Hyundai i30 manual axed

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Hyundai Australia has discontinued the manual transmission option for non-N i30 variants in Australia, citing slow sales as the reason for the decision. Manual versions of the i30 sedan were axed globally during the model’s mid-life facelift last year. Despite the removal of manual options for non-N i30 models, Hyundai Australia has confirmed that the manual transmission will still be available for the N-line and N models. The decision to eliminate the manual transmission option reflects a trend towards automatic transmissions in the small car market, with only a small percentage of i30 hatch and sedan sales being manual last year.

Brands mentioned: Hyundai, Kona