Hyundai i30 Fastback N Line revealed

i30 Fastback gets the same sporty treatment previously applied to the hatchback, and a 1.0-litre turbo is added to both N Line ranges

Hyundai has revealed the i30 N Line Fastback: a sporty trim variant that sits between the regular i30 and the full-fat i30N hot hatch.

Read about the Hyundai i30 Fastback N

The N Line Fastback follows on from the N Line hatch - a car which we tried in September - and features similar styling, interior and chassis upgrades.

From the front, the N Line gains a more aggressive-looking bumper which mimics that of the top spec N - though with a silver painted splitter highlight in place of the N’s red stripe. The grille features a new mesh insert, and the headlights have black bezels.

There’s a sportier bumper around the back, which includes a triangular central fog light housed within a rear diffuser. Above it sits a full-width red reflector line.

The N Line rides on 18-inch alloy wheels wrapped in Michelin Pilot Sport 4 tyres, which houses brakes discs with an increased diameter relative to regular i30 models.

Inside, both the front seats and the steering wheel feature a more sporty look, and there’s a set of metal pedals and an N-branded gear knob.

Power comes from a 1.4-litre turbocharged petrol that can be found elsewhere in the i30 range. However, it benefits from a fruiter exhaust noise and revised mapping to improve throttle response. The 138bhp unit is enough to help the i30 N Line from 0-62mph in 9.2 seconds.

Along with the introduction of the N Line Fastback, Hyundai has added a second petrol option to both i30 N Line hatch and Fastback models. The 1.0-litre turbocharged three cylinder unit produces 118bhp, and gets 17-inch alloy wheels.

Fastback models are priced at £500 more than the equivalent hatchback, so expect the 1.4-litre N Line Fastback to start from £21,755.

Like the look of the Hyundai i30 Fastback N-Line? Let us know what you think in the comments below...

Chief reviewer

Alex joined Auto Express as staff writer in early 2018, helping out with news, drives, features, and the occasional sports report. His current role of Chief reviewer sees him head up our road test team, which gives readers the full lowdown on our comparison tests.

Most Popular

New 2024 Dacia Duster: third generation of Europe’s best-selling SUV revealed
Dacia Duster - front
News

New 2024 Dacia Duster: third generation of Europe’s best-selling SUV revealed

Dacia has taken the wraps off the latest Duster, which arrives with a new look and fresh technology
29 Nov 2023
New Renault Scenic 2023 review: the famous nameplate returns in style
Renault Scenic - front
Road tests

New Renault Scenic 2023 review: the famous nameplate returns in style

We get behind the wheel of new all-electric Renault Scenic to see what all the fuss is about
27 Nov 2023
“Renault is taking over as the manufacturer of cars for the people”
Opinion - Renault Twingo
Opinion

“Renault is taking over as the manufacturer of cars for the people”

Mike Rutherford thinks Renault is doing more than any other manufacturer when it comes to making affordable electric cars
26 Nov 2023