The Hyundai i30 N has received almost universal
praise and the South Korean automaker is looking to keep the momentum rolling
with additional variants. Snapped by Carscoops photographers
undergoing testing in Scandinavia, the visual differences between the Fastback
and the regular i30 N hatchback model are obvious and sure to expand the
vehicle’s appeal.
For the most part, the significant styling changes
are visible beyond the rear passenger doors as the roofline and rear window
make the vehicle look more like a sedan than anything else. The front will look identical to the hatchback.
The Hyundai i30 N Fastback will share all of its
mechanical components with the hatchback. Consequently, a 2.0-liter
turbocharged four-cylinder will be the only engine on offer. With that being
said, customers will be able to opt between two different state of tunes, the
first of which delivers 246 hp. The range-topping Performance Package ups the
ante to 271 hp. The i30 N Fastback will utilize a six-speed
manual transmission and be capable of hitting 100 km/h in roughly six
seconds with a capable driver behind the wheel.
The Hyundai N family was recently expanded to two
models with the launch of the Veloster N. After the i30 N Fastback becomes the
third member in the family, a performance version of the Tucson could launch.
