Hyundai i30 Sedan N Line detailed

Hyundai Australia has revealed more details about its first mid-performance Hyundai i30 Sedan N Line model, which is due to arrive in coming months with a bold design, sporty powertrain and plenty of tech.

Yet to be officially priced, the small N Line sedan will be the gateway model to the brand’s fully-fledged high-performance Hyundai i30 N sedan that’s due to arrive in 2021.

Power comes from a punchy 1.6-litre four-cylinder turbo-petrol engine that’s good for 150kW of power and 265Nm of torque. The 2020 Hyundai i30 Sedan N Line will also be offered with either a six-speed manual or a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.

It will be equipped with suspension tuned specifically for Aussie roads; Hyundai says its engineers have implemented several mechanical improvements to “increase stiffness for a gripping performance”.

Set to rival the likes of the Kia Cerato GT and Mazda3 G25 sedans, Hyundai’s new flagship small sedan will come standard with features like 18-inch alloy wheels, a leather-wrapped N steering wheel, N sport seats with leather bolsters, alloy pedals and gloss-black details on the exterior mirrors and side skirts.

Sitting lower, longer and wider than the outgoing Elantra sedan (on which it’s based), the new mid-performance Hyundai i30 Sedan N Line will also feature an integrated rear spoiler, dual chromed exhaust outlets and an N-Line rear diffuser. Shift paddles and a Drive Mode Selector system will also be standard.

On-board safety equipment includes autonomous emergency braking (AEB), lane keeping assist, rear cross traffic alert with braking, high-beam assist and more, while tech such as wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto will also be included.

As we’ve previously reported, the Hyundai i30 Sedan N Line will likely be priced around $28,000 when it officially lands here in November – around $1500 more than the equivalent i30 N Line hatchback ($26,740).

“The new i30 Sedan N Line model will appeal to customers who favour a sporty look and spirited driving performance,” said Hyundai Australia spokesman, Thomas Schemera.

“The expanded range will help solidify i30’s position as a leader in the small car passenger segment.”

Hyundai Australia says that shortly after the launch of its new N Line sedan, it plans to launch its larger Sonata N Line sedan in late 2020, which will be powered by a 2.5-litre turbocharged GDI engine.

Expect to see an even hotter i30 Sedan next year, with the arrival of the Hyundai i30 Sedan N, which is likely to produce outputs of at least 202kW/378Nm from a 2.0-litre turbo engine.

Meanwhile, regular i30 Sedan (and facelifted i30 hatch) variants will be offered with a new 109kW/179Nm 2.0-litre petrol engine and, eventually, a 103kW/264Nm 1.6-litre petrol-electric hybrid powertrain.