Hyundai has a series of three hatchbacks – Hyundai i10, Hyundai i20 and in continuation to these the new Hyundai i30. This is the first second-generation ‘i’ car from the brand – a landmark that has seen a philosophy shift from honest, value-for-money motoring to the pursuit of class leadership through fresh design, focused engineering and technical innovation.
Hyundai Australia has made a few changes to the new i30 range. The biggest is the discontinuation of the i30cw wagon variant, which accounted for approximately 20 per cent of first-generation i30 sales. The new wagon is only built in the Czech Republic, putting it out of reach for local distribution. The i30 is much more comfortable and stylish than the other two. It is available in both diesel and petrol engine options. It’s a 5 seater B+ segment hatchback car. The car is much appreciated in Indian market.
The decision not to replace the 1.6-litre entry-level petrol variant means for the first time there is no i30 for less than $20,000. Hyundai Australia is confident the $20,990 starting price for the new i30 Active manual won’t be a psychological barrier for small-car shoppers, and insists the new positioning puts it on par with the Ford Focus ($21,990), Holden Cruze ($21,240), Mazda3 ($20,330), Toyota Corolla ($20,990) and the Volkswagen Golf ($22,990).
Hyundai i30 has a 1396cc Gamma engine. It’s a petrol engine that gives a maximum power output of 100Bhp @ 5500rpm and peak torque of 139Nm @ 4200rpm. The 110kW/178Nm 1.8-litre petrol engine is shared with the compact Elantra sedan. Manual models use 6.5 litres of fuel per 100km on the combined cycle while the auto uses 6.9L/100km. Both are almost 10 per cent more efficient than before and are competitive without being class-leading.
Hyundai 30 is a B+ segment hatchback car. The car has newly designed headlights and attractive alloy wheels. The car is 4245mm long, 1775mm wide and 1480mm high. It has a turning radius of 5.3 meters. i30 has a well-designed body outline with neat and classy interiors. It has enhancing appearance and has become very popular in the major cities. It has kerb weight of 1293kgs. The clutch pedal lacks that decisive grab-point sensation, making smooth take-offs a skill to be mastered rather than an innate one, especially as there is no hill-start assist system. The gearshift itself has a clean feel and slots confidently into place.
The interior of Hyundai i30 is richer than that of i10 and i20. The hatchback has AC with climate control. Power windows and door mirrors. It has seating capacity of 5 persons. The seats and upholstery are made up of soft leather. It has remote central locking, foldable seats, rear wiper, remote fuel filler, tinted glass and sun roof protection also. The car has Integrated MP3 CD player, it has front and rear disk brakes. It has Independent McPherson Strut suspension. The engine is mated with 6 speed manual transmission. The steering wheel is tilt and powered.
2012 Hyundai i30 has great safety features. The car is equipped with 6 SRS airbags. It has ABS(Anti-lock braking system), ESP(Electronic Stability Program) and EBD(Electronic Brake Distribution). The car has Engine immobilizer and speed sensitive automatic door locking. Along with the front seat belts it has 3 rear seat belts also. Its price lies in the range of Rs. 8,00,000 – Rs 9,00,000 or $14815- $16667. This car is available in 7 different shades.
The engine lacks the low- and mid-range meatiness to make it feel sprightly around town, although it’s quiet and relatively sophisticated. It feels comfortable in top gear on the highway too, although getting there can be a bit of a struggle. With the manual, you’re forced to file back through the gears to climb hills as the engine runs out of steam.
Other features:
- Hyundai i30 arrives with diesel and petrol variants.
- It is accessible with 4 gear automatic system and 5 or 6 gear manual transmissions.
- Hyundai i30 possesses with a boot space of 340 liters when seats are open and can come up to 1250 liters when back seats are folded.
- Hyundai i30 consists of headrest, ESP (Electronic stability system), ABS and airbags.
- It even involves safety power windows, Auto cruise control, Power window control and telescopic steering wheels.
- It arrives with option of 15”, 16” and 17” alloy wheel sizes.
- The beautiful car has the dimensions of 4,235 mm length, 1,544 mm of width and 1,480 mm height.
- Interiors look stylish and elegant, and is better comparable with earlier models like i10 and
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