When you’re looking at buying a new car, a hybrid vehicle makes a lot of sense at the moment.  Hyundai are at the cutting edge of motoring technology, and their modern range of cars, SUVs, vans, and trucks includes an excellent hybrid line-up.  The selection of Hyundai’s hybrid vehicles settles nicely between their siblings which are run by internal combustion engine (ICE) power alone and those that are fully electric.  One of the newest Hyundai models is a small hybrid sedan, namely the Hyundai i30 Hybrid Sedan.  This car is a sweet runner that offers all the modern technology inside and out, and the new i30 hybrid also looks cutting edge while offering top comfort and safety within its comprehensive list of excellent small sedan features. 

First of all, let’s talk about how this small sedan drives.  It’s an easy car to drive, with all the controls falling nicely into the driver’s happy place of ergonomic perfection.  Clearly laid out and intuitive, the controls, switches, and display screens work well together to make life for the driver pretty relaxed and straightforward.  The 2024 Hyundai i30 Sedan also has comfortable seats, where the driver can easily adjust their position to find the right set-up to suit their individual body shape and tastes.  Whether you are sitting in the front seats or in the rear, the i30 proves to be spacious and thus steps right up to the podium for being a class leader in occupant comfort.  The cabin is a nice space to spend time in, with the materials having a modern, stylish, and upmarket feel.  There is also ambient interior lighting in the Elite models so that you can wowify and Spotify your friends at the same time!

While the standard 8.25-inch infotainment system may seem basic for some, it has all the necessary apps and functions for keeping up with the modern-tech way of life.  You can easily connect your smartphone up to the car’s central system and make those all-important Bluetooth hands-free phone calls like a pro.  The six-speaker sound system has a decent audio playback, so you can quickly become the cool kid with the windows down and the bass pumping.  However, I would hazard a guess that if this was you, you are likely to adore the high level of sound quality that comes out of the i30’s sound system.  This is a stylish car anyway, so you’ll grab the looks through town even without all the windows down and the music pumping.  The cabin offers a wireless charging pad and USB-A and USB-C charge points up the front, and there is a pair of USB-C ports available for those sitting in the rear seats. 

If you want all the goodies, then the Elite version is the one to go for.  The Elite models of the 2024 Hyundai i30 Sedan add things like a smart key and push-button start, a larger 10.25-inch multimedia touchscreen, leather seats, a Bluelink connected car service, satellite navigation, rain-sensing wipers, ambient mood lighting, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

Powering the Hyundai i30 Hybrid Sedans is a 1.6-litre hybrid powertrain. This option will take you further with less fuel than any of the many other versions of the i30 sedans in this extensive line-up.  Ready to be impressed?  Hyundai’s awesome new hybrid i30 sedan delivers a combined fuel efficiency of 3.9 litres/100km, and, with the battery full, will happily run on electric power alone for speeds up to 50 km/h.  If you haven’t quite joined all the dots yet, if you live in an urban environment, where, let’s face it, we do spend a fair bit of our time commuting routes in slow-moving traffic, the Hybrid i30 Sedan is perfect for these moments. 

Do you like to head out of the urban confinement from time to time?  If you answered yes, then I totally get it.  The Hyundai’s Hybrid i30 Sedan will be your loyal companion.  Not only are Hyundais commonly a very dependable brand that won’t commonly leave you stranded, but they also perform well out on the open road.  If you choose the i30 hybrid, then the 1.6-litre petrol part of this hybrid equation will come into its own.  Essentially, how this all works is that the 1.6-litre petrol 4-cylinder ICE engine is combined with a low-capacity electric motor and a tiny 1.32 kWh lithium-ion polymer battery.  The engine and motor combine to produce 104 kW of power and 265 Nm of torque, which is sent out to the front wheels thanks to the slick six-speed dual clutch automatic transmission.  This may not look like much on paper (or on the computer screen), but it does equate to the Hyundai i30 Hybrid Sedan feeling responsive and relaxed at open road speeds.  It can zip up to 100 km/h from a standing start in around 9 seconds, so you’re not feeling in debt when it comes to everyday driving requirements – unless, of course, you are hankering for a Hyundai with an ‘N’ logo on the boot and expecting this to perform like one!  Speaking of “boot”, there is 474 litres of luggage space in the i30 hybrid sedan’s boot, and the rear seats are split-folding should you require more.

A new Hyundai i30 boasts a top suite of safety features that include autonomous emergency braking (AEB), which can now detect motorcycles as well as cyclists and pedestrians; adaptive cruise control (includes traffic jam assist); lane keeping assistance; road sign recognition, which includes speed limit assist; a driver attention warning system; front and rear parking sensors; and a rear-view camera.

I quite like the i30’s exterior design.  I think it is very distinctive and sleek.  Hybrid economy and zippy performance combine with a comfortable and easy-driving nature.  So yes, the 2024 Hyundai i30 Hybrid sedan is a winner for me!

The 2024 Hyundai i30 sedan models include the:

• Hyundai i30 Sedan
• Hyundai i30 Sedan Elite
• Hyundai i30 Sedan Premium
• Hyundai i30 Sedan N Line
• Hyundai i30 Sedan N Line Premium
• Hyundai i30 Sedan N Premium (206 kW)
• Hyundai i30 Sedan Hybrid
• Hyundai i30 Sedan Hybrid Elite

For any more information on the new Hyundai i30 Sedan Hybrid or, for that matter, any other new car, contact one of our friendly consultants on 1300 303 181.  If you’d like some fleet discount pricing (yes even for private buyers!), we can submit vehicle quote requests out to our national network of Hyundai dealers and come back with pricing within 24 hours.  Private Fleet – car buying made easy!