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About the Hyundai i30
The new Hyundai i30 is a small car offered in a 5D Hatchback body style. Available in Australia from $36,000 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the N Line variant and topping out at $57,500 for the Premium With Sunroof.
There are 5 variants of the i30 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in June of 2025.
Engine options include 2.0L turbo (206kW/392Nm) and 1.5L turbo (117kW/253Nm). Available with 6-speed manual, 8-speed automatic or 7-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.
The new 2026 i30 is offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.
CarExpert Rating
Very Good
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Power to Weight
89.18 - 142.36 kW/t
64.15 kW/t
142.36 kW/t
Boot Space
381 - 395 litres
381 litres
470 litres
Fuel Efficiency
5.6 - 8.5 L/100km
3.9 L/100km
8.5 L/100km
Vehicle Range
588 - 893 km
588 km
1,103 km
Price
$36,000 - $57,500
$32,585
$57,500
Warranty (Years)
5 - 7 years
5 years
7 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
Unlimited
Years on Sale
1 - 5 years
1 year
5 years
Service Interval
12 months
12 months
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
1,870 - 2,010 kg
1,697 kg
2,010 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
1,000 - 1,600 kg
1,000 kg
1,600 kg
Ground Clearance Unladen
132 - 140 mm
132 mm
149 mm
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2026 Hyundai i30 Price
N Line
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.5L, 7-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $36,000 |
| 1.5L, 7-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $36,250 |
N Line Premium
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.5L, 7-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $41,000 |
| 1.5L, 7-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $41,250 |
Base
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $50,000 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $52,000 |
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $50,000 |
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $52,000 |
Premium
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $53,500 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $55,500 |
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $53,500 |
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $55,500 |
Premium With Sunroof
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $55,500 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $57,500 |
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $55,500 |
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $57,500 |
*excl. on-roads
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2026 Hyundai i30 Specs
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2026 Hyundai i30 Dimensions
1445mm
1795mm
4340mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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2026 Hyundai i30 Fuel Economy
There are 2 different fuel economy figures for the Hyundai i30
The most fuel efficient Hyundai i30 is the N Line with a 7-speed Automatic which is powered by a 1.5L Turbo and uses 5.6L of Unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.
| Hyundai i30 | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 1.5L, 7-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 5.6 L/100km |
Cost of ownership
What are the running and servicing costs of a Hyundai i30?
The Hyundai i30 has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 10,000 km, whichever comes first.
2026 Hyundai i30 Warranty
What is the warranty on a Hyundai i30?
The Hyundai i30 offers a 5 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
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Hyundai i30 FAQs
The cheapest Hyundai i30 is the N Line that starts from $36,000.
The most expensive Hyundai i30 is the Premium With Sunroof that starts from $57,500.
The best towing capacity of a Hyundai i30 is 1600 kg offered by the following variants: Base, Premium and Premium With Sunroof.
The largest Hyundai i30 is the N Line which measures 1795mm wide, 4340mm in length and sits 1453mm tall.
The most powerful Hyundai i30 is the Base which has 206kW of power from its 2.0L Turbo engine.
The Hyundai i30 is built in Czech Republic and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Hyundai i30 is the Base which weighs 2010 kg (kerb weight).
The Hyundai i30 may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Premium Unleaded or Unleaded.