Hyundai i30 Hatch Bids Farewell to Australia After Long Run
It’s the end of an era for one of Australia’s most recognizable small cars — the Hyundai i30 Hatch. After years of being a popular choice for everyday drivers, Hyundai has officially confirmed that the standard i30 Hatch will be discontinued in Australia by December 2025. While the performance-focused i30 N and the i30 Sedan will stay on sale, the regular hatchback that many Aussies have come to know is being quietly phased out.
The decision, as Hyundai Australia explained, comes down to “sourcing complexities” and the rising “costs out of Europe.” You see, the i30 Hatch — including the N version — has been produced in the Czech Republic for some time now. Those European manufacturing expenses have been increasing, making it difficult for Hyundai to keep the model affordable for the Australian market.
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Production of the mild-hybrid i30 Hatch, often referred to as the i30 MHEV, will officially end in December next year. This mild-hybrid version has been the only option since 2024, after the model’s production was shifted from South Korea to Europe. Unfortunately, that shift also caused prices to skyrocket — from around $24,000 previously, to a hefty $36,000 starting point. That $12,000 jump proved hard for many buyers to swallow, especially with more SUVs entering the same price range.
Despite the popularity the i30 once enjoyed, Hyundai’s lineup has evolved. The Kona and Tucson SUVs have now taken over as the brand’s best sellers, with nearly 17,000 Konas and 15,000 Tucsons sold this year alone. In comparison, only 1,984 units of the mild-hybrid i30 Hatch have been sold so far in 2025, making up just 23 percent of total i30 sales.
Hyundai Australia has assured customers that both the i30 Sedan and the i30 N Hatch will continue unaffected. The Sedan — known internationally as the Elantra or Avante — is built in South Korea, and remains a big part of Hyundai’s Australian strategy. Meanwhile, the i30 N Hatch, with its stronger performance credentials, will stay on sale, though prices have recently increased slightly due to warranty and efficiency standards.
It’s a bittersweet moment for fans who have long loved the practicality, reliability, and value that the i30 Hatch represented. Once a strong rival to the Toyota Corolla, the i30 was often the go-to option for families and commuters looking for something dependable yet affordable.
Now, as Hyundai shifts its focus to SUVs, hybrids, and electric vehicles, the i30 Hatch is being quietly retired — leaving behind a legacy of being one of Australia’s most trusted small cars.
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