HYUNDAI has introduced Australian pricing and specs of the revised i30 N scorching hatch forward of its showroom arrival in July, costing from $44,500 plus on-roads with the brand new eight-speed dual-clutch automated possibility carrying a $2000 premium.
This represents a $3100 improve over the outgoing mannequin, in return for which patrons get a lighter and stronger automobile with extra security options and on-board tech whereas nonetheless undercutting the Ford Focus ST1 handbook by $390.
Aiding efficiency and agility are solid alloy wheels that shave a complete of 14.4kg of unsprung mass from the i30 N. They continue to be 19-inch in dimension with i30 N-specific Pirelli P-Zero tyres.
On Premium variants, redesigned sports activities seats – with illuminated N logos on the headrests and a mixture of Alcantara and leather-based upholstery – are 2.2kg lighter than the gadgets they change.
The two.0-litre turbo-petrol engine’s torque output has swelled 39Nm, to 392Nm and peak energy of 206kW is 4kW greater than earlier than and matching the Focus ST, although the Ford’s 420Nm of torque stays a considerable benefit.
Braking has additionally been upgraded, the entrance rotor diameter growing by 15mm, to 360mm.
Consequently, the claimed 0-100km/h acceleration time has been diminished to five.4 seconds with the dual-clutch transmission, eight-tenths faster than the pre-update handbook. Prime velocity stays electronically restricted to 250km/h.
Blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert (auto transmission solely) and lane following help have been added to the record of ordinary energetic security options and the media system’s touchscreen has expanded from 8.0-inch to 10.25 inches.
Different new touches embrace keyless entry with push-button begin, a wi-fi smartphone charging pad, power-folding exterior mirrors, and LED courtesy and puddle lights.
Upgrading to manual-only Premium spec prices the identical as including the dual-clutch auto to an everyday i30 N or, for an extra $1500 the Premium may be specified with a panoramic glass sunroof at which level the automated transmission may be added for one more $3000.
Six color choices shall be provided, of which two are Mica finishes costing an additional $495.
Going for the dual-clutch unlocks three new capabilities; N Grin Shift, which gives 20 seconds of overboost with a countdown timer on the dashboard show, N Energy Shift is a extra aggressive upshift activated by greater than 90 per cent throttle functions and N Monitor Sense robotically senses optimum shift timing and equipment choice below onerous driving so the driving force can think about their cornering.
Styling updates embrace a redesigned grille for elevated airflow to the engine bay and reshaped LED headlights to align with the remainder of the facelifted i30 vary.
The entrance bumper now has aerodynamic fins on outer corners to cut back turbulence in and across the wheelarches.
