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When more expensive, more efficient Hyundai i30 hatch hits Australia
Hyundai's replacing the current i30 with a new model sourced from Europe, but it won't touch down until the third quarter of 2024.
Scott Collie
About the Hyundai i30
Last updated Dec 18, 2024The 2023 Hyundai i30 is classified as a 5 Door Hatchback which was previously on sale in Australia as part of the PD.V4 MY23 generation, starting from $23,000 MLRP for the and topping out at $54,700 for the N PREMIUM WITH SUNROOF.
There are 63 variants available for our market and the current year model went on sale in January of 2023. The i30 is built in Czech Republic and is available with Gasoline Direct Injection , equipped with a 6 Speed Manual transmission with the drive sent to front-wheel-drive.
Other powertrain options include:
- Gasoline Direct Injection, equipped with a 6 Speed Manual transmission with the drive sent to front-wheel-drive
- Gasoline Direct Injection, equipped with a 6 Speed Automatic transmission with the drive sent to front-wheel-drive
- Multi Point Fuel Injection, equipped with a 6 Speed Manual transmission with the drive sent to front-wheel-drive
- Multi Point Fuel Injection, equipped with a 6 Speed Auto Sequential transmission with the drive sent to front-wheel-drive
- Multi Point Fuel Injection, equipped with a Continuous Variable transmission with the drive sent to front-wheel-drive
- Turbo Gasoline Direct Injection, equipped with a 6 Speed Manual transmission with the drive sent to front-wheel-drive
- Turbo Gasoline Direct Injection, equipped with a 7 Speed Auto Dual Clutch transmission with the drive sent to front-wheel-drive
- Gasoline Direct Injection, equipped with a 6 Speed Auto Dual Clutch transmission with the drive sent to front-wheel-drive
- Turbo Gasoline Direct Injection, equipped with a 8 Speed Auto Dual Clutch transmission with the drive sent to front-wheel-drive
The i30 is offered with a 5 year, unlimited kilometre warranty.
Pros
- Myriad variants to choose from
- Well-sorted ride and handling
- N versions are proper dynamos
Cons
- Too much tyre noise
- 1.6 turbo's shorter service intervals
- N Line hatches lose some driver-assist features
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2023 Hyundai i30 Price
4d Sedan
| Variant | Price From* | Price To* |
|---|---|---|
| ACTIVE | $25,690 | $27,690 |
| Base | $27,800 | $27,800 |
| Hybrid | $31,600 | $31,600 |
| ELITE | $31,690 | $32,100 |
| N LINE | $31,690 | $33,690 |
| PREMIUM | $36,900 | $36,900 |
| N LINE PREMIUM | $38,690 | $38,690 |
| N PREMIUM | $50,200 | $50,200 |
| N PREMIUM WITH SUNROOF | $52,200 | $52,200 |
5d Hatchback
| Variant | Price From* | Price To* |
|---|---|---|
| Base | $23,720 | $25,720 |
| ACTIVE | $27,220 | $27,220 |
| N LINE | $30,220 | $32,220 |
| ELITE | $30,520 | $30,520 |
| N LINE PREMIUM | $35,020 | $37,020 |
| N | $46,200 | $49,200 |
| N PREMIUM | $49,200 | $49,200 |
| N PREMIUM WITH SUNROOF | $49,500 | $54,700 |
| N DRIVE-N LIMITED EDITION | $51,300 | $54,200 |
4d Fastback
| Variant | Price From* | Price To* |
|---|---|---|
| N LIMITED EDITION | $50,200 | $54,200 |
| N LIMITED EDITION (SUNROOF) | $51,700 | $54,700 |
*excl. on-roads
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2023 Hyundai i30 Specs
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2023 Hyundai i30 Dimensions
1430mm
1825mm
4650mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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In terms of boot space, the hatch offers 395L versus 474L for the sedan, although the former has a more user-friendly aperture.
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2023 Hyundai i30 Safety Rating
When the Hyundai i30 hatchback was tested by ANCAP in 2017, it received a rating of five stars.
That rating was based on a frontal offset score of 14.01 out of 16 and a side impact score of 16 out of 16. Whiplash and pedestrian protection were rated Good and Acceptable, respectively.
The i30, Active and N Line grades have:
- Seven airbags
- Driver attention warning
- Camera, radar, car, pedestrian, cyclist AEB
- Active high beam
- Active lane-keeping aid
- Active cruise control (autos)
The Elite alone adds:
- Blind-spot monitor
- Safe Exit Warning
- Rear cross-traffic alert
The sedan hasn't been crashed tested by ANCAP, but features the following:
The Active grade has
- Six airbags
- Driver attention warning
- Camera, radar, car, pedestrian, cyclist, junction AEB
- Active lane-keeping aid
- Active cruise control (autos)
The Elite and N Lines add
- Active blind-spot assist (DCT)
- Blind-spot monitoring (manual)
- Active rear cross-traffic alert (DCT)
- Rear cross-traffic alert (manual)
- Safe Exit Warning
- Active high beam (N Lines only)
2023 Hyundai i30 Fuel Economy
The 2.0-litre naturally aspirated hatch uses a claimed 7.3-7.4L/100km on the combined cycle, versus 7.1-7.5L/100km for the 1.6T N Lines – all are rated to use cheaper 91 RON unleaded.
The 2.0-litre naturally aspirated sedan uses a claimed 7.0L/100km on the combined cycle, versus 6.8-7.5L/100km for the N Lines.
The 2.0-litre turbo N hatch uses 8.5L/100km on 95 RON, versus 8.2L/100km for the sedan.
| Hyundai i30 | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| ACTIVE | Unleaded Petrol | 7.0 L/100km |
| Base | Unleaded Petrol | 6.1 L/100km |
| ELITE | Unleaded Petrol | 6.1 L/100km |
| Hybrid | Premium Unleaded-Electric Hybrid | 3.9 L/100km |
| N LINE | Unleaded Petrol | 6.6 L/100km |
| N LINE PREMIUM | Unleaded Petrol | 6.6 L/100km |
| N PREMIUM | Premium Unleaded Petrol | 8.2 L/100km |
| N PREMIUM WITH SUNROOF | Premium Unleaded Petrol | 8.2 L/100km |
| PREMIUM | Unleaded Petrol | 6.1 L/100km |
Cost of ownership
What is the running and servicing costs of a Hyundai i30?
| Variant | Engine Type | Month | Kilometre |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline Direct Injection | 12 Months | 15,000km | |
| Gasoline Direct Injection | 12 Months | 15,000km | |
| Gasoline Direct Injection | 12 Months | 15,000km | |
| Gasoline Direct Injection | 12 Months | 15,000km | |
| ACTIVE | Multi Point Fuel Injection | 12 Months | 15,000km |
| Gasoline Direct Injection | 12 Months | 15,000km | |
| ACTIVE | Multi Point Fuel Injection | 12 Months | 15,000km |
| Gasoline Direct Injection | 12 Months | 15,000km | |
| ACTIVE | Gasoline Direct Injection | 12 Months | 15,000km |
| ACTIVE | Multi Point Fuel Injection | 12 Months | 15,000km |
| ACTIVE | Gasoline Direct Injection | 12 Months | 15,000km |
| ACTIVE | Multi Point Fuel Injection | 12 Months | 15,000km |
| Multi Point Fuel Injection | 12 Months | 15,000km | |
| N LINE | Turbo Gasoline Direct Injection | 12 Months | 15,000km |
| ELITE | Gasoline Direct Injection | 12 Months | 15,000km |
| N LINE | Turbo Gasoline Direct Injection | 12 Months | 15,000km |
| ELITE | Gasoline Direct Injection | 12 Months | 15,000km |
| N LINE | Turbo Gasoline Direct Injection | 12 Months | 15,000km |
| N LINE | Turbo Gasoline Direct Injection | 12 Months | 15,000km |
| ELITE | Multi Point Fuel Injection | 12 Months | 15,000km |
| N LINE | Turbo Gasoline Direct Injection | 12 Months | 15,000km |
| Hybrid | Gasoline Direct Injection | 12 Months | 15,000km |
| ELITE | Multi Point Fuel Injection | 12 Months | 15,000km |
| N LINE | Turbo Gasoline Direct Injection | 12 Months | 15,000km |
| ELITE | Multi Point Fuel Injection | 12 Months | 15,000km |
| N LINE | Turbo Gasoline Direct Injection | 12 Months | 15,000km |
| N LINE | Turbo Gasoline Direct Injection | 12 Months | 15,000km |
| N LINE | Turbo Gasoline Direct Injection | 12 Months | 15,000km |
| N LINE | Turbo Gasoline Direct Injection | 12 Months | 15,000km |
| N LINE PREMIUM | Turbo Gasoline Direct Injection | 12 Months | 15,000km |
| N LINE | Turbo Gasoline Direct Injection | 12 Months | 15,000km |
| N LINE PREMIUM | Turbo Gasoline Direct Injection | 12 Months | 15,000km |
| N LINE PREMIUM | Turbo Gasoline Direct Injection | 12 Months | 15,000km |
| PREMIUM | Multi Point Fuel Injection | 12 Months | 15,000km |
| N LINE PREMIUM | Turbo Gasoline Direct Injection | 12 Months | 15,000km |
| N LINE PREMIUM | Turbo Gasoline Direct Injection | 12 Months | 15,000km |
| N LINE PREMIUM | Turbo Gasoline Direct Injection | 12 Months | 15,000km |
| N LINE PREMIUM | Turbo Gasoline Direct Injection | 12 Months | 15,000km |
| N LINE PREMIUM | Turbo Gasoline Direct Injection | 12 Months | 15,000km |
| N | Turbo Gasoline Direct Injection | 12 Months | 10,000km |
| N | Turbo Gasoline Direct Injection | 12 Months | 15,000km |
| N | Turbo Gasoline Direct Injection | 12 Months | 10,000km |
| N PREMIUM | Turbo Gasoline Direct Injection | 12 Months | 15,000km |
| N PREMIUM | Turbo Gasoline Direct Injection | 12 Months | 10,000km |
| N PREMIUM | Turbo Gasoline Direct Injection | 12 Months | 10,000km |
| N PREMIUM WITH SUNROOF | Turbo Gasoline Direct Injection | 12 Months | 15,000km |
| N PREMIUM | Turbo Gasoline Direct Injection | 12 Months | 15,000km |
| N | Turbo Gasoline Direct Injection | 12 Months | 15,000km |
| N PREMIUM WITH SUNROOF | Turbo Gasoline Direct Injection | 12 Months | 15,000km |
| N PREMIUM WITH SUNROOF | Turbo Gasoline Direct Injection | 12 Months | 10,000km |
| N PREMIUM WITH SUNROOF | Turbo Gasoline Direct Injection | 12 Months | 10,000km |
| N LIMITED EDITION | Turbo Gasoline Direct Injection | 12 Months | 15,000km |
| N PREMIUM | Turbo Gasoline Direct Injection | 12 Months | 10,000km |
| N PREMIUM | Turbo Gasoline Direct Injection | 12 Months | 10,000km |
| N DRIVE-N LIMITED EDITION | Turbo Gasoline Direct Injection | 12 Months | 15,000km |
| N PREMIUM WITH SUNROOF | Turbo Gasoline Direct Injection | 12 Months | 15,000km |
| N LIMITED EDITION (SUNROOF) | Turbo Gasoline Direct Injection | 12 Months | 15,000km |
| N PREMIUM WITH SUNROOF | Turbo Gasoline Direct Injection | 12 Months | 10,000km |
| N PREMIUM WITH SUNROOF | Turbo Gasoline Direct Injection | 12 Months | 10,000km |
| N LIMITED EDITION | Turbo Gasoline Direct Injection | 12 Months | 15,000km |
| N DRIVE-N LIMITED EDITION | Turbo Gasoline Direct Injection | 12 Months | 15,000km |
| N PREMIUM WITH SUNROOF | Turbo Gasoline Direct Injection | 12 Months | 15,000km |
| N LIMITED EDITION (SUNROOF) | Turbo Gasoline Direct Injection | 12 Months | 15,000km |
You should service your i30 at your authorised Hyundai dealer or service centre, however servicing it at third party mechanics that follow OEM servicing instructions should not impact the i30’s warranty.
How does the 2023 Hyundai i30 drive?
Our expert take on Hyundai i30 drivability.
Base models with the 120kW/203Nm (hatch) or 117kW/191Nm (sedan) 2.0-litre engine and six-speed transmissions are inoffensive motoring, with decent locally-sorted ride and handling balance – with one caveat being mediocre noise suppression.
The N-Line models have a multi-link rear suspension, 150kW and 265Nm turbo engines, and the option of a seven-speed dual-clutch auto with paddles, making them quite consummate warmed-up hatchbacks.
But the superstar models are the proper N cars, with their Nurburgring-honed tuning, adaptive dampers, multi-mode exhausts, massive brakes, LSDs, stiffening braces, variable steering and throttle modes, circuit maps, and track-ready driving modes that relax electronic driver aids.
These are the real-deal. And that's before mentioning the 206kW and 392Nm (more on over boost) turbo engine, and availability of either six-speed manual or new eight-speed DCT.
2023 Hyundai i30 Options
Options list for the Hyundai i30
You can find more details on all the options and inclusions across the Hyundai i30 variants on the official website, and within the official Hyundai i30 specifications page.
2023 Hyundai i30 Colours
What colours are available for the Hyundai i30
Regular i30s:
- Polar White
- Fluidic Metal ($595 extra)
- Amazon Grey ($595 extra)
- Phantom Black ($595 extra)
- Fiery Red ($595 extra)
- Intense Blue ($595 extra)
i30 N models:
- Polar White (both)
- Performance Blue (both)
- Shadow Grey (hatch)
- Engine Red (hatch)
- Phantom Black ($595 extra, both)
- Dark Knight ($595, hatch only)
- Intense Blue $595, sedan only)
- Fiery Red ($595, sedan only)
- Fluid Metal ($595, sedan only)
- Cyber Grey ($595, sedan only)
2023 Hyundai i30 Warranty
Hyundais come with a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty.
2023 Hyundai i30 vs other Small's to consider
The i30's strength lies in its diversity: there's almost something for everyone, save the lack of a wagon.
It's more spacious than a Toyota Corolla, and offers more performance from the option of 1.6 and 2.0-litre turbo engines. The Corolla counters by packing a frugal hybrid option, however.
Should you buy the 2023 Hyundai i30
Is this the right car for you? Out experts buy or not guide.
From a cheap rental base to a track-honed dynamo, the range has you pretty covered. The only real missing areas are the lack of a hybrid to match the Corolla, and lack of a wagon.
Hyundai i30 FAQs
The cheapest Hyundai i30 is the undefined that starts from $23,000.
The most expensive Hyundai i30 is the N LIMITED EDITION (SUNROOF) that starts from $54,700.
The best towing capacity of a Hyundai i30 is 1600Kg offered by the following variants
- N
- N PREMIUM
- N PREMIUM WITH SUNROOF
- N LIMITED EDITION
- N DRIVE-N LIMITED EDITION
- N LIMITED EDITION (SUNROOF)
The largest Hyundai i30 is the N LIMITED EDITION which measures 1975mm wide, 4455mm in length and sits 1419mm tall.
The most powerful Hyundai i30 is the N LIMITED EDITION which has 206kW of power from its Turbo Gasoline Direct Injection engine.
The Hyundai i30 is manufactured in different countries, depending on the variant, then shipped to Australia. See the table below to see where each variant is manufactured.
| Variant | Country |
|---|---|
| N LINE | Czech Republic |
| N LINE | Czech Republic |
| N LINE | Czech Republic |
| N LINE | Czech Republic |
| N LINE PREMIUM | Czech Republic |
| N LINE PREMIUM | Czech Republic |
| N LINE PREMIUM | Czech Republic |
| N LINE PREMIUM | Czech Republic |
| Czech Republic | |
| Czech Republic | |
| Czech Republic | |
| Czech Republic | |
| Czech Republic | |
| Czech Republic | |
| ACTIVE | Czech Republic |
| ACTIVE | Czech Republic |
| ELITE | Czech Republic |
| ELITE | Czech Republic |
| N LIMITED EDITION | Korea |
| N LIMITED EDITION (SUNROOF) | Korea |
| N LIMITED EDITION | Korea |
| N LIMITED EDITION (SUNROOF) | Korea |
| N PREMIUM | Korea |
| N PREMIUM | Korea |
| N PREMIUM WITH SUNROOF | Korea |
| N PREMIUM WITH SUNROOF | Korea |
| N PREMIUM | Korea |
| N PREMIUM | Korea |
| N PREMIUM WITH SUNROOF | Korea |
| N PREMIUM WITH SUNROOF | Korea |
| N | Korea |
| N | Korea |
| N PREMIUM | Korea |
| N PREMIUM WITH SUNROOF | Korea |
| N PREMIUM WITH SUNROOF | Korea |
| N | Korea |
| N PREMIUM | Korea |
| N | Korea |
| N PREMIUM WITH SUNROOF | Korea |
| N DRIVE-N LIMITED EDITION | Korea |
| N DRIVE-N LIMITED EDITION | Korea |
| N PREMIUM WITH SUNROOF | Korea |
| N LINE | Korea |
| N LINE PREMIUM | Korea |
| N LINE | Korea |
| N LINE | Korea |
| N LINE | Korea |
| N LINE | Korea |
| N LINE | Korea |
| N LINE | Korea |
| N LINE PREMIUM | Korea |
| N LINE PREMIUM | Korea |
| N LINE PREMIUM | Korea |
| ACTIVE | Korea |
| ACTIVE | Korea |
| ACTIVE | Korea |
| ACTIVE | Korea |
| ELITE | Korea |
| ELITE | Korea |
| Korea | |
| ELITE | Korea |
| PREMIUM | Korea |
| Hybrid | Korea |
The heaviest Hyundai i30 is the N LIMITED EDITION which weighs 2010 kg (kerb weight).
See full fuel information for Hyundai i30 below:
| Variant | Fuel Type |
|---|---|
| N LIMITED EDITION | premium unleaded petrol |
| N LIMITED EDITION (SUNROOF) | premium unleaded petrol |
| N | premium unleaded petrol |
| N PREMIUM WITH SUNROOF | premium unleaded petrol |
| N LIMITED EDITION | premium unleaded petrol |
| N LIMITED EDITION (SUNROOF) | premium unleaded petrol |
| N | premium unleaded petrol |
| N PREMIUM | premium unleaded petrol |
| N PREMIUM WITH SUNROOF | premium unleaded petrol |
| N DRIVE-N LIMITED EDITION | premium unleaded petrol |
| N PREMIUM | premium unleaded petrol |
| N PREMIUM WITH SUNROOF | premium unleaded petrol |
| N PREMIUM | premium unleaded petrol |
| N PREMIUM WITH SUNROOF | premium unleaded petrol |
| N PREMIUM | premium unleaded petrol |
| N PREMIUM WITH SUNROOF | premium unleaded petrol |
| N PREMIUM | premium unleaded petrol |
| N PREMIUM WITH SUNROOF | premium unleaded petrol |
| N LINE | unleaded petrol |
| N LINE | unleaded petrol |
| N LINE PREMIUM | unleaded petrol |
| N LINE PREMIUM | unleaded petrol |
| N LINE | unleaded petrol |
| N LINE PREMIUM | unleaded petrol |
| N LINE | unleaded petrol |
| N LINE | unleaded petrol |
| N LINE | unleaded petrol |
| N LINE PREMIUM | unleaded petrol |
| N LINE PREMIUM | unleaded petrol |
| N LINE PREMIUM | unleaded petrol |
| N LINE | unleaded petrol |
| N LINE | unleaded petrol |
| N LINE PREMIUM | unleaded petrol |
| N LINE PREMIUM | unleaded petrol |
| unleaded petrol | |
| unleaded petrol | |
| unleaded petrol | |
| ACTIVE | unleaded petrol |
| ACTIVE | unleaded petrol |
| ELITE | unleaded petrol |
| ELITE | unleaded petrol |
| Hybrid | premium unleaded/electric |
| N LINE | unleaded petrol |
| N LINE | unleaded petrol |
| N LINE | unleaded petrol |
| unleaded petrol | |
| unleaded petrol | |
| unleaded petrol | |
| ACTIVE | unleaded petrol |
| ACTIVE | unleaded petrol |
| ELITE | unleaded petrol |
| ELITE | unleaded petrol |
| unleaded petrol | |
| ELITE | unleaded petrol |
| PREMIUM | unleaded petrol |
| ACTIVE | unleaded petrol |
| ACTIVE | unleaded petrol |
| N | premium unleaded petrol |
| N PREMIUM | premium unleaded petrol |
| N | premium unleaded petrol |
| N PREMIUM WITH SUNROOF | premium unleaded petrol |
| N DRIVE-N LIMITED EDITION | premium unleaded petrol |
| N PREMIUM WITH SUNROOF | premium unleaded petrol |