2025 Hyundai i30 Hatch: Australian details and pricing

The refreshed 2025 Hyundai i30 Hatch has had its full pricing and specification confirmed for the Australian market ahead of deliveries commencing in the coming weeks, with the cost of entry to the i30 rising by $12,000 to $36,000 plus on-roads.

Sales of the Hyundai i30 Hatch were briefly paused while production for our market was moved from Korea to the Czech Republic but the Toyota Corolla rival returns in just N Line and N Line Premium trims.

The big news is that as well as a smarter look that includes a revised front grille, a pair of redesigned headlamps, sporty side skirts, 18-inch alloys and tweaked rear bumper the new i30 Hatch will exclusively be offered with a new turbocharged 1.5-litre four-cylinder 48-volt mild-hybrid that's combined with a seven-speed dual-clutch auto.

Replacing the old naturally-aspirated 2.0-litre and turbocharged 1.6-litre, the new engine is said to muster 117kW and 235Nm of torque.

Claimed to blend an 'optimal balance of power and efficiency', the mild-hybrid tech is said to provide seamless stop-start during slow traffic, add a boost under acceleration, allow for engine-off coasting, while at the same time recovering energy to charge its small battery under braking.

Marking the second time the i30 hatchback has been overhauled since it was first introduced back in 2016, the new entry N Line version boasts a generous kit count that includes a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster (up from 7.0- or 8.0-inches depending on version) and a large 10.25-inch infotainment system that can now be updated via over-the-air updates.

Both versions get three USB-C charge ports and fresh 18-inch alloy wheels.

Pay more for the N Line Premium and you get Hyundai's Bluelink connected car services, a panoramic sunroof, 12-way power adjustable seats with lumber support and two-position memory, heated and ventilated front faux leather/suede sport seats and a heated steering wheel.

Other less obvious improvements include a soft-touch dash paint that is said to provide a feeling of higher quality, while centre console now sports a gloss black finish, that's contrasted with the red detailing in the seats and a new bright red stop-start button.

Another advantage of the new model is all the extra safety kit thrown in as part of the revisions. They include blind-spot collision avoidance, Junction Turning assist and a manual speed limit assist.

The N Line Premium adds to that tally by including a highway drive assist semi-autonomous cruise that uses the satnav data to improve its accuracy at speed.

Seven colours are available for the 2025 i30 Hatch that include Atlas White, Shadow Grey, Sailing Blue, Ultimate Red and Shimmering Silver Metallic, and Abyss Black and Cypress Green Mica.

Later this year an upgraded Hyundai i30 N hot hatch will also join the line-up that will continue to offer a non-electrified 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder that pumps out the same 209kW and 392Nm as before and will be combined with a six-speed manual or eight-speed dual-clutch automatic.

Later on, a six-speed manual version of the i30 N Line might be offered as the DIY cog-swapper has been homologated for our market.

Until then, the cheapest 2025 Hyundai i30 Hatch N Line costs $36,000 – $12,000 more than the old 2023 i30, although in reality like-for-like the new i30 N Line is $3500 up over the old car fitted with the auto.

At the top of the tree, the 2025 Hyundai i30 N Line Premium is priced now– up $3700 over the car it replaces.

The reason for the price bump is the new version attracts both a five per cent import tariff that is compounded by higher shipping costs.

"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 CEO, Ted Lee said.

How much does the 2024 Hyundai i30 hatch cost?
N Line – $36,000 (up $3500)
N Line Premium - $41,000 (up $3700)
* Prices exclude on-road costs

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