Got my i20N a couple of weeks ago and I absolutely love it 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

More Steve please, that guy can drive and I trust his opinions. That little rocket i20N was so close to the dct I30N wow!

@eugenux

2 жыл бұрын

@@RyanGorton which one, the i20 or 30?

@yenchang760

2 жыл бұрын

@@RyanGorton I'm doing exactly the same. Just ordered mine. October delivery...

Forget about the 0.2 sec, his smile while driving both tell us all we need :-)

@dannnsss8034

2 жыл бұрын

That's what Hyundai strives for... "(Heart)beats per minute" rather than speed.

@justsam100

2 жыл бұрын

​@@dannnsss8034 They're right to do so. Beating your competition in the 0-60 times sacrificing fun for 0.2secs in a car that isn't even close to sub 5 is a waste of time (looking at VW dsg). At the end of the day hot hatches are for hooning and thrashing them around in the most fun way possible. I believe they have achieved that. Fancy gizmos only make sense on proper sports cars imo, stuff like that just takes away the raw and visceral fun of driving a tiny lightweight car.

@fnfal6286

2 жыл бұрын

@@Yujiro945 veloster is in the us market,i 30 n for europe. You cant get the other one in your Region. But kind off the same car

Remember the i20N is a manual vs the i30N's auto box and the times are still almost identical. Impressive stuff.

@fale892

2 жыл бұрын

He did say the manual i30N was abit faster

@nathand9324

11 ай бұрын

@@fale892 how can the manual be faster?

@Salmon_Toastie

11 ай бұрын

@@nathand9324 less weight.

Both cars are great! the i20n is more "boy racer" - light weight, fun manual, tough suspension. It's a little more rough around the edges on the inside, but both are very similar. I still prefer the i30n for a daily because of the adjustable suspension and dct. Most people are gonna spend more time on the road then the race track :P

The i20 N looks a fantastic little car. Eager to try one out after seeing this.

@andrewschultz2305

2 жыл бұрын

I just bought one after watching this video :)

@paulklp8262

2 жыл бұрын

I'd prefer the i20N too. It's tech is newer and the interior lighting is amazing at night.

Please do a track battle between i20n and fiesta st !!!

@Hollyone

2 жыл бұрын

Booth got the same laptime. Would be interesting

@boygonewhoopdataZZ

2 жыл бұрын

Well, I'll give you a quick rundown, the I20n will be the faster car after the first lap.

@Hollyone

2 жыл бұрын

@@boygonewhoopdataZZ nice try. Not with this engine.

@grantorino9049

2 жыл бұрын

@@boygonewhoopdataZZ true :)

@user-fu1ne4zb3e

2 жыл бұрын

+ polo gti

As always, some great video and comments, thanks Steve!

It's so refreshing to see a driver of Steve's talent drive more mundane cars (albeit, fun ones) :)

Lovely guy,one of the best,i would definitely like to see also short reviews but not forget about the track battles😀

I truly can say, that the i20n is really a great car. Had the Chance to drive it lately and I got the smile too from the first moment. Great job here Hyundai. 😊👍🏼

Steve’s one who’s opinion you can trust. Always good to see your reviews mate.

another great video Steve. Thank you man.

Wife just bought the i20N and I couldn’t be more proud of her 👍🏻

Your driving skill and review just awesome

Steve's on I drop everything! Cheers

Bravo! What a compelling case the i20N makes! 🔥😎

Love them both but to me a manual is driving. Automatic is not driving. It maybe quicker but not as fun, manual gearbox makes you feel more in control and you are the driver not just a pedal pushing you.

@afanoflafear

2 жыл бұрын

Manual makes any car more fun to drive, would rather a manual Yaris > auto I30 N.

Love you work Steve! Hope to see more of your reviews

Love the i20N. A lot of money but also a lot of car..

I have an i20n on order and will fit Racechip, Catback exhaust , downpipe, Air intake and oil catch can as soon as possible.

Great video thanks can you do a i20 n vs fiesta st3 new facelift please

Very nice video, thank you. Cracking driver too. i20N with a remap to 250bhp would worry a few much more expensive cars !

@OfficialMINIm

2 жыл бұрын

250bhp In that little thing you'd be flying

@ersariantheoneandonly6821

2 жыл бұрын

Don't do that, just get some slicks and you go faster than having some more horses, and a chip tuning that aggressive will kill the car

Where have you been Steve, I’ve missed your videos. Miss you writing for Autocar too.

I did test drive it yesterday in Switzerland, while awaiting mine in September ... Yes it gives you a smile ... Chassis Suspension Gearbox Steering wheel reminds me the Impreza STi ... Power torque wise ... 240bhp and 350Nm would be far better

@xxxnitrocorexxx

2 жыл бұрын

Hopefully a nice remap will achieve those numbers

@sparkplug964

2 жыл бұрын

I'm sure you can get that with a remap?

@xxxnitrocorexxx

2 жыл бұрын

@@sparkplug964 it won't come with a remap, will have to wait for remap companies to start making them. Which I'm sure they will it seems like it will be a popular car.

@2010ngojo

2 жыл бұрын

@@xxxnitrocorexxx Isn't it the same engines on a bunch of other hyundai/Kia cars that uses a 1.6t engine? It won't take long for a tune.

@JTube571

2 жыл бұрын

@@2010ngojo Yes and no. This has the new Smartstream 1.6T which basically only shares hp/tq and displacement with the old G4FJ 1.6T. This would also be a whole new ECU setup so would require starting fresh.

I20N. I've ordered one. And yes. At the beginning, just from seeing it in front of a dealership, I didn't took it seriously. Then there were all the videos blowing up. And I decided to test drive it, find out, what the hype is all about. And then I bought. Because it was exactly what I needed beside my station wagon and it suprised me. Bang for the buck.

@audie-cashstack-uk4881

2 жыл бұрын

I did that thing pound dogs do on rescue day when I rode my bike to the dealers and it was sat there in black and blue with the bose almost zinced my shorts, spent two hours playing with it salesmen having fun with me both of us like kids, I ordered the peal dragon red black roofed bose stereo i20n I HOPFULLY get it July its amazing utterly amazing

Steve Sutcliff I found you! My favorite car presenter.

When he said the "Ratio" is closer. I understood he is well-educated. Comparing things based on ratios is what the real world needs.

If you only want a track car, sure. i30n looks so much doper as a daily imo

@MrGee13133

2 жыл бұрын

Totally agree

"Add lightness". Chapman, Colin.

The difference of performance also depend from the kind of the track..this is a very short and slow track ,if you drive in Monza there is much difference..or if you drive in another regular track ....with DCT should be little bit faster than the manual because there are 8 gears than 6 and there is no lag when you change up ,the engine is always running....but sincerely I prefer manual !!!

I would easily take the I20n over the i30n I love a smaller more Nimble car any day of the week plus it has a proper manual transmission.

@mharro88

Жыл бұрын

So does the i30n

@danejames7098

27 күн бұрын

I20N doesn’t get close to the I30N don’t know what this bloke was doing😂

I'm thinking about building a car for racing on track and maybe rally later. Was thinking i30N but I think the i20N may be better with some serious mods done to the engine and suspension. I too have learned no matter how much power you have, weight makes all the difference.

@Panagiotis_P

2 жыл бұрын

If you buld a track car I'd advise you to buy used as it's a Pity to ruin the 5year track warranty it comes with ,also I think that the suspension is stiff and low enough for. The car any more and you'll be bouncing around

Reminds me of my mk1 Swift GTI in the 80s. That had half the power of the i20n, but was half the weight!

What do you think i20N vs Yaris GR handling-wise? Of course Yaris GR has more power but Im interested in handling and grip

I wonder if I30N wouldn't be faster in the custom mode with medium suspension setting - it looks to bounce a lot on the track with the stiffest mode.

Imagine putting i20n on superlight alloys with Semi, throwing out back seats, light Recaro PP in front, light Lithium battery etc.

I almost bought a i30n last year, but kept my 208 Gti by peugeot sport instead. Surprisingly i have more room being 6'3" in that car compared to the i30n i tested. And seeing this video im glad i did. Still awesome cars hyundai is putting on sale these days. Personally do prefer the i20n between the 2.

How does the i10 N compare? Cant decide on the i10 N or i20 N. Any recommendations ?

*SUTTY* !!! this was super fun

Hp is easy, and coz its 4cyl i believe it will make a better candidate for decent power mods than 3cyls

Going from an i30N which was amazing to an i20N....exciting times 😁🙂

@50dent11

Жыл бұрын

how did you find this?

@max.power89

Жыл бұрын

Is it worth it? I had an i30n but i sold it and i regret it. And now I'm thinking to buy a i20n.

@50dent11

Жыл бұрын

@@max.power89 I got mine yesterday and I love it👀

With a remap man performance bargain I love it , but I will have to stick to my polo GTI 1.8 tsi until I can afford one

Add lightness

The original I30N manual transmission did this course in 46.8 with the same driver.

@Mightymoose02

2 жыл бұрын

Agree. That surprised me.

@KING0SISQO

2 жыл бұрын

No driver will repeat the exact same lap time in the exact same car consistently. It’s 3/10 of a second difference. Automatic has an advantage in a straight line. But loses its advantage in corners when it decides it wants to gear prematurely. Manual gives you 100% control when it shifts. So only you can make a mistake.

@xXYannuschXx

2 жыл бұрын

@@KING0SISQO "But loses its advantage in corners when it decides it wants to gear prematurely. " - The I30N DCT does NOT upshift on its own when set to manual mode! So unlike the DSG from VAG you still have full control over when it shifts.

You also seemed to be bouncing around less in the i20, which I can imagine makes it feel a bit less tiring.

@Cernunn0s90

2 жыл бұрын

The i30N has customizable suspension settings though, so he could've softened it up if he wanted to. You have 3 different levels, and by default N mode is in the stiffest.

@paultasker7788

2 жыл бұрын

I also noticed this. And commented on it without reading your status. Seriously bumpy in N mode on i30

Please could you do a track battle between the GTI and the 128ti?

I find with my i30N that my nerve goes before the car loses traction.

While this is a great video, any chance of a real world on the road test of the i20N please? Track days are great and all that but I'd be more interested in ride quality for road use. I tested a Fiesta ST and, apart from the seats being too small, I found the ride too bouncy for daily use. Preferred the i30N's active dampers in comfort mode.

@jarrodlee1506

2 жыл бұрын

It's known to be firm but useable as a daily.fairly predictable for road use otherwise they wouldn't have made it this way

@tavirosu25

2 жыл бұрын

Bro, you are comparing a 22k quid Fiesta ST with a 30K quid Hyundai I30N. For 3-4k quid you can buy the sickest coilover kit for that Fiesta and set the dampers how you want them, mechanically, but hey they are bullet-proof to outlast any electric system!

@LoftyVisions

2 жыл бұрын

@@tavirosu25 I was just commenting on my test drive experiences. Didn't buy either in the end, went for a GRY 😄

@tavirosu25

2 жыл бұрын

@@LoftyVisions nice car! I ended up with a Clio RS Trophy 220hp. It's just sad Renault axed any new vesions of it and the whole Renault Sport department 😢😭

Rock n Roll 🤘😎👍 Greetz from 🇨🇭

i20N, 100% my next car👍

@erinmingo1426

2 жыл бұрын

Why not i30n ??

@NH-bz9jv

2 жыл бұрын

@@erinmingo1426 because I prefer the look of the i20N 🤷🏼‍♂️

You know what at 20 years old and only experience is a 70 plate 1 litre clio I would choose i20n just on basis that every young driver should experience a hot hatch and they seem to be dieing thing as we go towards electric and efficiency. Defo my plan is get the i20n for one last experience of youth then go for the bigger cars

Suzuki Swift Sport (a model or two ago, if not current) is 200Kg lighter than the i20. Interesting given the emphasis Steve puts on weight.

Both should have been manuals. Really an irrelevant result as the dct is more on trial here

Interesting that the i20 did the same lap time as a 5 door Fiesta St tested by Steve 2 years ago. Not sure if the ST had the LSD option either. Fiesta is more road biased than the i20. The i30 is just to heavy for that track.

@minimumtrade

2 жыл бұрын

FiST on narrower 205 width tyre too.

Looked like you were have 10x more fun in the i20N. i30N should never have been so heavy, in the same class as a 308gti and about 200kg heavier 🤔

@afrikengunner

2 жыл бұрын

I30N is in the same class the focus ST and GTI that is the bench mark, GTI Clubsport

@stefanroseEP3

2 жыл бұрын

@@afrikengunner which is same class a 308 gti.. Like i said

@stefanroseEP3

2 жыл бұрын

@@afrikengunner and the civic type r is the benchmark

@afrikengunner

2 жыл бұрын

@@stefanroseEP3 that is true but Hyundai's target was and so far is GTI CS. It just looked like he put it in N because it's the most powerful mode... Rory Reid did a similar thing in the wet on a tight track, at times it seems like these guys are either complacent or ignorant... u have a car that can be set up for different tracks and weather conditions. Set it up properly and then go for it...

@afrikengunner

2 жыл бұрын

@@stefanroseEP3 yes but the old I30n smoked that so not even worth talking about anymore... check car wow if u like

What track is this?

I cannot wait to see all the Ns drag race and track race.

Got my i30N Performance two years ago for £27k, can't believe prices have gone up by that much. N mode is too harsh even for most tracks, definitely a sweeter drive in N custom with the suspension in normal mode, but agree it wouldn't be a better car if it lost some weight.

@xXYannuschXx

2 жыл бұрын

You need to consider that the car got a lot more stuff in it now and has been improved massively, even if it doesnt seem like it: improved suspension setup, improved suspension tuning (mechanically + electronically), bettter wheels (19 inch FORGED, which are 3,8kg lighter each!), bigger turbo, DCT automatic, better materials in the interior, better headlights, better infotainment. This all racks up and I think we can agree that the original i30N was sold a little bit under its real value.

I can't believe this is exactly what I was looking for and they don't sell it in America 😭

Need the i20 N in the USA

@aos-archive

2 жыл бұрын

That seems like a hard sell considering how Ford pulled back on the Fiesta.

Gents, whats with the reduced quality of the exterior footage? Seems lover than 1080p?

@Damo1998

2 жыл бұрын

Indeed. I could smell the pixels.

These super hot hatches are way too serious and heavy nowadays. Has nothing to do with the pure light fun that could be had with the Clio's, 205's and the like.

@elliotthale1835

2 жыл бұрын

Blame safety regs....

@boygonewhoopdataZZ

2 жыл бұрын

Who told you to be poor? If you want a lightweight car that won't break it's rear end loose, they'll cost you north of 50k.

@asphalthedgehog6580

2 жыл бұрын

@@boygonewhoopdataZZ you want a FWD that can break 'it's rear end loose' if you like driving. On command though please...

@good_roads

2 жыл бұрын

Dont be a boomer bro buy a fiesta

@asphalthedgehog6580

2 жыл бұрын

@@good_roads no. Too many problems with these cars. Know someone who sold his 4 year young Fiesta to a dealer because he didn't dare selling it to a private owner: everything wrong with the car.

And now the same thing - i20n against the Fiesta ST? Possibly once the Fiesta ST ‘22 facelift arrives….

now the i10n-line with the 1.0 liter turbo in it..it can make about 135 hp and less weight..

@grantorino9049

2 жыл бұрын

Lol :o

please put i20N up against the new Fiesta ST 🙏

@philwilson3251

2 жыл бұрын

Pistonheads put them head to head. Video's on YT.

@grantorino9049

2 жыл бұрын

There is no new Fiesta ST. And ST is slower than previous Gen i30N. So its slower than the i20N ^^

@cj41079

2 жыл бұрын

@@philwilson3251 saw that one lol but Steve was not driving at the track with stop watch lol

@boygonewhoopdataZZ

2 жыл бұрын

Time attack both are tied, now do a event with more than one lap and the I20n will tkae the cake.

Интересно на сколько хватит мотора)

kona N scored a better time? than both these cars interesting never thought it would score better than the i30 N

When the day comes that I need to sell my 215hp turbo mx5 and go to one car, I’m going to have a really hard time picking between these two!

@markhouston8383

2 жыл бұрын

Shadow grey i30n fastback is what ive got ,drives like a go cart ,rapid ,sounds great and gets people looking and pointing at it.

@weg5856

2 жыл бұрын

mark houston the last two points are definitely not true.

@paulklp8262

2 жыл бұрын

i30 Sedan N/Elantra N if you're Australian/American is the pick over the i30N hatch. i20N if you want a hatch. The tech in the i30N hatch is older.

Am I the only one or the video looks like a TV show about cars more then a video on youtube? (I'm new to the channel maybe some people will say that it is a TV show idk)

Any chance to see i20N vs Fiesta ST on a track?

Still would take my Miata ND with 1030 kilos and 184 HP 😘. But the i20 is nice

@grcguyreadcar4683

2 жыл бұрын

i20N is truly NICE!!

@Sexiestmanalive01

2 жыл бұрын

When you are a woman then for sure

@drsnowmon

2 жыл бұрын

had 2016 ND for 2 years and sold it, was just too under powered and most importantly uncomfortable for me

Why in the name of god did you test a automatic against a manual ??? I think the i30 manual would have been slower than the i20, but now we never know.... But maybe Hyundai gave you the dct because they want to avoid the smaller car crushing the bigger one.

Hyundai, please give us the i20 N in the US. Would be a nice upgrade from my 2017 Elantra Sport. I have no interest in the ugly Elantra N.

I30n sedan would wipe the floor with both.

One GTI driver gave a dislike on this video 🤣

Tune it !!

If only they did an i10 N performance, it would be the perfect lineup.

@ryanmoore4432

Жыл бұрын

Lucky you they are :D

U should have gone N custom, soften the suspension and let the DCT shift 4 u, they have made that DCT for track use, especiallysmaller tracks. Ur time would have been 1sec quicker, Also you should have used NGS too. Or do manual vs manual instead 🤔

@Damo1998

2 жыл бұрын

I agree. Overboost is used automatically in manual on the i20 and i30n unlike the dct. He should have used it.

@afrikengunner

2 жыл бұрын

@@Damo1998 no overboost in the i20N

@Damo1998

2 жыл бұрын

@@afrikengunner There is, its just integrated into the rev range. Just like the i30n manual.

@afrikengunner

2 жыл бұрын

@@Damo1998 nope it is not the i30N actually has overboost turbo sign that turns green when ur throttle is more than 90% engaged... that is not on the i20n... the i30n specs actually say 353Nm then 378Nm during overboost

@Damo1998

2 жыл бұрын

@@afrikengunner While the 1.6-litre turbo four-cylinder's base outputs haven't changed from the 150kW and 275Nm figures announced at the car's unveiling in October 2020, an overboost function in N mode ups turbocharger boost pressure to increase torque to 304Nm (from 2000-4000rpm).

I see Steve so I am happy.

I want one but there still a little pricey even used.

next.... i30N vs KonaN

120n is a great track car. But a JWC on a open road will do it.

Automatic vs manual... Come on... It costs 10k more just because of the transmission...

why not the i30 manual to the i20 manual compare them

@Mightymoose02

2 жыл бұрын

Manual was tested some time back. 0.5 secs quicker.

@mrfrancy0154

Жыл бұрын

@@Mightymoose02 maybe better conditions

And in the wet?

Now the new Kona N and Elantra N is about to be released. The Kona N has a larger turbo to its counterpart N models. All offered in Manual and DCT transmissions.

@max.power89

Жыл бұрын

But we didn't get the elantra n here in europe

i30N has sadly lost it's biggest advantage over the past few years - value. Now it's a £350-400pcm car for most people, and that's Megane RS/Clubsport/R money. BMW 128Ti looks to be the best value B class hot hatch right now, which is pretty nuts to say when comparing it to a Hyundai. i20N is lucky it only has the Polo GTI and Fiesta ST to compete against, so it's pretty pegged in it's pricing. But it's definitely on my shortlist.

Does the i20N have the same engine as the i30 SR/Nline ?

@taroitofilau3983

2 жыл бұрын

Ment to be new generation with CVVD technology. Same I think but evolution in terms of efficiency, not necessarily power.

@johnmiceter

2 жыл бұрын

@@taroitofilau3983 so maybe a new ecu tune on the sr/nline could give some good results also 🤔

@taroitofilau3983

2 жыл бұрын

@@johnmiceter yes, but looking into the new tech they put into the i20N, the i20N could have more restricted potential than the original SR motor, only time will tell.

@johnmiceter

2 жыл бұрын

@@taroitofilau3983 do you know if it has the same turbo ? I know the SR has a really small turbo, but I put a rs racechip on my SR and I do notice the boost increase, feels so much better.

@taroitofilau3983

2 жыл бұрын

@@johnmiceter i20N has an exclusive turbo system, including the intercooler and water pump upgrades above the SR. The only unknown is the CVVD technology, its machanical in nature and adds more moving parts to the engine which means more can go wrong, especially when it comes to tuning. We will have to find out what the big after-market manufacturers come up with. Yes I've seen some big mods available now for the SR, especially here in Australia, big modifying scene here where the SR can compete with the i30N

CTR FK8 was just 45.6 seconds lol. i30N, more like iTurd N. Fat auto boxes dont belong in FWD hot hatches. Especially on cheap skate standard macpherson struts.

@JohnLee-db9zt

2 жыл бұрын

It all depends on the track numb nut. I’ve seen Veloster N DCT beat the CTR around other tracks. The Veloster N is still $10-15k cheaper here in the US due Honda dealer price gouging.

@minimumtrade

2 жыл бұрын

@@JohnLee-db9zt CTR (assuming the driver has motor skills) will beat the i30N DCT around any track on this planet. CTR is a fundamentally uncompromised FWD setup.

@justsam100

2 жыл бұрын

@@minimumtrade Type R costs more (a lot more depending on where you are). End of the argument.

Would want to see how the i30 would do with the more aggressive tires that other hot hatches come on

@granolatimes7185

2 жыл бұрын

What hot hatch has more aggressive tires than pirelli p zeros? What would that even be?

@harleycollins6627

2 жыл бұрын

@@granolatimes7185 Michelin pilot sport Cup 2s? These are regular P zeros, they're not Corsas or Trofeo R ties

@granolatimes7185

2 жыл бұрын

@@harleycollins6627 and what hot hatch comes with any of those stock?

@xXYannuschXx

2 жыл бұрын

@@granolatimes7185 Pilot Sport 4S

And who doesn't like a tight one???

Una pista di 47 secondi è un parcheggio. Piatta come la pianura padana senza nulla di veramente impegnativo (forse una curva). Veramente poco significativo.

i20n is better for rally and i30n is better for circuits

You need to do this one again with the i20N with the DCT, it has to be faster!

@xXsossenheimXx

2 жыл бұрын

The i20N only comes as manual

@jarrodlee1506

2 жыл бұрын

I think hes assuming the dct will be out within a couple of years like the 130 n matey

i would think the i30n would be much more enjoyable in everyday driving having more power available

So is this Veloster vs. Accent, Accent vs. Elantra, or Elantra vs. Optima? These hatches politely bowed out of the way, at the dock, for VW and Ford entrees, out here.

Great video Put that 2 litre in that i20 and you've got me

@dinohermann1887

2 жыл бұрын

The just buy the i30 instead or a Polo GTI!

Class 👌 like both but quite shocked at the i20.. didn’t expect it to be that good. I’ve seen reviews saying not as good as the Fiesta ST though

@grantorino9049

2 жыл бұрын

Its better than a ST.......... ST does also 47,3 on this track and has literally no todays tech

Personally looked like he over drove the i30n.