Hyundai's chic Euro model denied entry to Australia – again! Kona and Venue SUVs and i30 hatch and sedan are the focus instead

AutoExec Summary
Hyundai has decided not to bring back the i30 wagon to Australia due to lack of consumer interest in the passenger-car market. The decision to source all i30 hatchback production globally from the Czech Republic for 2024 led to speculation that the Tourer/estate model might return to the local line-up. However, Hyundai Motor Company Australia (HMCA) Product Development Manager, Tim Rodgers, stated that there isn’t enough demand for the wagon in Australia. This effectively ends the possibility of bringing back the affordable small-car wagon.

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