Hyundai i30 2025 review

[@gordonclark7632]

From what I have seen from watching car reviews, it seems that there are a number of manufacturers who are dropping base models, forcing people to buy 'upmarket' in the model range at a much higher price. Again a vehicle without a spare wheel so, loss of interest on two points.

[@tonybennett638]

Bet the Chinese markers just love it...

[@andrahbell7020]

Agreed, this no spare tire trend has to stop.

[@bikeman123]

And they will regret it when interest rates rise and sales start to suffer.

[@davidb1630]

Good review. I own an i30 sedan Elite 2.0lt non-turbo. An MY22 with sports sequential 6-speed auto and I ran it in properly. I get a combined over 17,400 km 6.5L per 100km. On the highway 5.5L. City 7.4L. I wouldn't waste money on a hybrid. They are all getting dearer and giving less. You do an informative review better than any out there in my opinion. Plus giving comparing options between makes. Thank you. I think I'll keep mine. At 1,500 or 1 month free checkup, I got the oil and filter changed and sent 100ml to Nulon test labs. Up to 3,000 ppm of zinc, alloys, copper and other metals. The next change 6 months later dropped to around 15-30 ppm. That first 1-month change after bedding in the engine is needed for longevity. 2 years now and 5 oil changes, 1-2 ppm, it is good enough to cook with, haha.😁🤣 This adds to a good economy. It gets better than the factory figures of 5.6L for the highway, 10L for the city and 7L combined.

[@GlowingTube]

Purchased a base model for my daughter last year for just over $27K.. glad I did

[@qianbi4329]

for a similar driveaway price, Mazda 3 Astina offers what this car has PLUS 12 speaker Bose + HUD + 360 Camera

[@Bman1878]

Yeeeeah, but the Mazda 3 back seats are virtually unusable, and I still hate their infotainment system. Generally nice car though, and _looks_ more premium

[@krisb51]

@qianbi4329 much quieter inside and better headlights too. Important for country driving if not so much in the city.

[@davidrome6066]

⁠@@Bman1878 I bought one, who sits in their back seats 🤷🏻‍♂️ nothing wrong with the infotainment system as I’ve lived with the dial for 5yrs. It’s so easy but it’s not something I worry about.

[@Bman1878]

@@davidrome6066 yeah, if you never need to use the back seats, the Mazda 3 is fine. But if you need a hatchback that you occasionally can actually put people in the back of sometimes, then it is not. Ages back I had a 2012 Kia Rio for a bit (to be clear, it's obviously a way more down market car than a Mazda 3) - but it was one of those Rio's that they used to make that only had two doors - which was fine for me, as a student who just wanted a cheap to own city car. But _occasionally_ I would need to put people in the back, and sure, it was a bit of a faff folding the seats forward to let people climb in and out of the back seat - but my point is it had _waaay_ better space for back seat passengers, and headroom than a Mazda 3, and as a two door, it really wasn't pretending to be for that purpose anyway. Out of all the hatchbacks out there, I'm genuinely shocked at how poor the Mazda 3s rear seat packaging really is. When I was at uni, I also worked as a sign writer, and the company I worked for did all the wraps and graphics for all the local car dealerships when they got new models in - anyway, as a result I was always (briefly) driving all sorts of vehicles to and from our workshop, and just as someone who likes cars in general, always had a decent poke around them. And yeah, the Mazda 3 was so surprising with its lack of room. There were way smaller cars that were more usable in the back. But yes, you're right, if you never need the back seat, who cares? And they _are_ definitely a very _nice_ and quite refined car. More European-esque than most other Asian models. But I personally do find their infotainment system comparitively crappy compared to most - like a worse version of the old BMW iDrive dial thing. But again, it still _works_ fine... And that's the end of my hot take 😆 For the record, I currently drive a 2019 Ford Endura GT-Line (pretty good car while they lasted here, but were never very popular) - but I'm going to fob it off soon just because I'm sick of driving an SUV thing. All of my favourite cars to drive that I've ever owned were sedans, so my SUV experiment will now come to an end Edit: oh just on a side note, I find a _lot_ of Mazda's interior packaging pretty terrible. Unsurprisingly the CX-3 (which is just a jacked up Mazda 3 really) is also terrible in back - probably _worse_ than the Mazda 3 somehow. The CX-30 is a _bit_ better, but again, waaaay too small in back considering it's comparitive size (and headroom sucks). The CX-5 in my opinion is only really OK in back. It's quite usable etc, but compared to other crossovers of the same size, it's back seat space is poor. Their larger models, CX-7, 8 and 9 are all fine. I've never been in the CX-60, so can't comment. The MX-30 thing they made is an absolute joke, but not just because of interior room. It's just a terrible vehicle in general and a waste of time. The MX-5 is a great little car. No back seats to worry about 😉

[@RodneyW]

@@Bman1878 I have a Mazda 3 hatch. The back seats are absolutely usable (and used) for two people under 180cm. According to my teenagers the seats are comfortable on a long trip, with decent thigh support. However, the middle seat has to be someone under 172cm, with a very small butt, and for a short distance.

[@teghkalsi]

Glad I got the model before this new refresh for the i30 n line hatch, sounds like it's much better!

[@therightcar]

Definitely is. Well done to you!

[@MrTomsmith81]

Hey matt, awesome vid, Hyundai i30, while marketed as a budget hatchback, falls short in terms of value for the price. For what it offers, not a fan for the price. Given the competition, particularly from the Toyota Corolla, the i30 feels like a bit of a letdown. In this price range, and also seems like Hyundai is putting all their cars with an N series badge on it just to put up the price, the Corolla offers better reliability and more features, making it a stronger option for budget-conscious buyers. By the way, matt I think you need to get a tan on those legs 😂😂

[@therightcar]

Hahaha thanks Tom! I know, I need to get the pins out a bit more 😂😂😂

[@GlowingTube]

I think the sales will be so bad that the hatch will be dropped. The Chinese are about to make Hyundai’s market share plummet now they are priced as a semi premium brand.

[@buncha5651]

If i want a hybrid, it will be a Toyota.

[@therightcar]

I get that.

[@davidrome6066]

I'd rather a Mazda 3 2.5lt than this as the 3 looks better, similar or if not better kit and the 2.5 with cylinder deactivation can turn highway figures as low as mid 5's. The interior on the Mazda is far nicer and has a hint of luxury about it compared to the i30. Also, it has a spare wheel even if it is a space saver

[@jamesralph5908]

If you ever have a car with the cylinder deactivation feature, make sure you turn that off. It kills your engine in the long term, worst feature in modern cars

[@mvnorsel6354]

Anyone who bought the base level manual a few years ago got a bargain.

[@billybob1511]

How much was it?

[@davidrome6066]

It's sad that all the small hatchbacks are only auto only, Toyota, Mazda, Honda and Hyundai. I have a manual Mazda 3 2.5ltr Astina hatch and I'm not selling it anytime soon

[@perpetualgrin5804]

​@@billybob1511I saw them in runout for 25k.

[@marksta2579]

I grabbed one of the last MY23 base 6 sp auto's new in March this yr for $28k out the door.

[@garynewcombe910]

Another car with no spare. This simply makes no sense for anyone in Australia who does country driving.

[@therightcar]

I’ve driven tens of thousands of kilometres in the country and never had a puncture (touch wood).

[@RodneyW]

​@@therightcar You're either lucky or have better roads. I do a fair bit of driving in country Victoria and have had three in the past 10 years. Two were on gravel roads though.

[@AndrewRidley-m5o]

I've never been a fan of the bolt on screen in the middle. Prefer integrated screen or single panel.

[@sageallenneil]

Went to check and for a test drive. The quality feels more premium, window glass are from Saint Globain Sekurit vs your standard korea autoglass. Trim and panels are nicely fitted too. But has become expensive ass. Base model comes without a blue link and old school 8 inch multimedia. Drive is okay and just okay plus there is a delau. My Kia Seltos 1.6turbo AWD has more grunt and power without the delay.

[@borisgao8568]

I am really glad I spend a bit more money to ge the I30N hatch, it's a real hot hatch. If let me make the choose, I would rather go for the old 1.6T nline than this hybrid.

[@therightcar]

Me too mate. N is great fun. Previous N Line was a better car, IMO

[@650thunderbird]

Staying with the 150kw for a few years more.

[@acde9355]

I viewed one of the mild-hybrid i30s at a Hyundai dealer last month, and it was decent. Unfortunately, I didn't have time to test-drive it. I think a few steps would help enhance fuel efficiency, including using RON95 or 98 petrol as it has a turbo direct injection engine. But I can't believe this car would cause the same amount of fuel as my Mazda 3 2.0 when the MHEV i30 is now equipped with an efficient DCT plus a mild-hybrid system, while my Mazda 3 only comes with a conventional i-stop system (which I usually use it every day).

[@robertceroli3512]

Have the eng been sorted or are they still likely to tail 5y on post warranty

[@krisb51]

I had the SR Premium (pre N line) for 5 years. I hated the DCT and Satan will be ice-skating to work before I buy another one. That said, it was a good car and served me well, but it was $35,000 d/a for the top-spec, not 45 like it is now. Stuff this car. Not worth it.

[@tonywright8342]

Yep I feel the same way.

[@buncha5651]

Practicality ended with no spare, I turned the review off at that point.

[@billybob1511]

What would be the quietest car in the class in Australia?

[@Yamarist07]

Well, I bought the I30 Combi N-Line and paid 31k (new). In Austria the price of the hatchback starts at 18.9k, so what are you talking about? The I30 is much cheaper than a Skoda Scala, which starts at 22.9k and also has a lot more basic equipment. I don't know how you sit in this car, but I'm 6'2" tall and have enough room. Of course a VW Golf Variant and a Skoda Octavia have a taller back seat, but they are really expensive cars. In my opinion, the I30 is still the best choice here in Austria. It's not a perfect car, but still better than many other options here in Austria.

[@jamessweatman3799]

Surprised you didn’t mention the MG4 as an alternative - similarly priced (or even cheaper) and electric!

[@letsseeif]

We have the original 2018 PD 130 Premium SR and it drivers like dream dream. Eats highway ks for breakie.🙂🙂

[@normanafif1268]

They can stick it, $45k is a joke. The SR manual used to be $29,990 and it was a ripper car. Hyundai have completely lost the plot. No wonder everybody are buying MGs

[@davidrushton3122]

Why oh why have they moved to this pathetic underpowered engine set up, when the old 1.6 turbo is such a sweet spot and more powerful and still gives excellent economy 🙄. They have stuffed up the nline hatch…… definitely glad I have the sedan with the better engine.

[@joytech23]

This is the refresh nobody needed, and I don't think this car positions itself well in its segment. A hybrid with "normal" fuel economy, a turbo 4 with mediocre punch, comparatively bad sound insulation, removal of cooled seats (just heated??) - what exactly makes someone buy this over any of its competitors? If they offered the i30 sedan's Hybrid drivetrain here it would be slower, but would certainly sell better.

[@janetshabani-qu7hq]

Peopls hating this new model. 45k is too expensive meanwhile people at volkswagen. I dont care about a t cross with a high price.

[@Bman1878]

I generally rate Hyundai i30s. They're decent cars. But I'd probably go the Skoda Scala

[@therightcar]

That’s why I mentioned it. Base grade is HUGE value. Top spec is nicer than this N Line.

[@TheGillederais]

Mg4 ev cost only 30k driveaway. It may not be a direct competitor but for soo much less money you get ev, rear wheel drive, 7 yrs warranty.

[@BJL_Youtube]

10 years warranty since a month or two ago

[@SteveKing938]

100% this. Crazy not to at least consider and test drive the mg4 after the recent price drop. Rear wheel drive, 0-100 7.7 seconds on the base model. 10 year warranty too!

[@RodneyW]

Be careful. What Car? has surveyed owners and found that the MG4 as the least reliable EV in the UK market.

[@davidrome6066]

I don’t purchase a vehicle because of the warranty, it’s for the fun factor and one from 🇨🇳 is not on my shopping list at all.

[@juweee_yt]

⁠@@RodneyW absolutely! My mechanic mates were calling MG a "running rubbish" as it's been coming in and out of their shop 🥴

[@T0nyGTSt]

i just did a cruise of carsales and it tells a story... at $30k base you can get a sedan that's made in Korea and it looks like its from Robocop but it only has a 2.0 n/a auto,,, the base hatch is a $38k hybrid 1.5 which isnt what the OLD N-Line was about.... I think Hyundai thinks they are the BMW of Korea... so yeah...

[@therightcar]

Hahaha I get you

[@spiro5327]

I test drove the N hatch, and the hesitation off the mark is absolutely unacceptable By the time it begins to move, the drag race has been lost. The other annoying thing was the wheel spin, resulting in axle tramp, which shouldn't be happening in a 2024 car.

[@PrinceXavier016]

What a shame. They removed the infinity 7 speaker system😞

[@TuanPham-ev2jw]

I went for a test drive on this car, the steering wheel is so heavy somehow. And the review is true as he said, it felt rigid. Didnt enjoy it much.

[@gavinpowell8538]

I'm a big I30 fan. What a letdown, in every way. Wasn't the standard 2-liter 120 kw, and the last n line 150 kw.

[@therightcar]

The previous 2.0L was a dud, ripped off by a badly calibrated auto. The existing N Line was a better engine. DCT wasn’t great in urban driving, but better than this.

[@barron204]

The only i30 model available in NZ is the N series 2 and starts at $60knzd.

[@therightcar]

Crikey.

[@seunjinbing]

No wireless Apple CarPlay or wireless Android Auto when the previous (non N-Line, rental spec white) model had it is a thumbs down in my book

[@therightcar]

Agree. I asked if it’s coming by update, and the brand couldn’t confirm if it is.

[@seunjinbing]

@@therightcar Speaking of brands updating to wireless Android Auto, is it possible if you could find out when Toyota Australia are releasing an OTA update (or dealer update) for cars that are wireless Apple CarPlay enabled but not wireless Android Auto enabled? e.g. post-September 2022 Corolla, post-December 2022 RAV4. Thank you; love your content! :)

[@lukisc9296]

Do you think the mute button feature for speed warnings will be introduced OTA for new i30Ns and N-Lines?

[@therightcar]

I asked exactly that, and there’s no official word on it being rolled out. I take that to mean “it’s at the bottom of the list - expect the mute function by early 2025”. 😂

[@lukisc9296]

@@therightcar do you think it’s a matter of time and they will definitely do it? I can live with it temporarily, but wouldn’t really want it forever

[@lil-hawk3]

@@lukisc9296that’s what I wanted to know to but can’t seem till find a answer on Google

[@Coastmac2001]

Always been pretty decent cars. The Euro versions should be just as good as the previous Korean variants. Unfortunately, 91 ULP is on the way out. It won't meet Euro 6 or NVES regs. 95 will pretty well soon be the default petrol . Avoid E10 regardless of how compatible it is

[@therightcar]

Hahaha I doubt 91RON is going anywhere anytime soon. There is a carpark of 20 million existing cars that aren’t NVES compliant that may need to run on the less premium fuel.

[@Coastmac2001]

​​@@therightcarthe removal of 91 ULP was initially signed off by Morrison & seems like Albo has done the same . It's 150ppm sulfur content can't be reduced to 10 ppm , its been tried & the fuel was rendered unusable. The Kiwis had to settle for 30ppm 91 ULP. Doubt australia will do the same. So not sure how new Euro 6 compliant petrols will comply with Euro 6 as they will probably be fitted with compulsory PPF's . 150ppm ULP 91 will destroy a PPF after a tank or 2

[@Coastmac2001]

​​@therightcar Morrison signed off on the removal of 91 ULP some time ago, looks like Albo may have done the same. Euro 6 here will likely require all petrols to be fitted with a mandatory PPF .So not sure how 91 will let any car with a PPF meet emissions regs . ULP 91 will stuff a PPF . If Australia did follow NZ , then there would be no problem at 30ppm. Doubt Australia will follow .

[@rubyred8845]

It seems to have lost it's appeal from the previous models. Not for me.

[@Funfare454]

Do you own all the cars you review?

[@therightcar]

Nope. I loan them from the car companies on the understanding that I’ll create reviews that are unbiased and honest with my viewers.

[@billybob1511]

I'm not interested in buying any new car that you have to set up pressing buttons EVERY time you start the car. It's total nonsense. Currently looking for a used car that avoids all that !

[@blazedkermit3338]

Interior just looks dated

[@orfeasGreek]

36000$ think is a lot? this is about 22000€ lol. In EU the new Nline costs 27000€, thats 44000$

[@peterhickey5889]

What a complete dud when compared to the Korean built N-Line. There is nothing nice about it. They have ruined an awesome car. Let's start with the plunge in performance, 150kw down to 117kw. So this is the "improved" update that fails in all areas. Thankfully, I bought my Korean built N-Line Premium earlier this year. I must have almost got the last one.

[@hanineymar2256]

What’s the difference between SR MODEL AND N-line

[@hanineymar2256]

@@lil-hawk3 I meant SR Premium, it comes with 2 cup holders

[@therightcar]

The old SR is outdated, replaced by N-Line.

[@pauld6556]

You never recommend Mazda. The Mazda 3 is the direct competitor to i30. A far better alternative to this. The DCT is garbage from Hyundai and Kia- particularly for a city car that is constantly stop/starting.

[@therightcar]

I don’t NEVER recommend Mazdas. I’ve recommended CX-90 before. And also I’m sure I’ll be recommending CX-70 and CX-80. I HAPPILY recommended CX-8 and CX-9 too. And CX-5 Turbo, too.

[@interceptor7905]

​@@therightcarKeep recommending mate all good😅

[@Hahehhwgajshah72726..]

Those wheels are filthy.

[@robertduclayan2298]

What is Hyundai thinking? It's not even a full hybrid.

[@therightcar]

Nope. But they have full hybrid in the sedan.

[@robertduclayan2298]

@@therightcar that car has a good fuel economy. Hopefully it's reliable. Still a great review mate!

[@interceptor7905]

Its like Simpson washing machine but with wheels😂

[@rebeccaw9656]

Your lack of passion for this model speaks volumes😂.

[@therightcar]

It came across, eh?

[@lil-hawk3]

No thanks, I’m happy with my 2013 Hyundai i30 😁

[@therightcar]

I can understand that. 👍

[@lil-hawk3]

@@therightcar bought it couple weeks ago with no mechanical problems and in good condition. It had only 110,000km’s and ended up negotiating down to 7k.

[@ETERNITY777]

😡😡 THE PRICES ON THIS VEHICLE ARE EXPENSIVE STUPID 🤪🧠🤑😡😡

[@sheyone9075]

But the price is not exspensive as 1.2 engine Peugeot 308

[@therightcar]

That’s true. I’d prefer the Peugeot as a package. Nicer to drive.

[@isaacsjl]

Wow, never buying this.

[@whitepaperkat67]

These cars are not to good in the United States for some reason

[@WilliamVandervleut]

Hyundai really has fallen way behind Kia. Apart from its N models the rest are shit.

[@avghosh]

Hyundai has now officially killed the i30, and given in, to the Chinese brands. Unless you want to go for the i30 GR N. These 2 models are rubbish. I don't want to go Premium with Hyundai. Hyundai was good for cheap and cheerfull cars..

[@therightcar]

Unfortunately the brand has moved away from cheap and cheerful. Blame the obsession with safety tech in part for that.

[@avghosh]

@@therightcar true. But Hyundai has never been known as a premium brand..for which, it's siling's Stinger did not sell as much. And if someone has the money and wants to go premium they would spend it on a brand which has a value for it's badge.

[@avghosh]

@@therightcar kia which is hyundai's sibling...failed with Stinger...it was good car..but no one would spend that money on an expensive car from kia or hyundai..rather they would buy a ford mustang...even if stinger is a better car than mustand(I am not sure, because I own neither, and I am just giving an example). The badge vale matters when you are spending more money.

[@tonywright8342]

They have dropped the base models, they can get stu**ed. Have always liked the car. Bugger right off Hyundai.

[@therightcar]

Wow! You won’t be alone in thinking that.

[@tonybennett638]

Stupid price for Hyundai hatchback....

[@therightcar]

Lofty, yes.

[@aisrael13]

What a rip off, what a disappointment. Bad move on pricing Hyundai.

[@jamesjames8174]

36k for a small hatch. The new mg hs pisses in its face.

[@WilliamVandervleut]

Mg is cheap Chinese garbage, you get what you pay for

[@george2916]

@@WilliamVandervleut Don't kid yourself that Hyundai/Kia are all that much better. I paid for a new Kia Cerato and got an absolute pig.

[@WilliamVandervleut]

@@george2916 If you think that was bad, try and MG then.

[@robertceroli3512]

But MG eng aren't shitting in the pants like Hyundai slash Kia

[@WilliamVandervleut]

@@robertceroli3512 what are you talking about? MG is the modern day "Black and Gold". Cheap and nasty, no thanks. You are free to drive whatever you want, but id rather drive a reputable mainstream brand.

[@interceptor7905]

I would get Subaru BRZ or Toyota 86 instead!Stuff this Nokia mobile phone on wheels!