Hyundai has announced more details about the mid-life upgrade of the 2024 Hyundai i30 Sedan N ahead of its Australian debut in the fourth quarter of 2023. The refreshed sports sedan will launch alongside the new facelifted lineup, which is scheduled to receive a hybrid variant to be the first hybrid option in Australia. Hyundai Australia has yet to announce local pricing and specifications, however, the headquarters in Korea has released information on the new model.
2024 Hyundai i30 Sedan N Redesign
Engine
Its predecessor, the 2024 Hyundai i30 Sedan N, known as the Elantra N and Avante N in other markets, is powered by a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder turbocharged engine that produces 206kW of power as well as 393Nm of torque. It also has an overboost feature that is a part of the automatic known as “N Grin Shift increasing the power to 213kW over 20 minutes. The drive is only sent through the front axle using the manual six-speed or the eight-speed dual-clutch wet-type automatic transmission with an electromechanical front differential that helps transfer torque to the asphalt.
Features
Other features that can be considered performance-oriented include rev-matching features, launch control N Power Shift (NPS), and N Track Sense Shift (NTS). The availability of these features will depend on the transmission you choose. There’s also an adjustable rear stiffness bar as well as a ring of struts with four points to support your front suspension. Changes to the exterior of the new i30 Sedan N include refreshed front and rear bumpers, 19-inch forged alloy wheels, and black badges.
Inside, it has the electric parking brake and Digital Key 2 Touch that lets you unlock the car using an iPhone as well as Apple Watch, as well as heated first and second-row seats. There’s a wide range of N-specific informational features, including N Track Map and N Sound Equalizer (NSE). The latter feature allows the driver to enhance the exhaust sound by using an internal speaker. There are “High Performance”, ‘Sporty” as well as ‘TCR and ‘Rally’ modes available. Additionally, there’s a Hyundai N application that allows owners to access the lap timer, driver recording sharing, and tracking information.
Safety
On the safety side, the new 2024 Hyundai i30 Sedan N picks up more airbags, bringing the total to eight as well as receiving the ability to adjust cruise controls, blind-spot view Monitor and a camera with a surround-view view, and a built-in dashboard camera. Other safety features that the i30 Sedan N retains include blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alerts as well as lane-keep assistance, safety exit alert, and Intelligent speed Limit Assist along with both rear and front parking sensors.
2024 Hyundai i30 Sedan N Price & Release Date
It is expected that the 2024 Hyundai i30 Sedan N will top the new facelifted lineup as it comes out at the end of 2023. In terms of pricing, you can expect a slight increase from the current model’s $50,200 price before the roadside sticker. Australian purchasers are offered a choice of manual six-speed and the dual-clutch eight-speed auto at absolutely no cost.