Hi all,
So today I saw my local Hyundai dealer had an i30 N outside. I've read a lot of good things about them and had an hour or two to waste so went for a poke about. First impressions are good and I'm going back next week for a drive and look at figures (they wouldn't let me drive it today as they just received it that morning).
I currently have a 17 plate 290 ST Black Edition that I've only had since June. On the whole I'm pleased with it however a few things have led me to the Hyundai.
1. I don't need the estate. To be honest I never did but I prefer the looks to the 3/5 doors. The Hyundai has a nice squat stance, reminiscent of an A45 in fact.
2. Driving position. I've posted a few times before about hating the high seating position and as good as the buckets are I've just never quite got on with them. The first thing I checked in the N was the seat and my god it's so good to sit properly and not brush the roof!
3. Build quality. I've already had it to the dealer for warranty work on the engine, the seats are starting to crack and split, the headlights fog up and the dreaded squeaks and rattles are starting to appear. I'm not suggesting the Hyundai will be a Rolls Royce but there is no denying they certainly seem to have upped their game. I will concede that the dash was a bit plasticy in places and not as aesthetically pleasing as the Leon though.
4. I don't find the Leon very fun in a childish sort of way. Yes it's spectacularly capable but I can barely hear the exhaust and it just doesn't look that aggressive. Plus i miss having a manual, which is my own fault for getting DSG I guess. The N looks great in the flesh. It has the splitters, skirts and spoilers but it's not as brash as a Civic. And even just sat on the forecourt the exhaust popped and banged much to my delight. It's a valved system too so can be quietened down if needed.
So thanks for reading, I would be very interested to hear peoples thoughts on the matter.
Thanks.
BB
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So today I saw my local Hyundai dealer had an i30 N outside. I've read a lot of good things about them and had an hour or two to waste so went for a poke about. First impressions are good and I'm going back next week for a drive and look at figures (they wouldn't let me drive it today as they just received it that morning).
I currently have a 17 plate 290 ST Black Edition that I've only had since June. On the whole I'm pleased with it however a few things have led me to the Hyundai.
1. I don't need the estate. To be honest I never did but I prefer the looks to the 3/5 doors. The Hyundai has a nice squat stance, reminiscent of an A45 in fact.
2. Driving position. I've posted a few times before about hating the high seating position and as good as the buckets are I've just never quite got on with them. The first thing I checked in the N was the seat and my god it's so good to sit properly and not brush the roof!
3. Build quality. I've already had it to the dealer for warranty work on the engine, the seats are starting to crack and split, the headlights fog up and the dreaded squeaks and rattles are starting to appear. I'm not suggesting the Hyundai will be a Rolls Royce but there is no denying they certainly seem to have upped their game. I will concede that the dash was a bit plasticy in places and not as aesthetically pleasing as the Leon though.
4. I don't find the Leon very fun in a childish sort of way. Yes it's spectacularly capable but I can barely hear the exhaust and it just doesn't look that aggressive. Plus i miss having a manual, which is my own fault for getting DSG I guess. The N looks great in the flesh. It has the splitters, skirts and spoilers but it's not as brash as a Civic. And even just sat on the forecourt the exhaust popped and banged much to my delight. It's a valved system too so can be quietened down if needed.
So thanks for reading, I would be very interested to hear peoples thoughts on the matter.
Thanks.
BB
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