2025 Hyundai i30 Hybrid
Sedan Sedan
Score Summary
Reliability
Expert Reviews
Safety (ANCAP)
Summary
The Hyundai i30 Sedan Hybrid is a compact small-car with a hybrid powertrain designed for low running costs and urban-friendly size. It targets urban dwellers and small families seeking good fuel economy without sacrificing interior space. Buyers choose it for efficient hybrid operation for daily commutes, roomy rear seating, solid standard safety features, and modern infotainment and technology.
Highlights
- Efficient hybrid powertrain with 1.6L petrol engine and electric motor, delivering around 105 kW for better fuel economy and smooth city driving.
- 5-star ANCAP safety reputation with strong protection in common crash scenarios.
- Practical packaging as a 4-door sedan with comfortable rear room and well-equipped feature set.
- Competitive ownership appeal due to Hyundai's warranty and servicing structure.
Pricing (excluding on-road costs)
New (2025)
Ownership Sentiment
✓Praises
- •Excellent fuel efficiency and overall efficiency for a hybrid sedan.
- •Strong value for money given features, safety tech, and equipment at the price.
- •Comfortable and easy to drive, with a refined highway ride.
- •Solid in-cabin quality and design for the segment, especially in higher trims.
- •User-friendly infotainment interface in general, when functioning properly.
!Complaints
- •Transmission behavior: hesitations, shifting irregularities, and occasional shudder in certain driving conditions (notably stop/start urban driving).
- •Infotainment quirks: occasional screen freezing, wireless CarPlay disconnects, and intermittent software glitches.
- •Recalls and service actions: multiple recalls affecting i30 models, including engine-related and DCT-related issues; some owners express frustration with timing and scope of recalls.
- •Safety/tech intrusiveness of certain driver-assistance features in some trims.
Ownership Costs
Ownership Cost
Medium
Cost Predictability
Medium
Total estimated annual ownership cost range: AUD 7,400 to AUD 10,300 per year based on 15,000 km/year, with fuel consumption at 3.9 L/100km, and costs including insurance, registration, servicing, and depreciation.
Model Reliability
Warranty
5 Years
Reliability Score
Assessment Summary
The Hyundai i30 Hybrid 2025 in Australia shows solid core reliability in the internal combustion hybrid package, but there is meaningful evidence of transmission-related concerns (notably DCT behavior and a recall history) and infotainment software quirks. Real-world ownership data for the exact 2025 hybrid in Australia is still maturing, which justifies a cautious but generally favorable reliability posture. The observed issues tend to be more system-specific (transmission and infotainment) rather than widespread fundamental failures across the platform, but they are not negligible. The recall history underscores the importance of dealer service actions for this model.
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
Hybrid
Fuel Consumption
3.9 L/100km
Range (Approx)
1075 km
Tank Capacity
42 L
Performance
Engine / Motor Type
Hybrid
Displacement
1.6L
Power
104 kW
Torque
265 Nm
0-100 km/h
-
Towing Capacity
-
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