Verdict

WHETHER it’s this base version or the Performance Package model, the Hyundai i30 N is a genuine surprise. It excels on UK roads, making up for its slight power deficit with a willing engine and sublime agility. It has the talent to give the Honda Civic Type R a run for its money, but less divisive looks. It’s also as easy to live with as a regular i30, and the icing on the cake is that it’s great value.