2021 Hyundai i30 sedan breaks cover, will replace Elantra in the Australian market

2021 Hyundai i30 sedan breaks cover, will replace Elantra in the Australian market

South Korean automobile behemoth Hyundai Motor, following the release of a teaser last week, has officially unveiled the 2021 i30 sedan. The car will replace the Elantra in the Australian market. The i30 pretty much resembles the outgoing Elantra and will be positioned in the same segment.

Hyundai Elantra front

The Hyundai i30 is mounted on a new platform that offers a wider stance, a longer wheelbase, and a lower roof to forge a sportier and sleeker profile. It has the Hyundai Parametric Dynamics design language all over the body and sports an oversized front grille which spans almost the full width of the vehicle. The grille connects the new-look headlight units that are peeled back towards the car’s wheel arches. Angular panel creases can be seen on the sides in which the rear wheel arch gets a large curvy section.

2021 Hyundai i30 sedan rear

The dashboard of the all-new Hyundai i30 sedan is dominated by two 10.25-inch digital screens, one each for the touchscreen infotainment unit (with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay support) and the instrument cluster. The cabin comes in several customisable colour themes. The dashboard itself is driver-focussed and the high-placed central console gives a cockpit-like feel. The i30 gets slim climate vents while a metallic finish completes the decor.

2021 Hyundai i30 sedan cabin

The 2021 Hyundai i30 will be available with a hybrid powertrain, a first in the Elantra series. The car will be hauled by a 1.6-litre gasoline direct injection (GDI) engine with a 32 kW electric motor. The overall output of the car is pegged at 140 PS maximum power and 264 Nm peak torque. The engine will be mated to a 6-speed dual-clutch transmission (DCT). A 2.0-litre multi-point injector (MPI) engine will come as an option. It will produce 148 PS maximum power and 179 Nm peak torque. The engine will be mated to a new continuously variable transmission (CVT) system. Hyundai prefers to call it Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) which, the company claims, improves the car’s performance and efficiency.

The current Hyundai Elantra commands an entry-level price of AUD 20,990

The 2021 i30 sedan, which is expected to be rolled out later this year, will lock horns with the Toyota Corolla and Mazda 3. 

Also read: Hyundai i30 - Full details

Purva Jain

Purva Jain

Purva is a crazy admirer of cars and she has got a lot of expertise in their detailing. Though, she has mastered in Economics but cars have always been her field of interest. She is an introvert in talking but when it comes to cars and the latest news regarding them she talks like hell. Exploring new cars as well as the vintage machines is listed in her hobbies while getting to know about the history behind the same are the things which she enjoys the most. She may seem silent from the outside but inside her is a volcano erupting to engulf the mean machines.

Read Full Bio

Hyundai Car Models

  • Hyundai Elantra
    Hyundai Elantra
  • Hyundai i-Load
    Hyundai i-Load
  • Hyundai Tucson
    Hyundai Tucson
  • Hyundai Kona
    Hyundai Kona
  • Hyundai i30
    Hyundai i30
  • Hyundai Sonata
    Hyundai Sonata
  • Hyundai i-Max
    Hyundai i-Max
  • Hyundai Palisade
    Hyundai Palisade
  • Hyundai Ioniq
    Hyundai Ioniq
  • Hyundai Ioniq Electric ev
    Hyundai Ioniq Electric
Hyundai Cars Price

You might also be interested in

  • News
  • Featured Stories

Compare & Recommended

Hyundai Elantra
Hyundai Elantra
$20,990 - 37,339
Elantra Price
Honda City
Honda City
$17,990 - 24,565
City Price
Honda Civic Sedan
Kia Cerato Sedan
Hyundai Accent Sedan
Transmission Manual
Manual
CVT
Manual
Manual
Engine 1999
1497
1799
1999
1591
Power 150
118
139
150
141
Seating 5
5
5
5
5
Compare Now

Trending Sedans

Compare

You can add 3 variants maximum*