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Hi everyone! Just wanted to apologise for the audio issues in this review. The shoot was a bit of a nightmare with two mics failing at once, so we had to switch over to our ‘last resort’ mic. I really wanted to share the video with you all as the i30 N is mega, but apologies for the audio issues throughout the vid.

@dermotharrington5049

2 жыл бұрын

Please remove the background music. Very irritating and totally pointless.

You also didn't mention the price point between the Hyundai and its rivals, the i30N is a fair amount cheaper than the rest, and it comes fully loaded as standard.

YES, thank you! A manual review🙌

both driven digital and analog dials, would choose analog any day of the week

@MrSunnyBhoy

2 жыл бұрын

Me too

I totaly disagre when it comes to digital vs analogue dials why should you look like everybody else? Why not stand out? Digital dash becomes very fast outdated and looks cheap after a couple of years. It does not for me has the same looks/feeling and when you change driving mode graphic mumbo jumbo (e.g. i20 N), often not full length of the pointers and graphics that change colours above and under the pointer etc. I like the mix of old and new instrumentation in this car. This is one of the main reasons l’m thinking of bying this car.

Nice review of a beautiful car . it would have been my choice if imported to France but unfortunatelly it is not . So i bought a I20N which is nice too.

This car is amazing, I know as I have a pre FL. It's a cornering beast.

@UTubeSL

2 жыл бұрын

Same here.

I see a lot of people mention the analog dials but for me i think i prefer it to an all digital setup

Interesting review. I have my order in for the exact spec that you test in this video. Performance blue, 6 sp manual, no sunroof, performance seats. Great to see my order 'live'. Looking forward to it. NZ Hyundai have an ETA of March 2022, approx 5 months from my order. The wait is killing me, THEN have to run it in.... Loving how well these are comparing to the European competition. Pretty much validating my research and decision making. BTW, I think the analogue dials suit the 'old school' feel of this platform, with the bland but functional interior. Think it is a plus that instruments are not digital on the Series 2. Each to their own. I totally understand someone wanting the new toys. Save the digital instrumentation for the next model/s to catch up to the i20N and KonaN etc and the EV platforms.

@trailbunny2309

2 жыл бұрын

I’m looking to order exactly the same in NZ. Is yours on schedule. I’ve been told 6 months from order

@silo_fx3182

2 жыл бұрын

@@trailbunny2309 Hey, Yes - was basically on schedule. I picked mine up last week (early April)! What an amazing car. Really happy with the color and the 6sp manual. DCT is awesome, I just love the extra engagement and more 'chill' experience of the manual. I would think 6 months is probably the minimum. Hyundai NZ were great and I am sure looking to place the car in front of you ASAP. Their hands are as tied as ours as far as stock and order delivery. They are already talking further delays due to new chip shortages. If you order, prepare for a bit of a wait for sure.

@trailbunny2309

2 жыл бұрын

@@silo_fx3182 awesome, thanks for the info and enjoy the car

@trailbunny2309

2 жыл бұрын

@@silo_fx3182 just ordered mine 😊 thanks for your reply’s. Can I ask u one more question. Do you know if yours has the GPF filter on exhaust. I know in Europe due to euro 6 emissions they do. But not sure on our side of the world. As they can dampen the exhaust sound a bit.

@silo_fx3182

2 жыл бұрын

@@trailbunny2309NZ gets the Aussie spec if that helps? I don't know exactly. Sounds are good as is so you shouldn't be disappointed. Personally I would not want any louder. Look forward to your car! I love every trip in mine. Amazing job Hyundai.

It’s not comparison to a Golf GTI, it’s faster, more comfortable, comes with more kit as standard and is generally a much better car. Also, digital cockpits are great when they work, if it goes down you lose everything and they are thousands to replace. The Focus ST cockpit is £5k to replace! Analogue is king in a hot hatch, especially when the infotainment is as good as the i30N’s. This is just my opinion as I own a FL DCT but I’ve owned all the rivals, this is the best by far.

Yes what a car

Why is a digital dash deemed as better than an analogue? Digital dashs age really badly very quickly.

Owning a pre facelift and to upgrade to a facelift isnt worth it imo. Nearly 10k to do so. The only thing that the facelift has that is of interest is an amazing re designed turbo that i can bolt on mine for 2k and saving myself 8k...

I wonder if with Michelin ps4s the torque steer will be better

@richardgp5691

2 жыл бұрын

I have ps4s on my pre facelift model. Had them fitted to OZ Racing Hyper lite GTs and handling is much improved. Don't rate the P Zeros as they have to be very warm to get the most out of them, which for my daily driving just didn't happen. To answer your question, torque steer is minimal. The lighter wheels and ps4s are night/day compared to standard, highly recommend for anyone with the older model.

@dw214

2 жыл бұрын

Highly recommend the PS4S to anyone driving a performance sports car in general. Also works well on track days , isn't as good as the PS4 in the wet but more then makes up for it in the dry. They are an exceptional Tyre all round and only a small step down from Cup 2's , but a fair amount cheaper as well. Best non semi-slick summer Tyre that money can buy today.

some of the reviewers comment on interior finish but they never come up with any alternatives, easy to say but never offer an alternative

2:29 repeating yourself a bit. (Problem with the edit?)

@YesAutoUK

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for pointing that out Cristian. We've now cut that section out, so it might be a few hours before it shows on KZread. Again, thanks for letting us know!

I came here to learn about the 2022 model - as the title would suggest - and you spent 12 minutes talking about the 2021. WTF?

@silo_fx3182

2 жыл бұрын

Its the same model. There is only the Series 2 that covers 2021 and 2022. This review is spot on for anyone interested in this car. Well, except for the audio quality :-).

Not great edit

I totaly disagre when it comes to digital vs analogue dials why should you look like everybody else? Why not stand out? Digital dash becomes very fast outdated and looks cheap after a couple of years. It does not for me has the same looks/feeling and when you change driving mode graphic mumbo jumbo (e.g. i20 N), often not full length of the pointers and graphics that change colours above and under the pointer etc. I like the mix of old and new instrumentation in this car. This is one of the main reasons l’m thinking of bying this car.