The latest-generation Hyundai Elantra has just been announced for the Australian market where it will be sold as the i30 Sedan. The car retains the same striking exterior and interior design as the U.S. model, which means a very angular and striking appearance with sharp lines, prominent body creases and an altogether sophisticated and premium look. We think referring to it as an i30 isn’t accurate, but the name will ensure it is familiar with local buyers, even though it looks very different to the i30 hatchback.
Sitting at the base of the 2021 i30 Sedan
range is the Active model. This variant is powered by a 2.0-liter MPi
four-cylinder that produces 157 hp and 191 Nm of torque
and is offered with a choice of a six-speed manual or a six-speed automatic.
Key standard features of the i30 Sedan Active include a leather-appointed
interior, a rear-facing camera, rear parking sensors and wireless Qi smartphone
charging.
The next trim level is the Elite, which
features the same engine but is sold exclusively with the six-speed automatic.
Compared to the Active, it has extra features like dual-zone climate control, a
10.25-inch infotainment system, Bose eight-speaker audio system, DAB+ digital
radio, Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist, Rear Cross-Traffic
Collision-Avoidance Assist, Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist, and push-button
start.
The two flagship models are the i30 Sedan
N Line and N Line Premium. Both feature a 1.6-liter turbocharged four-cylinder
with 201 hp and 265 km/h driving the front wheels. The
base N Line is offered with the choice of a six-speed manual or a seven-speed
dual-clutch transmission, while the N Line Premium is sold exclusively with the
dual-clutch.
i30 Sedans
heading to Australia feature a market-specific chassis tune to suit local road
surfaces. Prices for the 2021 i30 Sedan Active start at AU$ 24,790 (US$ 17,474)
for the manual and AU$ 26,790 (US$ 18,888) for the automatic. The i30 Sedan Elite
kicks off at AU$ 30,790 (US$ 21,703) while the i30 Sedan N Line is available from
AU$ 30,290 (US$ 21,351) with the six-speed and AU$ 32,290 (US$ 22,761) with the
DCT. The flagship i30 Sedan N Line Premium starts at AU$ 37,290 (US$ 26,285).
These prices exclude dealer delivery and on-road costs.
