Hyundai Australia has introduced the second facelift for the i30 hatchback, with the 2025 Hyundai i30 now in dealers. Now sourced from the same Czech Republic factory as the i30 N hot hatch, the i30 hatchback is now only available in N Line and N Line Premium grades, with the former price-leading variants like the Active removed from the lineup. Pricing starts at $36,000 plus on-road costs, which is a $3,500 hike on the pre-facelift equivalent – though the price of entry has climbed $12,000 thanks to the deletion of entry-level models.
“With its new mild hybrid powertrain, refreshed styling, and richly equipped N Line and N Line Premium grades, the sporty and economical 2025 i30 is certain to delight our small-car customers,” Hyundai Motor Company Australia Chief Executive Officer, Ted Lee said.
On the outside, the 2025 Hyundai i30 has gained updated exterior styling – styling that has been available in Europe but was not to Australia because of the pre-update i30’s South Korean sourcing – with sharper bumpers and lighting units from the i30 N. New 18-inch alloy wheels also feature, along with upgraded active safety features like junction assistance for the AEB, braking for the blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert and highway driving assist for the N Line Premium.
The changes inside the 2025 Hyundai i30 are more subtle with a newly-digital driver’s display, new suede and leather upholstery and new features like memory seating for the N Line Premium’s driver seat, USB-C charging ports and the company’s ‘Bluelink’ live services features.
Under the bonnet of the 2025 Hyundai i30 range is a new (to Australia) drivetrain: a 1.5-litre four-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine mated to a 48-volt mild-hybrid system making 117kW of power (at 5,500rpm) and 253Nm of torque (between 1,500rpm to 3,500rpm). The i30’s 48-volt mild-hybrid system is capable of switching the engine off while coasting and also providing a small performance boost when setting off from a start to aid fuel economy. The sole transmission available is a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic.
With the pre-facelift N Line’s 150kW 1.6-litre turbo-petrol engine no longer made for the i30 hatchback, the new 1.5-litre unit is now the most powerful non-N i30 hatchback available globally. It produces similar power but more torque – versus 120kW and 203Nm – than the formerly available 2.0-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine from the pre-updated i30. At just 5.6L/100km, its claimed combined cycle fuel consumption is almost 2.0L/100km less than that 2.0-litre engine and its combined CO2 emissions are rated at 126 g/km – almost 50g/km less.
2025 Hyundai i30 N Line standard equipment:
- 18-inch alloy wheels
- Dusk-sensing automatic LED headlights
- Rain-sensing automatic wipers
- Rear privacy glass
- Keyless entry and push button start
- Heated and auto-folding mirrors with puddle lamps
- Leather steering wheel and gearknob
- Leather and suede seat upholstery
- Four-way driver’s electric lumbar adjustment and seat cushion extension
- Dual-zone climate control with rear air vents
- 10.25-inch digital driver’s display
- 8.0-inch touchscreen
- Wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone mirroring
- AM/FM/DAB+ digital radio
- Wireless phone charger
- 3x USB-C charging ports
- Auto-dimming rear mirror
i30 safety equipment:
- Seven airbags
- Auto emergency braking (AEB) with pedestrian, cyclist and intersection assistance
- Lane keeping assistance with lane departure warning
- Adaptive cruise control with stop and go functionality
- Blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert (with braking)
- Driver attention monitoring
- Intelligent speed limit assist
- Rear occupant alert
- Safe exit assist
- Auto high beam
- Reversing camera
- Front and rear parking sensors
i30 N Line Premium adds:
- Panoramic sunroof
- Highway driver assist
- 12-way electric driver’s seat with memory
- Heated and ventilated front seats
- Heated steering wheel
- Larger 10.25-inch touchscreen with inbuilt satellite navigation
- Bluelink remote services with features such as automatic collision notification, emergency call (SOS) functionality, live traffic updates, geo-fencing, remote climate functions and live weather
i30 colour range:
- Atlas White
- Shadow Grey (+$595)
- Sailing Blue (+$595)
- Ultimate Red (+$595)
- Shimmering Silver Metallic (+$595)
- Abyss Black (+$595)
- Cypress Green Mica (+$595)
2025 Hyundai i30 pricing (plus on-road costs):
- N Line: $36,000
- N Line Premium: $41,000
The 2025 Hyundai i30 N Line is now on sale in Australia, with local deliveries due to commence soon. Stay tuned to DiscoverAuto for the latest automotive news and reviews.
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