The thrilling Hyundai i30 N hot hatch has been facelifted for the second time, but sadly, it will remain a forbidden fruit in the United States. At the front, Hyundai’s engineers have had some fun with the shape of the front air intakes, making them look a little sharper and adding bright red accents. The design of the lip has also been altered and includes a combination of matte grey and red accents. Additionally, the front grille has been redesigned and features Hyundai’s new flat-look badges in matte black. All 2025 i30 N models also come standard with revised 19-inch forged wheels with a matte grey finish.
The interior has also received a few minor
changes. These include the same fully digital 10.25-inch instrument cluster as
the i30 N Sedan, now joining the existing 10.25-inch infotainment display. The
optional suede, leather, and Alcantara N bucket seats have also been refreshed,
and there’s a new gloss black area around the shifter. A red NGS button to
enable the ‘N Grin Shift’ boost function is now added to the steering wheel.
In markets like Australia, the new model
also includes the Hyundai Bluelink connected car services program. This adds
Automatic Collision Notification, Emergency Call function, Connected Routing
with live traffic updates, Alert services, and over-the-air software updates.
The Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist has been updated with new front radar
sensors and a camera mounted behind the windshield. The 2025 i30 N comes
standard with Intelligent Speed Limit Assist, Rear Occupant Alert, Driver Attention
Warning, and Multi-Collision Braking.
No changes have been made to the
powertrain of the i30 N, but it didn’t need any. Power continues to come from a
2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder with 276 hp at 6,000 rpm and 392
Nm of torque between 2,100 and 4,700 rpm. The hot hatch continues
to be offered with a six-speed manual and an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic
transmission.
