Hyundai i30 N Drive-N Limited Editions coming to Australia

Hyundai Australia has announced the impending arrival of the i30 N Drive-N Limited Edition, coming to the local market and available in both manual or with the seven-speed N DCT transmission.

Global production is limited to just 800 units, exclusively in one of two premium paint colours: phantom black pearl or a new serenity white pearl. Australia has secured an allocation of 180 vehicles (numbers 620-799), representing a touch over 22 per cent of the global production pool.

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The 2023 Hyundai i30 N Drive-N, with the six-speed manual, asks $53,200, while the DCT-equipped vehicle asks $56,200.

See tables below for pricing and options.

The Drive-N Limited Edition builds on the existing i30 N Premium with Sunroof variant, adding a host of bespoke styling accents including; a red accent interior, Alcantara materials, bronze-forged alloy wheels, exclusive decals and blacked-out badging.

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Mechanically, however, the Drive-N Limited Editions present with the same 206kW/392Nm 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine, driving the front wheels through a limited-slip differential.

Mounted at the base of the central stack is an exclusive plaque featuring the vehicle's individual global production number, along with geographic coordinates pointing to Hyundai's European test centre at the Nürburgring.

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Inside, those familiar with the i30 N's cabin will notice that Alcantara replaces much of the previously leather materials, proliferating on seats, steering wheel, arm rest, gear selector and handbrake. The i30 N's signature blue accents, on the steering wheel and seat belts, have also been swapped with red bits.

A special commemorative welcome box will also be presented upon delivery, containing the i30 N's two keys and a special Drive-N keyring.

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Australian vehicle allocations are already available, and Wheels understands some vehicles have already been spoken for.

The Australian vehicle split is expected around 70:30, skewed towards DCT vehicles, with a further 70:30 split between the white and black paint. Vehicles are available to order now.

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