Nice little car, would definitely be at the top of my list. And while the N is fantastic the N-Line is a great drive and Hyundai is building cars with great panache these days. I haven't driven the hybrid but it's good to know it's still got some spirit. That one only has 1600km on it too - I find Hyundais in particular loosen up, go better and use less fuel once they've got a few ks up. I'd expect the economy to improve somewhat as it ages. Personally I like this style more than the newer design language on the sedan which I find a bit... challenging... Kudos on getting the video out so fast too Brett, it looks like you only filmed that yesterday afternoon lol
@@mahcooharper9577 Thanks mate. I was the first booking I think. It had about 850km when I picked it up. So yes you’re probably right, it could run better and more economical after another 2000-3000km running in.
Thanks for the review, as always great to watch. The braking is a terrific figure which is about the same as the sedan. If one is not fussed on whether they buy a hatch or sedan, I got to say it appears to me that the Hyundai's own N-Line sedan is much better value than this new N-Line hatch. The drive-away price that I have for the Sedan N Line Premium is $46,678 whilst the Hatch N Line Premium is about the same at $46,119. The sedan looks more aggressive, has the more powerful engine, 150kW/265Nm, a bigger boot, appears to be more modern, and has a spare space saver tyre. Whilst very disappointedly the hatch only gets a "Tyre Mobility Kit (TMK)" as noted on the Hyundai Aust website specs; why no spare tyre Hyundai??.
@@nicholasmatthews5989 Yeah I forgot to mention that sorry - it has a tyre repair kit. It might have something to do with space and the position of the hybrid battery. I’ll find out and edit this comment. Edit: Yes, the LiPD Li-Ion polymer 0.44kWh battery is located under the boot floor. It sends energy to the 11.8kW e-motor/generator attached to the petrol engine.
Car cost more than the previous n-line but the engine got downgraded from a pepppy 1.6L turbo to a gutless 1.5L mild hybrid turbo. The previous one was a fun little "warm" hatch.
How are you liking it? Does it have a lot of warning alerts beeping at you like the kona? Just wondered if so, can they easily be turned off or sound on super low?
Have a '22 Cerato GT. Averaging in the 6s between fills, suburbs/motorway...🤔 I think id wait for the next Cerato GT (replacement), 140-something kw, and a conventional torque converter auto 😊
Great review Brett. It's disappointing that Hyundai didn't bring the manual transmission version to Oz - that would definitely be more fun, although it would be even slower on the drag strip, and I suspect that most people would go the auto anyway. Can you confirm what kind of tyres it has? I did a freeze frame at 1:12, I can see that they're Michelin's, but I'm not sure whether they are Pilot Sport 4's or 5's. I'm sure that Hyundai's decision to put really good tyres on the car helps a lot with roadholding and braking.
I would buy the manual , if you look at the times of the old 150 kw 1.6 the manual was just faster than the dual clutch 7 speed, the reason is that the dual clutch is a little slow off the mark kind of almost hesitates to feed the power quickly , with the manual that's not a problem
I’d rather get a MG4. 0L/100km is a more meaningful difference than spending thousands more on a “mild hybrid” for barely better fuel economy. Instant acceleration and RWD too makes it more fun.
@@edwardmorris2231agreed. This is a car they were selling when you could get a mid spec model under $30k. Nowhere near as premium as a Mazda 3 and certainly doesn’t demand this price until an all new model can justify it.
Do you know what the fuck this car is? It’s the N Line, so $46k is worth it. Plus, Hyundai is pretty reliable now. Don’t forget the mild hybrid. Most brands bump up the price.
I wish reviewers would spend more time talking about Hyundai's warning systems being obxious. It's fine to turn them off for your review but in the real world, living with these cars is very different due to these "warning beeps". Simply turning them off every time you start the engine is not practical.
So your SR has been a reliable and enjoyable car to own? I'm looking at this new mild hybrid or considering a second hand i30 hatch with low kms.. with the lack if power and inflated price, I really don't know 😕
@@ljkv2022 Yes. It's our perfect car. The same model of the I30 was bought in late 2017 and has very very low mileage on the clock. The PREMIUM Model of the I30 is the perfect car. Thanks for asking.
Missus has the previous SR model. This seems like mostly a downgrade for more money. Fun fact, when they went from SR to N Line you lost smart cruise. Does the new N Line get it back? Edit: your write up calls it navigation based adaptive cruise but only on the premium model, interesting. Hatches are less of a sales leader now so I guess that explains the lack of improvements in this car.
Feels like Hyundai is pulling wool over everyone’s eyes here… this shouldn’t be called an N-line full stop. Slower by over a second at 0-100 vs the old model, this really should be just be listed and sold as the “normal” i30.
@@aseroxmilez k4 from what I'm reading and it looks shit compared to the current model. I wonder if this current cerato has the potential to be an investment
@@gort3969 yeah those fender trims are damn ugly. Hate that they’ve stopped the Rio/Cerato/Stingers… They were all attractive looking cars for the price.
I'm glad I just bought a 2024 model. The salesperson will have their work cut out to sell a mild sports hatch that's lost about 30% of its power compared to a 2024 model. What a dud. We're being forced to accept rubbish from Europe instead the best from South Korea.
Nice video! Are u the same guy with the acceleration channel? U have the same voice lol nline is getting boring and authentic only like amg line and.... Its a disappointment that they dropped the 1.6t 200hp. 40hp will have an impact on small cars!
Some people are not happy that the nline is going to be hybrid, well at least they said it dosen't sound right for something that is supposed to be sporty. I wonder how companies like cherry tuining and other brands are going to go making tunes and other things like intakes?? Because alot of the people who buy nlines like to tune and mod them and making the nline hybrid shows hyundai are tone deaf
@bikeman123 I know the difference between N and Nline and oh yes there are people that *DO* tune it: HPF POWER UPGRADE | Hyundai 130 N-Line 1.6T Stage 2 Upgrade Horsepower Factory TV Elantra N Line 1.6T Hp run at Total Tuning, 228.4 whp, 250.5 wtq. Many more to come with a tune! 49th_nline Elantra N-Line 300WHP tuned by JV Performance (Aramis Otero) | DIPR Car Stories #74 Drive in PR This guy has been doing a build series on modding and tuning a nline along with his own full N build: N-Line Gets Custom Tune for More BOOST! Andrew Creech
N-line , like an S-line , AMG line , where as it has all of the Looks , a Sporty interior , but a Relatively low or Moderate Bhp. To allow younger drivers or people who cant afford the Full Fat version to have something eye pleasing.
Do your research buddy. The N-Line is the ‘warm hatch’ variant. Sucks to be you it was such a good seller 😂😂😂. It’s a aesthetic upgrade and sportier performance over the base model
Why have we gone backwards in power and still calling it a NLine 🙄 stupid. Definitely want to keep my sedan with the 150kw I get great economy from that anyway.
I get as low as 4.8lt heading into the city and my normal drive is 6.1 max and I have fun mixed with normal driving. It’s actually sad to underpower it that much, definitely needs bargain economy for that kinda output 😬
This is such a massive downgrade, why would Hyundai still call it an N Line, compare this car to say a Sonata N Line and they are worlds apart in terms of performance, Hyundai should keep the N Line badge to their sporty trims, I know N Line isn’t their top of the line hardcore performance range like the N, and this car isn’t particularly targeted to be a sports hatch in any way but it’s very confusing when it comes to marketing. The previous i30 SR/N Line with the 1.6 turbo 150kW/265Nm was very peppy and zippy and punched above its weight, I’m not saying its a speed demon but it had good practical performance for daily driving and even gave certain larger 2.0L turbo cars a run for their money, this powertrain can’t even surpass the MG3 Hybrid and would struggle to overtake a majority of cars on the road if you want to give it a quick punch of the throttle.
Basically a cosmetic upgrade , charging more dollars with a down graded engine with slower overall performance ! A shame really. Now made in Czech rather than Sth Korea.
Nice little car, would definitely be at the top of my list. And while the N is fantastic the N-Line is a great drive and Hyundai is building cars with great panache these days. I haven't driven the hybrid but it's good to know it's still got some spirit.
That one only has 1600km on it too - I find Hyundais in particular loosen up, go better and use less fuel once they've got a few ks up. I'd expect the economy to improve somewhat as it ages.
Personally I like this style more than the newer design language on the sedan which I find a bit... challenging...
Kudos on getting the video out so fast too Brett, it looks like you only filmed that yesterday afternoon lol
@@mahcooharper9577 Thanks mate. I was the first booking I think. It had about 850km when I picked it up. So yes you’re probably right, it could run better and more economical after another 2000-3000km running in.
@@drivingenthusiastaustralia some cars it doesn't seem to matter much, but I've really noticed it with Hyundais - I don't know why!
Great review - cracking little car but those prices are hard to swallow.
I just had a quick look at an i30 mild hybrid last month, and I think it's a fantastic car. The interior is old but still high-quality.
Thanks for the review, as always great to watch. The braking is a terrific figure which is about the same as the sedan. If one is not fussed on whether they buy a hatch or sedan, I got to say it appears to me that the Hyundai's own N-Line sedan is much better value than this new N-Line hatch. The drive-away price that I have for the Sedan N Line Premium is $46,678 whilst the Hatch N Line Premium is about the same at $46,119. The sedan looks more aggressive, has the more powerful engine, 150kW/265Nm, a bigger boot, appears to be more modern, and has a spare space saver tyre. Whilst very disappointedly the hatch only gets a "Tyre Mobility Kit (TMK)" as noted on the Hyundai Aust website specs; why no spare tyre Hyundai??.
@@nicholasmatthews5989 Yeah I forgot to mention that sorry - it has a tyre repair kit. It might have something to do with space and the position of the hybrid battery. I’ll find out and edit this comment.
Edit: Yes, the LiPD Li-Ion polymer 0.44kWh battery is located under the boot floor. It sends energy to the 11.8kW e-motor/generator attached to the petrol engine.
You are on a roll! Great review as usual. I can’t believe the new MG Hs is more refined than this based off your testing!
Car cost more than the previous n-line but the engine got downgraded from a pepppy 1.6L turbo to a gutless 1.5L mild hybrid turbo. The previous one was a fun little "warm" hatch.
Just bought one.
How are you liking it? Does it have a lot of warning alerts beeping at you like the kona? Just wondered if so, can they easily be turned off or sound on super low?
@@ljkv2022 Easily turned off or turned down through system settings, love the car
They've really turned N-Line into an equipment grade rather than the N Lite that it was. Such a shame.... and that price!!
Have a '22 Cerato GT.
Averaging in the 6s between fills, suburbs/motorway...🤔
I think id wait for the next Cerato GT (replacement), 140-something kw, and a conventional torque converter auto 😊
Great review Brett. It's disappointing that Hyundai didn't bring the manual transmission version to Oz - that would definitely be more fun, although it would be even slower on the drag strip, and I suspect that most people would go the auto anyway. Can you confirm what kind of tyres it has? I did a freeze frame at 1:12, I can see that they're Michelin's, but I'm not sure whether they are Pilot Sport 4's or 5's. I'm sure that Hyundai's decision to put really good tyres on the car helps a lot with roadholding and braking.
@@RodneyW Pilot Sport 4 I think. I double check and get back to you.
I would buy the manual , if you look at the times of the old 150 kw 1.6 the manual was just faster than the dual clutch 7 speed, the reason is that the dual clutch is a little slow off the mark kind of almost hesitates to feed the power quickly , with the manual that's not a problem
Pilot Sport 4
@@Stan80 Danke. ==
46K for a Hyundi!.....prices have gone through the roof for new cars post COVID.
Great little car but ridiculous price especially for an older design
That's mental. More expensive than some EV's too and just too slow for the price.
I’d rather get a MG4. 0L/100km is a more meaningful difference than spending thousands more on a “mild hybrid” for barely better fuel economy. Instant acceleration and RWD too makes it more fun.
@@edwardmorris2231agreed. This is a car they were selling when you could get a mid spec model under $30k. Nowhere near as premium as a Mazda 3 and certainly doesn’t demand this price until an all new model can justify it.
Do you know what the fuck this car is? It’s the N Line, so $46k is worth it. Plus, Hyundai is pretty reliable now. Don’t forget the mild hybrid. Most brands bump up the price.
I wish reviewers would spend more time talking about Hyundai's warning systems being obxious. It's fine to turn them off for your review but in the real world, living with these cars is very different due to these "warning beeps". Simply turning them off every time you start the engine is not practical.
We've got a 2018 Hyundai. I.30 PD Premium Turbo SR Hatch And you couldn't ask for a better faster near hot car.
So your SR has been a reliable and enjoyable car to own? I'm looking at this new mild hybrid or considering a second hand i30 hatch with low kms.. with the lack if power and inflated price, I really don't know 😕
@@ljkv2022 Yes. It's our perfect car. The same model of the I30 was bought in late 2017 and has very very low mileage on the clock. The PREMIUM Model of the I30 is the perfect car. Thanks for asking.
A loud car on a long trip wears you out. You arrive tired, anxious and irritable , what's why I travel alone.
@@mvnorsel6354 Yep, good point. In that sense the sedan would be better if you’re doing regular long trips.
Missus has the previous SR model. This seems like mostly a downgrade for more money. Fun fact, when they went from SR to N Line you lost smart cruise. Does the new N Line get it back? Edit: your write up calls it navigation based adaptive cruise but only on the premium model, interesting. Hatches are less of a sales leader now so I guess that explains the lack of improvements in this car.
I had an SR Premium for 5 years. Much better equipped (and better looking) than its N-Line successor.
I have a 22 n line and it has adaptive (smart) cruise control
@@maxsimonidis6308 oh, that's interesting. I know there was something missing in the newer model. Some other safety feature I suspect.
Feels like Hyundai is pulling wool over everyone’s eyes here… this shouldn’t be called an N-line full stop.
Slower by over a second at 0-100 vs the old model, this really should be just be listed and sold as the “normal” i30.
Less power in newer cars seems to be a trend now. Even the next kia cerato will have less grunt. Its probably to comply with lower emissions standards
Yep
Are they continuing the Ceratos in the Aussie market or are we moving to the k3/4/5’s??
@@aseroxmilez k4 from what I'm reading and it looks shit compared to the current model. I wonder if this current cerato has the potential to be an investment
@@gort3969 yeah those fender trims are damn ugly. Hate that they’ve stopped the Rio/Cerato/Stingers… They were all attractive looking cars for the price.
an awesome car, can you do one on a Toyota hiace LWB?
Thanks for the request. Yep, I'll see what I can do.
Can't see Hyundai selling the i30 as they used to do ...bit of a own goal I reckon.
I'm glad I just bought a 2024 model. The salesperson will have their work cut out to sell a mild sports hatch that's lost about 30% of its power compared to a 2024 model.
What a dud. We're being forced to accept rubbish from Europe instead the best from South Korea.
A really nice car. Looks Little Bit like a (better) Ford Focus. By the way: i30 Model 2025 1.5 L has 140 HP, not 160 HP.
It's 159 bhp
Nice video! Are u the same guy with the acceleration channel? U have the same voice lol
nline is getting boring and authentic only like amg line and....
Its a disappointment that they dropped the 1.6t 200hp. 40hp will have an impact on small cars!
@@Hk135M Yes, I started PDrive - I left in 2023. This is my new channel 👍
That's no hot hatch it's a turbo sport hatch with mild hybrid 1.5 L4 turbo goes best with E10 unleaded cleaner than regular unleaded.
Some people are not happy that the nline is going to be hybrid, well at least they said it dosen't sound right for something that is supposed to be sporty. I wonder how companies like cherry tuining and other brands are going to go making tunes and other things like intakes?? Because alot of the people who buy nlines like to tune and mod them and making the nline hybrid shows hyundai are tone deaf
No one tunes the n-line. You are confusing it with the N.
@bikeman123 I know the difference between N and Nline and oh yes there are people that *DO* tune it:
HPF POWER UPGRADE | Hyundai 130 N-Line 1.6T Stage 2 Upgrade
Horsepower Factory TV
Elantra N Line 1.6T Hp run at Total Tuning, 228.4 whp, 250.5 wtq. Many more to come with a tune!
49th_nline
Elantra N-Line 300WHP tuned by JV Performance (Aramis Otero) | DIPR Car Stories #74
Drive in PR
This guy has been doing a build series on modding and tuning a nline along with his own full N build: N-Line Gets Custom Tune for More BOOST! Andrew Creech
Definitely needs some noise dampening pads on the body. It sounds like a metal tube driving down a road.
Such a downgrade for the powertrain. Good for those who prioritize fuel economy
Hyundai pulling peoples legs with this one. "N" Line, this is an N-Line in name only. Gutless and not even efficient for a small, hybrid car.
You do realise that "n line" is trim/aesthetic spec right? This isn't an "N"...
N-line , like an S-line , AMG line , where as it has all of the Looks , a Sporty interior , but a Relatively low or Moderate Bhp. To allow younger drivers or people who cant afford the Full Fat version to have something eye pleasing.
Do your research buddy. The N-Line is the ‘warm hatch’ variant. Sucks to be you it was such a good seller 😂😂😂. It’s a aesthetic upgrade and sportier performance over the base model
Why have we gone backwards in power and still calling it a NLine 🙄 stupid. Definitely want to keep my sedan with the 150kw I get great economy from that anyway.
I get as low as 4.8lt heading into the city and my normal drive is 6.1 max and I have fun mixed with normal driving. It’s actually sad to underpower it that much, definitely needs bargain economy for that kinda output 😬
This is such a massive downgrade, why would Hyundai still call it an N Line, compare this car to say a Sonata N Line and they are worlds apart in terms of performance, Hyundai should keep the N Line badge to their sporty trims, I know N Line isn’t their top of the line hardcore performance range like the N, and this car isn’t particularly targeted to be a sports hatch in any way but it’s very confusing when it comes to marketing.
The previous i30 SR/N Line with the 1.6 turbo 150kW/265Nm was very peppy and zippy and punched above its weight, I’m not saying its a speed demon but it had good practical performance for daily driving and even gave certain larger 2.0L turbo cars a run for their money, this powertrain can’t even surpass the MG3 Hybrid and would struggle to overtake a majority of cars on the road if you want to give it a quick punch of the throttle.
Basically a cosmetic upgrade , charging more dollars with a down graded engine with slower overall performance ! A shame really. Now made in Czech rather than Sth Korea.
Are you single? 😌👀
Hideous really. Looks old . Looks like a,base model i30 from 2014 and goes just as slow.