Hyundai Australia has announced the pricing and specifications for the brand’s first high-performance car, the i30 N.
The i30 N will be offered in a single 202kW ‘Performance’ model with a six-speed manual transmission, which is equivalent to the i30 N ‘Performance Package’ sold globally, priced from $39,990 plus on-road costs.
This is significantly less the i30 N Performance’s closest rival, the Volkswagen Golf GTI Performance which is priced from $47,990, although the i30 N lacks some of the fancy features of its German rivals, instead packaging them as options.
Customers will be able to choose their desired level of luxury via two options packs:
Luxury Pack ($3,000):
- Front park assist system
- LED courtesy and puddle lights
- Power folding exterior mirrors
- Rain sensing wipers
- Solar control windscreen glass
- Driver’s seat memory system
- Sport front seats with suede inserts and leather bolsters
- Front passenger seat cushion extension
- Power front seats – 12 ways
- Electro-chromatic interior mirror
- Heated front seats/steering wheel
- Luggage net
- Smart key and push button start
- Wireless charging pad (Qi)
- Rear privacy glass
A Panoramic Sunroof further adds $2,000.
“We’re confident in the i30 N, we’ve set the MLP at $39,990 to ensure there are no excuses! We encourage every genuine enthusiast in the hot hatch market to drive it and make their mind up based on the product’s merits,” said Hyundai Australia Chief Executive Officer, Mr. JW Lee.
“Given the way i30 N looks, sounds and drives, we believe it will make a compelling case against its strongest competitors, regardless of price.”
“The Hyundai i30 N has been developed for no other purpose than to deliver maximum driving fun to our customers in an accessible high-performance package,” said Albert Biermann, Executive Vice President Performance Development and High Performance Vehicle Division.
“With the high-performance N models we will enhance our brand’s appeal with emotional products that cater to the needs of people who love to have a smile on their face when they drive their car on a winding road and listen to the sound of the engine. That’s why we measure high-performance in BPM, heart beats per minute instead of only RPM.”
i30 N Performance – Key Specifications | |
N performance features | SmartSense including; |
– Active variable exhaust | – Auto. Emergency Braking – City |
– Electronic Controlled Suspension | – Driver Attention Alert |
– Electronic sound generator | – Forward Collision Warning |
– Electro-mechanical LSD | – Lane Keeping Assist System |
– Launch control | 7 airbags |
– N Drive Mode System | Electronic Stability Control (ESC) |
– N race computer | Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) |
– Overboost function | Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) |
– Performance brake package | Auto dusk sensing headlights |
– Rear stiffness bar | Tyre Pressure Monitoring System |
– Rev matching function | Rear park assist system |
N exterior styling | Rear view camera |
– 19” alloy wheels | LED daytime running lights (DRL) |
– Pirelli P-Zero HN tyres | LED headlights and front indicators |
– Front & rear bumpers | LED side repeaters in mirrors |
– Front grille | LED tail lights |
– Gloss black exterior mirrors | Temporary space saver spare wheel |
– Headlights | 8” satellite navigation system |
– Rear spoiler with brake light | DAB+ digital radio |
– Side skirts | Apple CarPlay compatibility |
N sports interior | Android Auto compatibility |
– Alloy sports pedals | Bluetooth connectivity |
– Black headlining | Cruise control |
– N Dark Metal painted trim inserts | Dual zone climate control |
– Performance Blue stitching | Driver’s seat cushion extension |
– Sports front seats | Driver’s seat 4-way power lumbar |
– Leather appointed steering wheel | Height adjustable front seats |
– 4.2” TFT colour Supervision cluster | Tilt & telescopic steering column |
Front & rear power windows; | Luggage power outlet |
– One touch auto up/down windows | Rear seat centre fold-down armrest |
Pricing (excluding on-road costs):
i30 N 6-speed manual: $39,990
Option:
Metallic/Mica paint: $495
Luxury Pack: $3,000
Luxury Pack with Panoramic Sunroof: $5,000