Prices from £33,745
Hyundai Motor UK have now announced the pricing and specification of the New i30 N. This updated model features a variety of new features to improve both everyday and high-performance driving situations.
The i30 N shocked the industry upon it's release in 2018, with its dynamic abilities and back to basics hot hatch approach. Developed by Hyundai's then new High Performance Vehicle Division headed by long term performance vehicle guru Albert Biermann, i30 N was developed at the state of the art Namyang R&D facilities and further honed at both the Nürburgring racetrack and renowned driving roads across Europe. The result was a first effort from Hyundai that quickly took its place alongside the best of its hot hatch brethren.
The New i30 has undergone a series of exterior design updates, developed with a focus on performance. At the front, a new wide centre grille has been optimised to allow efficient engine cooling and a redesigned front that significantly improves airflow and reduces turbulence into the wheel housing.
New i30 N hatchbacks versions feature an updated rear end design, while the rear of the New i30 N Fastback remains unchanged. New LED headlamps with V-shaped daytime running lights complete the front end while the rear lamps have also been updated and feature a new LED signature.
The New i30 features newly-developed 19-inch forged alloy wheels which are lighter in weight. The five-double-spoke wheels are finished with dark satin grey matte finish.
Interior changes include the latest 10.25-inch navigation system, with multi speaker sound, voice control and the latest version of Bluelink, Hyundai's state-of-the-art connected car service. This offers many new benefits including Connected Routing, last mile navigation, live parking information, and user profile feature to customise audio settings to your individual tastes. The 10.25-inch screen is also used to display the Performance Driving Data System, which monitors and helps to improve the driver's track skills. This feature saves and displays driving data, including information on PS, torque, turbo boost and also includes a lap and acceleration timer.
New i30 N also introduces the option of N Light Sport Seats, a uniquely-designed pair of monoform high-performance sport seats that are 2.2kg lighter than the standard seats, with pronounced bolsters designed to provide optimal lateral support. N Light Sport Seats are made of premium leather and Alcantara materials and come with Performance Blue stitching and an illuminated N logo on an integrated headrest. The New i30N interior remains focused on connecting the driver with the car, with features such as the signature analogue instrument cluster with its active variable LED red zone and the shift timing indicator. Metal pedals and Performance Blue stitching are joined by new seatbelts with Performance Blue accents.
The six-speed manual transmission is carried over from the previous model, including the praised e-LSD however New i30 N also introduces an eight-speed dual clutch transmission – the N DCT. N DCT is a wet type transmission, with oil used to cool the clutch components, creating less friction and allowing a higher amount of torque to be transferred through the gearbox.
The new N DCT eight-speed dual clutch transmission enables a range of high-performance driving features designed to enhance the driving experience - N Grin Shift, N Power Shift and N Track Sense Shift:
N Track Sense Shift (NTS) automatically recognises driving style by monitoring sensors covering steering, braking and throttle systems. If NTS detects a sporty driving style, gear shift logic is adjusted to maximise N DCT performance, with upshifts held for longer and downshifts timed to maintain maximum power when the throttle is re-applied.
Priced from £33,745, specification includes the 19” forged alloys, gloss black door mirrors, rear spoiler and privacy glass. Interior highlights include black headlining, N branded door sills, and a leather wrapped and heated steering wheel, gear lever and manual handbrake lever. Specification also includes keyless entry with an engine start stop button and heated drivers and passenger seats include full electric adjustment, driver’s side memory function and extendable seat cushions.