i30N sounds the best among its competitors. that nice little thing.... mmm!!

@Joeyjoe6900

6 жыл бұрын

MrPodgoon it’s a fake engine sound and electrically piped through the stereo. Fake!

@haydenlawrence402

6 жыл бұрын

Probably right but I suspect the depreciation will sound like a Lancaster bomber. GTI for me thanks.

@nunovicente34

5 жыл бұрын

J T you want me to show you an vídeo of my stock i30n to see if its a fake sound? You can have the radio off it does the same sound

@tubejorrit

5 жыл бұрын

The pops and bangs are real trough the exhaust, its a form of anti-lag to keep the turbo spooling. Check out the channel "engineering explained" on youtube. The exhaust has electronic operated valves so you can put the exhaust in quiet mode when driven around town and loud when racing down the country lanes.

@markhouston8383

3 жыл бұрын

Fake engine sounds in hyundai i30 N what a load of bollix.got a fastback and it sounds great and I've got it in shadow grey.not common as muck like the Golf.

i30n hands down. 5 year unlimited km warranty including track day coverage, and capped priced servicing. hyundai back their product, its good to see

Give the jacket back to Clarkson

@ParkersTV

6 жыл бұрын

It would be a bit too small for him!

I'm here to see an i30N in a different colour to the light blue.

@ParkersTV

6 жыл бұрын

Fill your boots.

@woody555kl

6 жыл бұрын

Its nice to see it in a different colour but tbh i would probs still buy it in that blue

@SuperGeronimo999

6 жыл бұрын

Honestly, it looks so good, it goes with any color, IMO. I'd like a red one.

@nunovicente34

5 жыл бұрын

Mine is white

@ozturk1111

5 жыл бұрын

i ordered the performance blue (light blue) enough with the boring colours!

i30N looks and sounds muuuuchhh better......

@Irishluckily

6 жыл бұрын

says people who drive stock cars lmao

@mohammedsalimahmed5230

6 жыл бұрын

Anthony RS Considering it's stock, it's still pretty damn good.

@coffeezombiegreat9553

6 жыл бұрын

yeh that popcorn popping sounds

@poplaurentiu4148

6 жыл бұрын

An Opel Astra OPC would eat this Hyundai i30N for dinner anywhere.. by the way yes you might say is dated but Astra OPC is still available on Opel dealers.. so it does qualify ! (>_< )

@todddelgiudice8258

5 жыл бұрын

LOL the I30N looks like a station wagon. To each their own I guess. I drove the Elantra GT Sport the other day which is our version of the i30 - really a pretty terrible driving car with an awkwardly designed interior and an ok engine.

If you can't live with the stiff ride, don't put it in sport/N mode. Those are too stiff for our crappy potholed UK roads yes; but there is a custom mode, so set that to soft suspension and change everything else to how you want. Sport/N mode are only for use on flat roads which we don't have here in the UK or use on tracks.

@ParkersTV

6 жыл бұрын

Agreed, but it is still firmer and more uncomfortable than most of its rivals even in normal mode.

@Woudam

6 жыл бұрын

Parkers But why would you have comfort in a hot hatch/performance car? It's like buying an Aygo and then complain that Toyota didn't build it big enough to transport your dinertable in it......

@robv1139

6 жыл бұрын

We don't have roads at all there anymore, one pothole took the wheel out my hands the other day, and I was driving a double decker!

@RennieAsh

6 жыл бұрын

Woudam it's a hatchback still, which means it will be used on normal roads often. If you drive a lot, you'll get sick of jostling suspension and hard seats. If you only want a track car, maybe something else than a fwd hatch!

@Woudam

6 жыл бұрын

Rennie Ash Then again, why would you buy a hot hatch? You buy a hot hatch in the first place for performance and excitement, that's where the Golf loses a lot of points.

You can remove the strut brace... if you really want to. Take it off when heading to the tip or carrying a long load, then fix it back on and keep it there at all other times.

Nice review guys. James, you are definitely the new, more polite Clarkson! That i30N is truly something!! And what a great noise! It's on my list.....

I30N reliable faster looks better sounds better much cheaper cheaper to maintain. WINNER!!!

@Exorcismer

6 жыл бұрын

how do you know its reliable? it just came out. Thats ur opinion about the looks. It does sound pretty good tho.

@mraeece

5 жыл бұрын

Exorcismer it has a 5 year unlimited warranty as standard

@ashcosmo3854

5 жыл бұрын

@ "All I have to do is modify my car to be better than the Hyundai".. you just said it yourself... then what happens when you modify the Hyundai ? it will smoke the Golf.. let's be real, the only people who say bad things about the i30n are Golf owners.. because the Hyundai destroys the Golf in literally every aspect.. apart from price and that's because the Golf will cost you MORE to get LESS.

@ashcosmo3854

5 жыл бұрын

@ In which way ? Because this video just proves it doesn't. I know driving a Golf you don't have much logic but please try to dispute the evidence not your emotions

@ashcosmo3854

5 жыл бұрын

@ LOL you're comparing a more expensive car ? Guess what ? The more expensive Ferrari will destroy the golf r too... You are so illogical it hurts. Typical butthurt golf owner who is upset about getting spanked by a Hyundai

The i30n can be completely customised though... You could have it permanently set to the softest suspension setting with the rest of the stuff set to sport settings

What was that Drag Race? The Driver in the Golf shifted at like 3-4000 RPM

@masonmassey1956

6 жыл бұрын

Enfant Terrible Must be still in running in mode 😂

@schumifan78

5 жыл бұрын

Golf is easy prey for the i30N in a drag race, it is simply way down on power. An Australian test put them at a proper drag strip and the i30N blew the GTi into the weeds.

The customisability of the i30 N plays to its advantage here: have it in N mode for all but the steering and/or dampers and it is epic to drive and comfortable enough!

@ParkersTV

6 жыл бұрын

Fair point, Steve. We had it on that setting throughout the time we spent with the car. 👍

@UTubeSL

6 жыл бұрын

Parkers thanks... a clarification please: did you mean in your reply that you had the suspension in Normal mode but - as said in the video - you still couldn't live with such a firm ride? Great review by the way!

@ParkersTV

6 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! It’s the first twin test and drag race we’ve ever done, so make sure you subscribe to catch all our future videos.

@ParkersTV

6 жыл бұрын

Yep. So in N mode it was rock hard (no complaints there, as that mode is designed for track use). In Normal mode, however, it was still very firm and not as comfortable as the Golf GTI. Not intolerable, but probably one of the firmest standard rides of the current hot hatch crop.

@UTubeSL

6 жыл бұрын

Parkers thank you, really appreciate the replies! Now subscribed.

As a Stage 2 is38 MK7 GTI owner I respect Hyundai/Kia for putting out fun cars now. Hopefully VW MK8 steps it up a notch. Unfortunately we Americans only get the Veloster N which I can't really see myself driving in it.

At 0.10, is that condensation inside the new GTI's headlamp? Has VW dropped the ball?

Comfort mode in the I30N? Did yours not have it or something? You mention 'normal' mode. It should have comfort as an option. Custom allows to use performance options with comfort damping if you prefer. Edit: $$, The I30N is also a lot less expensive with a much better warranty.

If the GTI was the DSG version and started with "launch control" as much as a GTI has it then it would have been a much different result.

Almost every comparison comes up with the same conclusion. Don't understand why people are so negative about the Golf. If track days are your main concern buy something else.

@Iron883Man

6 жыл бұрын

Joe Maybe because a hot hatch is supposed to be a car you take to a track once in a while but is still practical enough to perform more mondaine tasks? Since you can’t take the GTi to a track for more than 15 minutes...if it was any other brand it would be cold a ‘warm hatch’.

@markuspekkonen9452

6 жыл бұрын

Joe . Its because ww diesel scandal and ww consern have oilproblem in turbo motors.older ww turbo motors dont have oilproblem.

Always rooting for the gti but since the i30 n has arrived I think I fell in love again. It sounds so damn good.

My friend has a i30n performance it's awesome

@ParkersTV

6 жыл бұрын

Lucky friend - especially with the waiting list as long as it currently is!

@vr43000gtkid

6 жыл бұрын

Have you ever raced your RS against his N ? I’d like to know the outcome.

@STEVEBHPDEVON

6 жыл бұрын

vr43000gtkid my car has the FPM 375 kits not a fair race but the n is quick and sound awesome :-)

@vr43000gtkid

6 жыл бұрын

Steve BHP DEVON damn, I was curious on how the N would fair against the RS. Since it’s getting compared to it by many different sources

The base I30N cost £24k and that's if you don't care about getting the electronic LSD, sports exhaust and an extra 25bhp but it has almost everything else the I30N performance has which has a base price of £28k. The best part is both come with loads of that standard equipment which would cost quite a bit on the golf GTi such as the satnav and apple car play and android auto. There are some differences in spec between the I30N and the I30N performance but they pretty well equipped. FYI the BASE Golf GTi 5 door manual without any options STARTS at £29K, the base golf GTi 5 door performance pack with a manual STARTS at £30K

I30N for me!

@poplaurentiu4148

6 жыл бұрын

I would get an Opel Astra OPC instead of this Hyundai not just for the looks but for performance too ! ;0)

@jmac8845

6 жыл бұрын

Pop Laurentiu I hear there good for finding ditches 😂

@poplaurentiu4148

6 жыл бұрын

Butt hurt because an older car looks better inside-out & has few more horses ? ;)

@poplaurentiu4148

6 жыл бұрын

Well here is a proof that an older Astra OPC is quicker and can go faster at greater speed than the new Hyundai i30 N : kzread.info/dash/bejne/hJyepcivg9qykso.html

@poplaurentiu4148

6 жыл бұрын

albertrll : if you need another good example a Seat Leon Cupra from 2016 will also kick the 2018 Hyundai i30 N performance in the nut sack here :kzread.info/dash/bejne/dZlttMuhf6ycdZs.html

Thanks for the Video - if i were young i would buy a i30n as an ex hyundai coupe fx driver

@ParkersTV

6 жыл бұрын

Good choice!

I have to admit while I actually like both for the same reasons pointed out in the review, the launch in the drag race had me wondering if they even have 100hp each! lol That was slow motion. Why can't manufacturers figure out a way to stop torque steer?? Anyway, first video I've seen from you guys. Nice going. Subbed.

@ParkersTV

6 жыл бұрын

The runway we had was a little bumpy and damp on that day, so we’ve no doubt the cars could get off the line a lot quicker. Glad you enjoyed the video, thanks for the subscribe.

What about the CUPRA 300?! It's usually put in the same category. You mention the adjustable suspension on the Hyundai (standard) but you highlight the ride is rock hard in anything other that the standard setting. Then you say the ride isn't comfortable. Isnt it adjustable suspension optional extra on the golf?

Have driven both and I gotta say, what Hyundai pulled off with the i30 n is beyond incredible. For me it better in almost everything. It sounds incredible, looks stunning, drives amazing and if you don't wnat that sporty touch it can also become a comfortable cruiser.

Is the warranty in the UK 5 years and do they let you drive it on a race track [but not in a competition event] and still offer the warranty like down under?

@ParkersTV

6 жыл бұрын

Yep, five years unlimited miles including track day use.

There is quite a large difference in price between the basic versions of these cars. Not so much with the performance versions as shown here. Probably worth taking into account if deciding which to buy though.

can't wait for the veloster N here in the states.

When Honda said "bye bye gti" things moved on . Not sure why the humble gti is compared against an i30n. Do they still make a R32 version?

Ah that pops.... Love it!

at 3.12 onwards the passenger appears to have smelt some shit........

@chrisjh1982

6 жыл бұрын

WrappersParadise LOL

does the GTI have DSG and launch control?

A car that is easier to live with if it's your DD is always the winner if you ask me.. I wouldn't hesitate to take the GTI in this case. I have driven one, its awesome. Don't even need to drive the Hyundai when they talk about rock hard ride quality. I'm not 19 anymore.

I wish Hyundai would bring the I30 N to the USA, I guess we're getting the Veloster N instead. Kinda funky looking but I've read it's the same underneath. Also get a thesaurus and find another adverb instead of "really". Keep up the good work 👍

@ParkersTV

6 жыл бұрын

That’s a shame that you’re missing out. Many thanks, we will try our best!

Important if your buying not leasing etc is resales values. golf gti's hold value pretty sold, can't imagine the same for the hyundai

@robv1139

6 жыл бұрын

Not sure if that's really true, the Dacia Sandero is one of the lowest at depreciating percentage wise. Now I wouldn't have thought that........easy to fall victim to preconceptions isn't it?

@JohnsonHYLau

5 жыл бұрын

Performance wise its still a GTI killer.

I love the i30N. Would take it over the GTI. I actually am 4eally happy you guys brought up the shiney black plastic interior on the GTI. I hate the fingerprints. Great review guys!

@ParkersTV

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed the video, keep an eye out for our Cheap Fast Car of the Year award - featuring the i30N - later on in the summer.

You get much more options with I30N. I love the Gofl R, but GTI is just overrated and more expensive! I30N is a bit heavy... But there is 308GTI which is lighter... a lot, but it doesn't have that sound and some things like revmatching... Ugh... If I had the money, it would be hard to make right choice :/ xD

Hyundai's very first Hot Hatch just beat the VW Golf GTI?? Houston we have got a problem. .

@charles-davidberube1174

6 жыл бұрын

Loko Motion it beats it by simply having for power. The current golf platform has been there since 2014 and at that time the power it had was really good. But then you can get dsg, which will compensate for the lack of power. Between you and me, would you choose the i30 n only because it can outrun a gti in a straight?

@IReahpZz

6 жыл бұрын

Charles-David Bérubé I30n will have an 8 speed dual clutch for the next model year. Gonna a be serious competition if they can get that dct right

@charles-davidberube1174

6 жыл бұрын

Wedow dct is a real hard transmission to get right and the only way they will get it right, it's by getting it done by a german engineer. Pretty much how they manage to make rival cars to germans. Simply employ the german.

@charles-davidberube1174

6 жыл бұрын

Wedow same for the ford focus rs. It's a german creation, the kia stinger: german, etc

@BrianW1612

6 жыл бұрын

Charles-David Bérubé it outruns it on a track as well so yes. I'd have it every time. Much better looking than the yawn fest golf also.

The Hyundai has a custom setting where you can set up the suspension in comfort mode and the steering in normal mode. So it can be just as easy as the GTI to live with on a daily basis.

That shift in the Golf at 7:01....

As an all rounder the i30N is nowhere near the GTI! I'm glad they admitted that the interior on the i30N is just awful(I've been in one).

@jarrodlee1506

5 жыл бұрын

Interiors do nothing for me if that's all you care about buy a luxury euro car

Can't wait to the Hyundai i20 N

@ParkersTV

6 жыл бұрын

It’s not been confirmed yet, but fingers crossed!

@ilovecars2558

6 жыл бұрын

I love Hyundai.

@ranimbill9331

6 жыл бұрын

Car Reviews Really? An i20 N will make you happy! I take it you are not a car fan. If this i30 is boring and slow! Imagine anything less!!!! Oh dear.

@ranimbill9331

6 жыл бұрын

Connor Grainger I apologise, didn't mean to become negative, just disappointed, they could do much better, and I can't wait for the AWD 2 LITRE rocket to match the audi rs3 lol

@richarddale76

6 жыл бұрын

Ranim Bill Hyundai also have a RN30 in development which is 360bhp and 4wheel drive due for release in 2019

Hyundai for the win ✌🏼👏🏼👏🏼

@Mk5_Life

6 жыл бұрын

johan peralta that fisher price interior would get old real quick

@johanperalta825

6 жыл бұрын

Stangman 98 get it upholstery an still win

@poplaurentiu4148

6 жыл бұрын

An Opel Astra OPC would eat this Hyundai i30N for dinner anywhere and is looking much nicer too inside-out.. Astra OPC is still available on Opel dealers so, it qualify perfectly.. ;0)

@johanperalta825

6 жыл бұрын

Pop Laurentiu remember this is hyundai first performance car an they did good lets see in the future

@cindysue5474

5 жыл бұрын

What the 2013 Genesis coupe Rspec was around before this car and it is a high performance model.

The Hyundai has custom settings so you can soften the suspension you Golf GTi loving clowns.

@NiBaGo

3 жыл бұрын

Realtalk it turns in another car when you change the settings

@doscojones6404

3 жыл бұрын

Exactly.

@redline589

3 жыл бұрын

They know about the settings bro they talk about the drive mode settings at 1:45

@skevi1991

3 жыл бұрын

@@redline589 anything other then normal it feels rock hard they say, yea right, normal and eco mode are soft, sport is harder and Nmode is indeed rock hard, and in custom mode, you pick what you want, so yea i agree on neil, golf loving clowns :D

Performance blue or this grey, which one do you prefer for a i30N

@ParkersTV

6 жыл бұрын

Definitely the blue!

Do VWs and german cars in general have reputations for not being reliable and expensive to fix and maintain on the UK like in the U.S.

what wheels are on the vw

First compare the DSG gti to the i30 and then of course tell me about when you have to sell the two cars.

I30 N far superior performer than the Golf gti..finally the Golf has been dethroned. I would take the Hyundai anyday and all day...what a car!!!

Did Chuck Yeager say, "Without further or do?" in this video?

Both great. Just ordered the golf. Got a family to think of, plus love the golf interior

lets see if hyundai can back up its hype with n30. looks pretty impressive so far

Wouldn't the GTI Clubsport be the direct competitor?

@ParkersTV

6 жыл бұрын

If VW had any left it would be, they've all sold!

What is your opinion on polo 6r gti , previous polo gti

@ParkersTV

6 жыл бұрын

Decent little hot hatch. Not massively exciting but a good all-rounder and perfect for everyday use. If you want something a little sharper, though, how about an Ibiza CUPRA?

Hyundai i30 N most definitely.. or even the new Veloster N.

Only possible downside to the i30N will be the depreciation compared to the Golf (undeservedly so). I will be keeping a close eye on that as I think it could be a huge bargain at 2 years old.

hahahaha the sandwich bite at the staredown

@ParkersTV

6 жыл бұрын

You don’t get that in one of James Batchelor‘s videos.

Too many salty faceless gti fanboys in this comment section, ashamed of you all as i own a gti and would rather have the i30n.

@todddelgiudice8258

5 жыл бұрын

Have you driven one? If the Elantra GT Sport I drove is any indication, and it is because it's essentially one level down from the I30n as a "warm" hatch - you'll want to keep your GTI. You can tell a lot about a performance version of a car by testing the lower level of it. The base Golf is a great little car, the i30/Elantra GT is quite subpar in every measure.

@tubejorrit

5 жыл бұрын

So not true, I've driven the GTI, Type-R and i30N all in one week. The GTI is a fast Golf, a Golf is a great daily, the GTI is just faster, can't do anything wrong either. The Type-R is pretty hardcore, loves to rev all the way to 7000, feels very fast and planted. But the drive modes are not customizable and rev matching only works in the firmest/race setting. The type-R looks like a spaceship and its a hate it or love it design. The i30N can be driven in different drive modes and all feel different plus you can have a setting where you can set everything yourself. When driven in normal its just like the GTI, a fast i30, but when put in sport, or N mode its a whole different animal. The steering is sharp and direct, the sound with pops and bangs make you giggle, rev matching works perfect everytime and if you want pops'n bangs but not the stiff suspenion you can set it up yourself in the custom drive mode, also the difference between soft and stiff suspenion is night and day and really makes it 2 (or 3 or 4) cars in one.

@todddelgiudice8258

5 жыл бұрын

Sadly the closest we'll get is the Veloster N which I will try to drive when it comes out but I think the I30 looks much better and is much more practical. I just can't daily a manual - I sit in too much traffic. I wish someone else would make a DCT as good as VW/Audi so we would have more options.

@tubejorrit

5 жыл бұрын

Hyundai confirmed there will be an automatic (in DCT form) at the end of 2019 for the i30N and the Veloster N. I can understand that the i30N looks better then the Veloster but they should drive the same since its the same platform they are build on.

@todddelgiudice8258

5 жыл бұрын

tubejorrit - thanks for the info, that's really good news. VW is starting to hike up the price of the GTI to what I think is too high for 2019 (up another $1100 base price) - luckily I got a fantastic deal last week on my '18 so I'm good for now. I will definitely consider the Veloster N with a DCT when they release it. It does seem like it will be a fun car.

I'd take the gti any day of the week....proven pedigree and won't lose a fortune in resales

It’s a Golf, not a Spitfire. So what’s with the flying jacket?

@ParkersTV

6 жыл бұрын

James feels the cold. AB

You all didn’t seem to mention the best parts of the i30. Did I miss the part where you can change almost every part of the i30 suspension, steering, exhaust, engine performance, and launch control. How about the crackling exhaust. Really you said none of this. You act like the i30 is just like a GTI, it’s sooo not! GTI is boring and acts like they did 40 years ago. Evolve VW

@ParkersTV

6 жыл бұрын

Go to 6:30 for some gratuitous exhaust cracking.

@voltecrules624

6 жыл бұрын

Parkers I heard it, but even that was done when both the VW and i30 were both revving their engines at the same time. If you didn’t know the i30 sounds that way, many would think it was the VW making that noise. Mentioning the i30’s unique exhaust, launch control, and the 1,900 ways the engine/suspension/exhaust may be configured would have been nice. Look at the review by Straightpipes on the i30 for example. I did enjoy your video though.

@Exorcismer

6 жыл бұрын

You can do all that in the gti too

@RennieAsh

6 жыл бұрын

VoltecRules the rev corresponded to the car shown on screen at the time. Don't know how you could mix that up. Besides, everyone's carrying on about the exhaust pops like it is the coolest feature of a car

One big point of difference is the Warranty - Hyundai will cover you if you take it to a track for non-competitive fun and the brakes will last all day - VW will wash their hands of you and will even go so far as to check your facebook profile for pictures to use as "evidence" to void your Warranty.

N is faster, but if i am correct the GTI can shift from second to 3rd at 75MPH. The guy driving shifted safely. No matter though i still project the N to win because it makes sense to win stock vs stock. Modified vs modified i have my bets down on GTI

Not sure that the Golf R is a competitor for the GTI. VW has designed one to have track potential and the other for the road. The GTI Performance is not a track car but it is a wonderful road car.

Such a shame he doesn t know how to shift a manual gearbox! Comon guys!!

The Veloster N is going to be the i30N.5. I’ve heard they have tweaked some things they have learned since they released the i30 N in Europe. Plus it’s not even out till the end of the year so there is still room for improvements. Hyundai’s goal is to be the golf gti killer and I think they have done it. Besides the interior it’s kinda blah. The noises these Hyundai hatches make stock is pretty awesome.

@todddelgiudice8258

5 жыл бұрын

Good luck to the Veloster N at dethroning the GTI, especially with an expected starting price of over 30k. The interiors on those Hyundais are terrible.

I’ll take the i30 N :)

Great video I'm gonna sub and like! Also imma buy a gtii when I'm older also give that jacket to Clarkson 😂😂

@ParkersTV

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed the video.

The second iteration of this will be more peppy and will be a smash the hot hatch competition. The only real rival would be the Type R cause that's the only one to rival its warranty and reliability.

(Adaptive) suspension can be adjusted, so i30N isn't 'N Mode' firm all the time. Well done for a slightly half-baked analysis of the new, spectacularly priced and generously specced Hyundai. Gonna buy one all the same, as the Golf is as boring as ever and others hot hatch 'legends' are underwhelming or overpriced.

Kicking arse 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

Sooooo do we all seem to forget that the 308gti 270 can beat them both around a track???

@OhBLZD

6 жыл бұрын

Sheldon Gannon but it's a peugeot.

Nice pop sound i30N!

Next video i30N vs 2017 Focus ST

VW will offer a competition package for the Golf which will make it quicker, the total price will be just short of a 911 for the extra 8bhp.

Oh my i30N~! lovely GTI!

Can't wait to see the mk8

It's Funny how when the Golf Gti /R is compared to the Audi S3 it gets the public vote, but when you compare it to a Hyundai it losers the vote buy people saying it's Common . 😕

Yet again another review of a GTI that is manual, why are there no comparisons out there with a DSG or the performance pack version. It would give a whole different story.

@ParkersTV

6 жыл бұрын

Good point, but I suspect the other videos you've watched pick a manual Golf for the same reason as us - the Hyundai i30 N doesn't have an auto 'box option, so it wouldn't be comparing like-for-like. ^This is a Golf GTI Performance, btw. AB

@alextechworks

6 жыл бұрын

It just would be interesting to see how much of a difference it does make. As a lot of people opt for the DSG option.

@ParkersTV

6 жыл бұрын

Would be interesting but there's about £40 a month difference between the Golf GTI Performance DSG and a manual i30 N Performance, so you'd have to really want the auto!

@alextechworks

6 жыл бұрын

Yeah that's true, still would rather have the auto DSG. I sit in traffic all day so that's a big selling point for me.

wtf, why did the gti driver shift up that early? It sounds like the engine was in the mid 4k rpms at shifting. In my opinion the i30n is a nice performance hot hatch, but i rather would buy the gti. It´s simply more mature.

Pretty good effort for Hyundais first hot hatch to be pitched against a GTI.

Can’t take him seriously especially considering he stole that jacket from the top gun film set! 😂

Drag race starts at 6:30

I wil anyway choose the I30N the new hothatch in town!!💪

Can't wait for the i30 N to hit SA shores

Dont forget the Megane when it comes out!

It would be fairer to compare the i30n to the golf r.

Why won't you compare the i30N with the Clubsport ...???!

@ParkersTV

6 жыл бұрын

Volkswagen no longer sell it in the UK.

@braaapstuuu9329

6 жыл бұрын

Parkers too bad :(.

Hyundai’s 1st hot hatch ?

Tank sound vs mini car sound

In the US we get the Veloster N.

All that for 1 run?

When you think about they are both really German cars, just that the parent company for one has its origins in Korea.

That Hyundai can be as fast as light, but they are nasty in any form,

It’s a real golf GTi killer. The sound is on point. I still think the gti is more refined yet the most boring. To be honest I would pick the i30N, exciting, fun, performance, cheaper

They may have similar power/handling and fun to drive. But VW still has better interior and Hyundai is cheaper to run. It's up to the buyers.

Lets see the i30n against the GTI Clubsport. They are much closer competition.

Guess it's hard to compare with two different drivers?

@ParkersTV

6 жыл бұрын

It is. But the alternative (having two of either James or Adam) is far too terrifying a prospect to even consider.

@robv1139

6 жыл бұрын

lol.........I meant driving one car then the other.

I wouldn't buy either because front wheel drive. But for value for money and 7 years warranty. If you're in the market for a front wheel drive sporty hatch you can't go past the i30n. The servicing cost on the VW and the aftermarket parts are very expensive as it's European.

They should’ve used the dual clutch GTI