Hyundai Australia has added a sports-orientated SR model to its i30 small car range, based on the Elite, but fitted with are larger 2.0 litre direct injection petrol engine.
Previewed at last year’s Sydney motor show, the i30 SR also comes with unique suspension tune, developed in Australia in close co-operation with Hyundai Motor Company in Korea. Also unique to i30 SR is a range of sports-oriented enhancements inside and out.
“The i30 SR incorporates performance and styling improvements to deliver a truly exciting driving experience,” says John Elsworth, chief operating officer, Hyundai Motor Company Australia. “Like the Veloster SR Turbo, which also has a locally developed suspension tune, the i30 SR is a clear representation of Hyundai Motor Company’s willingness to embrace Australian product initiatives.”
The i30 SR’s 2.0-litre GDI naturally aspirated four-cylinder engine produces 129kW and 209Nm – a substantial 19kW and 31Nm more than the 1.8-litre multi-point injection engine that previously was the most powerful petrol engine in the i30 range.
Available with either six-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission with sequential manual mode, the i30 SR also comes standard with 17-inch machined-face alloys wheels, sports front grille with piano-black insert, a rear diffuser, HID Xenon headlights, LED rear combination lights and unique SR badges. A panoramic glass sunroof is optional.
Inside, the i30 SR gets alloy-faced pedals, leather/leatherette upholstery, powered driver’s seat and an electrochromatic rear-view mirror on top of the Elite’s specification.
The i30 SR with six-speed manual transmission accelerates from 0-100km/h in 7.7sec and from 0-400m in 15.6sec (@146.9km/h). These times are 1.4sec and 0.7sec faster respectively than a standard 1.8-litre i30 Elite manual.
Combined fuel economy for the i30 SR manual is 7.2L/100km, while the six-speed automatic’s combined figure is 7.5L/100km.
Prices for the model start at $27,990 for the manual and $30,190 for the automatic, with a $2000 optional sunroof.
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