Motoring

In The EFTM Garage: The Hyundai i30N Fastback

This week we have a few specials, but I’m rather fond of this Hyundai i30N Fastback. This is literally the i30N hot-hatch, with a slopping rear roof line. Its drives almost precisely like the hatch, in fact if I was to buy one it’s this variant. The i30N is still the best bang for buck effort around, but if you really want to stand out from the crowd this is the go.

Engine

2.0-litre turbocharged petrol four-cylinder.

Power / Transmission

202kW at 6000rpm / 353Nm at 1450-4700rpm. Six-speed manual, front-wheel drive. Overboost function for 18 seconds between 1750-4200rpm.\

0 – 100km/h

6.1 seconds

Fuel Economy

8.0L/100km

Technology

  • Apple CarPlay
  • Telemetry for track use. Lap timer, g-force and acceration data.
  • DAB+ radio
  • Sat nav
  • Full suite of active and passive safety features.
  • 8.0-inch touchscreen

First impressions

Thoughts? Just the same as when I first drove the hatch at Winton Raceway. How did Hyundai do all this straight out of the gate? The poaching of key BMW M talent no doubt helped! 

It is built to a price, with an interior that lacks a genuine premium feel. But honestly, I dare any brand snob to jump in either model, if you get out bagging it, you’re as dumb as a post.

Negatives?

For me none really, the rearward vision is down on the hatch. The looks may piss some off, but I loooove it.

Price

From: $41,990

Full review next week!

Chris Bowen

Chris was EFTM's Motoring Editor for many years, driving everything from your entry level hatch to the latest Luxury cars through to the Rolls Royce. He has been in the media for 20 years, produced three Olympic games broadcasts, attending Beijing 2008 & London 2012. Strangely he owns a Toyota Camry Hybrid, he defiantly rejects the knockers. Chris is married to Gillian and resides in Sydney's North West. They have Sam the English Springer Spaniel and Felix the Burmese cat to keep them company, and recently welcomed baby Henry to the family. He has now left EFTM, and writes freelance and runs his own Facebook Page "Bowen's Garage"

Recent Posts

  • Tech

Ring introduces their first indoor camera that you can pan and tilt remotely

Ring has expanded their indoor security camera lineup once again, this time with a camera…

43 mins ago
  • Tech

Nab yourself a discount on LG’s top of the range UltraGear and UHD 4K gaming monitors

It’s a good time to look at updating your gaming monitor, with LG slashing prices…

6 hours ago
  • Tech

Review: Sennheiser MOMENTUM Sport — quality sound while recording your heart rate and body temperature

It was just a few weeks ago that I reviewed the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless…

8 hours ago
  • Motoring

Nissan Z NISMO now part of the line-up after first 100 cars sold out in 53 minutes

The flagship NISMO edition is now a permanent part of the Nissan Z sports-car range…

10 hours ago
  • Tech

Motorola moto G24 Review: Battery life for days at a budget price

The moto g line from Motorola has been a mainstay of the industry since its…

12 hours ago
  • Tech

Roborock’s premium robot vacuum, the Q Revo MaxV, is available now

Although Roborock has just released their new robot vacuum cleaner, the S8 MaxV Ultra, that…

13 hours ago