2025 Hyundai i30 N Line 48V (mild-hybrid) review: 0-100 & POV test drive

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@mahcooharper9577 4 ай бұрын

Nice little car, would definitely be at the top of my list. And while the N is fantastic the N-Line is a great drive and Hyundai is building cars with great panache these days. I haven't driven the hybrid but it's good to know it's still got some spirit. That one only has 1600km on it too - I find Hyundais in particular loosen up, go better and use less fuel once they've got a few ks up. I'd expect the economy to improve somewhat as it ages. Personally I like this style more than the newer design language on the sedan which I find a bit... challenging... Kudos on getting the video out so fast too Brett, it looks like you only filmed that yesterday afternoon lol

@drivingenthusiastaustralia 4 ай бұрын

@@mahcooharper9577 Thanks mate. I was the first booking I think. It had about 850km when I picked it up. So yes you’re probably right, it could run better and more economical after another 2000-3000km running in.

@mahcooharper9577 4 ай бұрын

@@drivingenthusiastaustralia some cars it doesn't seem to matter much, but I've really noticed it with Hyundais - I don't know why!

@vk3crg 2 күн бұрын

I just bought one of these yesterday. I chose the i30 N Line Premium in Shimmering Silver along with black Suwon Satin Black Alloy Wheels. I cannot wait to pick it up next week! I took the base model for a drive and loved the car. The only thing that annoys me is the alarm that goes off if you do 2km over the speed limit. You can turn it off but it's a pain to do every time you get into the car. I hope they update the software to address that soon. It's not cheap but I really like the look and the tech in the cabin. Craig - Geelong

@rafiboy05 4 ай бұрын

Car cost more than the previous n-line but the engine got downgraded from a pepppy 1.6L turbo to a gutless 1.5L mild hybrid turbo. The previous one was a fun little "warm" hatch.

@yakovmoses6863 4 ай бұрын

Just bought one.

@ljkv2022 4 ай бұрын

How are you liking it? Does it have a lot of warning alerts beeping at you like the kona? Just wondered if so, can they easily be turned off or sound on super low?

@yakovmoses6863 2 ай бұрын

@@ljkv2022 Easily turned off or turned down through system settings, love the car

@dingus2218 4 ай бұрын

Great review - cracking little car but those prices are hard to swallow.

@cmcgowan 4 ай бұрын

They've really turned N-Line into an equipment grade rather than the N Lite that it was. Such a shame.... and that price!!

@nicholasmatthews5989 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the review, as always great to watch. The braking is a terrific figure which is about the same as the sedan. If one is not fussed on whether they buy a hatch or sedan, I got to say it appears to me that the Hyundai's own N-Line sedan is much better value than this new N-Line hatch. The drive-away price that I have for the Sedan N Line Premium is $46,678 whilst the Hatch N Line Premium is about the same at $46,119. The sedan looks more aggressive, has the more powerful engine, 150kW/265Nm, a bigger boot, appears to be more modern, and has a spare space saver tyre. Whilst very disappointedly the hatch only gets a "Tyre Mobility Kit (TMK)" as noted on the Hyundai Aust website specs; why no spare tyre Hyundai??.

@drivingenthusiastaustralia 4 ай бұрын

@@nicholasmatthews5989 Yeah I forgot to mention that sorry - it has a tyre repair kit. It might have something to do with space and the position of the hybrid battery. I’ll find out and edit this comment. Edit: Yes, the LiPD Li-Ion polymer 0.44kWh battery is located under the boot floor. It sends energy to the 11.8kW e-motor/generator attached to the petrol engine.

@acde9355 4 ай бұрын

I just had a quick look at an i30 mild hybrid last month, and I think it's a fantastic car. The interior is old but still high-quality.

@letsseeif 4 ай бұрын

We've got a 2018 Hyundai. I.30 PD Premium Turbo SR Hatch And you couldn't ask for a better faster near hot car.

@ljkv2022 4 ай бұрын

So your SR has been a reliable and enjoyable car to own? I'm looking at this new mild hybrid or considering a second hand i30 hatch with low kms.. with the lack if power and inflated price, I really don't know 😕

@letsseeif 4 ай бұрын

@@ljkv2022 Yes. It's our perfect car. The same model of the I30 was bought in late 2017 and has very very low mileage on the clock. The PREMIUM Model of the I30 is the perfect car. Thanks for asking.

@craigmonty 4 ай бұрын

I wish reviewers would spend more time talking about Hyundai's warning systems being obxious. It's fine to turn them off for your review but in the real world, living with these cars is very different due to these "warning beeps". Simply turning them off every time you start the engine is not practical.

@RodneyW 4 ай бұрын

Great review Brett. It's disappointing that Hyundai didn't bring the manual transmission version to Oz - that would definitely be more fun, although it would be even slower on the drag strip, and I suspect that most people would go the auto anyway. Can you confirm what kind of tyres it has? I did a freeze frame at 1:12, I can see that they're Michelin's, but I'm not sure whether they are Pilot Sport 4's or 5's. I'm sure that Hyundai's decision to put really good tyres on the car helps a lot with roadholding and braking.

@drivingenthusiastaustralia 4 ай бұрын

@@RodneyW Pilot Sport 4 I think. I double check and get back to you.

@markcalleja8463 4 ай бұрын

I would buy the manual , if you look at the times of the old 150 kw 1.6 the manual was just faster than the dual clutch 7 speed, the reason is that the dual clutch is a little slow off the mark kind of almost hesitates to feed the power quickly , with the manual that's not a problem

@Stan80 2 ай бұрын

Pilot Sport 4

@RodneyW 2 ай бұрын

@@Stan80 Danke. ==

@mvnorsel6354 4 ай бұрын

A loud car on a long trip wears you out. You arrive tired, anxious and irritable , what's why I travel alone.

@drivingenthusiastaustralia 4 ай бұрын

@@mvnorsel6354 Yep, good point. In that sense the sedan would be better if you’re doing regular long trips.

@tonycoz2309 4 ай бұрын

46K for a Hyundi!.....prices have gone through the roof for new cars post COVID.

@edwardmorris2231 4 ай бұрын

Great little car but ridiculous price especially for an older design

@Masteraal 4 ай бұрын

That's mental. More expensive than some EV's too and just too slow for the price.

@User-cb4jm 4 ай бұрын

I’d rather get a MG4. 0L/100km is a more meaningful difference than spending thousands more on a “mild hybrid” for barely better fuel economy. Instant acceleration and RWD too makes it more fun.

@User-cb4jm 4 ай бұрын

@@edwardmorris2231agreed. This is a car they were selling when you could get a mid spec model under $30k. Nowhere near as premium as a Mazda 3 and certainly doesn’t demand this price until an all new model can justify it.

@kareembaba7498 4 ай бұрын

Do you know what the fuck this car is? It’s the N Line, so $46k is worth it. Plus, Hyundai is pretty reliable now. Don’t forget the mild hybrid. Most brands bump up the price.

@Jacacatt 23 күн бұрын

It's definitely a step backwards in terms of looks and performance compared to the 1.6T. Our 2019 has been a great little car that has proven to be reliable, economical, and fun over five years of ownership.

@Hapkido82AUS 4 ай бұрын

Have a '22 Cerato GT. Averaging in the 6s between fills, suburbs/motorway...🤔 I think id wait for the next Cerato GT (replacement), 140-something kw, and a conventional torque converter auto 😊

@Stan80 2 ай бұрын

A really nice car. Looks Little Bit like a (better) Ford Focus. By the way: i30 Model 2025 1.5 L has 140 HP, not 160 HP.

@bikeman123 Ай бұрын

It's 159 bhp

@Stan80 Ай бұрын

@@bikeman123 ok. May be 140 PS is for EU.

@gort3969 4 ай бұрын

Less power in newer cars seems to be a trend now. Even the next kia cerato will have less grunt. Its probably to comply with lower emissions standards

@drivingenthusiastaustralia 4 ай бұрын

Yep

@aseroxmilez 4 ай бұрын

Are they continuing the Ceratos in the Aussie market or are we moving to the k3/4/5’s??

@gort3969 4 ай бұрын

@@aseroxmilez k4 from what I'm reading and it looks shit compared to the current model. I wonder if this current cerato has the potential to be an investment

@aseroxmilez 4 ай бұрын

@@gort3969 yeah those fender trims are damn ugly. Hate that they’ve stopped the Rio/Cerato/Stingers… They were all attractive looking cars for the price.

@sidjyothi 4 ай бұрын

You are on a roll! Great review as usual. I can’t believe the new MG Hs is more refined than this based off your testing!

@TechHead03 4 ай бұрын

Missus has the previous SR model. This seems like mostly a downgrade for more money. Fun fact, when they went from SR to N Line you lost smart cruise. Does the new N Line get it back? Edit: your write up calls it navigation based adaptive cruise but only on the premium model, interesting. Hatches are less of a sales leader now so I guess that explains the lack of improvements in this car.

@TheJakayy341 4 ай бұрын

I had an SR Premium for 5 years. Much better equipped (and better looking) than its N-Line successor.

@maxsimonidis6308 4 ай бұрын

I have a 22 n line and it has adaptive (smart) cruise control

@TechHead03 4 ай бұрын

@@maxsimonidis6308 oh, that's interesting. I know there was something missing in the newer model. Some other safety feature I suspect.

@mrx168 4 ай бұрын

Feels like Hyundai is pulling wool over everyone’s eyes here… this shouldn’t be called an N-line full stop. Slower by over a second at 0-100 vs the old model, this really should be just be listed and sold as the “normal” i30.

@nowhere529 Ай бұрын

Hyundai were doing so well who thought it was a good idea to reduce power?. If I was in the market I would defiantly go for the previous engine.

@Hk135M 4 ай бұрын

Nice video! Are u the same guy with the acceleration channel? U have the same voice lol nline is getting boring and authentic only like amg line and.... Its a disappointment that they dropped the 1.6t 200hp. 40hp will have an impact on small cars!

@drivingenthusiastaustralia 4 ай бұрын

@@Hk135M Yes, I started PDrive - I left in 2023. This is my new channel 👍

@ozevox 7 күн бұрын

why didnt they put the driveline from sportage/ tucson 170 kw with great fuel economy from a lighter body

@tonybennett638 3 ай бұрын

Can't see Hyundai selling the i30 as they used to do ...bit of a own goal I reckon.

@aussiefurbymogwaifan6621 4 ай бұрын

Some people are not happy that the nline is going to be hybrid, well at least they said it dosen't sound right for something that is supposed to be sporty. I wonder how companies like cherry tuining and other brands are going to go making tunes and other things like intakes?? Because alot of the people who buy nlines like to tune and mod them and making the nline hybrid shows hyundai are tone deaf

@bikeman123 Ай бұрын

No one tunes the n-line. You are confusing it with the N.

@aussiefurbymogwaifan6621 Ай бұрын

@bikeman123 I know the difference between N and Nline and oh yes there are people that *DO* tune it: HPF POWER UPGRADE | Hyundai 130 N-Line 1.6T Stage 2 Upgrade Horsepower Factory TV Elantra N Line 1.6T Hp run at Total Tuning, 228.4 whp, 250.5 wtq. Many more to come with a tune! 49th_nline Elantra N-Line 300WHP tuned by JV Performance (Aramis Otero) | DIPR Car Stories #74 Drive in PR This guy has been doing a build series on modding and tuning a nline along with his own full N build: N-Line Gets Custom Tune for More BOOST! Andrew Creech

@peterhickey5889 4 ай бұрын

I'm glad I just bought a 2024 model. The salesperson will have their work cut out to sell a mild sports hatch that's lost about 30% of its power compared to a 2024 model. What a dud. We're being forced to accept rubbish from Europe instead the best from South Korea.

@fale892 4 ай бұрын

Hyundai pulling peoples legs with this one. "N" Line, this is an N-Line in name only. Gutless and not even efficient for a small, hybrid car.

@artanor 4 ай бұрын

You do realise that "n line" is trim/aesthetic spec right? This isn't an "N"...

@mark-1rc502 4 ай бұрын

N-line , like an S-line , AMG line , where as it has all of the Looks , a Sporty interior , but a Relatively low or Moderate Bhp. To allow younger drivers or people who cant afford the Full Fat version to have something eye pleasing.

@SirAMG63 4 ай бұрын

Do your research buddy. The N-Line is the ‘warm hatch’ variant. Sucks to be you it was such a good seller 😂😂😂. It’s a aesthetic upgrade and sportier performance over the base model

@darrenwatkins1327 26 күн бұрын

@@artanorn line gets a different engine and transmission compared to the standard car and the full n performance

@rjsmith2007 4 ай бұрын

Definitely needs some noise dampening pads on the body. It sounds like a metal tube driving down a road.

@electricdiesel1993 4 ай бұрын

That's no hot hatch it's a turbo sport hatch with mild hybrid 1.5 L4 turbo goes best with E10 unleaded cleaner than regular unleaded.

@qbii7991 4 ай бұрын

Such a downgrade for the powertrain. Good for those who prioritize fuel economy

@zjizenberg2918 Ай бұрын

Very disappointing results. I preferred the old engine (1.6L Turbo) - much better performance then the new one. How can yo justify higher price with a downgrade of performance?

@GoogleAccount-pt4zu 4 ай бұрын

This is such a massive downgrade, why would Hyundai still call it an N Line, compare this car to say a Sonata N Line and they are worlds apart in terms of performance, Hyundai should keep the N Line badge to their sporty trims, I know N Line isn’t their top of the line hardcore performance range like the N, and this car isn’t particularly targeted to be a sports hatch in any way but it’s very confusing when it comes to marketing. The previous i30 SR/N Line with the 1.6 turbo 150kW/265Nm was very peppy and zippy and punched above its weight, I’m not saying its a speed demon but it had good practical performance for daily driving and even gave certain larger 2.0L turbo cars a run for their money, this powertrain can’t even surpass the MG3 Hybrid and would struggle to overtake a majority of cars on the road if you want to give it a quick punch of the throttle.

@davidrushton3122 4 ай бұрын

Why have we gone backwards in power and still calling it a NLine 🙄 stupid. Definitely want to keep my sedan with the 150kw I get great economy from that anyway.

@davidrushton3122 4 ай бұрын

I get as low as 4.8lt heading into the city and my normal drive is 6.1 max and I have fun mixed with normal driving. It’s actually sad to underpower it that much, definitely needs bargain economy for that kinda output 😬

@scottedwards948 4 ай бұрын

Basically a cosmetic upgrade , charging more dollars with a down graded engine with slower overall performance ! A shame really. Now made in Czech rather than Sth Korea.