2020 Hyundai i30 vs 2016-2019: Facelift differences & changes compared

The third generation Hyundai i30 hatch, fastback and estate have been given a dash of sensuous sportiness. See what’s new in this side by side comparison.

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The 2020 Hyundai i30 has a new face with a wider, more expressive grille, and smaller, but thicker, headlamps.

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The changes are more obvious in models without the N-Line styling package.

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The new LED daytime running lights have a more distinctive graphic.

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There are new 16-in, 17-in and 18-in wheel options. The N-Line models have retuned suspension and steering settings.

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All three i30 bodystyles (hatch, fastback and estate) have been updated, but we've only seen the hatch and fastback so far.

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The hatch has a new taillight design.

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But the fastback keeps the same taillights as before. The 7-speed DCT is now available 1L turbo gas model, and a 48V mild hybrid is fitted to the 1L and 1.5L turbo gas engines, and the 1.6L turbo-diesel.

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The major improvements to the interior are the new 7-in information display in the instrument panel, and the new 10.25-in widescreen touchscreen infotainment display. From summer 2020 the i30 will have wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support.

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There's a also new pewter gray garnish color option. New safety equipment includes lane following assist, leading vehicle departure alert, and rear collision avoidance assist.