Hyundai i30 SR receives spec upgrades
Although the i30 range will be replaced by an all-new model by April next year, Hyundai has given its sporty i30 Series II SR largely cosmetic improvements to see the model out.With just eight months to go before a new i30 range arrives, Hyundai has adorned its sports i30 Series II SR and SR Premium models with interior improvements, new wheels and other minor upgrades.
The upgrades have occurred because Hyundai adopted the previously unique-to-Australia SR specification for its South Korean market, but in the process added the features we’re now seeing on Aussie SRs for its domestic-market model. We first saw the SR models, the first i30 to use the 2.0-litre GDI engine, with the GD2 series in 2014.
There’s not much to signify the new model externally other than new 17-inch grey metallic alloy wheels. The new twin-spoke wheels are unique to the new SR and SR Premium. And if you see an i30 in an orange pearl hue, that’ll be the new Phoenix Orange colour exclusive to the updated SR range.
Inside, the i30 Series II SR update range has a unique interior. The black leather upholstery in both SR and SR Premium (previously the SR had cloth seats; only the SR Premium had leather) has contrasting red inserts on seat bolsters and red stitching on the seats, steering wheel and front door armrests.
The front seats are new, with more side bolstering for better lateral support to go with the sporty theme of the car. The previous seats in the SR models were identical to those used in other i30s.
Specification anoraks will observe that the dark metallic-grey interior trim inserts have replaced the previous silver trim, and black headlining replaces the grey of the previous car. A red push-button start surround trim replaces the previous silver trim surround. Extra points will be given to those who notice that cloth now covers the plastic A-pillar trims.
For those who choose the $2300 six-speed automatic option will now get steering-wheel mounted paddle shifters.
Speaking of prices, the SR models have gone up, in line with the price rise of around two per cent across all Hyundai models except the Accent. The i30 SR is now $26,550 (up from $25,990) and the SR Premium is $31,250 (up from $30,590).
The SR models are fitted with the Nu GDI 2.0-litre engine, unchanged from the previous Series II SR models. Peak outputs are 124kW at 6500rpm and 201Nm at 4700rpm. Combined fuel consumption figures are 7.3L/100km for the manual and 7.7L/100km for the auto, while CO2 outputs are 5.8g/km and 6.0g/km respectively.
Aside from the upgrades mentioned above, equipment levels are unchanged. So both models get keyless entry and start, dual-zone climate control, aluminium pedals, 7-inch TFT touchscreen centre display, rear-view camera and rear parking sensors, heated power-fold side mirrors and rain-sensing wipers.
The SR Premium adds a panoramic glass sunroof, satnav, heated/cooled front seats, power driver’s seat adjustment, auto-dipping rear-view mirror, rear seat fold-down armrest, TFT LCD dash display, rear centre vents, under-floor storage box, boot luggage net, sunvisor extensions and satin chrome beltline trim.
The SR gets Apple Carplay while the SR Premium does not. This is because the satnav system in SR Premium is sourced from a different supplier than the non-satnav unit. HMCA is working on getting Apple Carplay included in future satnav systems.
Options include a $2000 panoramic glass sunroof for SR and $495 metallic/mica paint for both SR and SR Premium.
Prices (plus on-road costs)
Hyundai i30 SR $26,550
Hyundai i30 SR Premium $31,250
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