NEW i30 SEDAN N LINE: FIRST DETAILS

Hyundai_i30_sedan_NLine_frontHyundai has given us information on the new i30 Sedan N Line sedan that’s due in Australia in the final quarter of this year.

Powered by a 1.6-litre turbo-petrol engine (150kW / 265Nm) that sits beside a six-speed manual or seven-speed double clutch transmission. It has increase stiffness in its suspension, rides on 18-inch alloy wheels and has larger front brake rotors.

Hyundai i30 Sedan’s grille has an aggressive look with an N Line badge and geometric pattern. Arrow-shaped air curtains on the lower fascia support aerodynamic performance and engine cooling. Glossy black moulding on the wheel wells, side-view mirrors and side skirts add to the overall appearance.

The rear has an integrated spoiler, chrome twin exhaust and N Line rear diffuser.

Interior features are a leather-wrapped perforated N steering wheel with metallic spokes, N sport seats with leather bolsters, gearshift with metal accents and leather inserts, and alloy pedals.

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Hyundai i30 Sedan N Line has a bespoke Australian suspension tune

Hyundai plans to launch Sonata N Line with 2.5-litre turbocharged GDI engine in 2020 to further expand the N Line line-up.

About Ewan Kennedy

Ewan Kennedy, a long-time car enthusiast, was Technical Research Librarian with the NRMA from 1970 until 1985. He worked part-time as a freelance motoring journalist from 1977 until 1985, when he took a full-time position as Technical Editor with Modern Motor magazine. Late in 1987 he left to set up a full-time business as a freelance motoring journalist. Ewan is an associate member of the Society of Automotive Engineers - International. An economy driving expert, he set the Guinness World Record for the greatest distance travelled in a standard road vehicle on a single fuel fill. He lists his hobbies as stage acting, travelling, boating and reading.
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