I’m admittedly not the biggest motorsport/racing game fan (although as a kid I wasted so many hours on Gran Turismo 1 & 2 that it’s not funny). I like racing games, I just don’t have the time to get into them these days. However, it’s cool to see that Hyundai’s growing N brand is getting…
Just a quick note that I’ll be soon launching the i30N Owner YouTube channel. As with this website, the focus will be on the i30N and sharing my experience (as well as answering your questions) but I’ll also be talking more generally about Hyundai’s growing N car lineup. My first video is just being finalised,…
So you live in the land ‘Down Under’ and want to get your hands on the Hyundai Elantra N (the current pinnacle of the petrol-powered Hyundai N car lineup)? Well, is the Hyundai Elantra N available in Australia? Yes, it is. But there’s a twist. For reasons I don’t quite understand, Hyundai sell the Elantra…
The Hyundai Elantra N is, arguably, the ‘cream of the crop’ of the current petrol Hyundai N car range (and I say that as a satisfied i30N owner). But is the Hyundai Elantra N available in New Zealand? Unfortunately, at the moment it is not (and I’m not able to find any information that indicates…
The “party piece” of the Hyundai i30N is the popping and banging from the exhaust, particularly when lifting off the throttle, changing gear or downshifting. But what if your i30N isn’t popping and banging like it used to? On this page I’ll share some simple solutions for an i30N that doesn’t pop and bang like…
Yes, the i30N is front wheel drive. Every single i30N (pre/post-facelift, hatchback or fastback) is a front wheel drive car. As are the vast majority of ‘hot hatches’, until you start stepping up to some of the more potent cars like the Golf R (AWD) or some of those older BMW turbo six hatches with…
The Hyundai i30N, a celebrated model in the world of performance hatchbacks, carries with it an intriguing tale of global manufacturing. As an i30N owner or enthusiast, you might already be familiar with the car’s dynamic performance and sporty credentials. However, there’s an interesting twist to its origin story. While Hyundai is quintessentially a South…
Hyundai’s N series, the performance-oriented segment of the renowned South Korean automaker, has been making waves in the automotive world. Known for their exhilarating performance and sporty aesthetics, the N models are a testament to Hyundai’s commitment to innovation and driving pleasure. Let’s explore the current stars of Hyundai’s N line-up. Hyundai i30N The i30N,…
As enthusiasts of Hyundai’s “N” performance series, particularly the i30N, we often find ourselves captivated by the innovative designs and high-performance benchmarks set by Hyundai in their N line-up. While our primary focus is the i30N, it’s impossible to ignore the broader spectrum of Hyundai’s N cars that continue to push the envelope in automotive…
As a car enthusiast and an owner of the Hyundai i30N, I’ve often been asked about its fuel efficiency. It’s a valid question, especially in an era where fuel economy is a significant consideration for many drivers (just look at the surge in popularity of EVs, PHEVs and regular hybrid vehicles). The i30N, known for…