The Hyundai i30 N was already one of the better hot hatches in Australia when it launched in the standard five-door body. The Fastback N adds a sloping roofline and a slightly longer silhouette without changing the mechanical formula. Same turbocharged engine, same N-specific suspension and brakes, same sharp driving character. The shape is the difference.
Amelia takes the Fastback N through its paces, looking at how the coupe-ish profile affects rear visibility, headroom, and boot access. The i30 N sits in a segment that includes the Volkswagen Golf GTI and Ford Focus ST, and the Fastback body gives Hyundai's hot hatch a point of difference that neither of those offers in Australia. She also looks at whether the N-specific drive modes and the rev-matching gearbox are features that add to the everyday experience or just the occasional spirited drive.
The Fastback N is the i30 N for someone who wants a hot hatch that turns heads from a distance. The five-door is arguably more practical. But the Fastback has an argument of its own. The full review is on the CarTell.tv YouTube channel above.
