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Hyundai i30 Go 2018 pricing and spec confirmed

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The i30 Go still features a strong standard equipment list, despite its focus on cost.
Justin Hilliard
Head of Editorial
5 Dec 2017
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Hyundai Australia has lowered the entry-level price of its third-generation i30 line-up by $960 with the introduction of four new Go variants, which start from $19,990 before on-road costs.

Available with petrol or diesel engines paired with a manual gearbox or automatic transmission, the i30 Go still features a strong standard equipment list, despite its focus on cost.

This includes auto headlights, LED daytime running lights and a full-size spare wheel, but the wheels themselves revert to steel with wheel covers. 

Inside, an 8.0-inch touchscreen multimedia system, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support, 'Hyundai Auto Link' connected mobility, Bluetooth connectivity, auxiliary and USB inputs, a tilt- and telescopic-adjustable steering column, power windows and a height-adjustable driver's seat feature.

Safety and driver assist kit extends to seven airbags, electronic stability control, vehicle stability management, hill-start assist, a reversing camera, tyre pressure monitoring and cruise control.

Notable equipment found in the previous Active range-opener but missing from the Go include satellite navigation with live traffic, digital radio, rear parking sensors and side mirror-mounted LED indicators.

The petrol Go is priced from $19,990 in manual form or $22,290 in automatic guise, while its diesel counterparts check in at $22,490 and $24,990 respectively.

Metallic and mica paint colours attract a $495 premium.

The 2.0-litre 'GDi' naturally aspirated four-cylinder petrol engine produces 120kW of power and 203Nm of torque. It is mated to either a six-speed manual gearbox or six-speed torque-converter automatic transmission.

Alternatively, the 1.6-litre 'CRDi' turbocharged diesel develops 100kW and 280Nm (manual) or 300Nm (automatic). It is combined with either a six-speed manual gearbox or seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.

Sales of the i30 have taken a significant hit this year, with 25,086 examples sold to the October, representing a 22.6 per cent decrease over the 32,396 registrations the Korean model tallied during the same period in 2016.

However, the Hyundai currently places third in the sub-$40,000 small-car segment, trailing the hot-selling Toyota Corolla (31,753) and Mazda3 (27,419) but ahead of the Kia Cerato (15,977) and Volkswagen Golf (14,934).

Will a lower entry-level price help seal the i30 deal for you? Tell us what you think in the comments below.

Justin Hilliard
Head of Editorial
Justin’s dad chose to miss his birth because he wanted to watch Peter Brock hopefully win Bathurst, so it figures Justin grew up to have a car obsession, too – and don’t worry, his dad did turn up in time after some stern words from his mum. That said, despite loving cars and writing, Justin chose to pursue career paths that didn’t lend themselves to automotive journalism, before eventually ending up working as a computer technician. But that car itch just couldn’t be scratched by his chipped Volkswagen Golf R (Mk7), so he finally decided to give into the inevitable and study a Master of Journalism at the same time. And even with the long odds, Justin was lucky enough to land a full-time job as a motoring journalist soon after graduating and the rest, as they say, is history. These days, Justin happily finds himself working at CarsGuide during the biggest period of change yet for the automotive industry, which is perhaps the most exciting part of all. In case you’re wondering, Justin begrudgingly sold the Golf R (sans chip) and still has plans to buy his dream car, an E46 BMW M3 coupe (manual, of course), but he is in desperate need of a second car space – or maybe a third.
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