The i30 N gets a major update with the addition of a dual-clutch automatic option, finally giving the brand's first hot hatch a proper auto for buyers who do not want to shift themselves. Same 2.0 L turbo, same N-tuned chassis, plus N Grin Shift launch control on the DCT.
What you are buying
A 2.0 L turbo petrol four making 206 kW and 392 Nm, now paired with the eight-speed N DCT, driving the front wheels through an electronic LSD. The DCT pack adds N Grin Shift (overboost), N Power Shift, and N Track Sense Shift.
Cartell Assessment
The i30 N DCT is for the buyer who wants i30 N performance but not the manual gearbox. The DCT is properly fast and the N Grin Shift launch button is genuinely useful. The compromise is the slight loss of mechanical feel in stop-start traffic.
The spec sheet
- Power
- 206 kW
- Torque
- 392 Nm
- Drive
- FWD with e-LSD, 8-speed N DCT
- Fuel
- 8.5 L/100 km (combined)
- Seats
- 5
- Warranty
- 5 years / unlimited km
- Safety
- ANCAP 5-star
Trim levels & pricing
| Trim | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| i30 N DCT | from $50,500 drive-away (2021, verify) | Sole AU DCT spec |
Prices indicative — see the manufacturer for current drive-away pricing.
