2015 Hyundai i30 Series II Price and Specifications

Hyundai Australia has launched the updated 2015 Hyundai i30 Series II in Sydney.

Hyundai has decided to change the model line-up for the i30 range with ‘Elite’ name plate being dropped.  The line-up for the Hyundai i30 range is now -  Active, ActiveX (new), SR (which replaces Elite), SR Premium and Premium.

The mid life update for the 2015 Hyundai i30 Series II sees the i30 getting the new family hexagonal grille and higher grade models gaining LED running lights and LED rear tail lights.

Hyundai has also added a rear view camera and four parking sensors as standard across the range.

Buyers have a choice of three engines (2 petrol & 1 diesel) and 3 transmission options a 6-speed auto, 6 speed manual and new seven-speed dual-clutch transmission which is available on the diesel engine only.

	Petrol 1.8		Petrol 2.0
Transmission	6-spd manual	6-spd automatic	6-spd manual	6-spd automatic
Power (kW)	107kW @ 6,500 rpm		124kW @ 6,500 rpm
Torque (Nm)	175Nm @ 4,700 rpm		201Nm @ 4,700 rpm
l/100km	7.0	7.3	7.3	7.7
Availability	Active & ActiveX		SR & SR Premium

	1.6 Diesel CRDi
Transmission	6-spd manual	7-spd dual clutch transmission
Power (kW)	100kW @ 4,000 rpm
Torque (Nm)	260Nm @ 1,500-3,500 rpm	300Nm @ 1,750-2,500 rpm
l/100km	4.6	4.9
Availability	Active & ActiveX	Active, ActiveX & Premium

Entry-level Active and Active X have done away with a CD player instead these models now offer Bluetooth and Pandora® internet radio capability via a compatible smartphone. SR models and above have both Pandora® internet radio and a CD player.

2015 Hyundai i30 Series II manufacturer’s list pricing:

Active petrol manual – $20,990
Active petrol auto – $23,290

Active diesel manual – $23,590
Active diesel auto – $25,890

Active X petrol manual – $22,090
Active X petrol auto – $24,390

Active X diesel manual – $24,690
Active X diesel auto – $26,990 

SR petrol manual – $25,590
SR petrol auto – $27,890

SR Premium petrol manual – $30,590
SR Premium petrol auto – $32,890

Premium diesel auto – $34,490

 

 

KEY SPECIFICATIONS

i30 Series II Active

• 7 airbags - driver & front passenger, driver & front passenger side (thorax), full length curtains, driver’s knee
• Electronic Stability Control (ESC) including: Traction Control System (TCS), Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), Brake Assist System (BAS), Vehicle Stability Management (VSM)
• Rear parking assist system (4 sensors)
• Rear-view camera
• 16-inch steel wheels with 205/55R16 tyres
• Keyless entry with burglar alarm
• 5-inch touchscreen audio system with MP3 capability, 6 speakers, media ripping/storage and Pandora® internet radio capability via tethering with smartphone
• AUX / USB audio input with digital iPod® compatibility. Bluetooth connectivity (hands-free phone & audio streaming)
• Steering wheel-mounted audio controls
• Cruise control with steering wheel-mounted controls
• Front & rear power windows
• Height-adjustable driver’s seat
• One-touch turn signal operation (3, 5, or 7 flashes)
• One-touch window-down on driver’s window
• Tilt & telescopic steering column
• Trip computer
• Cloth interior
• LED high-mount stoplight
• Manual air-conditioning with rear heating ducts
• 60:40 split-folding rear seats

i30 Series II ActiveX

Key features above Active:

• 16-inch alloy wheels with machined-face finish and gunmetal-grey inserts
• Leather-appointed interior trim
• Premium steering wheel, gearknob, door trim and instruments panel hood
• Electric folding exterior mirrors with side repeaters
• Alloy-look interior doorhandles
• Illuminated sun visors, ambient lighting for the front centre console storage area and driver’s seat back pocket

i30 Series II SR (replaces Elite)

Key specifications above Active:

• 2.0 GDi petrol engine (+17kW & 26Nm over 1.8 MPi)
• 17-inch alloy wheels in gunmetal grey finish with 225/45R17 tyres
• LED daytime running lights
• LED tail-lights with bulb turn signal & reverse lights
• Sports front grille in gunmetal grey with satin chrome highlights
• Rear bumper lower diffuser in matte black (exclusive to SR models)
• Automatic dusk-sensing headlights
• 7-inch touchscreen satellite-navigation system with CD player & 3 years’ HERE MapCare^TM
• Dual-zone climate-control with automatic windscreen defog function
• Proximity smart key with push-button start
• Electric folding external mirrors with integrated LED side repeater lights
• Alloy look interior door handles
• Alloy sports pedals
• Premium gearknob and steering wheel
• Illuminated door handles, puddle lights, and sun visors

i30 Series II Premium & i30 Series II SR Premium

Key specifications above SR:

• High Intensity Discharge (HID) Xenon headlights with washer system and auto-levelling
• Electrochromatic auto-dimming interior mirror (ECM)
• Electrically adjusted driver’s seat (10-way)
• Electronic Park-Brake (EPB)
• Heated and air-ventilated front seats
• Leather upholstery
• Rear-seat cooling vents in centre console
• Rear-seat centre armrest
• Chrome belt-line moulding
• Panoramic glass sunroof
• Cargo net
• One-touch window up/down function on all windows
• Rain-sensing wipers
• Sun visor extensions
• Supervision cluster with colour TFT LCD display

To help launch the new Hyundai i30 Series II Hyundai have the following drive-away pricing offers for April 2015:

Engine	Transmission	Active	ActiveX	Premium
1.8 MPi Petrol	6 Speed Manual	$19,990	$21,490	-
	6 Speed Auto	$21,990	$22,990	-
1.6 CRDi Diesel	6 Speed Manual	$23,990	$24,990	-
	7 Speed DCT	$25,990	$26,990	$33,990

 

Stay tuned for our full review in the coming days.