RE: Hyundai i30 N: Review

RE: Hyundai i30 N: Review

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RacerMike

4,192 posts

210 months

Tuesday 26th September 2017
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Saw one whilst I was working (won't say where) and it looked awesomely pumped in the flesh. Really nice addition to the hot hatch spectrum, and I really hope they go ahead with the rumoured 400ish bhp 4wd version. I'd be genuinely interested in replacing the RS with it....

DoubleD

22,154 posts

107 months

Tuesday 26th September 2017
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macdeb said:
Can we stop describing a five door saloon as a 'hot hatch'? It isn't, same as Focus etc, etc,,,,, They are impressive saloons and not hot hatch's. It's marketing by manufacturers who make more money by converting existing '5' door cars rather then make a 3 door car which will always look better IMHO. 3 door = cool, 5 door = mumsies car with spoilers.
All power to them and they seem to have plenty, but hot hatches they ain't.
Ha ha ha ha ha. 5 door saloon? Its a hatch even if you dont like 5 door hatches.

DoubleD

22,154 posts

107 months

Tuesday 26th September 2017
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RacerMike said:
Saw one whilst I was working (won't say where)
Its amazing what you see if you spend long enough on a street corner.

anonymous-user

53 months

Tuesday 26th September 2017
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macdeb said:
Can we stop describing a five door saloon as a 'hot hatch'? It isn't, same as Focus etc, etc,,,,, They are impressive saloons and not hot hatch's. It's marketing by manufacturers who make more money by converting existing '5' door cars rather then make a 3 door car which will always look better IMHO. 3 door = cool, 5 door = mumsies car with spoilers.
All power to them and they seem to have plenty, but hot hatches they ain't.
Did you stop to think that the body shell is actually stiffer as a five door?

This place amazes me sometimes.

KTF

9,788 posts

149 months

Tuesday 26th September 2017
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macdeb said:
Can we stop describing a five door saloon as a 'hot hatch'? It isn't, same as Focus etc, etc,,,,, They are impressive saloons and not hot hatch's. It's marketing by manufacturers who make more money by converting existing '5' door cars rather then make a 3 door car which will always look better IMHO. 3 door = cool, 5 door = mumsies car with spoilers.
All power to them and they seem to have plenty, but hot hatches they ain't.
A 5 door what?

No one buys 3 door hatchbacks because they are a pain in the arse for the target audience to get the kids in and out of. That’s why Renault have binned off the 3 door Renault Sport models as well.

RacerMike

4,192 posts

210 months

Tuesday 26th September 2017
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DoubleD said:
RacerMike said:
Saw one whilst I was working (won't say where)
Its amazing what you see if you spend long enough on a street corner.
You told me you wouldn't tell anyone.....

DoubleD

22,154 posts

107 months

Tuesday 26th September 2017
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RacerMike said:
DoubleD said:
RacerMike said:
Saw one whilst I was working (won't say where)
Its amazing what you see if you spend long enough on a street corner.
You told me you wouldn't tell anyone.....
Ooops

Beedub

1,954 posts

225 months

Tuesday 26th September 2017
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well done hyundai , really good car, would love to try one out!

kambites

67,461 posts

220 months

Tuesday 26th September 2017
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I wonder if they'll do this drivetrain and suspension in the fastback body? I think this, with the widened arches of the N model, could look quite good as cars in this sector go:



Edited by kambites on Tuesday 26th September 22:47

Motorsport3

499 posts

191 months

Tuesday 26th September 2017
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Am i the only one thinking this is expensive?
I paid similar/less money for a pre-reg A-250 amg 4matic. And that is a Merc has double clutch g-box, 4 wheel drive, large sun roof and is made in Germany.

kambites

67,461 posts

220 months

Tuesday 26th September 2017
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Motorsport3 said:
Am i the only one thinking this is expensive?
I paid similar/less money for a pre-reg A-250 amg 4matic. And that is a Merc has double clutch g-box, 4 wheel drive, large sun roof and is made in Germany.
Doesn't the A250 have about 30% less power? I doubt the chassis is set up with the same sort of thing in mind either.

ian2144

1,662 posts

221 months

Tuesday 26th September 2017
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Just back from touring California. Spotted 4 blue i30 N's in convoy going through Death Valley, development work unfinished by the looks.......sorry no pics as I was behind the wheel, other half too slow with the camera.

Not a bad looking motor, got to be better than the trashy Type R or F-RS. imo.

Alucidnation

16,810 posts

169 months

Tuesday 26th September 2017
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Too many exhausts.

GrumpyTwig

3,354 posts

156 months

Tuesday 26th September 2017
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Alucidnation said:
Too many exhausts.
jester

Mr Tidy

22,065 posts

126 months

Tuesday 26th September 2017
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I first drove an i30 as a hire car about 8 years ago, and was surprised how good it was.

Choice is always a good thing, so I'm glad they have made a hot hatch and from the review it sounds like it is a good first attempt!

No skimping on the hardware either with a proper diff - but I'd rather not have the multiple driving modes. Just set it up properly in the factory please. laugh

I also like the looks - which is why I don't like the Type-R.

List price is good too - but as has been said for cars like this it is the monthly lease cost that is the difference between success and failure. frown

Anyway I hope they sell some - then maybe I can find a used one in a few years! tongue out

oilbethere

908 posts

80 months

Tuesday 26th September 2017
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Motorsport3 said:
Am i the only one thinking this is expensive?
I paid similar/less money for a pre-reg A-250 amg 4matic. And that is a Merc has double clutch g-box, 4 wheel drive, large sun roof and is made in Germany.
This looks rather nice that thing you bought is fugly.

ian2144

1,662 posts

221 months

Tuesday 26th September 2017
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oilbethere said:
Motorsport3 said:
Am i the only one thinking this is expensive?
I paid similar/less money for a pre-reg A-250 amg 4matic. And that is a Merc has double clutch g-box, 4 wheel drive, large sun roof and is made in Germany.
This looks rather nice that thing you bought is fugly.
Made in Germany doesn't cut it any more......imo.

pmr01

314 posts

149 months

Tuesday 26th September 2017
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KTF said:
A 5 door what?

No one buys 3 door hatchbacks because they are a pain in the arse for the target audience to get the kids in and out of. That’s why Renault have binned off the 3 door Renault Sport models as well.
My missus has a 4 door hatchback. Looks amazing from one side and a bit hatchbacky from the other.

Hyundai as well....it's a really interesting car let down by a sheet engine.

Mr Tidy

22,065 posts

126 months

Wednesday 27th September 2017
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pmr01 said:
My missus has a 4 door hatchback. Looks amazing from one side and a bit hatchbacky from the other.

Hyundai as well....it's a really interesting car let down by a sheet engine.
Sounds a bit like a Veloster to me....! laugh

Chestrockwell

2,624 posts

156 months

Wednesday 27th September 2017
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Why does everybody hate the new type r? Havent seen one positive comment about it yet the build time on them is 6 months minimum and 3 dealerships share one demo for customers to try, I've had to wait a week to test drive one (tomorrow morning). You literally need an appointment to test drive one!

It's a bit like Donald trump, most people in the US claimed they hated him yet he somehow won!

  • EDIT* I mean everybody is claiming the car looks daft and what not but they are flying out of the showrooms
Unrelated I know.

Anyways that Hyundai is nice but I only see it as a seat Leon cupra competitor, it could be 10 times better than a GTi but nobody would pick one over it. As for the focus ST, I feel as if the only people that buy them are people who love fords and nothing else, fast ford fans are loyal, I know 3 and they'd never consider anything else



Edited by Chestrockwell on Wednesday 27th September 01:30