Hyundai updates i30 Sedan, adds hybrid option

HYUNDAI has revealed particulars of its incoming 2024 i30 Sedan vary, the revised line-up including a petrol-electric driveline for the primary time, along with refreshed styling and extra connectivity options.

Priced from $29,000 plus on-road prices, the Hyundai i30 Sedan vary begins some $3000 greater than earlier than and is now supplied with the selection of two.0-litre four-cylinder petrol, 1.6-litre four-cylinder turbo-petrol and a 1.6-litre four-cylinder petrol-electric hybrid engines, the latter a primary for the vary.

All variants at the moment are fitted commonplace with an automated transmission. Full pricing particulars can be found under.

Hyundai will supply the hybrid powertrain throughout all grades excluding N Line variants, the unit arriving commonplace with a six-speed dual-clutch transmission, 32kW/170Nm electrical motor and 1.32kWh battery to attain an ADR City cycle gas consumption determine of two.8 litres per 100km.

A revised line-up sees the ‘i30’ variant change the Energetic grade because the opener to the vary, adopted by Elite, Premium, N Line and N Line Premium grades.

Petrol-powered i30, Elite and Premium grades can be found at the side of the two.0-litre petrol engine and repeatedly variable transmission (CVT) whereas N Line and N Line Premium grades rating the 1.6-litre turbocharged unit and seven-speed dual-clutch transmission mixture.

In commonplace trim, the i30 Sedan now options LED headlights and DRLs, entrance and rear parking sensors, a extra superior AEB system and clever velocity restrict help know-how. The bottom grade additional contains 16-inch alloy wheels and premium patterned black upholstery.

For the second-tier Elite grade we discover Bluelink linked automobile companies, an electrochromatic rear-view mirror and LED rear positioning gentle, whereas the third-tier Premium grade provides Parking Collision Warning, Bose premium audio, blind-spot view monitor, encompass view monitor (360-degree digicam system), projection sort LED headlights, LED taillights and a heated steering wheel.

Lastly, for N-Line variants, we discover the identical exterior styling as earlier than alongside 18-inch alloy wheels and black leather-based upholstery with crimson highlights.

Hyundai says the i30 Sedan is characterised by a refreshed tackle the mannequin’s daring, progressive design which continues to be impressed by the idea of Parametric Dynamics. Aimed toward youthful consumers, the up to date look includes a vast, cut up horizontal grille in a Neotronic Black parametric sample, complemented by a chrome spotlight which connects the headlights.

On the rear, the fastback-style therapy is topped by a spoiler-style boot lid and a piano black trim panel immediately under the rear windscreen to create the impact of an “elongated, coupe-like glasshouse”. For 2024, the i30 Sedan includes a restyled decrease bumper and H-lighting signature to create a “vast and low aesthetic”.

Accessible in 9 exterior colors, the i30 Sedan vary is now completed in a alternative of grade dependent hues, together with Atlas White (stable), Cyber Gray (metallic, N Line solely), Fluid Metallic (metallic), Ecotronic Gray (mica, entry grade solely), Amazon Gray (metallic), Abyss Black (mica), Final Pink (metallic), Meta Blue (mica, Elite and Premium Solely), and Intense Blue (metallic). Mica and metallic hues appeal to a $595 surcharge.

Inside, the 2024 Hyundai i30 Sedan vary includes a wrap-around dashboard and central management, massive digital shows, and a full-length horizontal air vent. Highlights for ’24 embrace a revised wi-fi machine charging pad to accommodate bigger cellphones, the addition of entrance and rear USB-C retailers, a customizable multifunction button on the steering wheel, and a newly designed 4.2-inch instrument show on the entry grade.

Hyundai says the adjustments are complemented by contrasting sew work on the door vehicles, lowered inside door handles and a alternative of upholstery – premium patterned fabric in Obsidian Black for the i30, leather-appointed Obsidian Black for Elite and Premium variants, and leather-appointed Obsidian Black with contrasting crimson stitching on N Line variants.

Elite grades and better function a ten.25-inch infotainment array with Hyundai’s Bluelink linked automobile companies, including options together with calendar sync, distant companies, discover my automobile, distant car test, and extra. The system is out there free-of-charge for the primary 5 years of possession.

“Our sporty i30 Sedan has been a well-liked small automobile within the Australian market since changing the Elantra nameplate in October 2020,” mentioned Hyundai Motor Firm Australia chief government officer, Ted Lee.

“The 2024 i30 Sedan is ready to construct on the mannequin’s momentum with its refreshed type, revised line-up that includes new know-how and, in an i30 first, Hybrid powertrain effectivity.”

The Hyundai i30 continues to dominate the Small passenger automobile Below $40K phase with year-to-date gross sales of 16,492 models. The i30 is adopted by the Toyota Corolla with 14,376 gross sales, the Mazda 3 with 7207 gross sales, the Kia Cerato with 4001 gross sales, and the Subaru Impreza with 1941 gross sales.

2024 Hyundai i30 Sedan pricing*:

*Pricing excludes on-road prices.