For sheer, track-tuned hot-hatch excitement in a sedan suit, nothing tastes quite as sweet as the Hyundai i30 Sedan N. As sharply-priced as it is styled, the Subaru WRX pocket-rocket alternative has undergone a substantial facelift for 2024, gaining myriad chassis upgrades to make it even more of a hoot. That something that grew from the dull old Elantra can be so feisty and fun is quite amazing.

Actually the seventh-gen Elantra, Hyundai's futuristic i30 Sedan has gained a strong following thanks to big space and keen pricing. Now, with the 2024 facelift, comes a Hybrid version, ushering in a strikingly stylish and accommodating eco alternative to the Toyota Corolla Hybrid. And thanks to strong performance, solid handling and a comfy ride, there's something here for keen drivers, too.

Hyundai’s ageing i30 hatchback will live to see another few years, with the Korean carmaker revealing details of the late-life update for its popular small car.