Hyundai I30 Car Reviews

The Hyundai i30 offers a competitive purchase price and a five-year unlimited mileage warranty. It undercuts most mainstream rivals making it terrific value, but resale values are unlikely to be great.
All the engines available offer good fuel economy and reasonably low carbon dioxide emissions with the 1.6-litre diesel breaking the 60mpg barrier.
It is reasonably easy to attain a decent driving position as the steering column adjusts for both reach and height while all the seat s are comfortable and supportive.
The i30 has more passenger space than many cars in its class. There’s plenty of headroom, but it’s the amount of rear legroom available that earns the plaudits. It really allows those in the back seats to stretch out.
While the boot isn’t as big or well-shaped as some, it is a good size and the rear seats fold flat to provide extra space when more awkward shaped items need to be transported. It expands from 340 litres to a maximum of 1,250 litres.
Dashboard controls are well set out in the i30 and thus are easy to find and use.
As far as the environment is concerned the 1.6-litre diesel engine is again the star performer offering a low emission figure of 125g/km, while the 2.0-litre diesel is 155g/km – typical for the type. The 1.4-litre petrol is average at 145g/km.

Hyundai is aiming the i30 a buyers in their mid-30s and over – especially those with families. So if you’re looking for hot hatch capabilities look elsewhere.
The i30’s exterior is modern, tidy and to European tastes.
The cabin is conservatively styled - although a classy blue backlight does illuminate the instruments.
For a car of this ilk it handles well and does the job with few complaints. It deals with corners comfortably, although the steering does feel a little light - however this becomes a plus when parking or manoeuvring in an urban environment.
The i30 also gives a civilised ride and it takes a particularly nasty surface to unsettle it. A complex multi-link rear suspension set-up and efficient chassis means the i30 also travels nicely on the motorway and around town.
The i30 is pretty quiet as family hatchbacks go. Wind noise is subdued, but road and suspension noise intrude a little over poor surfaces.

Even the cheapest i30 models come with six airbags, active front seat anti whiplash head restraints and warning lights to tell the driver whether everyone has their seatbelt on.
Electronic stability control is also fitted as standard – something that costs extra with many rivals.
Deadlocks are fitted and the doors lock automatically as you pull away.

The amount of kit for the cash is quite simply staggering.
The i30 comes in three trim levels. All versions come with four electric windows, air conditioning, alloys and integrated steering wheel audio controls while the mid-range Style versions have tyre pressure sensors, automatic lights and part-leather upholstery.
The top spec Premium models add goodies such as climate control, parking sensors and full leather trim with heated front seats.