About the Hyundai i30
Last updated Sep 27, 2025The new Hyundai i30 is a small car offered in both 5D Hatchback and 5D Station Wagon body styles. Available in Australia from $20,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Active variant and topping out at $34,490 for the Premium.
There are 7 variants of the i30 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in February of 2015.
Engine options include 1.8L multi-point injection (107kW/175Nm), 1.6L turbo diesel common rail (100kW/260Nm), 2.0L multi-point injection (124kW/201Nm), 1.6L petrol direct injection (98kW/163Nm) and 2.0L petrol direct injection (124kW/201Nm). Available with 6-speed manual, 6-speed automatic or manual transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.
The new 2016 i30 is offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.
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2016 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 | $23,290 |
| 1.6L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Diesel, FWD | $23,590 |
| 1.6L, 7-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Diesel, FWD | $25,890 |
Active X
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.8L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $24,390 |
| 1.8L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $22,090 |
| 1.6L, 7-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Diesel, FWD | $26,990 |
| 1.6L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Diesel, FWD | $24,690 |
SR
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $25,590 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $27,890 |
Base
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.6L, 7-speed manual, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, FWD | $27,990 |
| 1.6L, 7-speed manual, 5-door Station Wagon, Diesel, FWD | $30,590 |
Sr Premium
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $32,890 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $30,590 |
Elite
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.6L, 7-speed manual, 5-door Station Wagon, Diesel, FWD | $34,190 |
Premium
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.6L, 7-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Diesel, FWD | $34,490 |
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2016 Hyundai i30 Specs
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2016 Hyundai i30 Dimensions
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2016 Hyundai i30 Fuel Economy
There are 7 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 Sr Premium with a 6-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.0L Petrol Direct Injection and uses 7.7L 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 | 7.0 L/100km |
| 1.8L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 7.3 L/100km |
| 1.6L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Diesel, FWD | Diesel | 4.6 L/100km |
| 1.6L, 7-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Diesel, FWD | Diesel | 4.9 L/100km |
Cost of ownership
What are the running and servicing costs of a Hyundai i30?
The Hyundai i30 has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first.
2016 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 Active that starts from $20,990.
The most expensive Hyundai i30 is the Premium that starts from $34,490.
The best towing capacity of a Hyundai i30 is 1300 kg offered by the following variants: Active, Active X, SR, Base, Sr Premium, Elite and Premium.
The largest Hyundai i30 is the Base which measures 1780mm wide, 4485mm in length and sits 1500mm tall.
The most powerful Hyundai i30 is the SR which has 124kW of power from its 2.0L Multi-Point Injection engine.
The Hyundai i30 is built in Korea and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Hyundai i30 is the Base which weighs 1940 kg (kerb weight).
The Hyundai i30 may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Diesel or Unleaded.