It’s the new 2021 Hyundai i30 hatch in review by Simone. The latest i30 hatch PD4 also comes with a fresher design, new tech, 5 trim levels, 2 engines, and both manual and automatic gearboxes.

The new Hyundai i30 has several engines to choose from in different markets. In Australia, we get three options starting with a 2 L petrol with 120 kW and 203 Nm, a 1.6 turbo diesel with 100 kW and 300 Nm, and a 1.6 turbo petrol with 150 kW and 265 Nm.

Engine Specifications

2.0 GDI

Engine: 16 Valve, Double Overhead Cam (DOHC), Dual Continuously Variable Valve Timing (D-CVVT)
Power: 120 kW @ 6,200 rpm
Torque: 203 Nm @ 4,700 RPM rpm
Transmission: 6 Speed Manual 
Fuel Consumption (combined): 7.3L/100km

1.6 T0GDI

Engine: 16 Valve, Double Overhead Cam (DOHC), Dual Continuously Variable Valve Timing (D-CVVT)
Power: 150 kW @ 6,000 rpm
Torque: 265 Nm @ 1,500 – 4,500 rpm
Transmission: 6 Speed Auto
Fuel Consumption (combined): 7.5L/100km

Sleek new design and a thrilling performance. Certainly, a pleasure to own. When you discover what have been added to the new i30, you begin to realize how serious offering premium as standard. The new i30 comes packed with everything you’re looking for – and much, much more.