The Korean company is famously honest in its fuel testing so it was surprising to see 9.9L/100km on the dial during this test. Because I was having so much fun, I was convinced that I’d have blasted it into the 12s. 2023 Hyundai i30 N Sedan fuel figures. Fuel economy (claimed) 8.2L/100km. Fuel economy (trip computer)
The pre-facelift i30 N was hardly wanting for power, but for this update some extra has been squeezed out of the 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo, thanks to a new ECU tune and a new turbo and intercooler. These tweaks add an extra 4kW/39Nm to what was available before, bringing the total to a punchy 206kW/392Nm.
HYUNDAI i30 N-LINE. Base price: $43,990. Powertrain and performance: 1.6-litre turbo-petrol four, 150kW/265Nm, 7-speed dual clutch transmission, FWD, Combined economy 7.5L/100km, 172g/km CO2
The entry version costs $2410 more than it did previously, whereas our Premium automatic test car is up $630. That takes the list price for an i30 N Line Premium automatic, finished in white, up
The arrival of the first significant refresh since the i30 N’s launch addresses that. The eight-speed dual-clutch transmission in the 2021 Hyundai i30 N is the headline act in what turns out to be quite an extensive overhaul and expansion of the range. Previously, there was one i30 N Performance that retailed for $41,400 plus on-road costs.
It’s the top-spec non-turbo, non-hybrid variant – the 2024 Hyundai i30 Sedan Premium – which has seen some important improvements for this mid-life update.. Those include a switch from the old, rather unpleasant six-speed auto to a new CVT automatic, and a revised look at the front and new ‘H’ theme tail-light array.
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