Spy photographers snapped the facelifted Hyundai i30
last month and now we’re getting a better look at the updated model. As you can see in the latest
pictures, the hatchback will adopt a new front fascia with a revised grille
that features horizontal bars and angular accents. The headlights are also new
as previous spy photos have shown they will feature distinctive LED daytime
running lights.
The changes continue further below as the model has
restyled air intakes with vertical openings near the outside edges. The overall
design is largely familiar, but the air intakes now feature mesh-style lighting
units. We can also see a larger central air intake and circular fog lights that
appear to carryover. Out back, the i30 has been equipped with new LED
taillights. We can also get a glimpse of the redesigned bumper which has
repositioned reflectors and a sportier black accent with a mesh-like pattern.
Spy shooters didn’t get close enough to snap
interior photos, but the cabin is largely expected to carryover. That isn’t too
surprisingly as the 2019 model gained an available 8-inch Display Audio system
with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay compatibility.
Under the hood, there could be a handful of new
options including a plug-in hybrid powertrain sourced from the Kia XCeed and
Ceed Sportswagon. It consists of a 1.6-liter four-cylinder petrol engine, an
electric motor and a 8.9 kWh battery pack. This enables the models to have a
combined output of 139 hp and 265 Nm of torque.
More importantly, the cars have an electric-only range of approximately 60 km. We can also expect an assortment of other options
including a 1.6-liter Smartstream diesel engine with outputs ranging from 95 hp to 134 hp.
