New Hyundai i30 N Line May Look Like A Hot Hatch, But It Ain’t One
Hyundai has expanded its portfolio of N-badged cars with the introduction of the new i30 N Line, which will be available across Europe later this summer. Unlike the i30 N or Veloster N, however, Hyundai’s new i30 N Line isn’t performance-oriented, even if it has the correct exterior and interior upgrades. Thus, customers choosing this model will have to make do with a 140PS (138hp / 103kW) 1.4-liter petrol engine. Enhancing the driving dynamics of the car are the upgraded suspension and brakes, which are said to have been “tuned to add extra spice to the regular i30 five-door“. In essence, the i30 N Line is to Hyundai what an S Line model is to Audi. Only in this case, it comes with a number of features found on the compact hot hatch, including the front and rear bumpers with a silver paint line, 18-inch alloy wheels available on the five-door i30 for the first time, new twin muffler at the rear, and special badge on the front fenders. The N-branded suede sports ...