Can the Hyundai i30 hold its ground against its newer rvials?
Exterior – Front
So, lets start with the design at the front of the i30. To start with we get these striking set of LED headlights that are angular and make the car look modern and angry. To help with this we get this uniquely styled grill with an odd shape but with this odd shape we get a sporty mesh pattern making the car look wider. We also have some wide side vents housing the fog lights and a slim central air vent.
Exterior – Side
Moving round to the side and we get a minimal but sleek design. We get some nice sporty looking wheel options and some creases but apart from that we are left with a sleek body.
Exterior – Rear
Moving round to the back and again there is not much going on, but it is still sleek. We get a set of partial LED taillights with the same graphic in them as the LED daytime running lights. The bumper is sporty looking, but we do get some fake exhausts which is a shame. Let’s have a look at what engine options you can have with the Hyundai i30.
Car and engine specs and price
So, the engine range of the i30 consists of 2 petrol engines and 1 diesel engine. The first one is a 1 litre turbo petrol engine with 118 bhp and a 0-62 time of 11.2 seconds. This isn’t the best engine, but you can have it with a 6-speed manual or a 7 speed automatic. Next up is the 1.5 litre turbo engine which has 159 bhp and a 0-62 time of 8.9 seconds which is better, and you can have it with a 6-speed manual or a 7-speed automatic. For the diesel range you can have a 1.6 litre turbo unit with 136 bhp and a 0-62 time of 10.2 seconds. Just like the other engines this one can be had with a 6-speed manual or a 7-speed automatic. The price of the Hyundai i30 starts at £22,700. Let’s have a look at the interior.
Interior – Design
So, climbing inside the i30 and you are welcomed with a nice setup, but it is starting to feel a bit outdated in some areas though. We do get a good and easy to use infotainment system and a part digital instrument cluster. We also get a physical climate control system but for me it is just starting to feel outdated and a bit too cluttered over other Hyundai models especially like the Ioniq 5. The steering wheel has a nice design and feel, and the seats are also comfy and there is plenty of adjustment in them. let’s have a look at the rear seats.
Practicality
So, getting into the back of the i30 and legroom is decent and so I headroom. People over 6 foot may struggle but not as bad as some cars. You do get an arm rest and some air vents and a decent amount of storage which is good. Let’s have a look in the boot.
Boot Size
Opening the boot to the i30 and you are welcomed with a standard 380 litres of boot space. The Hyundai i30 has a good boot though as it has a square opening, and the sides are square. Folding the seats down you get 1,316 litres of space which again is standard.
Summary
So, in summary then what do I think about the Hyundai i30, well it is a good car, the style of the exterior is modern, and it is practical. And the interior is good for a used car and that’s my point. If you can find an excellent condition, low mileage example, it would be worth considering as it has 5 years of warranty from new. That means if you can get one that is 2018 or newer it will still have the original warranty. That would be a good deal.
Exterior 5/5
Interior 3/5
Practicality 4/5
Total 12/15
Model | Hyundai i30 Premium |
Engine | 1.0 litre Turbo, 118 bhp, 0-62 = 11.2 |
Trnasmission | 6 Speed Manual |
Price | £25,650 |
On Sale | Now |
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