The History Of Hyundai’s Growing “N” Brand

The History Of Hyundai’s Growing “N” Brand

In recent years, Hyundai’s N brand has emerged as a formidable player in the high-performance automotive market, coming out of left-field and bringing serious competition to established players such as Honda’s ‘Type R’ lineup or RS-badged Renault cars. Known for its thrilling driving experience and advanced engineering, the N brand represents Hyundai’s ambitious foray into…

Why I Purchased An i30N Fastback (Instead Of The Regular Hatchback)

Why I Purchased An i30N Fastback (Instead Of The Regular Hatchback)

Welcome to my blog at i30Nowner.com! As a proud owner and enthusiast of Hyundai’s in-line performance cars, I’m excited to share my experiences and insights with fellow i30N owners and enthusiasts. In today’s post, I delve into a question I often get asked: Why did I choose the i30N Fastback over the more popular hatchback…

Be Alert: Hyundai N Car Owners Getting Pinged For Excessively Loud Exhausts

Be Alert: Hyundai N Car Owners Getting Pinged For Excessively Loud Exhausts

Although I’m an i30N owner, I’m always interested to see what’s happening in the wider world of “N Car” motoring. In the United States, the Hyundai Elantra N is (or at least seems to be) the go to N car in that market, following on from the Veloster N. The Elantra N isn’t available in…

Can You Get The Pre-Facelift i30N With An Automatic Transmission?

Can You Get The Pre-Facelift i30N With An Automatic Transmission?

The 8-speed DCT transmission (which functions very well as a an automatic in normal driving) has been well-received on phase 2/post-facelift i30Ns. I’ve got this transmission in my i30N, and it’s honestly brilliant for daily driving and more spirited use. If I never needed to use my i30N for driving around town, sitting in traffic,…

Hyundai i30N Sunroof Creaking – Anybody Else With This Issue?

Hyundai i30N Sunroof Creaking – Anybody Else With This Issue?

Off the bat, I want to say I’m someone who is fairly “sensitive” to rattles and creaks in my car’s interior. Noises that wouldn’t bother other people (i.e. my wife, who subscribes to the school of thought of ‘if it gets loud enough just turn up the stereo’) definitely bother me. However, my i30N has…

How Does The i30N Make Those Pops And Bangs From The Exhaust?

How Does The i30N Make Those Pops And Bangs From The Exhaust?

The Hyundai i30N, known for its exhilarating performance, also boasts an auditory treat: the signature pops and bangs from its exhaust. But have you ever wondered what creates these exciting sounds? This article delves into the mechanics behind this acoustic phenomenon. Understanding the Basics: The i30N’s exhaust notes are more than just aural aesthetics; they…