Hyundai Australia Implements Further Price Hikes on Petrol and Diesel Models
Hyundai Australia is set to introduce another round of price increases across its range of petrol and diesel vehicles, with the exception of its popular N performance models. This adjustment, effective from February 1, 2026, will see a general $750 increase applied to most internal-combustion engine (ICE) Hyundai vehicles. Notably, hybrid and electric models within the Hyundai lineup will remain unaffected by this price adjustment.
The automotive manufacturer has pointed to several key factors driving this decision. Chief among them is the Federal Government’s New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES), a regulatory framework designed to encourage the uptake of more fuel-efficient vehicles. Alongside these domestic considerations, Hyundai Australia also cited broader “global economic factors,” which include the impact of tariffs imposed by international markets, such as the United States.
This latest price adjustment follows a series of previous increases. In September 2025, a $250 price hike was implemented for the same petrol and diesel models. At that same time, Hyundai also introduced a more substantial $2000 increase on its performance-oriented i20 N, i30 N hatch, and i30 Sedan N variants.
Consequently, many popular Hyundai models are now significantly more expensive than they were just a few months prior. For instance, petrol and diesel versions of the i30 Sedan, Sonata N Line sedan, Venue, Kona, Tucson, Santa Fe SUVs, Staria people mover, and Staria Load van are now $1000 dearer compared to their pricing seven months ago.
A specific example of this pricing shift can be observed with the Hyundai Tucson. Following a $1000 price reduction announced in August 2025 for the 2.0-litre petrol Model Year 2026 (MY26) grades, these vehicles have now effectively returned to the same price point as their earlier MY25 counterparts. This is due to the subsequent price increases implemented in September 2025 and the upcoming one in February 2026.
Detailed Price Adjustments for Key Hyundai Models (Effective February 1, 2026)
The following is a breakdown of the updated pricing for various Hyundai models, reflecting the $750 increase on affected variants. All listed prices exclude on-road costs.
Hyundai i30 Sedan
- i30 Sedan 2.0-litre petrol auto: $30,000 (up $750)
- i30 Sedan 1.6-litre hybrid auto: $33,250
- i30 Sedan Elite 2.0-litre petrol auto: $34,500 (up $750)
- i30 Sedan Elite 1.6-litre hybrid auto: $37,750
- i30 Sedan Premium 2.0-litre petrol auto: $39,500 (up $750)
- i30 Sedan N Line 1.6-litre turbo-petrol auto: $37,000 (up $750)
- i30 Sedan N Line Premium 1.6-litre turbo-petrol auto: $42,500 (up $750)
- i30 Sedan N Premium manual: $53,000
- i30 Sedan N Premium auto: $53,000
Hyundai Sonata
- Sonata N Line: $56,500 (up $750)
Hyundai Venue
- Venue manual: $23,750 (up $750)
- Venue auto: $25,750 (up $750)
- Venue Active auto: $28,000 (up $750)
- Venue Elite auto: $30,500 (up $750)
Hyundai Kona
- Kona 2.0-litre FWD: $33,700 (up $750)
- Kona Hybrid 1.6-litre FWD: $36,950
- Kona Elite 2.0-litre FWD: $36,700 (up $750)
- Kona Elite N Line 2.0-litre FWD: $40,200 (up $750)
- Kona Elite Hybrid 1.6-litre FWD: $39,950
- Kona Elite Hybrid N Line 1.6-litre FWD: $43,450
- Kona Premium 2.0-litre FWD: $42,700 (up $750)
- Kona Premium N Line 2.0-litre FWD: $45,700 (up $750)
- Kona Premium Hybrid 1.6-litre FWD: $45,950
- Kona Premium Hybrid N Line 1.6-litre FWD: $48,950
- Kona Premium N Line 1.6-litre turbo AWD: $49,700 (up $750, limited quantity available)
Hyundai Tucson
- Tucson 2.0-litre petrol FWD: $39,100 (up $750)
- Tucson 1.6-litre turbo-petrol hybrid FWD: $42,850
- Tucson Elite 2.0-litre petrol FWD: $44,100 (up $750)
- Tucson Elite 1.6-litre turbo-petrol hybrid FWD: $48,350
- Tucson Elite 1.6-litre turbo-petrol hybrid AWD: $50,850
- Tucson Elite N Line 1.6-litre turbo-petrol hybrid FWD: $50,850
- Tucson Elite N Line 1.6-litre turbo-petrol hybrid AWD: $53,350
- Tucson Premium 1.6-litre turbo-petrol hybrid AWD: $58,350
- Tucson Premium N Line 1.6-litre turbo-petrol hybrid AWD: $59,850
Hyundai Santa Fe
- Santa Fe 2.5-litre turbo-petrol FWD: $54,400 (up $750)
- Santa Fe 2.5-litre turbo-petrol AWD: $57,400 (up $750)
- Santa Fe Hybrid 1.6-litre turbo-petrol FWD: $57,650
- Santa Fe Hybrid 1.6-litre turbo-petrol AWD: $60,650
- Santa Fe Elite 2.5-litre turbo-petrol AWD: $63,900 (up $750)
- Santa Fe Elite Hybrid 1.6-litre turbo-petrol AWD: $67,150
- Santa Fe Calligraphy 2.5-litre turbo-petrol AWD seven-seat: $73,900 (up $750)
- Santa Fe Calligraphy 2.5-litre turbo-petrol AWD six-seat: $74,400 (up $750)
- Santa Fe Calligraphy Hybrid 1.6-litre turbo-petrol AWD seven-seat: $77,150
- Santa Fe Calligraphy Hybrid 1.6-litre turbo-petrol AWD six-seat: $77,650
Hyundai Staria
- Staria 3.5-litre V6 petrol FWD: $50,500 (up $750)
- Staria 2.2-litre turbo-diesel AWD: $53,500 (up $750)
- Staria Elite 3.5-litre V6 petrol FWD: $58,500 (up $750)
- Staria Elite 2.2-litre turbo-diesel AWD: $61,500 (up $750)
- Staria Highlander 3.5-litre V6 petrol FWD: $65,500 (up $750)
- Staria Highlander 2.2-litre turbo-diesel AWD: $68,500 (up $750)
Hyundai Staria Load
- Staria Load 2.2-litre turbo-diesel FWD two-seat: $47,740 (up $750)
- Staria Load 2.2-litre turbo-diesel FWD five-seat: $51,640 (up $750)
- Staria Load Premium 2.2-litre turbo-diesel FWD two-seat: $52,740 (up $750)
The continued application of price increases, particularly on petrol and diesel models, highlights the evolving automotive landscape in Australia. While the NVES and global economic pressures are significant drivers, the decision to exempt performance N models suggests a strategic approach to maintaining the appeal of these enthusiast-focused vehicles. Consumers looking to purchase a new Hyundai petrol or diesel vehicle will need to factor in these updated prices.
