4 fantastic things about the Hyundai i30 Fastback N Line

Featuring elegant design and refined performance, the i30 Fastback N Line is the second Hyundai model in Europe to feature the new sporty trim level.

Following hot on the heels of the successful launch of the highly acclaimed i30 N Line, it shows how Hyundai’s N Division is continuing its shake-up of the performance car world. The trim enhances Hyundai’s i30 Fastback with eye-catching design elements taken directly from the thrilling All-New i30 Fastback N.

It also enables even more Hyundai customers to experience the unique fun-to-drive N feeling thanks to its enhanced performance capabilities. Here’s four fantastic things about the i30 Fastback N Line that will really spice up your drive.

Hyundai i30 Fastback N Line

Eye-catching design

The upgraded exterior design of the i30 Fastback N Line is inspired by the thrilling all-new i30 Fastback N. It includes a front bumper exclusively accented with a silver character line and Hyundai’s signature Cascading Grille with mesh pattern. Black bezels frame the head lamps.

To emphasise the car’s sporty appearance at the rear, the N Line trim features the sporty rear bumper carried over from the i30 Fastback N with a red reflector line, a triangular fog lamp and a special rear diffuser. The N Line badge is positioned on the front fenders.

Hyundai i30 Fastback N Line

Sporty interior

In the i30 Fastback N Line, customers benefit from N-branded sport seats that bring a whole new level of seat comfort. Featuring the N logo and grey contrast stitching and side bolsters, the eye-catching high-performance N Line sport seats keep you in control and comfortable, with power lumbar support and extendable seat cushions.

You can also enjoy the comfort and control of the perforated leather N Line steering wheel, featuring sporty metallic spokes and remote control buttons that let you stay connected without taking your hands off the wheel. Sporty pedals with a brushed metal finish and slip-resistant rubber pads for more control increase the motorsport flair and enhance the dynamic driving experience, as does the N Line gearshift, which has sporty metal accents and leather inserts for better grip and even quicker shifts.

Hyundai i30 Fastback N Line

Enhanced performance

For a more engaging driving experience, the i30 Fastback N Line with the 1.4-litre T-GDI petrol engine with 140 PS has been refined in terms of suspension, tune engine response and exhaust sound. To match the tuned driving performance, the 1.4-litre T-GDI engine version comes with PS4 Michelin Performance tyres and 18-inch alloy wheels that really fill the wheelhouse, creating a more dynamic stance and delivering fantastic road handling. Enlarged front brakes further enhance the sporty character.

With the launch of the i30 Fastback N Line, Hyundai has also expanded the engine lineup for the entire N Line range with the 1.0 T-GDI petrol engine, delivering 120 PS. The smaller engine version comes with 17-inch alloy wheels and the same design refinements as the higher-powered versions.

Hyundai i30 Fastback N Line

Smart tech
 
The i30 Fastback N Line’s smart connectivity features offer drivers a wide variety of choice. This includes a navigation system features featuring Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, so you can connect your phone and control your music, phone and app functions on the floating 8-inch touch-screen or through voice commands. It also comes with a free seven-year subscription to LIVE Services with weather, traffic and speed camera information in real time.

A wireless charging pad in the centre console lets you easily charge a compatible Qi-enabled smartphone without the use of messy and unsightly cables. And the i30 Fastback N Line’s Intelligent Speed Limit Warning uses the car’s front camera and information from the navigation system to identify road speed signs and display the speed limit in real time. The information is displayed both in the navigation system display as well as in the supervision cluster.

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