2021 Hyundai i30 N: Initial specs for Australia

Hyundai won’t mess with a winning formula when the updated i30 N arrives in 2021.

The facelifted Hyundai i30 N Hatch is due to arrive in March or April next year with three trim levels, more grunt, and finally the option of a dual-clutch auto – according to leaked dealer documents obtained by CarExpert.

Like the current model, the updated i30 N will be offered in standard guise, then a mid-grade ‘Premium’ guise sans sunroof, and a flagship ‘Premium with Sunroof’. Currently, higher-end models are named ‘Luxury Pack’ and ‘Luxury Pack with Panoramic Sunroof’.

Update, 15/12/20 7:55pm: The original version of this article listed blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert as being exclusive to the DCT variant. This is not the case. Manual versions will get blind-spot and cross-traffic ‘warning’ but DCT models will add ‘avoidance assist’ functions to both – meaning steering correction for the former and AEB for the latter.

The sunroof can only be had with the eight-speed dual-clutch automatic – at least according to the internal documents – though the entry grade will offer both manual and DCT options.

Forged 19-inch alloy wheels will be standard on all grades, while the cool N Light bucket seats seen in the European press images will be standard on both i30 N Premium models

Under the bonnet, there’s a revised 2.0-litre turbo four developing 206kW (+4kW) and 392Nm (+39Nm). Hyundai claims 0-100 is dispatched in just 5.9 seconds, an improvement of 0.2 seconds compared to the outgoing version.

Here’s a look at what to expect.

i30 N specification highlights:

• 6MT or 8DCT
• 206kW/392Nm 2.0-litre turbo engine
• Active variable exhaust
• Electronic Controlled Suspension
• Electro-mechanical LSD
• N Drive Mode System
• N Performance Driving Data System
• Performance brake package
• Rear stiffness bar
• Rev matching function
• 19-inch forged alloy wheels
• Pirelli P-Zero HN tyres
• N body kit
• Rear spoiler
• Alloy sports pedals
• Sports front bucket seats
• Leather-appointed steering wheel
• 4.2-inch TFT colour Supervision cluster
• Blind-Spot Collision Warning
• Blind-Spot Collision Avoidance Assist (DCT only)
• Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning
• Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist (DCT)
• Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist City/Urban/Pedestrian (camera)
• Driver Attention Warning
• Lane Keeping Assist
• Lane Following Assist
• Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
• Parking Distance Warning – Rear
• Rear view camera
• LED daytime running lights (DRL)
• LED headlights and front indicators
• LED side repeaters in mirrors
• LED tail lights
• Temporary space saver spare wheel
• 10.25-inch satellite navigation system
• DAB+ digital radio
• Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
• Cruise control
• Dual zone climate control
• LED courtesy & puddle lights
• Power folding exterior mirrors
• Smart key & push button start
• Wireless charging pad (Qi)

i30 N Premium adds:

• 6MT only
• Parking Distance Warning – Front
• Rain sensing wipers
• Rear privacy glass
• N Light Seats – fixed headrest bucket seats
• Electro-chromatic interior mirror
• Heated front seats/steering wheel
• Alcantara/leather appointed interior

i30 N Premium with Sunroof adds:

• 8DCT only
• Panoramic glass sunroof

Available colours will include Polar White, Shadow Grey, Dark Knight, Phantom Black, Performance Blue and Engine Red. Using the current model as a guide, Phantom Black and Dark Knight will command a $495 premium.

Pricing for the local range is yet to be communicated, and isn’t covered in the dealer bulletin. We believe the upgraded range will carry a premium over the current model, which starts at $41,400 plus on-road costs.

Stay tuned to CarExpert for a full pricing and specifications rundown in the lead-up to the new i30 N’s launch early next year.

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