The updated Hyundai i30 Sedan range gains refreshed exterior and interior styling, as well as more choice – including a new hybrid powertrain for the first time.
Hyundai Australia has axed all manual transmission-equipped i30 Sedan models with the update, meaning the entry price has now risen by $3000.
The range now starts with the new i30 variant which replaces the Active nomenclature and starts at $29,000 before on-roads.
The new 1.6-litre hybrid engine, which also features in the related Kona and Kia Niro, is available on the entry-level i30, Elite, as well as the new Premium variants.
All i30 Sedan hybrid variants will follow after the petrol variants. The entry-level i30 variant is due in the first quarter of 2024, whereas the Elite and Premium variants are due in the second quarter of 2024.
The 2024 Hyundai i30 Sedan range continues to be topped by the sporty N Line and N Line Premium. Pricing for these models has risen by $2000 and $2500 respectively, compared to the pre-update.
On the outside the updated i30 Sedan receives refreshed styling, as well as automatic LED headlights with integrated LED daytime running lights across the entire range.
At the back there’s a “deeper and sportier” lower bumper with a diffuser-like design. A standard “H-lighting” tail light signature is standard across the range.
Inside there’s a revised charge pad for larger phones, front and rear USB-C ports, a customisable multifunction button on the steering wheel, and a revised 4.2-inch instrument cluster on the entry-level variant.
i30 Sedan variants with the larger 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system now receive Hyundai’s Bluelink connected services. Owners get a complimentary five-year subscription which can be transferred to subsequent owners within the five-year period.
Hyundai Australia hasn’t detailed the pricing for the full-fat updated i30 Sedan N as yet, though its local launch was recently delayed until the first quarter of 2024
Pricing
- 2024 Hyundai i30 Sedan
- 2.0 petrol: $29,000
- 1.6 hybrid: $33,000
- 2024 Hyundai i30 Sedan Elite
- 2.0 petrol: $33,500
- 1.6 hybrid: $TBD
- 2024 Hyundai i30 Sedan Premium
- 2.0 petrol: $38,500
- 1.6 hybrid: $TBD
- 2024 Hyundai i30 Sedan N Line
- 1.6T: $36,000
- 2024 Hyundai i30 Sedan N Line Premium
- 1.6T: $41,500
All prices are before on-road costs
Powertrains
The Hyundai i30 Sedan is available with three petrol-powered engines, depending on the variant.
The 2.0-litre naturally aspirated four-cylinder engine produces 110kW of power and 180Nm of torque. This is now mated to a continuously variable transmission (CVT), instead of a six-speed automatic.
The two N Line variants are powered by a 1.6-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine mated to a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. Hyundai Australia hasn’t detailed outputs for this engine, though in the pre-update model it produces 150kW and 265Nm.
The core i30 Sedan range is now available with a petrol-electric hybrid powertrain. It pairs a 1.6-litre four-cylinder petrol engine, a 32kW/170Nm electric motor, a 1.32kWh battery pack, and a six-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.
Total system outputs for the i30 Sedan hybrid is 104kW of power and 265Nm of torque.
All the 2024 Hyundai i30 Sedan variants are front-wheel drive.
Efficiency
The Hyundai i30 Sedan with the 2.0-litre naturally aspirated four-cylinder petrol engine consumes a claimed 6.1 litres per 100km on the combined cycle, whereas with the 1.6-litre hybrid it consumes a claimed 3.9 litres per 100km on the combined cycle.
Hyundai Australia hasn’t detailed the claimed combined fuel consumption figure for the i30 Sedan with the 1.6-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine, though the pre-update model consumed 6.8 litres per 100km.
Variants with the 2.0-litre petrol engine have a 47-litre fuel tank and require a minimum of 91 RON regular unleaded petrol.
Dimensions
The 2024 Hyundai i30 measures in at 4710mm long, 1825mm wide, and 1420mm tall, with a 2720mm wheelbase.
Pre-update model
Boot space with the rear seats upright is 474 litres according to VDA standards. Hyundai doesn’t quote a boot capacity figure with the rear seats folded.
Braked towing capacity for i30 Sedan variants with the 2.0-litre petrol engine is 1100kg. Hyundai Australia hasn’t detailed towing capacities for the 1.6-litre turbocharged and 1.6-litre hybrid powertrains.
Servicing and Warranty
The 2024 Hyundai i30 Sedan will be backed by a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty.
Hyundai Australia hasn’t detailed service intervals or pricing for the updated i30 Sedan as yet.
Safety
The Hyundai i30 Sedan has yet to be tested by ANCAP, nor Euro NCAP.
It’s worth noting the US’s IIHS awarded the pre-update i30 Sedan’s US-market Elantra counterpart a 2022 Top Safety Pick rating.
The 2024 Hyundai i30 Sedan comes standard with the following safety equipment:
- Six airbags
- Autonomous emergency braking (AEB)
- Car detection
- Motorcycle detection
- Pedestrian detection
- Cyclist detection
- Lane-keeping assist
- Lane Following Assist
- Rear cross-traffic alert
- Driver attention warning
- Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
- Intelligent Speed Limit Assist
- Adaptive cruise control with stop & go
- Front and rear parking sensors
- Reversing camera
- Tyre pressure monitoring
The Elite adds:
- Blind-spot assist
- Rear cross-traffic assist
- Safe Exit Warning
- Bluelink connected services
- Automatic collision notification
- Emergency call function
- Connected routing
- Alert services
- Remote climate control and vehicle functions
- Navigation send to car
- Voice recognition for POI lookup, vehicle controls
- Live weather information
- Vehicle settings management
The Premium and N Line Premium adds:
- Rear AEB
- Blind Spot View Monitor
- Surround-view camera
Standard Equipment
The 2024 Hyundai i30 Sedan has the following standard equipment:
- 16-inch alloy wheels
- Full-size spare wheel
- Automatic LED headlights
- LED daytime running lights
- 4.2-inch digital instrument cluster
- 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Six-speaker sound system
- Wireless phone charger
- Front and rear USB-C ports
- Leather-wrapped gear selector
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Electric park brake
- Rear air vents
- Rear centre fold-down armrest
- Premium cloth seats
- Multi-link rear suspension (hybrid only)
- Space-saver spare wheel (hybrid only)
- Dual-zone climate control (hybrid only)
- Rain-sensing window wipers (hybrid only)
The i30 Sedan Elite adds:
- 17-inch alloy wheels
- LED rear positioning light
- Rain-sensing window wipers
- Power-folding side mirrors
- 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster
- 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- Satellite navigation
- Bluelink connected services
- Automatic collision notification
- DAB+ digital radio
- Dual-zone climate control
- Ambient interior lighting
- Keyless entry and push-button start
- Remote start
- Auto-dimming rear-view mirror
- Leather upholstery
- Blind-spot assist
- Rear cross-traffic assist
- Safe Exit Warning
i30 Sedan Elite hybrid specifications to be confirmed closer to launch
The i30 Sedan Premium adds:
- Tilt and slide glass sunroof
- Projector LED headlights
- LED tail lights
- Solar control glass
- Eight-speaker Bose sound system
- Sliding sun visor extensions
- Heated steering wheel
- Heated and ventilated front seats
- 10-way power driver’s seat
- Two-position driver’s seat memory
- Rear AEB
- Blind-Spot View Monitor
- Surround-view camera
i30 Sedan Premium hybrid specifications to be confirmed closer to launch
The i30 Sedan N Line adds on top of the standard i30 Sedan:
- N Line exclusive exterior
- 18-inch alloy wheels
- Space-saver spare wheel
- Multi-link rear suspension
- Projector LED headlights
- LED tail lights
- LED rear positioning light
- Rain-sensing window wipers
- N Line exclusive interior
- 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster
- Alloy pedals
- Paddle shifters
- Auto-dimming rear-view mirror
- Leather upholstery
The i30 Sedan N Line Premium adds:
- Tilt and slide glass sunroof
- Solar control glass
- 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- Satellite navigation
- DAB+ digital radio
- Bluelink connected services
- Eight-speaker Bose sound system
- Ambient interior lighting
- Sliding sun visor extensions
- Heated steering wheel
- Heated and ventilated front seats
- 10-way power driver’s seat
- Two-position driver’s seat memory
- Rear AEB
- Blind Spot View Monitor
- Surround-view camera
Colours
The 2024 Hyundai i30 Sedan, depending on the variant, is available in the following exterior paint colours:
- Atlas White
- Cyber Grey
- Fluid Metal
- Ecotronic Grey
- Amazon Grey
- Abyss Black
- Ultimate Red
- Meta Blue
- Intense Blue
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