Even so, the front axle works hard – there was only a small amount of scrabble and torque steer on bone dry roads on the Gran Canaria launch, but experience with the hatch tells us that will obviously amplify in damper conditions. Fastback variants are predicted to account for around 30-40% of i30 N sales going forward.The Fastback sits on the same 2650mm wheelbase as the hatchback, but it’s 120mm longer and 21mm lower, and the more slippery shape improves on the five-door’s drag coefficient of 0.320 Cd to 0.297 Cd. That means the Fastback is equipped as standard – in the UK at least – with 271bhp, 19-inch alloys, electric heated memory driver’s seat and ‘faux suede’ alongside some real leather trim. It does a bit.Inside, the driver’s seat offers good support and comfort, though it’d be nice to drop the seat lower. Boot space increases versus the hatchback, from 395 to 450 litres.The Fastback N quickly sets quite an aggressive tone: the clutch is pretty butch, the steering has a weighty, meaty detail straight off centre, the engine has a gruff, purposeful rumble and the ride feels firm and just a little agitated, even on a smooth motorway in Normal mode.Driven enthusiastically over a twisting mountain road, the Fastback impresses. With more space, more spec, a more comfort focused ride, and updated design, the i30 N Fastback will appeal to the sophisticated sports car buyer. Join our 250,000 users facebook community. Despite the extra length, Hyundai says there’s only 12kg extra mass over the rear axle of the longer car – the total weight penalty, though Hyundai quotes the same 1429-1509kg range for both models.The drivetrain remains a 2.0-litre turbo four with a six-speed manual gearbox and front-wheel drive. The i30 range was further enlarged in 2017 when Hyundai unveiled the i30 Fastback model joining the standard hatchback and wagon versions. The understated bodykit complements this feel – unique bumpers, chunkier sideskirts, red pin striping at the bottom of the front and rear bumpers, and an E46 M3 CSL-like rear spoiler. Show more Images Compare with another car. Other niceties include LED head- and tail lights, cruise control, keyless entry and go, and an eight-inch touchscreen with sat-nav.An electronically controlled limited-slip differential, adaptive dampers, launch control and a range of driving modes from Eco through to a customisable ‘N’ mode are yours with a press of a button on the steering wheel.Hyundai says spring rates are softened 5% at the front, the front anti-roll bar is 0.8mm thinner, and the bump stops are both 6mm longer and 10% softer compared with today’s i30 N hatch. Hardly anyone buys that variant –because everyone upgrades to N Performance spec – but we still rate it as the sweetest i30N of all.CAR magazine scoops the new 2019 VW Golf GTI,Hyundai i30 Fastback (2018) review: Korean curveball,1998cc 16v 4-cyl turbo, 271bhp @ 6000rpm, 260lb ft @ 1500rpm,6.1sec 0-62mph, 155mph, 34mpg, 178g/km CO2 (on WLTP cycle). Overwhelmingly, though, the i30 Fastback N feels highly composed, but also responsive and playful. With the success of the award winning i30 N Hatch, we are excited to introduce the Fastback. High levels of front grip, good body control and quick, precise steering with robust if far from over-bearing weighting provides confidence to really lean on the chassis, and there’s even throttle adjustability to manipulate the rear end – lift the throttle mid-corner and the Fastback enthusiastically tightens its line. Anti-roll bar. It costs just £500 more than an i30N hatch in N Performance trim, looks more mature, has a larger boot – if slightly less rear headroom – and drives with comparable fun and energy. 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It’s purposeful without being too OTT. The i30 N is born on the track and engineered for driving fun. Despite cheaper floating calipers, the brake pedal feel is good and stopping power strong.The 2.0-litre turbo engine delivers good response and flexibility, pulling keenly from 2000rpm and revving out eagerly, but this is a quick rather than truly rapid car. A Civic Type R is both quicker and better able to deploy power.Gear changes are pleasingly slick, though it’s a shame the brake and accelerator pedal are far enough apart to make heel-and-toe downshifts hard to execute perfectly. Meet the i30 Fastback N.It’s a bodystyle already available in lower trim levels - and here it takes the basic i30 N hatch profile but replaces the boxy five-door silhouette with a sloping roofline. Search automobile-catalog: Photo of the moment: 2006 Hyundai Accent GLS Sedan (Photo: Hyundai Motors) It’s an enjoyable, engaging car to drive hard down a challenging road.If you want something more grown up than the boy racer hatch, the Fastback N is well worth considering.