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2012 Hyundai i30

New from

$20,990 excl. on-roads

Review Rating

Not Available

Safety Rating

Warranty

5 year, unlimited km

Fuel Efficiency

4.5 - 6.9 L / 100km

About the Hyundai i30

Last updated Sep 26, 2025

The new Hyundai i30 is a small car offered in a 5D Hatchback body style. Available in Australia from $20,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Active variant and topping out at $32,790 for the Premium.

There are 3 variants of the i30 available in Australia.

Engine options include 1.8L multi-point injection (110kW/178Nm) and 1.6L turbo diesel common rail (94kW/260Nm). Available with 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.

The new 2012 i30 is offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.

See Hyundai i30 models from other years

2026 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008

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Power to Weight

66.53 - 89.8 kW/t

52.13 kW/t

134.48 kW/t

Boot Space

378 litres

250 litres

550 litres

Fuel Efficiency

4.5 - 6.9 L/100km

3.8 L/100km

10.4 L/100km

Vehicle Range

725 - 1,178 km

576 km

1,447 km

Price

$20,990 - $32,790

$19,250

$52,490

Warranty (Years)

5 years

3 years

5 years

Warranty (Distance)

Unlimited

100,000 km

Unlimited

Years on Sale

1 - 5 years

2 years

3 years

Towing & Off-Road Capability

Gross Vehicle Weight

1,840 - 1,890 kg

1,670 kg

2,115 kg

Ground Clearance Unladen

140 mm

102 mm

160 mm

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2012 Hyundai i30 Price

Active

Configuration	Price From*
1.8L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD	$20,990
1.8L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD	$22,990
1.8L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD	$23,190
1.6L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Diesel, FWD	$23,590
1.6L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Diesel, FWD	$25,590
1.6L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Diesel, FWD	$25,790

Elite

Configuration	Price From*
1.8L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD	$24,590
1.8L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD	$26,590
1.8L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD	$26,790
1.6L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Diesel, FWD	$27,190
1.6L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Diesel, FWD	$29,190
1.6L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Diesel, FWD	$29,390

Premium

Configuration	Price From*
1.8L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD	$29,990
1.8L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD	$30,190
1.8L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD	$29,990
1.6L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Diesel, FWD	$32,590
1.6L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Diesel, FWD	$32,790

*excl. on-roads

All Hyundai i30 Pricing

Year	Price From*	Price To*
2026	$36,000	$57,500
2025	$29,000	$55,500
2024	$29,000	$52,000
2023	$24,000	$53,700
2022	$23,420	$56,200

*excl. on-roads

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2012 Hyundai i30 Specs

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Active

Audio
- Connection External Aux Jack Front
- Connection External Usb Front
- Connection External Ipod Front
- Number Of Speakers: 6
- Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
- System Cd Player Reads Mp3
- System In-dash Cd
- System Radio Type: Am/fm
Body exterior
- Body Type: Hatchback
- Local Body Type: Hatchback
- Local Number Of Doors: 5
- Number Of Doors: 5
- Platform Code: Hd
- Roof Spoiler Location: Roof
Brakes
- Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
- Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
Bumpers
- Front Colour: Painted
- Front Location: Front
- Rear Colour: Painted
- Rear Location: Rear
Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 89.8
Cargo area
- Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Rigid
Convenience
- Bluetooth Includes Music Streaming
- Bluetooth Includes Phone Connection
- Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
- Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
- Parking Distance System Rear Type: Sensor
- Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
- Power Outlet Boot Cargo Location (12v): Boot/cargo
- Power Outlet Front Location (12v): Front
Dimensions
- Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down (l): 1316
- Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 378
- Front Headroom (mm): 1018
- Front Hip Room (mm): 1349
- Front Leg Room (mm): 1067
- Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1420
- Front Track (mm): 1549
- Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 140
- Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 40.1
- Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 37.9
- Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front (in): 53.1
- Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear (in): 51.0
- Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front (in): 42.0
- Interior Dimensions Leg Room Rear (in): 34.6
- Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front (in): 55.9
- Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear (in): 54.9
- Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10600
- Overall Height (mm): 1470
- Overall Length (mm): 4300
- Overall Width (mm): 1780
- Rear Headroom (mm): 963
- Rear Hip Room (mm): 1296
- Rear Leg Room (mm): 880
- Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1395
- Rear Track (mm): 1562
- Wheelbase (mm): 2650
Doors
- Driver Door Location: Driver
- Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
- Passenger Door Location: Passenger
- Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
- Rear Door Type: Lifting Gate
- Rear Driver Door Location: Rear Driver
- Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
- Rear Passenger Door Location: Rear Passenger
- Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Fuel
- Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-point Injection
- Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 53
- Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
- Fuel Type Octane Number: 91
- Fuel Type: Unleaded
- Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
- Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 91
- Minimum Fuel Type: Unleaded
Instrumentation
- Computer Average Fuel Consumption
- Computer Average Speed
- Computer Instantaneous Fuel Consumption
- Computer Range For Remaining Fuel
- Display Screen Location: ?
- Display Screen Size (in): 5.0
Interior trim
- Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Alloy Look
- Luxury Trim On Doors: Alloy Look
- Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Alloy Look
- Upholstery Color: Black
Lights
- Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
Locks
- Power Locks Operation: Remote
Paint
- External Color: Black
- Type: Gloss
Performance
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 815
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 6.5
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 15.4
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 5.1
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 19.6
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 8.9
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 11.2
- Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 6.5
- Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 150
- Power Maximum Power (kw): 110
- Power Maximum Torque (nm): 178
- Power Measurement Standard: Eec
- Power Primary Or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
- Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6500
- Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4700
Safety
- Crash Test Results Ancap Overall: 5.00
- Crash Test Results Ancap Standard: Ancap
- Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
- Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
- Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable
- Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
- Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
- Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable
- Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
- Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
- Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
- Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
- Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 3
- Knee Airbags Driver Location: Driver
- Rear Seat Belts Center Operation: Reel
- Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
- Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-point
- Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
- Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
- Side Airbag Front Location: Front
- Side Curtain Airbag Front And Rear Location: Front And Rear
Service
- Intermediate Service Distance (km): 15000
Steering
- Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
- Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment
- Steering Wheel Type: Plastic
Storage
- Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
- Refrigerated Storage Glove Compartment Location: Glove Compartment
- Refrigerated Storage Glove Compartment Type: By Air Conditioning Vent
Suspension
- Suspension Front Location: Front
- Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
- Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
- Suspension Front Type: Strut
- Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
- Suspension Rear Location: Rear
- Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
- Suspension Rear Type: Torsion Beam
Ventilation
- Air Conditioning Type: Manual
Visibility
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
- Front Electric Windows: Front
- Heated Driver Door Mirrors/cameras
- Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras
- Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
- Rear Electric Windows: Rear
- Rear View Window Type: Fixed
- Rear View Window Wipers: Intermittent
Warranty
- Anti-corrosion Distance (km): 100000
- Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 36
- Roadside Assistance Distance (km): Unlimited
- Roadside Assistance Duration (months): 12
- Total Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
- Total Powertrain Duration (months): 60
- Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): Unlimited
- Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 60
Weights
- Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1840
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1225
Wheels
- Front Wheels Location: Front
- Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
- Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
- Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.5
- Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
- Front Wheels Tire Profile: 55
- Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
- Front Wheels Tire Width: 205
- Rear Wheels Location: Rear
- Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
- Rear Wheels Rim Type: Steel
- Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.5
- Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
- Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 55
- Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
- Rear Wheels Tire Width: 205

Elite

Adds to Active:

Convenience
- Driver Vanity Mirror Illuminated
- Navigational Systems Information Type: Full Map And Voice
- Navigational Systems Screen Size (in): 7.0
- Parking Assistance Rear Location: Rear
- Parking Assistance Rear Type: Guidance Display
- Parking Distance System Rear Type: Sensor & Camera
- Passenger Vanity Mirror Illuminated
- Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Entry
- Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Start
- Smart Card/smart Key Type: Automatic
Dimensions
- Front Track (mm): 1555
- Rear Track (mm): 1568
Instrumentation
- Display Screen Size (in): 7.0
Lights
- Headlight Control Dusk Sensor
Locks
- Power Locks Operation: Card Key
Steering
- Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
Storage
- Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Ventilation
- Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
- Climate Control - Number Of Zones: 2
- Secondary Ventilation Controls Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
- Ventilation System Digital Display
Visibility
- Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights
- Electrically Foldable Mirrors Operation: Electric
- Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
- Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights
- Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers
Wheels
- Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
- Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy

Removes from Active:

Convenience
- Parking Distance System Rear Type: Sensor
Dimensions
- Front Track (mm): 1549
- Rear Track (mm): 1562
Instrumentation
- Display Screen Size (in): 5.0
Locks
- Power Locks Operation: Remote
Steering
- Steering Wheel Type: Plastic
Ventilation
- Air Conditioning Type: Manual
Visibility
- Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
Wheels
- Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
- Rear Wheels Rim Type: Steel

Premium

Adds to Elite:

Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 81.85
Dimensions
- Front Track (mm): 1549
- Rear Track (mm): 1562
Interior trim
- Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Piano Black
Lights
- Headlight Control Height Adjustment: Automatic
- Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Xenon
Performance
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 768
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 6.9
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 14.5
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 5.2
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 19.2
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 9.7
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 10.3
- Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 6.9
Roof
- Front To Rear Sunroof Location: Front To Rear
- Front To Rear Sunroof Operation: Electric
- Front To Rear Sunroof Type: Glass
Visibility
- Rear View Mirror/camera Auto Dimming
Weights
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1344
Wheels
- Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
- Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy Chrome
- Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.0
- Front Wheels Tire Profile: 45
- Front Wheels Tire Width: 225
- Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
- Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy Chrome
- Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.0
- Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 45
- Rear Wheels Tire Width: 225

Removes from Elite:

Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 89.8
Dimensions
- Front Track (mm): 1555
- Rear Track (mm): 1568
Lights
- Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
Performance
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 815
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 6.5
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 15.4
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 5.1
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 19.6
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 8.9
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 11.2
- Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 6.5
Weights
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1225
Wheels
- Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
- Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
- Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.5
- Front Wheels Tire Profile: 55
- Front Wheels Tire Width: 205
- Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
- Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
- Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.5
- Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 55
- Rear Wheels Tire Width: 205

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2012 Hyundai i30 Towing Capacity

Year	Braked Capacity from	Braked Capacity to
2026	1000Kg	1600Kg
2025	1000Kg	1600Kg
2024	1100Kg	1100Kg
2023	1100Kg	1600Kg
2022	1300Kg	1600Kg

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2012 Hyundai i30 Fuel Economy

There are 4 different fuel economy figures for the Hyundai i30

The most fuel efficient Hyundai i30 is the Active with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 1.6L Turbo Diesel Common Rail and uses 4.5L of Diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.

The Hyundai i30 that uses the most amount of fuel is the Premium with a 6-speed Automatic which is powered by a 1.8L Multi-Point Injection and uses 6.9L of Unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.

Below is a table of all the Hyundai i30 variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.

Hyundai i30	Fuel Type	Combined
1.8L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD	Unleaded	6.5 L/100km
1.8L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD	Unleaded	6.9 L/100km
1.6L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Diesel, FWD	Diesel	4.5 L/100km
1.6L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Diesel, FWD	Diesel	5.6 L/100km

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2012 Hyundai i30 Warranty

What is the warranty on a Hyundai i30?

The Hyundai i30 offers a 5 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.