Hyundai i30 N

Everyday practicality and space

The Hyundai i30 N is a great-looking hot hatch that’s enormous fun to drive, partly because it offers enhanced stability when accelerating, cornering and braking. It possesses finely calibrated suspension too. What’s more, this competitively priced car is perfectly in tune with everyday motoring needs.

Practical performer

Despite its race-inspired looks and powertrain, this hot hatch is perfectly able to handle routine shopping expeditions and the like. Indeed, a five-door body ensures easy passenger access to a roomy five-seat cabin that features plenty of storage areas. There’s also a 381-litre boot that expands to 1,287 litres whenever rear seats are dropped.​

Head-turning looks

The i30 N expands upon the already attractive regular model with a subtly muscular body style and a fuller rear fascia that’s topped by a conspicuous spoiler. The car’s appearance reflects its inherent dynamism, which means the front fascia is more aggressive than that of the regular model, while 19-inch forged alloy wheels confirm the i30N’s undoubtedly sporty credentials.

Quick off the mark

Powered by a 2.0-litre petrol engine that produces 276bhp and 392Nm of torque, the Hyundai i30 N goes from 0-62mph in less than six seconds. While fuel efficiency isn’t necessarily top of the agenda when it comes to producing a car of this kind, the i30 N nevertheless returns up to 35.3mpg. It’s also worth noting that its Euro 6d engine is ULEZ compliant.