HYUNDAI has ratcheted up its i30 N scorching hatch line up with an enhanced model of the sunroof geared up Premium 5 door hatchback known as i30 N Drive-N Restricted Version.
It’s obtainable now priced at $53,200 for the six-speed handbook and $56,200 for the eight-speed DCT “auto” model. Each costs are plus on-road prices and signify a premium over the donor vehicles of $2500.
Hyundai Australia has secured a cargo of 180 models (world builds 620 by to 799) of this restricted run automobile in a alternative of two premium physique colors: Phantom Black Pearl and the brand new Serenity White Pearl.
Although no efficiency gear per se added to the Drive-N Restricted Version, nevertheless the newcomer lends an air of exclusivity to the favored i30 N with goodies not obtainable on ‘lesser’ variants.
Drive-N builds on the already stable efficiency credentials of the i30 N by including a number of styling updates together with a pink accent inside, Alcantara finishes, bronze solid alloy wheels, unique decals and blacked out Hyundai badging.
Inside, it’s fitted with a centre mounted plaque that includes individualised world numbering out of 800, and geographic coordinates to the Hyundai Motor Firm Europe Take a look at Centre on the legendary Nürburgring… the place the i30 N was co-developed and from the place the ‘N’ within the automotive’s title is derived.
Exterior on the aspect, entrance and rear, Drive-N options comparable darkish bronze matte completed restricted version badges additionally with the geographic coordinates to the Nürburgring Hyundai Motor Firm Europe Take a look at Centre.
It beneficial properties 19-inch solid alloy wheels in darkish bronze matte end which might be directly gentle and powerful whereas contributing to the automotive’s exclusivity and outlined look.
The Drive-N variant is fitted with a Guide Pace Restrict Help (MSLA) system that enables drivers to set a velocity utilizing the velocity toggle by lengthy holding the cruise management button on the steering wheel. When the set velocity is reached, i30 N will restrict engine energy to forestall the driving force from exceeding their set restrict. If the velocity is exceeded, a warning chime will play to immediate the driving force to decelerate.
Unique to Drive-N, Alcantara replaces leather-based and covers the steering wheel, gear lever, armrest, and handbrake.
Efficiency blue accents adorning the inside are changed with pink accents on seat belts within the entrance and rear, the steering wheel N buttons, the inserts and stitching of the N Gentle Seats with a brand new sample.
The i30 N Drive-N Restricted Version additionally options devoted flooring mats with distinct design particulars.
Energy comes from a 2.0-litre, twin scroll turbo petrol 4 cylinder engine rated at 206kW and 392Nm driving the entrance wheels by an electronically managed mechanical restricted slip differential.
The engine is derived from that in Mitsubishi’s final Evo 10 barely detuned on this occasion.
An eight-speed twin clutch transmission turned obtainable this 12 months as an possibility concurrently quite a few different element mechanical modifications had been effected to the automotive together with a rise in entrance brake rotor diameter and modifications to the multi-mode suspension together with a recalibrated engine management unit to ship improved throttle response from decrease within the engine rev vary.
It additionally presents the identical three-mode N efficiency capabilities provided within the donor mannequin – N Energy Shift, N Grin Shift and N Monitor Sense Shift – the latter of which prompts an overboost perform for 20 seconds.
Every Drive-N comes normal with a welcome field and showcases the set of keys and a particular Drive-N keyring.
2022 Hyundai i30 N Drive-N pricing*
i30 N Drive-N | $53,200 | New variant |
i30 N Drive-N (a) | $56,200 | New variant |
*Pricing excludes on-road prices.
