2025 Hyundai i30 Elite
Sedan Sedan
Score Summary
Reliability
Expert Reviews
Safety (ANCAP)
Summary
The Hyundai i30 Elite Sedan is a compact sedan designed for small families and value-conscious buyers. It offers a practical and well-equipped interior with modern technology and good cabin space. Key reasons to choose this car include strong value for money in its class, a spacious five-seat layout, standard features like a touchscreen and smartphone integration, and the benefit of Hyundai's extensive warranty and service network in Australia.
Highlights
- Efficient 2.0-litre petrol powertrain with modern Smartstream tech and a smooth CVT, delivering sensible real-world fuel economy for a sedan.
- Comprehensive equipment for the price point in Elite trim (color display, connectivity, driver aids) as advertised by Hyundai and sustained by Australian press/spec pages.
- ISOFIX compatibility: two ISOFIX anchors in the rear outboard seats, making it practical for families with child seats.
- European-sourced manufacturing for i30 sedans: i30 models sold in Australia are produced in Europe (Czech Republic), which informs the standard of engineering and parts sourcing.
Pricing (excluding on-road costs)
New (2025)
Ownership Sentiment
✓Praises
- •Excellent value for money and feature-rich package for the price
- •Practical and well-equipped interior with user-friendly tech
- •Fuel efficiency and real-world economy
- •Comfortable ride and quiet cabin for a small sedan
- •Easy, approachable driving experience and good everyday usability
!Complaints
- •Occasional infotainment glitches (screen responsiveness/boot issues)
- •Some concerns around price/options and trim expectations vs. feature list (depends on market/spec)
- •Mixed perceptions about ride sharpness vs. sportier rivals (not a reliability issue, but a common feedback point)
- •Public recall noise around certain i30 variants (CN7, Kona, etc.) may raise concern about long-term durability
- •Some owners report limited variant availability or perceived value gaps in certain trims
Ownership Costs
Ownership Cost
Medium
Cost Predictability
Medium
Annual total ownership cost ranges from approximately AUD 6,050 to 8,800 per year, based on fuel, insurance, registration, servicing, and depreciation.
Model Reliability
Warranty
5 Years
Reliability Score
Assessment Summary
The Hyundai i30 (including the 2025 Elite Sedan) presents a generally solid reliability profile typical of modern Hyundai small cars. Real-world reports emphasize strong value, efficiency, and ease of ownership, with notable positives in interior tech and safety features. The main reliability caveat for this specific model year is occasional infotainment glitches reported by some owners. Engine and transmission performance appears robust, but long-term, model-year-specific durability data for the 2025 drivetrain is still developing. Recalls affecting i30 variants in Australia demonstrate ongoing safety and durability oversight rather than widespread chronic failures.
See what the experts say
Brand Reliability
Hyundai
Reliability Study (2025)
Problems per 100 vehicles: 222
Rank
#15 / 22
Practicality
Body Type
Sedan
Doors
4
Seats
5
ISOfix Points
2
Features
Safety
ANCAP Rating
Fuel Type / Efficiency
Powertrain / Fuel Type
Petrol
Fuel Consumption
6.1 L/100km
Range (Approx)
771 km
Tank Capacity
47 L
Performance
Engine / Motor Type
Petrol
Displacement
2L
Cylinders
Inline 4
Power
110 kW
Torque
180 Nm
0-100 km/h
-
Towing Capacity
-
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