Things You Should Know BEFORE Buying a Hyundai i30N... 

"Things to know before you buy" from a five year I30N owner: annoying and expensive 10k km service intervals, in every situation way to high fuel consumption for the power output, pretty bad stereo with not much to improve besides an expensive processor and speaker upgrade, the brake discs rust faster than bottle caps and the cold start "behaviour" often imitates an starting diesel tractor. The stock turbo of the pre-facelift car had not much power reserves past 310 bhp. Prices gone way up lately, so the car isnt the bargain it was anymore. And at least the turning circle: i`ve seen buses with a better circle than the I30N. This was the bad, now to the good: Engaging and fun front driven car, maybe best in its class. Price is still somewhat affordable. Suspension is superb, Grip is excellent, Brakes are good, manual transmission is wonderful. The car still sounds phenomenal, even with GPF. Best four banger sound on the market imho. Everyday practicability is quite good, the car was a good companion in summer and winter. I liked the car very much... but i wasnt particularly sad when i had to sell it. It was good but not special enough for my taste. I liked the "under the radar" appearance though.

That north face jacket is in every video 😂

You see a lot of those around the Nürnburgring, proper track toy 👌

Out of all the hot hatches you’ve driven, which was the most enjoyable and why?

Congratulations on 100K Luke, enjoying the variety of content you're bringing out and I'd definitely like to see more 'Things to know' videos about other models

Nice looking motor bar all the stickers

Mate this is such a good video, really does the car justice. A pleasure to come back on the channel as always!

I had one of the first UK I30N cars and it didn't have the heated seats as it was an option not fitted to my ex demo car. Wheel hop was awful and embarrassing, the car just couldn't put the power down. I fitted Hyundai tyres as they were good in the dry but slippery in the wet until warmed up. 6th gear needed adjusting as when cold it was hard to engage which was a common problem on early cars. If I had kept the car I would have put coil overs and Michelin tyres on. I would also change the seats as they were very big and heavy. Luckily my car had the louder exhaust with no additional filter like the second generation cars. Servicing was OK but I always insisted on Shell Helix oil as most dealers do not use it even though it is recommended. Not using the manufacturer specified oil can cause excessive wear and sludging of the oil which can lead to oil starvation. The 250 bhp version might have been the better car.

Eagle F1 Asy 6’s are as good or better than equivalent Michelin’s. Look into it more. Just stuck set on my M135i, they’re awesome. Goodyear’s always have been but Michelin have just been promoted far more in recent years, especially on RU-vid 🙄

I own a 2020 i30N Fastback and what I feel people should know is that fuel consumption is borderline extreme. But don't take my word for it. Watch the Misha Charoudin video where he takes it around the Nürburgring once and burns through a 1/4 tank (50 liter capacity) over 20 km.

I30N is a bargain!!! Here in Greece the Clubsport Gti , Cupra Leon , Focus ST , Cooper JCW , GR Yaris , Megane RS , Type R are way more expensive!!!!

You mentioned a hybrid turbo in either this video or the first video you did with this car - there is now a hybrid turbo in the UK, look up Courtenay Sport, they dropped a video on it 4 days ago. 466bhp monster! I recently got a new i20N and I have to say I'm incredibly impressed with how far Hyundai has come, what a machine from an unexpected manufacturer!

where did you buy the body kit I wanna get one for mine

This or Megane 4 RS Trophy? which is better in your preference? Of course, stock.

Where can I buy the side door stickers?

Bit late. I'm on my 2nd 😂

I had an I30N and hate the wheel hop and fuel comsumption. But the sound, power, steering and gearbox was top notch. Having said that I move to GR86 cause RWD is more fun IMO😌

Buyers guide needed for the new shape Audi RS3

Party on the outside, grandmas handbag on the inside. Come on N range should at least have a over the top steering wheel and a few bits around the cabin

this carbon bits looks bulky you can't even see exhaust now... you buy i30N as complete car .........i just did downpipe haha fire from exhaust sometimes on stock :))) no gearbox recall for 23 eN's :)

Was waiting for the drive, but hey-ho, never mind 😕

Hey man they recall is only old engine 2.0 not this n performance nobody say nothing negative for engine or automatic transmission is the best and by own kia made self no like bmw.

Does the info screen get in the way of peripheral view?

"Honestly, it's hard for me to criticize this car" but let me spend the next 15 minutes trying. 🙄

All I know is the fan boys reach so hard claiming these are better than their competitors no matter what. Fact is, you pay for what you get.

No sound no review😮

Can you do buyers guide on BMW M135i f40 please? I’m considering that or n30i

Should have spent a few more quid and got the facelift!

Talking about lag whilst experiencing 0 lag, what a joke of a reviewer 😆 🤣

People only put Michelins on because they're brand snobs. There are better tyres out there

The goodyears are way better than the Michelins

This or a leon

We all new it was going to be the golf r over i30n