About the Hyundai i30
Last updated Sep 27, 2025The new Hyundai i30 is a small car offered in a 5D Hatchback body style. Available in Australia from $19,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the GO variant and topping out at $35,490 for the Premium.
There are 8 variants of the i30 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in December of 2018.
Engine options include 2.0L petrol direct injection (120kW/203Nm), 1.6L turbo diesel common rail (100kW/280Nm) and 1.6L turbo petrol direct injection (150kW/265Nm). Available with 6-speed manual, 6-speed automatic or manual transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.
The new 2019 i30 is offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.
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2019 Hyundai i30 Price
Go
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $19,990 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $22,290 |
| 1.6L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Diesel, FWD | $22,490 |
| 1.6L, 7-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Diesel, FWD | $24,990 |
Active
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $21,090 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $23,390 |
| 1.6L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Diesel, FWD | $23,590 |
| 1.6L, 7-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Diesel, FWD | $26,090 |
Go Smartsense
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $24,040 |
| 1.6L, 7-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Diesel, FWD | $26,740 |
Active Smartsense
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $25,140 |
| 1.6L, 7-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Diesel, FWD | $27,840 |
N Line
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.6L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $26,490 |
| 1.6L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $28,490 |
| 1.6L, 7-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $29,490 |
| 1.6L, 7-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $31,490 |
Elite
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.6L, 7-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Diesel, FWD | $30,490 |
| 1.6L, 7-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Diesel, FWD | $32,490 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $27,790 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $29,790 |
N Line Premium
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.6L, 7-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $34,990 |
Premium
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.6L, 7-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Diesel, FWD | $35,490 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $32,790 |
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2019 Hyundai i30 Specs
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2019 Hyundai i30 Fuel Economy
There are 6 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 N Line with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 1.6L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection and uses 7.5L 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 7.3 L/100km |
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 7.4 L/100km |
| 1.6L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Diesel, FWD | Diesel | 4.5 L/100km |
| 1.6L, 7-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Diesel, FWD | Diesel | 4.7 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.
2019 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 Go that starts from $19,990.
The most expensive Hyundai i30 is the Premium that starts from $35,490.
The best towing capacity of a Hyundai i30 is 1300 kg offered by the following variants: Go, Active, Go Smartsense, Active Smartsense, N Line, Elite, Premium and N Line Premium.
The largest Hyundai i30 is the Go which measures 1795mm wide, 4340mm in length and sits 1455mm tall.
The most powerful Hyundai i30 is the N Line which has 150kW of power from its 1.6L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection engine.
The Hyundai i30 is built in Czech Republic and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Hyundai i30 is the Go which weighs 1900 kg (kerb weight).
The Hyundai i30 may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Diesel or Unleaded.