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Sick of waiting for a hybridised Toyota? Hyundai can help!
The 2024 Hyundai i30 Sedan will offer a mild hybrid powertrain as part of a brace of new year updates for the small four-door sedan.
The 1.6-litre turbo petrol/electric motor combo is a first for the i30 range, and comes straight from the brand’s Kona line-up.
It’s not the only change for the i30 Sedan; the base Active has been dropped to make way for a new auto-only variant simply known as the i30, which pushes the entry price to the i30 Sedan up by $3000 to $29,000 plus on-road costs.
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A new Premium variant also slots in above the now second-tier Elite, while the N Line and N Line Premium top the line-up.
The hybrid powertrain combines a tiny 1.32kWh battery and 22kW electric motor with the turbo petrol engine and a six-speed automatic, which helps it achieve a claimed combined fuel economy figure of 2.8L/100km.
Combined peak torque output measures 265Nm, according to Hyundai, which matches that of the range-topping 1.6-litre turbo four. It will be available in i30, Elite and Premium grades.
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Elsewhere, Hyundai has added an updated version of its naturally aspirated 2.0-litre petrol engine to the i30 Sedan range.
The four-cylinder motor now comes with dual continuously variable timing and a two-stage variable intake system, which combines with an Atkinson firing cycle and the debut of a new CVT gearbox to improve drivability and economy, according to Hyundai.
It’s available across the i30, Elite and Premium grades.
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The top two N Lines retain the same turbocharged 1.6-litre four-cylinder/seven-speed dual-clutch combo as before.
The manual transmission option has been axed from the i30 Sedan line-up. It was previously standard on base and N Line variants.
Elsewhere, a new front-end treatment is augmented by the now-standard fitment of LED headlights across the range, while the lower rear bumper has been re-profiled.
Inside, there’s a revised wireless charging pad designed to accommodate larger mobile phones, the addition of front and rear USB-C outlets, and a customisable multifunction button on the steering wheel.
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A newly designed and segmented 4.2-inch digital instrument cluster is standard on the entry-level i30.
The facelifted i30 Sedan also follows the Palisade, Venue, Tucson, Ioniq 6 and Kona in gaining Hyundai's Bluelink connected-car technology.
Let’s have a look at the line-up in more detail.
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i30 Sedan
The new entry level i30 Sedan replaces the old Active and pushes the range’s starting price to $29,000 plus on-roads.
Standard additions include LED headlights and DRLs, front and rear parking distance warning system (previously rear only), more advanced Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist system and an Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA) system.
It wears 16-inch alloy wheels (down from 17-inch) and sports premium patterned black cloth seats on the interior. It does, however, miss out on spec like automatic wipers, unless you opt for the hybrid powertrain, which adds $4000 to the price.
The hybrid variant also brings multi-link rear suspension, dual-zone climate control and a space-saver spare to the party.
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i30 Sedan Elite
The Elite costs $33,500 and will initially be offered with the 2.0-litre powertrain; a hybrid option is due in the second quarter of 2024, with pricing to be confirmed.
A leather-appointed interior, keyless entry with remote smart start, 10.25-inch digital cluster and powered side mirrors are also standard.
It also gains Bluelink connected car services, 17-inch rims, an electro-chromatic interior mirror and an LED reversing light.
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i30 Sedan Premium
The Premium grades costs $38,500 plus on-roads, and adds 18-inch rims, parking collision warning, Bose premium audio and new-to-the-model tech in the form of a blind-spot view monitor and surround view monitor, along with projection-style LED headlights, LED taillights and a heated steering wheel.
As per the i30 Sedan and Elite, the Premium can be specced with the hybrid powertrain, which will arrive in the second quarter of 2024.
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i30 Sedan N Line/N Line Premium
The top two i30 Sedan variants retain the 1.6-litre turbocharged engine for 2024, combined with a seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox. The N Line variants also come with multi-link rear suspension as standard.
Eighteen-inch rims are standard fare, along with a red-trimmed black leather interior treatment, paddle shifters, alloy pedal covers, electronic park brake, six-speaker audio system, tyre pressure monitoring and the revised wireless phone charging bay.
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The Premium adds a sunroof, Bluelink, a heated steering wheel, blind-spot view monitor and surround view monitor.
You’ll pay $36,000 plus on road costs for the N Line and $41,500 plus ORCs for the N Line Premium.
All i30 Sedans come with a five-year/unlimited-kilometre warranty, a five-year Bluelink subscription (where fitted), one year of free roadside assistance and a free service at 1500km.
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