Hyundai i30 N: We interview N boss Albert Biermann

[@BK2-t1c]

Biermann "Young drivers can afford this car, drive this car, enjoy this car..." I agree biermann! I wait affordable car.

[@callmekitt]

Well, 40k € is really cheap, right?

[@marcos.9003]

callmekitt it costs 32000€

[@dragbag1616]

30000€ for an entry model i30 N here. That's 7 years of saving at 360 euros a month. And that's not accounting for resale value. And performance pack is 4k more. You pay more for a Golf Gti.

[@Krooker85]

This car is in Australia will start at $37,000AUD (23,600€) and go upward with extra's/options from there. Considering that in Australia, the average income is more than most European countries, this car will be quite affordable for us. I really feel sorry for the euro guys and the stupid taxes your countries put on cars and CO2 taxes. I'm currently in Finland and this car is 43,000€ here DOUBLE the amount of what Aussie's will be getting it for. Shame.

[@TTGT2000]

Marco Sauermann 42000+ € in NL :(... mostly due to local tax policy. Great driving machine otherwise. Most welcome.

[@Rc_Rev]

I like the way how he explained to keep the costs lower by using their own brands instead of Brembo brakes.. thanks sir. I am gonna buy this baby, once Hyundai starts selling this in Usa !

[@Krooker85]

There wont be any of these going to the USGAY. Australia/Asia/Europe only.

[@nicholashuizar8627]

It's cool, we got the Veloster N 😎

[@coopsnz1]

Veloster n is lighter

[@LetsFish204]

Albert even said that the Veloster n would be sportier than the i30n

[@gaminonya7599]

@@LetsFish204 Yeah, The Veloster is about 300 pounds lighter, and has a lower center of gravity.

[@arunabhawasthi3745]

What an amazing guy. He had such a child like enthusiasm while explaining the car.

[@lzappa9109]

I think its an excellent car, really like the styling and shape.

[@sasajungic89]

L Zappa yeah me too. It’s not too much like the new Honda Civic Type R. I think they went too far. This is done just right. This is definitely on my list for next car

[@coopsnz1]

its 9k less than a type r 42k vs 51k , because it has 30kw less and shitter interior

[@AndreBrokman]

Biermann is an absolute professional. Your “journalist” Tony on the other hand should be reprimanded for being seemingly drunk on the job. This is embarrassing. I hope he’s drunk, because the quality of his “journalism” is very very poor here.

[@vapor4den]

Andre Brokman "I love the color!"

[@HavokTheorem]

@@vapor4den what is particular about the rear... like he's asking for a description of some sheila's arse.

[@GuysGarage]

YES! Drunk is the best description for this muppet

[@supercooled]

Albert is very proud of his creation. I'm liking it more and more I see it. As an owner of a Kia Forte5 SX with the 1.6 201hp, I'm very happy Hyundai / Kia are making a proper hatch. I'm holding out for this coming to the NA in another form.

[@coraline7866]

We could start bitching to Hyundai.

[@helloandrewc]

I don't think we'll get this car in the states, but I think we will get a next-gen Veloster N.

[@aurorajones8481]

I LOVE IT. Albert did a awesome job on the Elantra Sport. The rear independent suspension he tuned is a masterpiece. Im so excited to drive this or what ever N comes state side. I hope its the Elantra or the i30 im not a huge fan of the Veloseter.

[@dylanw9412]

Aurora Jones unfortunately I don't think we're getting this car! We will be getting the veloster N whenever it comes out. I have a 2014 elantra gt 6MT and I was super excited for this, but my next car will be the veloster N.

[@beefen7921]

truth!.. I test drove the Elantra Sport and I was amazed... can't believe I was behind a Hyundai.. suspension to performance hit it out of the park.

[@unjustolaf]

RIP

[@KeepMovingJa]

I would buy this. looks really cool. and should be affordable that's the key thing in my buying decision

[@pin9r]

i love the approach... "i dont care for the fastest" so they went for the most enjoyable way. i like. "not go for the peak power just for the paper". it all makes perfect sense.

[@forgotmyusername2]

I hope people understand that biermanns goal here was not to make the fastest car but more so a car that is affordable and has fast elements. He said this in another interview too

[@coooolsmurffff]

Really interesting to hear the point of view of the maker. Its not always just more horsepower, more brakes etc. Its the whole picture. Key word "balance". Balance of price, power, driving etc.

[@vapor4den]

11:40 Interviewer: "I love the color !" -A.B: "When you Drove the car in the media drive, I hope you can Say you like the rest of the car more than the color"

[@JBrezicPhotography]

Albert is lit. cool guy.

[@FaeezHendricks]

Brilliant piece of machinery I must say. Looking forward to the reviews and seeing this thing in person. Loved how he emphasised on keeping costs down and making it more affordable. People must also remember even if he says that, that doesn't mean it's going to be cheap it will break easily.

[@vowernumen6344]

Mr Biermann doing for Hyundai what Gus Hiddink did for the s korean football team

[@hopelee3286]

Mr.Hiddink is still a legend in Korea and I also hope the same for Mr.Biermann.

[@Spacemonkeymojo]

I really want a WRX one day, but damn Hyundai have smashed it out of the park with this car.

[@wazakiYEAH]

This is better than wrx for the price

[@mikehunt5215]

I'm really impressed by the philosophy that he's approached this design with. Top stuff.

[@DistractedTrader]

I cant work out if the interviewer has slowed down his aussie accent for the purpose of the interview, or if hes just had way too many free beers. Great Car by the way! Im going to crab one eventually!!

[@isaakenvy3373]

I'm buying this!

[@ZekeMagnum]

how is it?

[@sephiroth1386]

I just want it here in the states. A car I would definitely buy

[@wozzaclk7798]

Thanks Albert for producing a fantastic car. I love mine 👍

[@superchipsaustralia5145]

You can tell Biermann is loving the freedom of his new role.

[@bthalllive]

the adjustability is amazing

[@allinsonsherratt418]

Thank you Mr Biederman & Hyundai. Test drove this on Saturday, & bought it. Can't wait for it to arrive. That's when the fun will really start. Got the Performance Blue of course. I can see my current average low mileage going up.........

[@jkav5062]

Hyundai. Please. Please. Tune the new Sonata with this engine; the new 8sp or 7sp dct. It needs this asap to be more competitive with the new 301 hp Toyota Camry. Hyundai do this asap.

[@mx5hong]

Can't believe Hyundai will not offer it in the U.S. C'mon!!! grrrr.?

[@thehollowlingwin]

mx5hong At least we're likely getting the Veloster N

[@dylanw9412]

mx5hong totally agree. This car would make so much sense here considering how many focus STs and Golf gtis sell. I think it would be very competitive. And although I'm not too thrilled about the veloster N, I want to buy the first N car I can get my hands on, and if it's the veloster then oh well.

[@supercooled]

They did the same SHIT with the Pro Ceed GT. Instead they gave us the Forte which is what I own but I wouldn't mind having the Pro Ceed GT instead.

[@lizardgreen2121]

Learning2Smile the ceed is so good looking. It's a shame we don't have it in the U.S. hopefully the veloster n will be worth it.

[@TheMichaelRN]

blame the market for being SUV happy.

[@manygaga1]

yes they really nailed it with this car

[@tonywright8342]

Great interview. I knew nothing of Rev Matching etc, you conveyed to me what the car is about. What a great car.

[@rudytaneloruxy9491]

I like the look , neat color, rev matching for those of us who arent great at or dont want go be bothered heel toeing is awesome in a car in this range and makes a MT make more sense for average people. Hopefully it has some bnw excitement with hyundai reliability, price and low price to maintain and service. I like it, seems like a suoer fun practical car.

[@holotropik]

Good looking car and seems to have to goods on board. I look forward to the reviews...

[@zyxyuv1650]

This is the best decision Hyundai made in 30 years.

[@gixxerboy555]

The Master ..Mr Albert Biermann himself explaining.. about his Beast,(great,great job Mr Biermann)...(a technical piece of art..).......wow....respekt.. now i'm very curious if there also,soon will come an awesome... "Hyundai i20N" ... :)

[@Xdev1lG00D]

Reminds me of the European 1 series mixed with a 2018 wrx . I don't know how I thought that of that but I did. Car looks great though and I want to test drive one.

[@limpet7r63]

I love the whole philosophy behind this car, in terms of the way it's been developed and the priorities that were chosen. It is, when all is said and done, a collection of fairly ordinary components, but which have been specified very carefully, and then set up by a team led by one of the most talented automotive development engineers around today. The brief wasn't to get embroiled in the increasingly pointless dick waving exercise that is bhp and performance numbers, but to produce a car that is quick enough, fun to drive, and which doesn't need the driving skills of Chris Harris to get the best out of. And let's face it, if we are honest, far more of us will benefit from a planted, confidence inspiring set up with bags of feel than something edgier and snappier. In many cases, we aren't as good drivers as we think we are.

[@chriskennedy7534]

I feel embarrassed on behalf of Australia, German professional having to talk to this (drunk ?) fool. Great car, I WANT one.

[@mspanebianco1]

That interviewer really was an embarrassment to Australia. Did appear he had been heavily on the booze the night before.

[@vhalwodim.h2300]

IS THIS BRAD AVAILABLE IN SOUTH AFRICA YET ?? I REALLY WISH TO OWN ONE, IT'S REALLY CHARMING... 👌

[@zinny999]

How does rev matching work in manual?

[@djs18]

I very curious about this cars reliability...

[@EddieSLX]

I hope this first N car does well to give Hyundai the confidence to target the 45-65k sport performance market in future models. In particular a sub 5sec 0-100km, 350+hp AWD model. As more choices needed in this price range to compete with the GolfR, WRX sti, Focus RS & Audi S3. The other notable mentions are the A45 AMG & Audi RS3 but come at a hefty premium outside 65k.

[@georgemavrides3434]

The engine is there already and power the AWD Kia Stinger which is priced around 50k (with a 7-year warranty!). Such a powertrain in an i30N will make it as fast, but cheaper, than R, STI and S3s with aftermarket tuning packages while still maintaining factory warranties. Hopefully Biermann is listening :)

[@waynewicks6814]

Awesome car affordable and I like how he cares about the people

[@SM-sc2zl]

For the Australian market Hyundai have decided to make the base model offering the performance edition so you can get all of this for under 40k. Pretty good.

[@hyun-m7q]

wanna buy...

[@Gnorfgnegeff]

cannot wait to drive it

[@bennyjbenham]

I thought you guys were being abit tough on the interviewer....Until i watched the whole video.Wow how wrong was I.Great listening to Albert though

[@TheMichaelRN]

too much complimentary booze Anthony 🤣

[@blessingkanengoni6041]

Does Hyundai i30 N come on automatic or just manual 😊

[@Krooker85]

Nice looking car. Great job Hyundai. Why no awd though?!

[@davidbusch8912]

I was redirected here by Autoexpert. What an atrocious interview. The interviewee played along magnificently.

[@anthonykelmann3640]

Exhaust note good?

[@jkav5062]

Hyundai more like this please in the U.S.

[@yenchang760]

Good video with some interesting insights.

[@tessie4204]

Can i buy one in black?

[@alexanderlopez7187]

SEND IT TO THE STATES!!!

[@VictoriaStobbie]

Love how the founder of CarAdvice.com, needed to have explained ti him what rev-matching is. But on other news. I would of liked a AWD or another RWD hatch to the already few choices out there already.

[@hjmin5772]

hey albert if you are reading this, please sell this awesome car in Korea

[@mhg2281]

Please allow korea customers to be able to buy this car and drive it in korea. Fastback as well. N line is good but we want real N performance car.

[@JovanJeffery]

Bring the darn vehicle to Canada

[@Ronsolo767]

Agreed. I have the Elantra Sport Turbo 6-speed manual and love it and I want this to be my next car. I was never a fan of the Veloster as that car seems to have an identity crisis.

[@cindysue5474]

The N is coming too the USA in November.

[@kennyd7667]

You guys in Canada are getting the Veloster N

[@anthonykelmann3640]

I like this Biermann guy.

[@Soorajp55161]

Hyundai launch this in India without detuning the engine.

[@BANG_BUSAN]

배기사운드는 신의 한수다.

[@oakster7275]

Kia should bring this to The states with the forte5 sx N version.

[@radioactivejaphistoryfakej3991]

blue sky corlor !! i like it!!😃😃😃

[@coraline7866]

Couldn't we all in the US not shut up, and beg them for it? We could get it, hopefully like the E36, just not downgraded.

[@greyman003]

A better interviewer is required. He sounds unwell. Drunk, tired who knows.

[@swansmeister]

sounds like he is saying Honda the whole time, other then that, one day I will buy one, not new tho that would be stupid, in a year or two or three this car will be for same second hand for around 10000 to 12000euro, a bargin in my eyes definitely when tuners will be able to have a tuning program for it.

[@nicholassuryathyo1297]

V6 powered Hyundai Sonata RWD

[@player1GR]

kia stinger

[@tazz347]

The most beautiful hatch by far

[@seven203]

Could Hyundai make a sport car ?

[@yenchang760]

Why not? Lamborghini did after being in the farm tractor business after all....

[@seven203]

A sport car with the same style from GT-R.

[@coraline7866]

No. Please, the GT-R at this point is cancer. However, they have made sports cars, luxury sedans, and performance sedans. They have (or had) items like the KIA Stinger, Genesis G80 and G90, and the Genesis Coupe. The later, it very much a sports car.

[@audinamei1925]

hope to enter indonesia

[@tefather]

As soon as I can I’m going to purchase the N hatch. Not a huge fan of the fast back🙅‍♂️

[@automirr]

weldone!

[@erhanalp1014]

Bringt it as 2 doors pls and dsg !!!

[@rok2629]

PLEASE BRING TO US

[@e1337prodigy]

Hmm more N cars coming... Hmmm a new Hyundai coupé N? ;)

[@wilshirewarrior2783]

There are already dealers in the US but no i30N…ridiculous and insulting

[@HavokTheorem]

Oh, this is fucking great.

[@PERZN4LIFE]

Lol has anyone noticed that they call it "N" performance....aka "M" performance diss/trolling lol

[@PeterOekvist]

Not so slick blaiming the pricepoint to not go Recaro or Brembo. Should've just said that Hyundais in house r & d is good enough. Now Mr. Biermann said Hyundais are cheap... It goes for over 30000 euros in sweden, so it's not that attractive for younger people

[@nashsandy2932]

2:36 did he said it's still a hyundai???????? tuned by hyundai hater????

[@aussiefurbymogwaifan6621]

Yes he did if you have subtitles turned on "agreed I mean this is still a Hyundai although it's a Hyundai"

[@kageroboi]

He was saying that although it’s an N, it’s still a Hyundai as in the Hyundai that is daily-able and not too wild.

[@mephistovonfaust]

I can't believe that guy was a high taking member of BMWs M division... The car looks absolutely boring...

[@7OrionBelt7]

Wait until you drive it!!!

[@motormusique]

I think it's a good car, but I don't like that Hyundai/Kia had to essentially turn their management into Germans and other Europeans in order to become relevant. Could they really not have developed better engineering themselves?

[@miatand1156]

Of course they could. They have been making very impressive cars for many years. They may be moving into an area they have not really competed in too much previously but they know what they're doing manufacturing many mechanical, interior parts and even steel sheets in house. Thank god some other car makers don't try this as they rely on after market companies to get a less than prefect result. Hyundai have passion and a great work ethic. I really think they are the new benchmark whilst cars like mercedes, land rover etc are the new industry joke and really only people who are unable to have a second thought are still thinking Hyundai and Kia are anything but Brilliant.

[@pontiacGXPfan]

the Gen Coupe was better

[@dennisvanderben2719]

Cut the free beer

[@nnoddy8161]

That is one of the worst pieces of 'journalism' I have ever encountered. It is a freak'n add for Hyundai.

[@TVinmyEye]

Bring the I30N to the STATES! I dont fkn want the Veloster N lol

[@Justin87878]

Hyundai with BMW M's hand and taste.

[@QuB3]

I want to upvote for Albert Biermann and downvote for the interviewer...

[@pepega8941]

PLL 00

[@av7447]

Poor guy... now he has to built shitboxes.... hopefully, eventually Hyundai will let him built a real car one of those days... I will gladly buy it from them!

[@SolVermelho91]

Until that happens you can get the newest marvelous 135i bmw built 🤮

[@av7447]

@@SolVermelho91 say wha...?

[@andreim841]

Looks more like a washed-out Rizla 😀

[@stendecstretcher4983]

Australia where it’s cool to be dumb.

[@dutchwog]

Is this interviewer drunk? He’s slurring all his words. Wtf?

[@JamesDrivesaStinger]

The guy doing the interview is either drunk or has a brain injury.

[@JackJarman]

Just another comment about the interviewer, genuinely feel sorry for Biermann. Waste of his time.

[@udeshhhhhh]

This journalist does not know anything about cars..or he's drunk af. Why was he picked to interview such a respectable individual? It's an insult to Biermann.

[@MudaholicJR]

was Anthony drunk? slurring like a sailor.

[@supercooled]

MudaholicJr lol

[@Swaneels]

MudaholicJr I

[@Roadsaftyslowdown]

Shameful interview. Car advice will most certainly roll out the "mental illness" carpet on this one, at least on current trends.

[@MrOddjoboo7]

This journalist is a complete Muppet!!!!

[@kevinsoo633]

But it's a Hyundai 😒

[@anthonykelmann3640]

But you're a badge snob.

[@maestroadam]

From BMW to Hyundai... LOL

[@TheDustyaman]

Adam Bernard he left BMW because they were going in a direction that he didn't like. And he wanted to prove that he could make a company turn around... I have to say he's improved Hyundai alot

[@anthonykelmann3640]

Go Biermann!

[@beefen7921]

yeeeaaa.. sooner these Hyundai N's will be running circles all over BMW's M.. just watch.

[@dennyc4135]

ápart from that he wants also new challenge.. making Hyundai sports car. I think he was given freedom to do whatever he wants. That`s what designer want