The Hyundai i30 Hatch, now only available in up-spec N Line and N Line Premium variants which are both being produced in Czechia, comes with some distinctive European flair. The i30 Hatch N Line Premium is the most expensive hatch variant on sale, priced at AUD 41,000. A highlight of the updated Hyundai i30 Hatch N Line is its 1.5-litre four-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine, backed by a 48V mild-hybrid system. While the interior of the i30 hatchback is satisfactory, it can get a bit dark and drab and wouldn't appeal to all. The i30 Hatch did have a five-star ANCAP rating and comes with plenty of safety features. However, the Intelligent Speed Limit Assist system which sounds a single chime when a new posted speed limit is detected, and then another chime when you travel at least 2km/h over the limit, is flawed and annoying.
The i30 HatchN N Line Premium gets a larger 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system, a panoramic sunroof, Bluelink connected car services, and heated and ventilated front seats, and rear cross-traffic assist, as well as other features. On the downside, the Hyundai i30 now gets a smaller 1.5-litre four-cylinder turbo-petrol engine augmented by a 48V mild-hybrid system. The Hyundai i30 Hatch's updated interior isn't new and still has the dual-zone climate control setup, which now looks dated. The i30 Hatch N Line's suspension setup is on the firmer side, but it’s never uncomfortable. The car is enjoyable to drive even though it doesn't have the outright punch to feel like a warm hatch.
The i30 Hatch N Line's adaptive cruise control is good at keeping a consistent distance between you and the car ahead, while the lane-keep assist system goes off pretty frequently and the lane-centring system is best left for clearly marked highways and freeways. The i30 Hatch comes with a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty and the i30 is covered by Hyundai’s ‘lifetime service plan’, which outlines the costs of each service for the first 21 years or 210,000km.