litres and enough room to comfortably fit the whole family, Hyundai let you keep all bases covered. Their class-leading infotainment system caters for both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, keeping you connected and entertained while on the road.

 

Interior dashboard of a Hyundai car showing the central display screen with performance and g-force data, including turbo, torque, and power meters. The screen shows a white car image with 'N mode' at the top left and time 11:30 at the top centre. Controls for radio, media, and seek track are visible on the side of the display. Below the screen is the hazard light button and air vents, with climate control settings below showing air conditioning at 22°C. The steering wheel features Hyundai's logo and various control buttons. This modern car interior is relevant for both used cars and new cars.

 

With a car like this, it s hard to believe it s taken Hyundai quite so long to enter the performance market, but now that they have, the i30N couldn t have been a better place to start!

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