Hyundai i30 N DCT 2022 Review: See WHAT'S NEW in this BIG Facelift!

[@CarSauce]

G'day guys - thanks for watching me give the i30 N DCT some sauce! For these reviews, I film and edit absolutely everything so your support on this video means the world to me. If you enjoy it, please do like it, say hello in the comments and subscribe for future content! Cheers and have a great day 🙂

[@Mazda_Ali_Sydney]

Can do BMW M135i Hatch please

[@dallaswrack9086]

Hey Matt, I have ai30N 2019 model.. it’s awesome.. takes 75km corners at 125km easy.. but yes almost shit my pants with it. lol great review.. wish they would do something with the navigation..

[@mpsftmfw]

you drive past Brighton Toyota so many times in the video I think deep down you really want a gr rallye 🤭

[@CarSauce]

@@CathodeRayNipplez done!

[@CarSauce]

@@Mazda_Ali_Sydney I'll look into it! It's older now, but you can also check out my M235i video or X2 M35i :)

[@EbuAydin]

Thanks for the review. Just bought one of these a week ago. Driving it using the paddle shifters is like playing an arcade game, only a lot more fun. Getting it coated tomorrow, which will hopefully make it easier to clean.

[@antford7004]

I've had mine for 3 weeks now and absolutely love it. Went with the Premium DCT just because and this thing makes me smile every time I drive it. I was so close to ordering a Focus ST3, but soooo happy with my choice. Money well spent.

[@CarSauce]

Congratulations!

[@boyteebah3794]

i was close to ordering the i30 n dct but went for the cupra leon… i30 n service interval of just 10,000 kms is utter mediocre and pretty much just hyundai’s obscure way of milking buyers… cupra leon beats the i30 n in almost every aspect for almost the same price

[@lukistfan8108]

@@boyteebah3794 I wanted to get cupra leon but they told me waiting time is around 10 months so no way Then i went out and test drove new i30n And i placed the order I still like cupra but dont think it beats i30n in every way ... That i30n is impressive and big suprise very fun to drive

[@boyteebah3794]

@@lukistfan8108 10 months waiting time? that’s insane… this chip shortage is really taking its toll

[@Workingmanlifestyle]

I saw this video and I went out and bought one. Hyundai should pay you a kickback brah.

[@rickigloo1561]

Lucky you can get one . Gotta wait till March

[@B-RocOfficial]

Lucky y'all can get one at all. The US doesnt get one...

[@Antphoneigh]

I like how Hyundai haven't deviated from what made the i30 N special in the first place (apart from the price increase). My 2019 N-Line is looking a little bit more jealous of his bigger bro now.

[@rotarax5]

waited all day for this in lockdown.....thanks Matt!!!!

[@CarSauce]

I know the feeling! Sucks! Keep safe and enjoy the vid :)

[@RossReviewsau]

im looking forward to reviewing this car! i loved the previous i30N with the manual.. the exhaust note is perfect.. still kinda want to manual tho

[@CarSauce]

I'm a manual everything guy, but this is just as good for spirited driving honestly... Need to do a back to back comparison I reckon 😉

[@Vakushka]

Need a Ross Reviews on this one!

[@RossReviewsau]

@@Vakushka i've managed to get Hyundai to work with me so will have one soon.. Perth gets all the press cars last tho it seems :(

[@RossReviewsau]

@@CarSauce comparison would be good.. hurry up and get out of lockdown so we can do that comparison collab mate lol

[@Vakushka]

@@RossReviewsau can’t wait mate, don’t forget to use the NGS button ;) I posted on your AU live chat about trying the new one out! Keen!!

[@matthewnaylor6080]

Great review mate..I would love for you to do a review on the Manual too!

[@Mitch.Weber.12]

Great review. I love your authenticity and the fun you have while driving. Nicely balanced by pointing out some of the faults. I’m definitely super keen to get one of these someday. I love my standard I30 as it is… but geez this car looks incredible

[@CarSauce]

Thank you Mitchell! That means a lot :)

[@shaneveldhuis1618]

Today I purchased a hyundai i30n premium. Now it's a waiting game now to live the dream with this car

[@xXYannuschXx]

I REALLY hope that Android Auto wireless will be enabled in a OTA update for this car, it boggles my mind that the more expensive infotainment system doesnt have it, while the standard one does.

[@capuchinseven]

Also no radar for the cruise control, really bugs me because the car is filled with tech otherwise.

[@xXYannuschXx]

@@capuchinseven Which is weird, considering the standard i30 has it, but as soon as you get the N front part, its not avaible. And the i30N FL was advertized with it originally. Luckily I drive mine 90% of the time through city and rural roads, so I dont really need it.

[@essendon72]

I tried all the hot hatches and really liked this. Pretty fast in a straight line and quite playful. Didn't end up buying it though. As far as driving on winding country roads the Focus ST just pipped it. The handling of the ST is just amazing, ford have created a remarkable chassis once again. Crazy good!

[@1234anfthosnhcsncjfnsnxnw]

Great review... the autheniticy of it sold me. Can't wait to order this beast!

[@Truthfulnerd]

I really like this review, and can't wait for the new series.

[@CarSauce]

Thank you! Coming out this thursday, I'm excited to release the video :D

[@Truthfulnerd]

@@CarSauce excited to watch it.

[@seatpaul]

Great review. I am due to pick up my i30N performance next weekend yay!!!

[@CarSauce]

Woohoo! Congrats!

[@chrisishak4460]

Lucky! I’ve gotta wait till December

[@semyon74]

No longer a bargain but still a great car, keep up the good reviews Matt.

[@CarSauce]

Exactly!

[@robertceroli3512]

Compared to a VW golf GTI 65k I think it's a bargain

[@Vakushka]

Great review! I own the DCT myself and zero regrets, does it all.

[@CarSauce]

Great choice!!

[@fredericnowos5112]

How many km did u drive it in?

[@Vakushka]

@@fredericnowos5112 600km, would be more if it wasn’t for a lockdown..

[@fredericnowos5112]

What do u mean with „for a Lockdown“?

[@CarSauce]

In Australia, we are in lockdowns for covid. So not allowed to move past 5km from home, can only leave home for a few reasons etc 😔

[@krakenofficial9990]

I was looking at the i20 but haven't driven manual before so leaning towards this even though the price is considerably higher. Unsure if it's worth getting a manual when I'll be mainly doing city driving.

[@DelPellezin]

Dude, I can't stop grinning watching this, nice review. I've signed up for a used one of these, counting the days to have it all approved and in my hands, and watching coutntless youtube video reviews in the meantime. I'm so happy to find yours driving around in the Victorian back roads, which is where I'll be heading as soon as I get my hands on it. I got the DCT Premium w/ sunroof. Only question is, how does the drivers seat feel with the lack of lumbar support?

[@mrevoix1]

One of my fav car reviewers thanks Matt!

[@CarSauce]

Thank you

[@rickigloo1561]

Love your review. Out of all i30 yt channel reviews yours rocks! Ty

[@liamh4548]

I'm one of the many people stuck between an i30n DCT and a focus St. I'm stuck because I can get a focus st for 7 grand less and after driving both, I enjoy them both equally but I liked the St for interior quality over the i30 and the i30 for that amazing exhaust note. So what would you do Matt?

[@cooper9777]

I’m the same. i30n definitely outperforms the Focus ST in a straight line, but the interior quality of the Focus is leagues better. I’ve got a Focus on order that isn’t meant to be built until mid November, so it might end up being a battle to see what I can get first

[@liamh4548]

From what I get the focus st is better as a daily. Like quieter (road noise) and more comfortable. But I find the exhaust to be too quiet (auto version). Whereas we all know the i30n to be loud and crazy. But at the moment with the Australian market, 50+ grand for an i30n is heaps compared to the Ford now hitting low 40's even before negotiating.

[@CarSauce]

Focus is a more refined experience. To be honest, if it was my money, I would take the i30 N. If nothing other than the Ford Focus ST is inherintely flawed as they ran out of budget during development - which is why it has its 7 speed auto. Either car is awesome, but the i30n is just amazing.

[@liamh4548]

@@CarSauce Thanks for the reply Matt. You are by far the most relatable car journalist and my favourite. And it's great that your a Melbourne boy too. Cheers

[@lifeisfiction2690]

@@liamh4548 where are you able to get the focus st for low 40s?

[@zampah9914]

been waiting for this video all day! Love it, can't wait to order mine Keep up the good work!

[@CarSauce]

Thank you!! Really appreciate it!

[@Damo1998]

You may be waiting a while. I ordered mine in January and am picking mine up next month.

[@zampah9914]

@@Damo1998 I knew it would be a long wait, hopefully not that long

[@leonted4290]

Fantastic review man 🔥🔥 but I'll always have that soft spot for the fastback over the hatch 😅

[@CarSauce]

Yeah the limited edition fastback looks awesome!!

[@leonted4290]

@@CarSauce exactly it's just 🔥🔥🔥

[@anthonywarry]

I wasn't willing to wait for the fastback, my hatch will be here in a week or so. Can't wait. I'm going from a 2012 Merc C250 wagon which I've loved but it's too perfect, I'm now after character. I didn't buy this car for the quiet comfort or interior quality. I would have kept my C250 if that's what makes me smile. I'm looking forward to the noise!

[@samijawad7515]

Awesome review mate. I’d love one of these in the fastback! So hot👌

[@khaledmirza1594]

Wow you’re good at adding that sauce! ❤ love your videos. Already subscribed. The reason I found your video was because I’m getting one of these soon in QLD. Fingers crossed

[@letsseeif]

The i30N goes like a scalded cat Matt!

[@CarSauce]

It certainly does haha!

[@kazsiddique1]

love it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@ZZ-xx2sw]

Just buy it! If you don’t have it! Too much exclamation mark is still no use!

[@robertceroli3512]

206kw that starting to get into golf R territory at more.or cost effective price and more than likely will be far more reliable long term

[@CarSauce]

Yep!

[@claudiadavies5110]

You ripper Matt, love this review and want to test drive one SOON 😊😊😊

[@CarSauce]

Do it, but make sure you have the cash with you because you'll want to leave with one 😂

[@claudiadavies5110]

@@CarSauce good advice Matt, maybe best to leave it til lockdown ends so I don’t impulse buy😃😃😃

[@deganellis]

One word. Sauce. Great review. That is all.

[@RD-ni7qe]

Hi Matt, how is the lateral support in the drivers seat compared to the Focus ST?

[@dbcooper7159]

Way nicer then the veloster n. Wish we would get this in the states.

[@CarSauce]

I love the veloster but have to agree :D

[@Damo1998]

Personally, do you prefer the sound of the veloster N or i30 N? I prefer the sound of the i30 N.

[@dbcooper7159]

@@Damo1998 sound the same to me on video but I have not heard either in person.

[@InfoumusMOBB]

I could see that being under 5secs with little wider wheels and good rubber like potenza RE-71rs

[@vladthelad9377]

How do you get your hands on the new cars ? Like how does this all work ?

[@CarSauce]

Hard work! Started by filming my car and family car, and it grew organically from there!

[@i30n_fb]

When are you going to review the kona n

[@ajames718]

The i30N was always a cheaper yet just as fun if not more alternative to the Megane RS, but now that it's asking for the same sort of money, comparing the two which was the better $60k Aud hot hatch?

[@georgemavrides3434]

One of a handful of driver's cars left out there. And no .. those gay, rad, digitally illuminated clusters in the GTI would not match the character of a hot hatch. The only real question is manual Vs DCT. Albert, we salute. And one request for next iteration ... a bump to over 300hp and AWD option :)

[@fazza84]

For $54k it's this, the Sonata N Line, Octavia RS or Focus ST. How's the leg room?

[@CarSauce]

Not great on leg room in the rear, front is very adjustable... I would take this 😁

[@Damo1998]

Picking mine up on the 9th of next month. Very keen.

[@CarSauce]

That's awesome! Which colour did you go for 😁

[@Damo1998]

@@CarSauce I went for Dark knight. I love metallic grey 😍 DCT Premium w/ sunroof.

[@liueric1988]

I am a huge fan of GT86 & BRZ but this car is more practical for my family.

[@CarSauce]

Haha exactly :P

[@kingzaaa2315]

Would u compare it to a mk7 golf r ?

[@mattstone1983]

Great review. I'm evaluating this and the Focus ST. Hows the stereo on the new facelift i30? Cheers

[@CarSauce]

Thank you! Honestly I think it's better, but could be totally untrue. I just remember the prefacelift as having awful tinny speakers, but these are really good. ST has garbage speakers btw haha

[@mattstone1983]

@@CarSauce thanks for the reply mate 👌

[@vladthelad9377]

Great video . Keep up the good work !

[@CarSauce]

Thank you!

[@yvonnemillwood639]

I love ❤ my i30 hayund every time

[@hellothere4342]

I'm looking forward to the i20N. Littlest car with mega power. An actual hot hatch receipe unlike the ever larger modern hatches.

[@mrhypo78]

Reviews I’ve seen on i20N say the power is underwhelming.

[@hellothere4342]

@@mrhypo78 it's 150kw something yeah? I mean that's plenty in a little car. I mean hatches are getting so big they have to make a smaller class of hatches.

[@CarSauce]

I'm looking forward to it too!

[@crs2379]

@@CarSauce Fiesta ST review when ?

[@clintbrown4898]

Any chance a I20 N review might be coming soon?

[@Dave-gl6jb]

Great REVIEW mate. I will stick with my GR Yaris but love the Wife to have this car in the Auto. I do love the look of i30N but FWD yeah no. Still 0 to 100km in 5.2 WOW fast. PS I need more money plus out of Melb lockdowns.😪

[@CarSauce]

The GR Yaris is just incredible too, built with the same idea of "let's make this f**king awesome" 😁

[@evrenmatique]

Just came across your channel for the first time and I absolutely love your energy, you remind me of me hahaha. Will be back for more mate 💙

[@joethorpe4295]

Great review! Do you have a source on the wireless carplay/android auto being there, but disabled? If that's true that'll be huge.

[@CarSauce]

Unfortunately not. It was in the press launch of the Kia Sorento which was not open to public. Hopefully they can sort stuff out soon...

[@joethorpe4295]

@@CarSauce All good, thanks for the info!

[@ktmidol]

My god this car isso good.

[@arefkr]

Matt watch CarWow's channel and get some ideas from them. Especially their drag races are so popular

[@dj_paultuk7052]

I got to drive one last week and i would say its even more fun than my A45 W176 facelift with 376bhp. Sadly though the EU cars are quiet as pops are no longer allowed on new cars. But hopefully that can be changed with a remap.

[@qwnc_]

that speed face hahahah love it

[@Jodeff]

Great review Matt 👍🏼. Thanks for giving it plenty of sauce 😂

[@NoName1312.]

what’s the torque steer like in these?

[@DEATHSTARER]

For a tick under $54K OTR for the 6-speed manual,it’s a bit of a price rise for this mid life upgrade, considering that I paid under $50K OTR in 2018.I would still upgrade to one ,but it’s not the bargain in the hot hatch segment that it was at its launch here 3 years ago.It’s those pops and crackles that get me all the time😃.

[@CarSauce]

Haha glad to hear they don't get old 😁 Great choice in car man!

[@Ethereal1]

Love to see a review on the fastback N

[@CarSauce]

Hopefully they have some press fleet of the limited edition one! If not, I have my old fastback review up :)

[@xXYannuschXx]

@@CarSauce Does the Fastback feel different than the Hatchback? Or are they so close that you cant tell?

[@gingerbreadman5756]

It completely sucks we didn’t get this brilliant N car in the U.S. instead of the hideous Elantra N! I’ll be happy when the crackle pops exhaust corn trend comes to an end.

[@xTheBigMdx]

Does this and the elite have android auto wireless now?

[@Prophet650]

One thing not mentioned. Even the non-blue colours get the same bloody blue stitching and accents throughout the interior. While curiously the Fastback N gets red stitching & accents throughout its interior. Very frustrating.

[@CarSauce]

Very true! I personally prefer the blue, never liked the red in the fastback! I wonder if it will be the same for the limited edition fastback, I'll have to get in one to figure it out 😜

[@Prophet650]

@@CarSauce and that's fine if that's what you prefer, but on my RED i30N the blue just looks stupid. 😔

[@CarSauce]

Didn't think of that! Very true

[@johneldridge2082]

@@Prophet650 why did you buy that colour then?

[@Prophet650]

@@johneldridge2082 because no one knew shit when I first put in my pre-order. Not even the dealer. And yeah I asked them to look into and ofcourse nothing happened.

[@adamgoods9763]

Love the review and your energy mate 👍

[@CarSauce]

Thank you!

[@jhunter2662]

mine arrives tommorow!!!

[@DeaSunCZ]

Why 2022 and not 2021? This is march 21 facelift version.

[@cooper9777]

I’ve gotta know. i30N, Focus ST, GTi or Megane RS

[@CarSauce]

i30N, all day, every day

[@cooper9777]

@@CarSauce Your word may as well be gospel. Looks like I might cancel my Focus ST order.

[@brycem0]

@@CarSauce happy to lend you a Megane RS 275 Trophy R. So that you can give it some sauce and change your mind. 💣

[@ReyZorProductions]

@@cooper9777 I canceled my ST order yesterday to get the i30N Fastback FL in shadow grey. I think I won't regret it.

[@cooper9777]

@@ReyZorProductions I picked up my i30n hatch yesterday and haven’t regretted the decision

[@sunnylusburner8108]

I honestly don't know who in their right mind would buy a Mk 8 GTI over the top level trim i30N

[@Bensant0]

Much more aftermarket support/headroom for the ea888 VAG uses in the GTI.

[@Bensant0]

There are stock engine GTIs running high 9s/low 10s for example. Still think this facelift i30n looks the goods 👌

[@glennbot4992]

Good review Mate!

[@CarSauce]

Thank you!

[@rahouljee9656]

Hello! So as a fellow T1D and Aussie. I am the first to comment about the pump! Would love to chat T1D and cars with you. Can you send a DM on KZbin to me??

[@r3dp3anut41]

Nah I think they just didn’t give you a sunroof model mate 🤨👍🏻

[@con8723]

How does it compare to the mk8 GTI in terms of power and transmission?

[@CarSauce]

Faster, much faster. The 8 speed dual clutch I think is better than the mk8 which can still very much feel like a dual clutch at low speeds and reversing up a hill. This transmission is a lot newer, so it explains a lot!

[@con8723]

@@CarSauce Awesome, thanks, it's good to know as I was tossing up between the two cars and ended up getting the i30 N without test driving the GTI. Glad I made that decision now. By the way, awesome reviews, I can honestly see this channel going a long way, keep it up!

[@johntancredi748]

Your in Australia and allowed out without a policeman battering your head in geez. I’m surprised 😮

[@CarSauce]

Haha I have a workers permit!

[@yohankuntadi1844]

Love your style of reviewing cars. N premium DCT will cost around 57k, another 7k can get bigger and more powerful Stinger GT. Which one u prefer?

[@Vakushka]

55 if you push, I still love the stinger but I ended up with the N.

[@vmat377]

Still annoys the crap out of me that the rear indicators and reverse lights are still halogen bulbs...

[@CarSauce]

Yeah seems stupid... good news is the only people seeing it will be the Civic Type R behind you :P

[@pokest225]

@@CarSauce nice try, but no. 😂

[@Ausfailia]

I feel like I'd probably just lose my licence if I bought one

[@CarSauce]

Honestly it's a risk... I'm willing to take 😉

[@teggsy2165]

Cheap interior still so dull and already rattling lol,i120n is sad too inside,horrible shiny plastic Tablet for the money it costs it should have full digital dash in 2021,old man interior.

[@blitzkreep4905]

Haha, 56k AUD expensive... come to Singapore my friend...

[@tonycoz2309]

Thirsty?.....petrol just hit $2.25/Lt!

[@liueric1988]

If only i hodled my crypto this year .............. next time maybe.

[@henrikkoukku2896]

No 276hp 👉🏼(280)hp.

[@lukelawrence6007]

The manual is better

[@letv9307]

You can hardly breathe because of a 5 second 0-60 ? You was holding your breathe for a 5 second 0-60…. Highly exaggerated.

[@James-RJM]

Clever how you change your appearance to a female in the review lol...😉 Refresh externally is good, sills are the same as original but they did do a red stripe along them at one point, which, imo, was ott. Still shodding pirelli pz4's hn isn't good. I changed over to ps4s's but it still bunny hopped and wheelspun like a bast..d in the wet and the new version does too in other reviews. That's disappointing. Price has risen too much and in auto, the weight is also far too high! The e-diff was very good but the car is dry biased, in the wet it's disappointing. I went over to the GR Yaris, uk convenience pack spec with asymmetric 5's from the off! It's Sooooooo much better for my needs. Plus I'm getting a better specced car all round and far superior year round traction 😊 Interior build quality and aesthetics are far better, grip is on another level dry and in particular when wet, cold and greasy!! I'd score dry as N 7, GR 9 and wet as N 3, GR 10 for standing starts and lower speeds hard acceleration, rising to 5 vs 10, on the move. And that was with ps4s's on my N! Hyundai was a great car for my 3 years ownership, completely reliable and practical, it likes a drink but rewards with that exhaust, rarity on the road and dynamics, when it's dry!

[@Dave-gl6jb]

Still James if you see a N with Auto in the dry the GR got a challenger. Something Type R only dream.😎

[@James-RJM]

@@Dave-gl6jb Definitely mate, as well as countless other cars, but few in the wet!😉 Type R would have been all round superior to N but it lost my selection on the larger footprint, slightly ott styling, lacking in exhaust noise and the fact it's only a 4 seater, yet a 5 door large hatch! If they had brought the R sport line out at the same time, I'd have probably taken a look and almost certainly been hooked😉

[@CarSauce]

Oh yeah this thing has no grip from a start on the wet haha, but honestly I've found these new changes have really reduced the annoying axle tramp that was always happening in the prefacelift. It does it way less often!

[@Dave-gl6jb]

I30N was there first go at a hot hatch and they nailed most of it. I almost got one few times mate. Then I heard about the auto and thought to myself should I give up the Manual life as the face lift looks a solid improvement on there first try. Then the even more Crazy GR Yaris came out of no where and I jumped on that Wagon. PS Like I have said before if I had more money would have one in a second. Just Enjoy your car. (Even a GTI a Matt)😋

[@James-RJM]

@@CarSauce I'm sure the other mechanical improvements are significant but the axle tramp shouldn't be there in the first edition. They then tweaked the suspension shortly afterwards and have now done a facelift + with numerous more tweaks, yet it's still there and even in the dry, evidenced in the recent chasing cars review! And as for those p zero's. They were totally pants in the wet but the latest normal pz4 has apparently improved loads, including great wet grip except for aquaplaning which leads me to suspect that hyundai haven't updated the HN specific version which is identical visually?!😏

[@JeffNuts]

Too expensive for what you get

[@CarSauce]

I have to disagree but to each their own!

[@juliuscesar9864]

Could always pay 55k for a Yaris 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@andromeda7608]

Wasted 20 mins

[@CarSauce]

@@CathodeRayNipplez thanks mate

[@brycem0]

well your mum, wasted 9 months.... just jog on.

[@juliuscesar9864]

@@brycem0 Someone buy this man a beer 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@sag2229]

Waited all day for this crap?!?!?!?