New 2023 Hyundai i30 sedan details firm

Fresh details of the facelifted 2023 Hyundai i30 sedan have emerged out of South Korea, uncovering a broad range of technical upgrades and other improvements heading our way.

As carsales has reported, the mid-life overhaul for the Hyundai i30 sedan brings more refined and sophisticated looks.

Now, Hyundai has provided details on the new tech available in its home market – much of which should be offered in Australia – including wireless phone charging, a 360-degree camera, USB-C ports and a new ‘after blow’ function which dries the inside of the air-conditioner after the engine is turned off.

There’s also virtual key compatibility, plus a new built-in dash camera that enables footage to be accessed via the infotainment system and shared via a dedicated smartphone app.

Rear side airbags have also been added across the range, taking the total to eight.

Australian customers can expect to see new exterior colours offered on the i30 sedan, and possibly a new Sage Green interior trim option that’s said to include “bio-friendly materials”.

Mechanical changes are not anticipated, leaving the familiar line-up of four-cylinder engines – 2.0-litre, 1.6-litre turbo and N-specific 2.0-litre turbo-petrol.

However, a 1.6-litre petrol-electric hybrid is expected to join the range.

Unlike in its home market which will stagger the launch rollout – N-Line models and the i30 N performance flagship variants will be released in the second half of the year – Hyundai Australia is expected to launch the full line-up in one hit late this year.

Korean brand executives said the core variants are primarily aimed at consumers in their 20s, hence its emphasis on technology, sustainability and sharpened styling.

Expect local pricing to increase with the upgrade, pushing up from the current base marker of $25,690 plus on-road costs.

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