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Australian specs and pricing have been announced for the updated 2021 Hyundai i30 N hot hatch ahead of the first customer deliveries next month.

 

Headlining the changes is the addition of a dual-clutch automatic transmission, more safety tech and revised styling.

 

At this stage, the Fastback body style isn't returning to Oz, it appears only the hatch will be offered for 2021.

 

In overseas markets, Hyundai offers two engine options, however, only the i30 N Performance version has been available to Australian buyers.

 

For 2021, the Performance variant gets its 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine retuned to deliver 206kW at 5200rpm and 392Nm between 1950 and 4600rpm. For context, that’s up 4kW and 39Nm when compared to the outgoing model.

 

The six-speed manual is carried over as standard with the new wet type dual-clutch automatic available as an option. The latter promises smoother and faster changes for those wanting to take the i30 N to the max.

 

Engineers say the wet type transmission uses oil to cool the clutch components, which creates less friction and allows a higher amount of torque to be transferred through the gearbox.

 

Models equipped with the dual-clutch unit also feature the new N Grin Shift mode which enables 20 seconds of overboost and sharpens up gearshifts.

 

There’s also an N Power Shift function which automatically kicks in when the throttle is depressed beyond 90 per cent. Its purpose is to minimise torque reduction on upshifts.

 

Hyundai says the power bump sees 0.2 seconds shaved off the 0-100km/h dash which can now be clocked in 5.9 seconds in the manual, while the DCT equipped car takes 5.4 seconds to hit triple figures.

 

Safety gets a boost with autonomous emergency braking (AEB) with pedestrian detection, lane following assist, blind-spot collision avoidance, and rear cross-traffic alert with AEB included as standard.

 

Design changes include revised front and rear bumpers, a wide centre grille with the N signature, new LED headlamps with V-shaped daytime running lights, new rear lamps and larger exhaust pipes.

 

There’s also newly-developed 19-inch forged alloy wheels which trim 14kg from the car’s unsprung mass and larger 360mm front brakes up from 345mm.

 

On the inside, buyers get a larger 10.25-inch infotainment touchscreen running updated software and graphics to monitor and improve the driver’s track skills.

 

For the first time, Hyundai will offer N Light Seats, a set of lightweight, high-performance front seats that are 2.2kg lighter than the standard seats.

 

Trimmed in leather and Alcantara, the N Light Seats are said to feature pronounced bolsters for excellent lateral support, Performance Blue stitching and an illuminated N logo on an integrated headrest.

 

 

i30 N manual – $44,500

i30 N auto – $47,500 (new)

i30 N Premium manual – $47,500

i30 N Premium with Sunroof manual – $49,000

i30 N Premium with Sunroof auto – $52,000 (new)

  

 

 

10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system

Satellite navigation

Wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto

Black cloth seats

Active variable exhaust

Adaptive suspension

Uprated (360mm) brake package

19-inch forged alloy wheels

Leather-trimmed steering wheel

4.2-inch colour trip computer

Tyre pressure monitoring

Rear parking sensors

Reversing camera

LED headlight and tail-light clusters

Dual-zone climate control

LED puddle lights

Power folding mirrors

Keyless entry and start

Wireless phone charging

Autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian detection

Lane-following assist

Rear cross-traffic alert

Blind-spot monitoring

Driver attention monitoring

Rear-view camera

  

 

Blind-spot assist

Rear cross-traffic assist

 

 

Front parking sensors

Rain-sensing wipers

Rear privacy glass

N Light bucket seats

Leather and Alcantara trim

Auto-dimming interior mirror

Heated seats

Heated steering wheel

  

 

Panoramic glass sunroof.