Hyundai Australia will be relaunching its popular i30 Hatch in the coming months as a more premium-priced Euro-sourced proposition, with the price of entry up by $12,000 – but cheaper models could be on the way.
Speaking with CarExpert at the launch of the new Tucson Hybrid, Hyundai Australia product manager Sam Dabestani said lower grades are still on the table to sit below the new i30 N Line’s $36,000 starting point.
“We are aware that N Line positioning is at the higher end of the lineup. However, we’re always looking into what options we can provide to customers to meet their requirements across the full price range,” Mr Dabestani said.
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“In terms of lower grades in the lineup, that is something we are actively studying. When we have more to announce on that, we will.
“We are always looking at what variants are offered to us that allow us to meet the broad requirements of the segment.”
Mr Dabestani’s comments come after the enhanced i30 Hatch range was announced with base pricing that is $12,000 higher than the previous entry point.
Due in Australia in September, the 2025 Hyundai i30 Hatch range is now entirely sourced from the brand’s Czechia plant, meaning the Korean-branded sourcing means the vehicle is subject to a 5.0 per cent import duty on European-sourced vehicles.
At launch, the i30 Hatch will be available in both N Line and N Line Premium grades, priced from $36,000 before on-road costs, and exclusively powered by a new 1.5-litre turbocharged mild-hybrid petrol engine.
The new drivetrain out-punches the old naturally aspirated 2.0-litre four, but falls short of the outgoing turbocharged 1.6-litre N Line models.
While a six-speed manual transmission is offered with this engine in Europe, the 2025 i30 Hatch will be offered here exclusively with a seven-speed dual-clutch auto. If you want a manual i30, then, you’ll need to step up to an N.
There’s also a 1.0-litre turbocharged three-cylinder mild-hybrid petrol powering lower grades. It’s unclear whether this powertrain could form the basis of cheaper i30 Hatch grades in Australia.
Read our full price and specs breakdown of the 2025 Hyundai i30 Hatch range here.
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