Facelifted 2024 Hyundai i30 N revealed in full

The upgraded 2024 Hyundai i30 N hot hatch has finally made its global debut and it comes armed with a more aggressive exterior design and some key technology updates to help see it through the last few years of its lifecycle.

Hyundai Motor Company Australia (HMCA) has confirmed to carsales that pricing and full specification details of the new i30 N will be announced in the coming weeks, likely in tandem with first examples arriving in local showrooms.

Beyond the new red side skirts and bumper inserts, the average Joe might not be able to spot many of the cosmetic changes made to the i30 N as part of its second facelift.

But the revised Korean hot hatch also dons a mildly altered main grille and a new matte-grey finish for its 19-inch forged alloys wheels.

The biggest change inside the cabin, meantime, is the fitment of a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster that hides behind an updated steering wheel.

Other interior tweaks include redesigned front seats, gloss-black centre console trim, three USB-C ports (updated from USB-A) and an auto-dimming rear-view mirror as standard on all grades.

The 10.25-inch infotainment touch-screen has been carried across from the previous model but now features Hyundai Bluelink compatibility and over-the-air (OTA) update functionality.

Hyundai has also enhanced the i30 N’s driver-assistance suite and convenience features with the standard inclusion of rain-sensing wipers, intelligent speed limit assist, rear occupant alert, driver attention warning and multi-collision braking, plus an upgraded forward collision-avoidance system that can now detect cyclists.

All of the i30 N’s key mechanical and chassis components have been left untouched, meaning the 2.0-itre turbo-petrol four-cylinder engine still outputs 206kW/392Nm at full chat and drives the front wheels via either a six-speed manual or eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission with the help of an adjustable limited-slip differential.

The updated i30 N hatch misses out on the steering and bushing upgrades – and the raised 280km/h speed-limiter – fitted to its sedan sibling last year and retains its familiar three-way adjustable adaptive damper set-up.

“These key updates are about improving the Hyundai i30 N formula, without changing the fundamentals,” said HMCA CEO Ted Lee.

“While the i30 N has always been about maximising performance and fun, these improvements focus on delivering key safety and technology updates, adding to the well-rounded nature of this accessible and exciting performance vehicle.”

Headline equipment across the range will continue to comprise LED exterior lighting, dual-zone climate control, cruise control, reversing camera, keyless entry and start, smartphone mirroring, 19-inch wheels, adaptive dampers and a black headliner.

As before, Hyundai’s five-year/unlimited-km factory warranty will extend to non-competitive track use.

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