2027 Hyundai i30 Sedan N Monochrome priced at $60,500 in Australia

Key highlights

• The i30 Sedan N Monochrome is priced at $60,500 before on-road costs, compared with $55,500 for the standard Premium variant.
• Hyundai Australia will receive just 200 examples, with showroom arrivals expected from November 2026.
• The special edition costs less than adding the equivalent available accessories to the standard i30 Sedan N.

The 2027 Hyundai i30 Sedan N Monochrome has been priced at $60,500 before on-road costs in Australia, putting it $5,000 above the i30 Sedan N Premium with Sunroof.

The limited-edition performance sedan will be available with both six-speed manual and eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmissions, with neither configuration attracting an additional charge. Here is how the pricing compares.

The Monochrome’s drive-away prices range from $65,203 to $67,062, depending on the state of registration.

Hyundai will also offer two exterior colours, Performance Blue and Abyss Black Pearl. The former is included in the price, while the latter attracts a $595 premium.

Australia will receive just 200 examples of the special edition, with the first cars expected to reach local showrooms from November 2026.

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Is the Hyundai i30 Sedan N Monochrome worth the extra $5,000?

Interestingly, the Monochrome could make more financial sense than buying a standard i30 Sedan N Premium and adding the available accessories separately.

Most of the special edition’s additional equipment can be purchased for the regular model through Hyundai’s accessories catalogue. However, the unique wheels, black steering wheel buttons and removal of the red exterior accents are not available as equivalent accessories.

According to the available pricing breakdown, adding all applicable accessories to the standard i30 Sedan N would cost an additional $6,292.06.

That would take the total to $61,792.06 before on-road costs, compared with $60,500 for the Monochrome.

In other words, buyers could save $1,292.06 by choosing the special edition rather than building a similarly equipped standard model through the accessories list.

The comparison makes the $5,000 premium easier to justify, particularly for buyers who were already considering the carbon-fibre components and Alcantara upgrades.

What does the i30 Sedan N Monochrome get?

The Monochrome is primarily a styling and equipment package, rather than a mechanical upgrade.

It gets unique 19-inch forged alloy wheels, carbon-fibre mirror caps and a carbon-fibre rear spoiler. Hyundai has also replaced the familiar red exterior highlights with darker and body-coloured detailing for a more understated appearance.

Inside, the special edition features an Alcantara-wrapped steering wheel, gear selector and shift boot, depending on the transmission. The steering wheel also gets black-finished buttons to complement the darker theme.

There are no changes to the engine or performance hardware. The Monochrome retains the standard i30 Sedan N’s 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine, producing 206kW and 392Nm.

Both transmission choices are carried over, giving buyers the option of a six-speed manual or an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic.

Just 200 Hyundai i30 Sedan N Monochrome examples for Australia

The limited allocation makes the Monochrome a relatively exclusive addition to Hyundai Australia’s performance range.

With showroom arrivals expected from November 2026, it also gives buyers another option before the current-generation i30 Sedan N eventually makes way for its successor.

For enthusiasts who prefer the standard car’s performance but want something visually different, the Monochrome offers a more restrained take on Hyundai’s N formula.

Its $60,500 starting price is certainly higher than the regular model, but the bundled equipment makes the premium easier to understand. With only 200 examples allocated to Australia, availability will ultimately be another consideration for buyers interested in the special edition.