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GENERAL STUFF => i30 NEWS & OFFICIAL REVIEWS => Topic started by: Surferdude on March 31, 2018, 03:30:34

Title: "Wheels" Magazine does the i30N
Post by: Surferdude on March 31, 2018, 03:30:34: "A Golf GTI weighs less but costs more and can’t touch the Hyundai’s power, while the Focus ST is comparable on most metrics but struggles to lay its power down. Everything else that’s in the same performance ballpark, like the 308 GTi, Civic Type R and Mini John Cooper Works, are priced well above the i30 N. To call it a performance bargain is a heinous understatement.

Oh, and did we mention that the i30 N carries the same five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty as every other Hyundai – and that the company will still honour it even if you take it to the occasional track day? For a performance car, that’s an incredible declaration of confidence."

:link: 2018 Hyundai i30 N review | Wheels (https://www.wheelsmag.com.au/reviews/1803/2018-hyundai-i30-n-local-review)

This thing is gaining some seriously good reviews.
Title: Re: "Wheels" Magazine does the i30N
Post by: The Gonz on March 31, 2018, 06:04:52: :happydance:
Title: Re: "Wheels" Magazine does the i30N
Post by: The Gonz on March 31, 2018, 06:40:54: More here...

:link: Hyundai?s game-changing turbocharged hot hatch unleashed | Warwick Daily News (https://www.warwickdailynews.com.au/news/first-drive-hyundai-i30n-takes-on-the-cult-classic/3373854/)
Title: Re: "Wheels" Magazine does the i30N
Post by: tla on March 31, 2018, 07:04:36: Some fun on the track:

Stig's teenage cousins take the i30N and Golf GTI for a spin (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gqz6Gni3CE4)

i30N on the Nurburgring (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2rgzXSUo-bE)
Title: Re: "Wheels" Magazine does the i30N
Post by: Dazzler on March 31, 2018, 21:37:27: Thanks Guys, I'm off out.. but must check those out later.. :victory:
Title: Re: "Wheels" Magazine does the i30N
Post by: Aussie Keith on April 27, 2018, 01:05:03: I've been having a serious discussion with myself about this car. Reports are it's the new alpha in the pack of performance hatches. The Civic is faster over short distances in a straight line but the i30N is untouchable elsewhere.

Which is great if you want to drive like that. Sadly this is a thing frowned upon by plod on regular roads... and I've not been to a track in years. Checking, I still have a pulse...

So whats it good for then? That's the bit I'm struggling with. The GTi is allegedly a better day to day proposition than the N owing to less snap crackle and pop and a more compliant ride. And I have a perfectly fine i30 that meets my commuting needs. It's reliable, quiet, super economical. The N for all its clever engineering and ability lacks something that makes it a compelling proposition in my case which is a little disturbing.

I have no doubt that when I take it for a spin all will be revealed - but will I buy one?
Title: Re: "Wheels" Magazine does the i30N
Post by: Dazzler on April 27, 2018, 08:04:07: I'm in the same position as you you Keith. If I had a $1 for every person who has suggested I "should" buy an N then I wouldn't have to touch my bank account to get one...

However, I don't think I would get much more joy out of it than my SR. I've been getting a bit naughty with the throttle lately when I pass cars.. hopefully only Hyundai knows how many times I've seen 140kph...

I'd enjoy those crackles and pops you mentioned but even the SR is bordering on a harsh ride on longer trips and the N would make me frown at the gas station. I'm guessing the range on a tank would be less too. :undecided:
Title: Re: "Wheels" Magazine does the i30N
Post by: Smokeyr67 on April 27, 2018, 13:10:06: G'day Keith,

Fitzgibbon's on the North Side isn't it? I'm way out west in Bellbowrie, but when my N arrives I'd be happy to drop by on my way for a spin around Mt Glorious and even throw you the keys for a bit if you wanted to have a crack.

Shane
Title: Re: "Wheels" Magazine does the i30N
Post by: Cookie Thumper on April 28, 2018, 23:32:10: How much is it ?
Title: Re: "Wheels" Magazine does the i30N
Post by: Smokeyr67 on April 29, 2018, 00:24:18: the base model starts at 40 k +orc , add 2k for the luxury pack and 3 k for a sunroof, so from about 43 1/2 to 50k
Title: Re: "Wheels" Magazine does the i30N
Post by: Dazzler on April 29, 2018, 00:31:57: Quote from: Smokeyr67 on April 29, 2018, 00:24:18
the base model starts at 40 k +orc , add 2k for the luxury pack and 3 k for a sunroof, so from about 43 1/2 to 50k

I think it's the other way around. 3k for the luxury pack and 2k for the Sun roof...
Title: Re: "Wheels" Magazine does the i30N
Post by: Smokeyr67 on April 29, 2018, 00:49:34: Your right, my fat fingers seem to have a bit of lysdexia :)
Title: Re: "Wheels" Magazine does the i30N
Post by: Cookie Thumper on April 29, 2018, 02:57:24: Dayum, more than double the price of my Active..... I wont be buying one !!
Title: Re: "Wheels" Magazine does the i30N
Post by: FatBoy on April 30, 2018, 07:45:27: As I've said before, "Shut up and take my money!!"

The lease on my current wheels runs out at the end of the year, and the i30N is definitely on the radar as the new Chubby Chariot.
Title: Re: "Wheels" Magazine does the i30N
Post by: Smokeyr67 on April 30, 2018, 08:07:56: Quote from: FatBoy on April 30, 2018, 07:45:27
As I've said before, "Shut up and take my money!!"

Thats exactly what I said to the dealer as I slapped the deposit down on the table :)
Title: Re: "Wheels" Magazine does the i30N
Post by: PhireSideZA on May 01, 2018, 20:04:07: Wow, the number of butthurt GTi fanboys in the Youtube comments... :lol:
Title: Re: "Wheels" Magazine does the i30N
Post by: Smokeyr67 on May 02, 2018, 16:56:56: Quote from: PhireSide on May 01, 2018, 20:04:07
Wow, the number of butthurt GTi fanboys in the Youtube comments... :lol:

I'd be a bit PO'd is I'd paid more for less too (not to mention the emissions thing :) )