Still the cheapest hot hatch? 2025 Hyundai i30 N pricing and features revealed but does it undercut the VW Golf GTI, Subaru WRX and Honda Civic Type R?

One of Australia’s favourite hot hatches has come in for an overhaul that adds some extra goodies, but it also comes with a price increase.

The updated 2025 Hyundai i30 N hatchback lands in Australia this month in regular and N Premium grades as before, with a choice of a six-speed manual or eight-speed dual-clutch transmission.

The good news is you won’t pay extra if you opt for the auto over the manual. The updated pricing now starts at exactly $50,000 before on-road costs for the N and that increases to $53,500 for the N Premium.

That represents an increase over the 2024 model of $3800 for the entry grade N manual, $800 for the N auto and $4300 for the N Premium.

Despite the increase, it’s still one of the most affordable small performance cars from the mainstream brands.

The Subaru WRX kicks off from $47,490 in manual guise, but the Honda Civic Type R is $74,100, the Volkswagen Golf GTI is $56,090 (all before on-road costs) and the Cupra Leon VZx is $65,690 drive-away.

A bunch of hot hatch models have sadly been discontinued in recent years, including the Ford Focus ST and the Renault Megane RS.

Hyundai has lightly tweaked the styling, adding a redesigned radiator grille with red intakes and that red accenting is also found on the side skirts. The 19-inch alloy wheels have also been refreshed and come in matt grey.

The interior updates are limited to a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, an auto-dimming rear-view mirror, access to Hyundai’s Bluelink connected car service and extra USB-C ports, alongside a new seat design, gloss black finishes and an updated steering wheel.

Safety wise it gains a rear occupant alert and a speed limit warning assistant.

Under the skin, Hyundai hasn’t messed with the successful hot hatch formula. It retains the 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine pumping out 206kW/392Nm, driving the front wheels only via a manual or auto transmission.

Standard gear in the regular i30 N hatch includes heated and auto-folding exterior mirrors, six-speaker audio system, leather steering wheel and gear shifter, dual-zone climate control, a 10.25 multimedia screen with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, satellite navigation and DAB+ radio, rain-sensing wipers, keyless entry and start, cloth seats and rear privacy glass.

The N Premium adds bucket seats, leather accented and Alcantara seats, heated front seats and a heated steering wheel.

Options include a panoramic sunroof in the N Premium for an extra $2000, and premium paint for $595.

Hyundai launched the updated i30 N Sedan earlier this year and that remains on sale with a price of $52,000 for both the manual and auto.

The non-N performance versions of the i30 range will hit Australian showrooms in the coming weeks.

As reported, Hyundai has stripped back the line-up and dropped the entry grades, leaving the N Line grade from $36,000 before on-road costs for the auto — there is no manual.

2025 Hyundai i30 N hatch pricing

All prices are before on-road costs

Variant	Transmission	Cost
i30 N	Manual	$50,000 (+$3800)
i30 N	Automatic	$50,000 (+$800)
i30 N Premium	Manual	$53,500 (+$4300)
i30 N Premium	Automatic	$53,500