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About the Hyundai i30
Last updated Sep 27, 2025The new Hyundai i30 is a small car offered in 5D Sedan, 4D Sedan and 5D Hatchback body styles. Available in Australia from $29,000 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $55,500 for the Premium With Sunroof.
There are 6 variants of the i30 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in August of 2024.
Engine options include 2.0L turbo petrol direct injection (206kW/392Nm), 2.0L turbo (206kW/392Nm), 2.0L multi-point injection (110kW/180Nm), 2.0L in-line (110kW/180Nm), 1.6L petrol direct injection (104kW/265Nm), 1.6L in-line (104kW/265Nm), 1.6L turbo petrol direct injection (150kW/265Nm), 1.6L turbo (150kW/265Nm) and 1.5L turbo petrol direct injection (117kW/253Nm). Available with 6-speed manual, 8-speed automatic, variable sp automatic, 6-speed automatic or 7-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.
The new 2025 i30 is offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.
CarExpert Rating
Very Good
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Power to Weight
76.47 - 142.36 kW/t
68.97 kW/t
164.45 kW/t
Boot Space
381 - 474 litres
208 litres
492 litres
Fuel Efficiency
3.9 - 8.5 L/100km
3.9 L/100km
10.4 L/100km
Vehicle Range
573 - 1,077 km
526 km
1,103 km
Price
$29,000 - $55,500
$29,000
$75,121
Warranty (Years)
5 - 7 years
5 years
8 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
Unlimited
Years on Sale
1 - 5 years
2 years
3 years
Service Interval
12 months
6 months
12 months
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
1,740 - 2,010 kg
1,740 kg
2,100 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
1,000 - 1,600 kg
750 kg
1,600 kg
Ground Clearance Unladen
132 - 140 mm
123 mm
150 mm
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2025 Hyundai i30 Price
Elite
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, variable sp auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $33,500 |
| 2.0L, variable sp auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $33,750 |
| 1.6L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $37,500 |
| 1.6L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $37,750 |
N Line
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.6L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $36,000 |
| 1.6L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $36,250 |
| 1.5L, 7-speed auto, 5-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $36,000 |
N Line Premium
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.5L, 7-speed auto, 5-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $41,000 |
| 1.6L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $41,500 |
| 1.6L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $41,750 |
Base
Premium
Premium With Sunroof
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $55,500 |
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $55,500 |
*excl. on-roads
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2025 Hyundai i30 Specs
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2025 Hyundai i30 Dimensions
1445mm
1795mm
4340mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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2025 Hyundai i30 Fuel Economy
There are 6 different fuel economy figures for the Hyundai i30
The most fuel efficient Hyundai i30 is the Base with a 6-speed Automatic which is powered by a 1.6L Petrol Direct Injection and uses 3.9L of Unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Hyundai i30 that uses the most amount of fuel is the Premium With Sunroof with a 8-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.0L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection and uses 8.5L of Premium 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, variable sp auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 6.1 L/100km |
| 1.6L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 3.9 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.
2025 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 Base that starts from $29,000.
The most expensive Hyundai i30 is the Premium With Sunroof that starts from $55,500.
The best towing capacity of a Hyundai i30 is 1600 kg offered by the following variants: Base, Premium and Premium With Sunroof.
The largest Hyundai i30 is the Base which measures 1825mm wide, 4710mm in length and sits 1420mm tall.
The most powerful Hyundai i30 is the Premium which has 206kW of power from its 2.0L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection engine.
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The heaviest Hyundai i30 is the Base which weighs 2010 kg (kerb weight).
The Hyundai i30 may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Premium Unleaded or Unleaded.