The Type R is the better car on paper but it is significantly more expensive. Personally I don't like that red interior and the look and feel of it is a bit "Gay". Considerably better than their last one however that was just horrible.
I have a facelift manual I30N with Nlight seats and can confirm steering is NOT heavy, unless you only drive in N mode. If you configure N custom to how you like then suspension and steering are perfectly comfortable for everyday driving.
Yeah definitely. It's cheaper and larger/more practical and has the auto option. I would love to see a faster AWD version of the i30n but the rumour is that it's going all electric which is sad.
@@TheSPazCORE From what I found, they didnt go for AWD because they couldnt fit the LSD and AWD transfer case in the same spot; so they had to chose betwen the two and went with the LSD. I dont think that the i30N will go electric in the next generation. They will retire the aging 2.0L Tetra engine though and replace it with a 2.5L Smartstream. The question is, on which markets they will release that car. The 2.5L is Euro 7 capable, so it will only depend on if Hyundai is willing to spend pay the CO2 taxes. (this is also the reason the N models constantly are out of sale in Europe, because they wait for enough people to buy their EV cars, to offset the CO2 of the N models).
Agree with your winner. Driving enjoyment after all is what these cars are all about, so the more fun one has to be the winner. The cash saving a bonus. I wonder how the highly strung 3 cylinder Corolla engine would go long term for reliability. That's a massive amount of power!
The Corolla needs to make stupid levels of boost at like 26psi compared to the i30N at about 17-18psi to make up for the smaller engine. My opinion is that a 3 cylinder was a stupid idea, it should have been a 4 cylinder engine.
I have a Kona N. Lots of fun and better value for money than the Toyota. ,Downside I live in a town where the only dealership is Toyota. I drive 300 kms to get my Kona serviced.
In the real world the GR Corolla is much pricier and much harder to get. Added to that and a major factor which isn't covered in this comparison is the track warranty given by Hyundai. That alone puts the i30N far infront of the Corolla imo. But owning a corolla GR would not be a bad thing.
@@richiesworld1 I guess some people buy cars to drive them instead of investments? I wouldn't say the I30N isn't holding value at the minute. Sure Toyota's typically have strong resale value, I believe the Yaris GR will be considered more valuable than the Corolla over time. Also, if you pay twice the price of a i30N, for a Corolla or Yaris GR in a mere 5 years time, you're an idiot.
"Sadly" these N models are so incredibly popular, that Hyundai has problems with CO2 taxes. They literally have to wait for people to buy their EV offerings, to offset the N sales. Says alot how popular these cars are, which is no surprise at how much fun they offer at their price point. Even not considering price/performance, I would say that the i30N is one of the best hot hatches on the market, it feels raw and not as tame as a Golf GTI.
Well I'm jealous as hell after hearing you say the warranty is 5 years and unlimited Km. Here in the USA it's 3 years or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. So for me a new car warranty lasts about 16 months 😢 In 5 years I would have around 150,000 miles on it. That's a great warranty.
@@thijs5931 because it’s hard to get a proper seat position with manual seats, they have fixed clips and nodes at the bottom instead of electric motors
and throw in a Golf R as well, then you have all four hot hatches that no-one can actually buy at the moment without a significant markup, or hoping for a cancelled order
@@purplehazeffc it's not 75k it's $72400 driveway Honda have a fixed price. May as well include it if the corolla which is $67k is included. People definitely cross shop all three.
@@purplehazeffc tried to buy gr corolla dealer said no guaranteed spot may get a car in end of 2026 rang dealers everywhere no chance. I30 n hatch not available to order new, i20n not available to order new the dealer wanted $46k for an i20n demo. Almost bought a GR Yaris until I realised I need space I ended up ordering the Type R.
Eh, yes and no. It’s got AWD, it’s got higher limits in some areas, but they run the same pace (as tested) and are very comparable in many ways… and attract similar buyers. Hence: a comparison…
GR Corolla is the more special car as it feels like an homogolation car, a future classic. 10 years from now it will be more valuable. The Hyundai is a great car but for my money I'd go for the Toyota
@@richiesworld1 Oh do you know Mr Genius? both are rental cars at its core. Only brainwashed fan girls like you will overspend for a 5 year old econo box Toyota with factory mods. At least Hyundai won’t try to rip you off from the outset.
You have to factor in that the GR Corolla is basically unobtainable from Toyota New Zealand and you are getting robbed NZD$85,000 from a re-seller for a car of unknown origin. The i30N is way cheaper and a slightly bigger car gives it a much bigger more "Normal" size interior. Also forget about just the Hp, the i30N has way more torque due to the extra cylinder and its much lighter as it has no 4WD. When I took and i30N for a test drive I have to confess I didn't notice any torque steer and other reviews pretty much say the same. I think you need to research the i30N E-Diff, it basically eliminates torque steer and I think you are automatically assuming it has torque steer because its a FWD. I have ordered an i30N manual but the wait time is at least 12 months but its $20,000 cheaper than the GR Corolla which is pretty much priced here for what a Honda Civic Type R. I'm pretty sure that when spending $80,000 buyers will go Honda.
So if you want to track your car and go hard, modify it, get the Gr, engine can handle over 700hp with stock internals. I have the g yaris Rallye. If you want quick zippy fancy car not looking to modify i30n and want to drive it till the next new thing is out.
Corolla all the way❤ quality, resale performance, handling and quite inside unlike the i30 which can get trashy over rough roads and the tire noise is borderline unbearable. Great review.
@@misamisatvthey put down the same times they’re not even 1 second apart on trackthat’s how close they are that’s if the gr doesn’t over heat it’s diff.
What heat soaks on the GR Corolla is the centre diff coupling clutch pack. This overheats and drops out leaving you in 2WD. Known problem just Google it.
Hey, kids who are going to buy a GR are not interested in flummery, they want fast furry, that’s it…… I have a GR Yaris….and I LOVE IT !! Full stop …..😁😁👍
Yeah but you guys get the Golf R in a MANUAL over there the rest of us get the DCT that I refuse to buy. If we had the Golf R then I definitely would have taken one for a test drive.
The GR is for a driving enthusiast. Its not built for value for money folks. The Hyundia looks Beautiful. At this moment, a 3 cylinder pssses a GTI or R line. Unheard of and given if you have the funds.
I prefer the look & feel of the Hyundai I30. With a proper 6 speed manual, non of this automatic nonsense not happy about the I30 being an auto in this test. Arrr bugger the auto a proper drivers car can never be an auto.
First of all its kind of pointless bec ause you cant buy either, the Hyundai is great value compared to corllas price though both are expensive, although not a hatch, the wrx seems very good value in comparison, but the corolla will hold its value better and be reliable and durable, id go with the corolla
Its WAY overpriced because they hyped the hell out of it and then told everyone they are only making a few hundred. The problem with AWD is that it automatically adds like $10K to the cost of the car. Technology has moved on now with the E-Diff and torque vectoring so any advantage AWD had in the dry is now gone and so is much of the wet advantage. The price should be about the same as the Subaru WRX, its simply not a way better car.
