The Hyundai i30 hatch blends European-inspired styling, a long warranty, Australian suspension tuning and some great safety features, together with several engine options. Hyundai also builds a hot version, the i30N. There's even a diesel for those who want one. Here's a quick primer on the i30, a hatch that seems to cater for all tastes.
Hyundai's i30 is in a pretty rare corner of the hatchback market, in that there's a model for everyone. The everyday i30 Go is well-priced and even has some frills, while the i30 Premium and N Line Premium are luxurious hatch models. Then, for those who really want something that gets the pulse racing, there's the i30 N hot hatch. It's a range that's unmatched in versatility by close rivals Toyota and Mazda.
There are seven trims on sale in Australia, from the i30 Go, which has a drive-away cost of just $20,990, right up to the all-out i30 N performance model for $44,588.30.
Engine and transmissions
Buyers can choose an i30 with one of four engines. There's a 2.0-litre, four-pot petrol, a 1.6-litre turbo, four-banger diesel or a 1.6-litre turbocharged petrol. Finally, for the i30N, Hyundai bolted on a twin scrolling turbo to a 2.0-litre petrol.
Transmission wise, you can go for a six-speed manual, six-speed auto with sequential manual or a seven-speed dry, dual-clutch auto. Something that's pretty fun, the hot hatch gets an old-school six-speed manual.
Here's a brief rundown of the Hyundai i30 Australia range.
Hyundai i30 Go
The wallet-friendly Hyundai i30 Go sells from $20,990. You might be forgiven for thinking that at that kind of money, you're not going to get a lot of equipment, but you're wrong. It's also nice to have the choice of all engines on this model.
Standard features encompass the following:
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Bluetooth connectivity
8-inch touchscreen
AUX/USB input with iPod connectivity
Cloth seating
Hyundai Auto Link smartphone app connectivity
LED daytime running lamps
Auto-dusk sensing headlights with escort and welcome function
Heated exterior mirrors
16-inch steel wheels
Standard i30 safety specs:
Rear-view camera
Tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
Seven airbags
Electronic stability control (ESC), with anti-lock braking system (ABS), brake assist system (BAS), electronic brakeforce distribution (EBD), hill-start assist control (HAC), traction control system (TCS) and vehicle stability management (VSM)
Hyundai i30 Active
Starting at a drive-away cost of $22,990, Hyundai outfits the i30 Active with extra tech and comforts, including the following:
16-inch alloy wheels
8-inch touchscreen, with sat-nav and live traffic updates
Digital radio (DAB+)
Rear seat centre folding armrest (with cup holders)
Leather-appointed steering wheel and gear knob
Electric folding side mirrors
Wing mirror LED side indicators
Additional safety assists:
Parking distance warning - reverse (PDW-R)
Hyundai i30 Elite
There are a lot more refinements on the $31,507 Elite i30.
17-inch alloy wheels
Rain-sensing wipers
Electronic parking brake
Qi standard wireless smartphone charging
Satin chrome window moulding
Dual-zone climate control (with auto defogging)
Smart keys with push-button starting
4.2-inch colour supervision cluster
Deluxe centre console
Rear cooling vents
Extra safety tech on the i30 Elite:
Hyundai SmartSense:
Forward collision-avoidance assist (FCA)
Blind-spot collision warning (BCW)
Driver attention warning (DAW)
Lane keeping assist - line (LKA-L)
Rear cross-traffic collision warning (RCCW)
Smart cruise control with stop & go
Hyundai i30 Premium
The i30 Premium commands a drive-away price of $36,657. However, you do receive quite a substantial number of additions over the Elite model:
Solar control glass
Heated and ventilated front seats
Auto-dimming rear-view mirror
Panoramic sunroof
Power-adjustable driver's seat
Seven-speaker premium sound system from Infinity
Hyundai Auto Link Premium
LED rear combination lights
LED headlamps and front indicators
Hyundai i30 N Line
The N Line models are quite unique in the i30 stable, so we've put them together here. The i30 N Line gets some of the full-fat performance hatch features, from $30,168. It's like a skim milk version of the N.
Features include the following:
8-inch touchscreen with sat-nav, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Wireless smartphone charging
Dual-zone climate control with auto defogging
Smart key with push-button start
Leather upholstered seats with contrasting red stitching
Sports front seats
N sports steering wheel with gear lever knob
N Dark Metal painted inserts
Rain-sensing wipers
4.2-inch colour supervision cluster
Rear cooling vents (DCT only)
Deluxe centre console (DCT)
Red seatbelts
Paddle shifters (on DCT only)
Hyundai Auto Link
N Line 18-inch alloy wheels
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 tyres
Dual exhaust tips
Black bezel headlights
N Line exterior body kit
N Line badging and black mirror caps
LED rear combination lamps
Safety assists:
Hyundai SmartSense (DCT only):
Forward collision-avoidance assist (FCA)
Driver attention warning (DAW)
Lane keeping assist - line (LKA-L)
Smart cruise control w/ stop & go
Hyundai i30 N Line Premium
If the N Line was skim milk, this is low fat. For the N Line Premium, you'll pay $38,923. Highlights include the following:
Heated and ventilated front seats
Auto-dimming rear-view mirror
Power outlet in boot
Power-adjustable driver's seat
Panoramic glass sunroof
Sun visor extensions
Hyundai Auto Link Premium
Seven-speaker Infinity premium sound system
LED headlamps with front indicators
Safety:
Parking distance warning - front (PDW-F)
Hyundai i30 N
Here we have the whole milk hot hatch. The drive-away price is $44,588.30. The main attraction for buyers will no doubt be the raspy, and most powerful i30 engine, which summons 202kW and 353Nm (up to 378Nm on overboost).
Performance brake package
Electro-mechanical limited slip differential
Electronically controlled suspension
Active variable exhaust system
Launch control
Rev matching
N race computer
N drive mode system
Full-body styling package
19-inch alloys
Pirelli P-Zero HN tyres
LED headlamps and taillights
LED daytime running lamps
8-inch touchscreen with sat-nav, Suna live traffic updates
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Digital radio (DAB+)
Bluetooth connectivity
Dual-zone with auto defog function
Alloy pedals
N unique sports front seats
Rear chassis stiffener brace
Extendable driver's seat thigh support
Power windows
Cruise control
Safety on the i30 N
Hyundai SmartSense
Forward collision-avoidance assist (FCA) - city and urban
Driver attention warning (DAW)
Lane keeping assist - line (LKA-L)
Rear-view camera
Parking distance warning - reverse (PDW-R)
Automatic dusk sensing headlamps
Tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
Seven airbags
Want to know more about the Hyundai i30?
Read our detailed Hyundai i30 comparison review, where we combine the findings of five motoring experts to save you time. Alex Jeffs, our car reviewer got to test the 2019 Hyundai i30 N. We've also published a guide covering everything you need to know about the i30 range.
Why buy a Hyundai i30?
There are dozens of hatchbacks on the market and there are several highly-rated options to choose from. Here are the key reasons why the i30 deserves your closer inspection:
The i30 is reportedly assembled to a high quality
Wide-ranging model line-up with an i30 for most drivers
Competitive pricing
A proper hot hatch
Great to drive
Comfortable
Comprehensive standard safety features
Aussie localisation program for suspension
Seven-year warranty
Award winning
Modern styling
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