Hyundai i30 Sedan N's Pricing and Specs in Australia Announced
The 2022 Hyundai i30 Sedan N is a testament to Hyundai's commitment to delivering high-performance vehicles. Powered by a 2.0-liter Theta II T-GDI turbocharged engine, this sedan produces an impressive 280 PS (approximately 276 hp) and 40 kgf·m (about 392 Nm) of torque.
This high-performance model offers two transmission options: a 6-speed manual and an 8-speed dual-clutch transmission (DCT). The car is front-wheel drive (FF) and delivers sporty performance with a top speed of 250 km/h and acceleration from 0–100 km/h in 5.9 seconds (manual) or 5.4 seconds (DCT).
The i30 Sedan N boasts a sleek design, measuring approximately 4,340 mm in length, 1,795 mm in width, and 1,445 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2,650 mm. The i30 N Drive-N edition, a limited run of 800 units, features special design touches such as a red-bronze decal and 19-inch matte bronze alloy wheels, with Nürburgring Nordschleife GPS coordinates engraved on the front fender.
While specific fuel economy information for the 2022 i30 N is not detailed, performance front-wheel-drive N models typically have higher fuel consumption compared to standard i30 variants. Other i30 models, such as hybrid variants, have much better fuel economy around 3.9–7.1 L/100km depending on the version.
The i30 Sedan N is equipped with modern safety and infotainment technologies typical of Hyundai’s N line. It comes with Hyundai's SmartSense advanced safety suite, including features like Blind-spot collision avoid-assist, Forward collision-avoidance assist, Driver attention warning, Lane keeping assist, Lane following assist, Rear cross-traffic collision avoidance-assist, Tyre pressure monitoring system, Parking distance warning, Rear-view camera, and more.
The i30 Sedan N also features an Integrated Drive Axle (IDA) and brake pre-fill, improving braking response in dynamic situations. Servicing for the i30 Sedan N is required annually or every 10,000kms, costing $335 per service according to Hyundai's Lifetime Service Plan.
Pricing for the i30 Sedan N starts at $49,000 (before on-road costs). Cost options include a sunroof ($2000) and premium paint ($495). Paint options include Polar white (solid, standard), Performance blue (solid, standard), Cyber grey (metallic), Fluid metal (metallic), Intense blue (metallic), Phantom black (mica), and Fiery red (mica).
In terms of features, the i30 Sedan N includes various elements such as rain sensing wipers, power folding exterior mirrors, an N-exclusive body kit, LED headlights, LED taillights, LED N triangle rear fog lamp, boot mounted wing-type spoiler, Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tyres, temporary space saver spare wheel, active variable exhaust, performance brake package, rear stiffness bar, N Corner carving differential - E-LSD, N Grin Control drive modes, 10.25-inch N Supervision digital instrument cluster, 10.25-inch central infotainment screen, Bose Premium audio with DAB+ radio, Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, Track Maps function, smart key and push button start, wireless charging pad, electrochromic mirror, N-specific cluster theme, N Performance driving display, N Sports front seats, black leather upholstery, N leather steering wheel and gear knob, N metal pedals and footrest, ambient lighting, dual-zone climate control, and 19-inch alloy wheels.
DCT equipped examples gain additional driver functions like Creep Off, N Grin Shift, N Power Shift, and N Track Sense Shift. The i30 Sedan N is covered by Hyundai's five-year unlimited kilometre warranty, which covers non-competitive track driving.
In summary, the 2022 Hyundai i30 Sedan N provides a powerful 2.0L turbo engine, manual or DCT transmissions, front-wheel drive, strong acceleration, and sporty styling focused on performance driving, supported by modern safety and infotainment technologies typical of Hyundai’s N line. Exact fuel economy and full standard safety equipment specifics for the N model are not fully detailed, but can be inferred to be typical of this performance segment.
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