Hyundai i30 - Full details

In the year 2007, Hyundai brought the small family car i30 in the market. Since then, it is being sold alongside the Hyundai Elantra, Veloster in Australia. It is available with both diesel and petrol engines as well as with manual and automatic transmission. The car, with a stunning design and thrilling performance, has bagged multiple awards in various countries.

Hyundai i30 comes in six variants in Australia, namely i30 Go, i30 Active, i30 N Line, i30 Elite, i30 Premium, and i30 N Line Premium.

Is Hyundai i30 a good car?

Hyundai i30 is one of the most popular passenger cars in Australia. It comes with a variety of equipment as well as the latest technologies like smartphone integration and more. The reliability, comfort and affordability led the people to choose this car over the others since 2007. 

Since birth, the carmaker incorporated several changes to the Hyundai i30 over the years.  The car has recently received its mid-cycle update. Hyundai has redesigned the exterior of i30 and incorporated more safety and technology along with mild-hybrid engines. That’s the 2020 i30 facelift and it will arrive in the second half of 2020 in Australia.

Price

Hyundai i30 price ranges from $20,990 to $39,187. The actual prices of the different variants are given in the table below:

Variant	Price
I30 Go	$20,990
I30 Active	$23,390
I30 N Line	$30,432
I30 Elite	$31,771
I30 Premium	$36,921
I30 N Line Premium	$39,187

Engine specifications

Hyundai i30 specs sheet features both petrol and diesel engines with different modes of fuel transmission.

Engine	2.0 GDi	1.6 CRDi	1.6 TGDi
Fuel system	GDI(Gasoline Direct Injection)	Common Rail  Direct Injection	Gasoline Direct Injection
Max power	120 kW @6200 RPM	100 kW @4000 RPM	150 kW @6000 RPM
Max torque	203 Nm @4700 RPM	280 Nm @1500-3000 RPM	265 Nm@ 1500-4500 RPM
Transmission	6-speed automatic with sequential manual mode	7-speed dry clutch transmission with sequential manual mode	7-speed dry clutch transmission with sequential manual mode

Exterior

Without any doubt, the i30 looks good with its stunning exterior design. It is a reinvented design with striking lines, cascading front grille, capturing their fluidic design philosophy, inspired by nature. Its 16-inch alloy wheels improve the overall driving performance while the auto dusk-sensing headlights add to the beauty. The high strength steel that is used to build the body of Hyundai i30 makes the car lighter yet it is as rigid as you could possibly get in this price range. 

Interior

The i30 is well-known for its roomy interior. It has heated and ventilated leather-covered seats keeping one comfortable under all weather conditions. The interior is enhanced by stylish sports gear lever, alloy pedals providing a lavish driving experience. Front and rear power windows along with grip handles make the experience of driving a Hyundai i30 much more worthwhile.

 The Hyundai i30 also comes packed with several multimedia and technological facilities. The Apple Car Play is a beautiful tool that increases your multimedia experience in case you possess an iOS device. The car also has the Android Auto Compatibility to sync with your Android device. Other available features are 6-speaker Dolby systems, SUNA Live Traffic Updates, Brilliant Bluetooth connectivity and others.

Safety

Hyundai i30 is one of the safest cars out there when it comes to user and passenger safety. The various exclusive features that have been included in the Hyundai i30 are:

• Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA
• Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW)
• Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning (RCCW)
• Smart Cruise Control (SCC)
• Driver Attention Warning (DAW)
• 7 airbags in the car to provide optimal protection
• Smart Braking Assistance
• Reverse Vision

Competitors

Talking about the topmost rivals of Hyundai i30 in the Australian markets, the first name that would spring to your mind is the Mazda 3. The compact car was first brought to the market in 2003 by the Japan-based manufacturer. Now it has reached its fourth-gen, which arrived in the market in 2019.

Hyundai i30 vs Mazda 3

In terms of pricing, the Hyundai i30 range starts from $20,990 whereas, Mazda 3 price starts from $25,240. Both the models offer zesty performance and terrific handling, but pertaining to pricing, i30 wins. Speaking of the mechanical bits,  the Hyundai i30 engine generates a maximum power of120 kW at 6200 rpm, while in the case of Mazda 3, the maximum output is 114 kW at 6000 rpm.

Conclusion

Hyundai i30 has elevated itself from game-changer to high-performance benchmark and was credited Australia’s Best Car award Sports under $62000 category for the second consecutive year. Its performance, handling and value for money stands out and won over everyone. Over time one may face some internal difficulties but it has been able to win the hearts of many throughout the world.

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