Hyundai i30 (Elantra) 2017 hatchback review | Mat Watson Reviews

[@natnut2008]

Costs less, similar utility, handles as well and probably more reliable than a Golf. Sounds like a winner.

[@fundiver198]

Realistically this competes more with the Focus, Astra, 308, Megane, Bravo, Leon, Auris, Pulsar and its sister car the Ceed. The Golf has better ride comfort, better perceived quality, a better badge and a somewhat higher price tag. In short WYPIWYG (what you pay is what you get).

[@natnut2008]

So basically the Golf is trading on badge snobbery and past hype? Ok got it.

[@Sean-me4fv]

Nah, it's still a Hyundai

[@dheeradjlachman9658]

@@fundiver198 you pay too much for vag group cars 👎

[@AltarenGalil]

Damn, i actually like it a lot. Both on the outside and the inside!

[@cybertroy2]

me too. i reckon it has a stylish exterior.

[@AltarenGalil]

Jose Chu-Jon i wouldnt know but i would be surprised if it wasnt

[@L4zlo]

yes it is the 2018 elantra GT in US.

[@CalvinKrek]

I think it looks like Fiat Tipo than Peugeot 308. Peugeot 308, Golf or Astra anytime.

[@Tibchy91]

Jan Šinkovec Exactly. Saw it live parked next to a Tipo - the shape from the side is exxxactly the same...

[@FlixTV101]

I think this is the first Hyundai I would buy, besides the Genesis.

[@waelmkaouar396]

Flix you can't afford a Genesis.

[@FlixTV101]

And the meaning of that comment is? I said I "would" buy, as in "I like how it looks". Read between the lines.

[@waelmkaouar396]

You wrote a single line, Sorry.

[@OneTwentyOver80]

Flix it's good. got it 2 months ago, pleasure to drive. done 5000km so far, all good, comfortable, kinda sporty.

[@theyruinedyoutubeagain]

I am a diehard German cars fan, yet the improvement rate of Hyundais is insane. I can see myself recommending this car to people.

[@waelmkaouar396]

Andrei Simionescu ds3 > A1

[@realalerules1147]

Andrei Simionescu I fucking hate German cars. Always find the cars overrated and unreliable, and the owners unbearably smug.

[@chrischoy9]

Andrei Simionescu Their cars designs are European as fuck

[@FireHawkGaming]

Well you should probably know that this car, and the i40, was designed in the same place as Opel, Rüsselsheim.

[@maxmorris4562]

Yea German cars = Garbage

[@jamescarroll3519]

Whats wrong with this car? Jesus people are hard pleased these days. Better looking than the VW Golf and the overrated new Astra, it drives well and the previous version scored well for reliability so this will probably do as well.

[@makeIovenotwar]

James Carroll Sorry but golf is still best car in his class. And his design is timeless. And interior quality is nuke proof.

[@scoopermg8226]

D4VE THEFIRST Nonsense.. That's really received opinion not fact. Golfs are under equipped with an ordinary warranty.

[@blazeking1899]

Astra isn't overrated belive me I have one it is really good it really is better than VW Golf and Ford Focus but this Hyundai I30 is also really good a bit better than astra

[@liudmilajohnstone8053]

This is true as the i30 gets a panoramic sunroof heated and cooled seats. The golf doesn’t even get cooled seats or this panoramic sunroof when it is bloody hot everyday here in Australia plus that sick wireless charging and as you walk up to the car it greats you with lights and unfolding mirrors. i30 is the winner here.

[@omehk]

Can't help but notice a bit of badge snobbery and bias. This guy is out of touch with the general populous and his condescending remarks about the i30 shows that. Unless you have money to burn the i30 is a better buy then both the focus and the golf. Not so much talking about features but customer service and reliability; Volkswagen has the shittest customer service and a plethora of reliablility issues.....

[@barters8124]

No.....definitely features too. This car trounces the Golf in every way.

[@adamb1629]

Agree 100%. Just bought this in the diesel premium over the Golf Highline TDI (and I had a Gold before this). It is clear this bloke is a VW fanboy.

[@new25651]

@@adamb1629 u had a golf or gold 🤔 lol

[@FLRSKLVR]

This Hyundai review seems like a Golf add.

[@noonecaresm8641]

5 inches is too small for Matt.

[@Megadriver]

It's amazing how far Hyundai has come... At my second job, where my job is literally to drive cars about, ranging from old clunkers to DB10 Astons... I got the chance to drive quite a few Hyundais and I liked most of them. They are comfortable, they drive well, a bit down on power... but whatever. And the DCT gearbox is brilliant. Shifts quickly at the right points and has manual mode so you can fool around. I also like the amount of tech you get for your money. Lane assist, blindspot monitor, reversing camera, digital radio and tons of other goodies. Also the interior is a nice place to be. It doesn't remind you that you are driving a cheaper car constantly like the interior in the Fiat Tipo does for example.

[@Driver6M]

Does it come with VW golf problems, ripoff parts pricing and arrogant VW service staff too? ...No? Good, I'll take it! Honestly car reviews never seem to take into consideration the utter frustration that comes with having to take your car back to the dealer for the 3rd or 4th time get something fixed that should have never gone wrong in the first place. It makes any nice new car feel like a POS.

[@thedons4270]

Driver6M i couldnt agree more with you! vw and audi are a pile of shit! i previously owned both and never again! i now have a 4 year old peugeot which has never gave me an issue. the 3008 looks like my next car

[@tzovlask]

my dad bought 2010 VW Golf GTI brand new, he loves the car, but he was treated like absolute shit right from the actual sales staff. They were really arrogant, and he paid a premium for the extras such as the navi system and sunroof. He was told it came with bluetooth but found out later it didn't, and they wouldn't do anything about it, so he wrote a letter of complaint to head office. He got no response. He has always had his car serviced at VW, spent a fortune with issues he had, and regardless of the bill, they always treated him like shit by speaking down to him and just having general attitude problems. He now takes it to a private certified VW mechanic who not only treats him like a customer, but charges far less than VW. In 2013, I bought an i30, and I have to say that I have loved their service. Services are cheap, they listen to everything I had to say and just plain pleasant. I was able to book and get a car for the day, just no dramas whatsoever. Car has been perfectly reliable, not the most fuel efficient, but good, and it is comfortable to be in on long distance drives as well as the short trips. My battery died on my key, replacement was $15. Like I said, no dramas!

[@lalalo41]

5" is a bit on the small side

[@carwow]

Alright Mr show off

[@lalalo41]

carwow well, you said it ;)

[@jamieglasspoole]

I was hoping someone would've noticed it as well😂

[@theyruinedyoutubeagain]

Damn I didn't notice the innuendo. I bet Mat was waiting anxiously for people to notice his joke. :D

[@longtailgt]

Bigger is better isn't it?

[@giolag5593]

At least unlike with the Golf, the i30 won't break down after a few years

[@homoinspirus]

The front somehow reminds me of Inifiniti rather than Audi.

[@mrhpijl]

Zabawa w budowie at first sight it reminded me of a Peugeot tbh

[@lostgleammedia]

looks better than a Golf

[@jaganjoseph386]

I love the new area where you reviewed this car.. The old place which looked like a parking lot was getting quite old

[@carwow]

Unfortunately we can't afford to fly to Marbella for every review… sorry

[@jaganjoseph386]

carwow Haha, i thought this place was somewhere near your office itself

[@anismoh4034]

Jagan Joseph he was driving in the left side

[@mustsilm]

Mat moved to Spain?

[@mustsilm]

Also look at the number plate. The "E" is short for España.

[@Zerofightervi]

People are dumb, a Golf is literally THE most obvious boring choice out there, sure it might have soft touch plastics, but like the i30, it won't have them everywhere. Also you'd probably only get a poverty spec model for the same price as any of it's rivals, but people will fall for it because of simple badge snobbery & residiual values. People also have very short term memory problems regarding the dieselgate scandal, that alone would keep me out of a VAG product.

[@jlue1993]

Zerofightervi 100% agree.!!! Badge snobbery in England is almost laughable, theres that much of it!! The Germans know they can be lazy with some cars and people will pay for it regardless.

[@Zerofightervi]

Joshua L Thank you, I thought I was going to have to defend my stance on the beloved German manufacturers. It's all very well journalists singing the praises of the latest ( VAG/BMW/Merc ) but they fail to give you the whole story, they are too complicated for their own good. Styling wise I think they've hit a brick wall, I mean look at the latest 5 series BMW, it looks sooooo dull.

[@jlue1993]

Zerofightervi I mean I drive a 3 series, great machine but lacks so much personality. What I've learned is that BMW's are great cars but overhyped. People look at cars with German blinkers on, failing to see plenty of decent alternatives out there. If i was to get a hatch it would have to be a Volvo V40 for me!

[@Zerofightervi]

Joshua L You & I both, I think the V40 is a great looking underrated car, plus is got great seats.

[@Jojo21453]

Zerofightervi Not buying a VAG car because of dieselgate is the dumbest thing i've heard in a long time. Almost every car manufacturer provided wrong emission data for their diesel cars. Even Harley had their engines run so lean while emission tests, that they barely run. At the dealer they just get a softwareupdate that's probably called " screaming eagle of liberty ". Please read whole articles and not just headlines. All in all the media realy blew Dieselgate up and VW reputation is ruined....just because people can't read and only jump from headline to headline...shark pool jounalism.

[@biggerbitcoin5126]

I drove this car for a week on hire. I have to say I was impressed. I drive a Golf personally but really couldn't tell the difference in terms of build quality. It was quiet and comfort was really good.

[@lellobgc]

From "that" start i was expecting a biased review, and it was. I went to see the golf review, and the same defects were just listed and not highlithed. I am not a fan of this car, but i didnt like this review, at all.

[@cgm8057]

I just bought this car. It's comfortable easy to drive, and fun with it's precise handling. And sharp and effective brake.

[@kaanozkan6803]

better than golf

[@TraciaKurosawa]

I'd get the i30 over the Golf or Focus any time! I just wish it was sold in my country.

[@FLRSKLVR]

No point in comparing style elements because all cars in a segment look alike these days.

[@waynetan6359]

why he need to mention Volkswagen Golf in every video?

[@donnap7757]

Wayne Tan Seems he gets paid by 'VW'

[@henryviiifake8244]

Because motoring journalists in general (not just Matt) consider the Golf to be the "benchmark" for a good all-round family hatchback. Personally, I disagree because I think the Gold/Focus/Audi A3 etc are the ones that need to justify why they cost _more_ than the i30 for the same features (and for the Focus, a smaller boot!)

[@estinoazell1016]

Thats one good looking car....

[@Kaisuke971]

You might want to compare it with the rest of the segment

[@juhojalonen3046]

I guess it's the first car he has ever seen.

[@Cat-tn8oe]

Check out cheaper fiat tipo if you are looking for a good looking car.

[@GeorgeX.]

I cant understand why the octavia is classified as a hatch.

[@Guru0Pitka]

Because the boot door on an Octavia functions like a hatchback and opens with the window making access much easier than on a standard saloon car

[@geronimopellicciagramano7939]

GeorgeΧ. Actually it's a liftback

[@carwow]

Boyan is correct.

[@bodrulm1]

My BMW 4 series is a hatchback too

[@dodge2451]

fairly sure no-one in the UK knows what a liftback is (seems to be an american thing), its a hatchback because the boot opens with the window, as the hinge is above the rear window.

[@z00h]

Mat, this car needs everything except moar glossy "piano" black plastics. Especially as big as that middle grey trim.

[@BilalKhan-ng3ex]

z00h yeah, it's just a dirty finger print magnet

[@JohnyMcNeal]

Reflections too, for me glossy is a no no.

[@sugarnads]

Only people who dont have to clean it love piano black crap.

[@BrianTheUnique]

I love the filter you used on this video... The shouting green and orange makes the video attractive and urban. Such variety makes your videos more interesting but informative. Keep it uo

[@nickwills6042]

I am 18. I can easily remember when Korean cars were just a joke. My god they have come a long way, in not a long period of time!

[@ianmynard431]

the Golf Breaks down... so anything other than Golf /VW /Audi is a bonus

[@King-Gilamashur2758]

Hyundais are getting good fame because of reliability so that's what could balance some people towards buying it.

[@LeKunibertPC]

When is the nissan micra review coming?

[@rolo_061]

lolololol

[@FLRSKLVR]

Sasa Travica do you even sarcasm?

[@emilhalonen5]

LeKunibert its already out... Lol

[@juhojalonen3046]

Had to re-film it. Nissan didn't like the way he pronounced Micra.

[@alexmetaxa1559]

Why do u care 😂

[@nkaragou]

still group vw biased.... how long is their warranty, two years? how about in the reliability index? you tell us about the golf and audi still you bought a type r... and the emissions gate? all forgotten and forgiven? unsubscribed

[@parf2665]

Think it's not really fair comparing the boot space with the Skoda Octavia as the Octavia wipes the floor with every other car in the class. How does the I30 compare to other cars also mentioned in the review , golf, focus, astra and 308?

[@41infantryman]

3:23 he blamed a car to use large screen???? weird, innit? 6:41 he compared boot with Octavia? it is a sedan car, isnt it? can have equal or close boots???

[@silverelgrandlow6298]

"Emotional process". Talk. talk. talk. So the VW Golf with black and grey interior, plus a grey exterior has personality. wow.

[@MC_AFC]

Will you be doing a review of the new Seat Leon FR model soon?

[@bellezayverdad]

"In favour of more stylish SUV"... couldn't agree less with this estatement. The SUV trend is only the consequence of the demise of good taste among the average car buyer.

[@livc444111]

Funny how the Golf is only seen as a reference in the EU, travel around the world and it is only seen as boring European box...My money would still go on 308 or Megane

[@waelmkaouar396]

livc444111 the leon is worth a look too.

[@andreim841]

Wael Mkawer Leon is a Golf basically with the hand me down tech...

[@AltarenGalil]

I disagree with placing shiny gloss (piano) black trim. Its terrible on larger surfaces and its nice to have a few colors other than just black in the interior.

[@tolotube4370]

I thought you were left the car wow but I'm very glad you still here mate

[@jamesloganarcher]

The previous i30 was the top selling car in Australia for a few months in 2016 and rounded out the year in 3rd so I'll be interested to see how this one sells when it arrives here.

[@qdducky]

Can't believe I love this Korean brand new i30 a lot. It's the only car that I wanna buy. My Volkswagen Golf mk7 seems like not as fashionable as this car lol. A lot of new features and very practical

[@sic22l]

3:21 Unnecessarily large? What do you think about Renault Megane then? It seems like they spent too much money on interior refinement and new engines that there was nothing left for the exterior.

[@mitkotron23]

Great camera work and very nice color grading.

[@carwow]

Thanks - that was our Jack. When he's not grading and editing and shooting he's modding his BMW E36 328.

[@TassieLorenzo]

I think the "sunshine glow" colour-grading was a bit distracting. Sorry.

[@RicJG7]

Just look at that colour coordination matching both the car and the natural landscape light.

[@NeoGee]

Look at the grille of a 2015 Hyundai Genesis (introduced in late 2013) then look at the grills of MY 2014 and before Audis and then ask if Hyundai copied Audi or if Audi copied Hyundai. Audi didn't go with a hexagonal grill until the 2nd gen Q8 was introduced.

[@Broba_Fett]

I still see people talking down on Hyundai and Kia saying they produce POS cars and all that but they've been both one of the best car manufacturers in the past 5 years, especially with Kia. I owned a KIA Forte and it was fine for the 5 years I had it for and I'd get another one. In the US I don't think we are getting this vehicle but I think it's going to be the performance N30 if I'm not mistaken.

[@VaunShiz]

SKEMETUBE you kept a forte for 5 years ... enough said

[@Broba_Fett]

Clous von not that I wouldn't keep it for longer. I can barely keep a phone for a year before I want to change it.

[@622Superman]

SimpleGamer actually we are getting this car, only even better! it's the 2018 elantra GT and GT sport which FINALLY has a turbo option! so excited! yours truly, owner of a 2006 and 2016 Hyundai Elantra GT

[@satnitcboy]

Body work - esp front end - very nice looking, i think. Might be mistaken for the Focus, or better. BTW, Nice job, Mat & team. Like the new range of angles inside the car, including the over-the-shoulder. And the audio seems improved.

[@ast5515]

I'm interested in what the new Kia Ceed will be like. But when is that coming,

[@TassieLorenzo]

I feel like the editor has had a field day on colour correction putting a warm sunshine effect on this video! :)

[@RSBritain]

I feel for some reason you reviewed this car alot more in-depth than others you've reviewed. I think you were trying to catch out Hyundai - bit of a badge snob maybe?

[@Photoandcargeek]

Most people buy small hatchbacks like they buy white goods. Most people buy cars for their practicality, reliability, aesthetics and safety. Performance and fun are secondary, fun being the least important of all ... most people are not petrol heads car nuts. Also, considering that most car manufacturers dial out the fun factor and prepare for electric self driving cars, fun cars to drive are already and will become even more niche :((((

[@duncanidaho7494]

Your Polo matches the car's colour Mat !!!

[@BillPairaktaridis]

What about the new Nissan Micra though?

[@92Markmcghee]

Bill Pairaktaridis what about it , there are a review on that on the channel

[@BillPairaktaridis]

It's a joke. It was posted 3 times...

[@HealerSk]

So you went to morocco and spain to review the i30 ?

[@A_guan]

Please compare this vs mazda3 and golf. I'm interested in these 3 cars but I'm not sure which is the most refined, luxurious, has the better space overall and has the best tech overall

[@archechme]

When he said the car's interior would suit the black glossy plastic on the central part along the front, I can't help but think that if it did look like that, he'd complain about finger prints.

[@kvanar]

The i30 will do well precisely because it is a White Good! Rental car companies buy this in bulk. I've driven the earlier version of this on a roadtrip around Ireland and it was great! Good on narrow, twisty roads hauling two passengers and luggage around up and down the coastline. It's certainly not the most dynamic drive, but I felt safe, comfortable and economical to rent.

[@fredriksdal10]

I love the design of the new i30, especially with that color

[@henrypope7961]

Really well made, amazing filming. Well produced 👍🏻

[@funwheels3307]

Hey Matt, you didn't say whether you will consider it, shortlist it or buy it?

[@mithileshuppoor3799]

wow....the location, camera, editing, everything was so much better, the background score along with the new style of presentation gets a big thumbs up...keep it up people.

[@poxdaccy]

probably one of the best cars on the road, i want one

[@volkanhizal]

Hello Mat, Did you get a new camera man? I've noticed that the picture quality is better than your other reviews.. or is it just me?

[@MrSamsam911]

I dont get all the bashing on this car. It's an economy car that is practical, looks good outside and inside. Even if you do not like the design you got to admit.. it looks of quality unlike the older korean cars. Wish this sold in my country..

[@Ade2bee]

I love how he keeps going on about rubberised floors of pockets and storage areas... The optional extras on this car, on the base model alone outshines the mid range and upper range extras... An altogether more viable option

[@Ott4vi4nu5]

and the bonnet is totally mazda 3

[@JYMAHJAMES]

Why not just edit your comment? I just randomly see this and think wtf

[@Ott4vi4nu5]

Jamoi what?

[@JYMAHJAMES]

Ottavianus Augustus Why didn't just edit your first comment to add "the front is totally Mazda" because I saw this comment first and didn't understand

[@Ott4vi4nu5]

Jamoi i didn't write any other comment, i was Just adding to matts dialogue. i killed many grammarnazis with this One!

[@JYMAHJAMES]

Ottavianus Augustus Oh sorry I thought you was adding to another comment you wrote because you said 'and'. Sorry!

[@itsame1277]

Great review. Love your frank assessment of the car and presentation style.

[@iot1452]

Brilliantly done. The camerawork for this review is so good, and so is Spain, beautiful as ever. I guess it's time for a change in scenery Carwow. Perhaps some other parts of England?

[@SanderKlewais]

Nice video, is there any chance you might compare the new audi tt with the gen 2 or even gen 1? I'm really doubting on if I should spend extra on the gen3 ? Love the show btw!

[@kenoh41]

if the warranty and runnings costs are lower than rivals then its a worthy competitor! good review. carwow

[@41infantryman]

Mate you caused me to buy previous 1,5 tones i30 by your good comments and flying colours. you picked it even best car. then i bought it 1,5 tone 2nd ww tank. 1,6 crdi engine was effortless to carry that weight. İ swore and swore every day especially on curvy roads and ramps. Hope this time your comments would be neutral, logical and fair. Lets see

[@Ezero8]

On the outside, I like the sloped back and curvy lines of my last gen i30/Elantra GT more. But I prefer the upscale classy look of this new interior more.

[@caustic279]

Holy hell I haven't watched you're videos in a while, the quality has gone way up

[@CarSpeederYT]

Old one was a much better looking car, this one does not look so good. As far as I see, the only positive thing is the improvement of the multimedia system. Thanks for reviewing.

[@bruciebraveheart6199]

That's actually a smart car, I have an 2010 plate Hyundai i30 as family run about car, and it drives well The newer one is impressive for the money

[@ruzzelladrian907]

Peter Schreyer did an amazing job for Kia and Hyundai. Style isn't exclusive to luxury brands anymore, therefore democratizing elegance in automotive design. The rear of the Hyundai Santa Fe has uncanny resemblance to the 2003 Audi Pikes Peak, just look at the taillights.

[@QullVideo]

I currently have a Golf GTI mk7 but I've been following the i30N for some time now. I can't wait to test drive it because it does look good. But the price would have to beat the likes of the Golf GTI and Audi S3 to make it worthwhile. If it costs just as much as the German rivals then you may as well get the VW or Audi because you get a much better badge for the same money. However I doubt it will be cheap enough. I did have interest in the 308 GTi but when I learned how much it was, I knew there was no way I'd choose it over the Golf.

[@TITANICO41]

hola..te estoy siguiendo desde hace mucho todos los vídeos que haces y este es uno de los mejores;).

[@channelFCOD]

why all the hate old one was good this one even better like tucson

[@sbomorse]

Looks like an Infiniti from the front and a 308 from the rear. Not impressed.

[@rocketman4315]

True! I mean it looks good, but just like a mash up from various cars/brands without adding to much on its own!

[@milosilic23]

Find me a car today that doesn't look like another frome some angle. Without it being a LaFerrari or some supercar

[@GeorgeW666]

milosilic23 C4 Cactus

[@danpetrea]

Yeah... now find a good looking one

[@GeorgeW666]

Dan Petrea woah there, better looking than Tilda Swinton and apparently people fancy her...

[@BrandonDrees.]

Always a Like for Mat!

[@1985toyotacamry]

I love the new elantra and the fact that they will have a 1.6 Turbo model in the United States I really consider buying one

[@edreyez484]

Bezel is large for easy press.. of course you must focus on the road not on the panel...

[@brawncowen2851]

Mat should be on Top Gear Period!!

[@StephenButlerOne]

a friend of mine took one of these out for a test this week. he said it was very cheap and the engine weedy. he went for a tuscen instead.

[@DocKenRunner42195]

Pls review the new 718 cayman s. like to hear Mat's response on the new engine, 4 cylinder turbo.

[@alvaroceltics]

I just can´t stop wondering where did you recorded the video hahaha! I´m from Madrid and its -5ºC outside right now. I´m just looking for the "sunny spain" btw ;(

[@HeroPoloolppPlays]

IMO best value for money car - that is not boring as a golf

[@eStockYT]

Can you make a review of the Hyundai i20 2017 ? Thank you in advance!

[@sgchoe4806]

the original TT didn't have Single Frame grill. In fact, None of Audi by Peter Schreyer had Single Frame grill. Also, Hyundai Hexagonal grill Theme began in 2005, which makes it 12 years old design "tradition". Audi Single Frame is slightly older than 12 years but at that time it wasnt hexagonal, it was reversed trapez.

[@shinyj123]

1.6 litre turbo petrol is available in Korea. Maybe in other countries as well.

[@cnaroztosun9402]

would you buy it, shortlist it or consider it?

[@HausofKinney]

I am really looking forward to the CW-Version... I am currently driving a new Tucson but I genuinely miss my top range i30...

[@TheRealEmile]

That looks a million times better than the old car, I still don't think they'll even be a Hyundai that I'd actually want to buy ever though.

[@bbpleg]

In Scandinavia Hyundai offer unlimited warranty on the mileage (5 yrs). For my wife who drives 60000 miles pr year, this is its unique selling point.

[@AstroFazersPlaylist]

Is air condition in Hyundai i30 still filled with HFO-1234yf (R1234)?

[@vena936]

so is this car good or no? not understanding his review video whether it's a good car or not

[@Ahuseynovv]

Looks like you are doing color correction in new videos. It is very good video and review as well

[@Kavi4GP]

the gloss black on parts you touch and in big pieces look good for a short while , attracts prints and end up with terrible swirls.