The first generation of the Hyundai i30 It arrived on the market in 2007 as a natural replacement for the outdated Accent and as a complement to the Elantra. This model was the first of Hyundai in having an elaborate rear axle with multi-link suspension.
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The second generation of the Hyundai i30 lived between 2012 and 2017. The latter was the year that marked a turning point for the compact. The third generation arrived loaded with important arguments with which stand up to the big European firms, and in 2020, thanks to its restyling, the i30 advanced a little further to position itself, not as an alternative, as a reality. At the beginning of 2024, the Korean compact undergoes a small facelift focused mainly on improving the technological offer, as well as a minimal mechanical update.
Technical characteristics of the Hyundai i30
The Hyundai i30 sits on the Korean conglomerate's J6 platform, the same one it shares with the Ceed as we have already said. This structure was conceived from the beginning to house possible electrified solutions in the future. Besides The new base has been lightened and reinforced to be lighter and also more rigid to improve driving.
Despite the change in platform, the third generation of the i30, and its restyling, maintain similar proportions to those of the previous generation model. Its external measurements are: 4,34 meters long, 1,79 meters wide and 1,45 meters high with a wheelbase of 2,65 meters. That means that inside it has approved space for five passengers.
Hyundai puts different bodies on the table for the i30. On the one hand, the normal compact with a capacity of minimum load of 395 liters. We also have a sedan body called Fastback. Its cargo volume grows to 450 liters. And finally comes the most familiar of all, the Hyundai i30 Cross Wagon with a trunk with a minimum capacity of 602 liters.
Mechanical range and gearboxes of the Hyundai i30
Since the platform can accept partially electrified solutions, Hyundai has decided that The 2020 restyling was a good time to microhybridize the i30, although not in all versions. The offer includes several gasoline versions that are capable of delivering two different power levels. Following its latest update, Hyundai decides to eliminate the diesel versions of the range.
The gasoline range starts with the atmospheric unit 1.5 DPi 96 horsepower. Behind him is the 1.0 T-GDi 100 horsepower with an ECO label from the DGT thanks to its MHEV system. Next is the 1.5 TGDI with 140 horsepower with MHEV system. The top of the range is signed by the Hyundai i30 N family. A block 2.0 T-GDi that can stretch its performance up to 280 horsepower.
Equipment of the Hyundai i30
The range of equipments and terminations available in the hyundai i3o for Spain is made up of two versions. From least to greatest security and technological equipment we have the Klass and N-Line. As is usual in Asian manufacturers, the equipment packages are very closed and it is not possible to expand the equipment they come with except for certain details such as paint.
From the access versions, The i30 includes very interesting elements in its equipment such as the light sensor, speed control, central locking, the involuntary lane change system, the fatigue detector, and an outstanding team of driving assistants and active safety elements.
In the highest finishes we can have the widest range of technology that the i30 is capable of having. To everything previously mentioned we must add: 18-inch wheels, LED headlights, rear camera, wireless charger, connection for smartphones, navigator, multimedia system with 10,25-inch screen, and many more systems.
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Hyundai i30 according to Euro NCAP
The third generation of Hyundai i30 has passed crash tests Euro NCAP obtaining the highest possible grade, 5 stars. The scoring is structured as follows. In protection of adult and child occupants, the percentage obtained was 88% and 84% respectively. In case of pedestrian hit or cyclists achieved a 64% protection. Finally, in terms of driving aids, it obtained 68% protection.
The Hyundai i30 from Km 0 and Second Hand
El Hyundai i30 It is one of the best-known and best-selling models of the Korean firm in Spain. Thanks to your proven reliability and solid build quality, can offer a depreciation which is around the 33% (a couple of points above the segment average).
Thanks to this, we can find a very varied offer in the second-hand and second-hand market. The offer mainly covers models of the second generation. Prices start at around 2.000 euros for 2008 units onwards with a mileage greater than 200.000 kilometers. The second generation posrestylind units raise the budget to a minimum of 4.000 euros.
On the Km 0 channel we find, for the moment, a wide range of models from the third of the sagas. Well-appointed late 2019 units for sale at very reasonable prices given the imminent arrival of 2020 units with the usual facelift. In that case the offer starts at around 15.900 euros for models with low equipment levels.
Hyundai i30 rivals
The Hyundai i30 plays in the toughest and most competitive segment of the automotive sector, that of the compact ones. This means that it has to face heavyweight models on the market. All brands fight to get their piece of the pie, but without a doubt the Korean's strongest rivals are: SEAT Leon, Peugeot 308, Renault Mégane, Opel Astra, Ford Focus, Mazda3, Volkswagen Golf y Toyota Corolla.
Highlight
- equipment possibilities
- 5 years warranty
- habitability
To improve
- Price of some versions
- Conservative design
- rolling noise
Hyundai i30 prices
While waiting for the prices of the 30 i2020 to be announced for the Spanish market, the offer continues to include third-generation models prior to the facelift. In that case, the starting price of the Hyundai i30 is located in the 23.550 Euros for the 1.5-horsepower 96 DPi in Klass trim. The i30 CW raises the bill to a minimum of 26.025 euros. For its part, the i30 Fastback has a starting price of 25.815 euros. As it could not be otherwise The most expensive of the family is the Hyundai i30 N, which costs at least 49.100 euros.
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