About the Hyundai i30
Last updated Sep 28, 2025The new Hyundai i30 is a small car offered in both 5D Station Wagon and 3D Hatchback body styles. Available in Australia from $19,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the SE variant and topping out at $33,440 for the Elite.
There are 3 variants of the i30 available in Australia.
Engine options include 1.6L multi-point injection (99kW/164Nm), 1.6L turbo diesel common rail (94kW/260Nm) and 1.6L petrol direct injection (98kW/163Nm). Available with 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.
The new 2013 i30 is offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.
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2013 Hyundai i30 Price
SE
Configuration | Price From* |
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1.6L, 6-speed auto, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $22,190 |
1.6L, 6-speed auto, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $22,240 |
1.6L, 6-speed manual, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $19,990 |
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2013 Hyundai i30 Specs
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2013 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 4.6L of Diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Hyundai i30 that uses the most amount of fuel is the SE with a 6-speed Automatic which is powered by a 1.6L 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 |
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1.6L, 6-speed auto, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 6.9 L/100km |
1.6L, 6-speed manual, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 6.3 L/100km |
Cost of ownership
What are the running and servicing costs of a Hyundai i30?
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.
2013 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.
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Hyundai i30 FAQs
The cheapest Hyundai i30 is the SE that starts from $19,990.
The most expensive Hyundai i30 is the Elite that starts from $33,440.
The best towing capacity of a Hyundai i30 is 1300 kg offered by the following variants: SE, Active and Elite.
The largest Hyundai i30 is the Active which measures 1780mm wide, 4485mm in length and sits 1500mm tall.
The most powerful Hyundai i30 is the Active which has 99kW of power from its 1.6L Multi-Point Injection engine.
The Hyundai i30 is built in Korea and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Hyundai i30 is the Active which weighs 1940 kg (kerb weight).
The Hyundai i30 may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Diesel or Unleaded.