The Hyundai i30 N has become a favourite among driving enthusiasts and track day fans. It’s built up an incredible following in a little over two years since it arrived. And something that’s sure to perpetuate the popularity is the introduction of an automatic transmission option. Yes, Hyundai is finally […]
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2021 Hyundai i30 N DCT debuts; more power, 8spd auto
Hyundai has unveiled the new 2021 i30 N, featuring a DCT automatic transmission for the first time. The new model also brings in a slight power and torque increase for the top model, and revised features and styling. The 2021 Hyundai i30 N powertrain consists of a 2.0-litre turbo four-cylinder, […]
2021 Hyundai i30 N previewed, DCT auto confirmed
The first images and initial details of the 2021 Hyundai i30 N have been released this morning, with confirmation of a dual-clutch auto transmission option. This will open up the hot hatch’s market reach to automatic drivers for the first time. Based on the refreshed i30, the 2021 i30 N […]
Top 5 fun yet sensible cars for young professionals
You’ve graduated uni, settled into a job, have no kids and aren’t a true ‘adult’ yet – so now it’s time to have some fun. What car should you buy? Here are our top 5 fun yet sensible cars for young professionals. Your twenties and early thirties are generally a […]
2021 Hyundai i30 N facelift spied with DCT auto (video)
Following the overseas debut of the 2021 Hyundai Veloster N with a dual-clutch auto transmission (DCT) option, Hyundai’s N engineers are now testing prototype versions of the i30 N facelift with the DCT auto. It was only a matter of time but now that time is becoming more and more […]
PerformanceDrive’s Top 10 Cars of 2019
Just as 2020 swings into full stride, we thought we’d take a look back over some of the highlight vehicles of 2019. Think of it as like our ‘car of the year’ awards, with no advertising dollars influencing the list. This is specifically for vehicles that we’ve driven and reviewed […]
Hyundai Australia hosts first ‘N Festival’ at Wakefield Park Raceway (video)
Hyundai Australia hosted its first ever N Festival over the weekend, inviting N owners out to a track day at Wakefield Park Raceway, just south of Sydney. Around 100 i30 N vehicles turned up for the free event, which created quite the spectacle. Fans were able to mingle with like-minded […]
Hyundai i30 N Project C hardcore hot hatch revealed
Hyundai has pulled the covers off its beaut new i30 N Project C hot hatch at the Frankfurt motor show. It’s lighter and more aggressive than the regular model, and unfortunately for us it is only going to be available in Europe. Previewed last month, Hyundai’s N division surprised us […]