If you are looking at mid-size cars, the Hyundai i30 is worth a close look.
Like all Hyundai new car offerings, the i30 offers an generous list of features and equipment for the price, and is backed by a 5-year unlimited kilometre new car warranty.
It is available in both diesel and petrol with a choice of either 4-speed automatic transmission, or 5-speed manual. There 3 models available: SX, SLX and the SR model.
The SX features both driver and passenger airbags, ABS (Anti Lock Braking System), Electronic Stability Control, (with Traction Control) and Electronic Brake Distribution. But, no side airbags or curtain airbags which are both standard on the SLX and SR models.
Both SX variants are strong security-wise: active door locks, an engine immobiliser and alarm are all standard. A full-size steel spare wheel is standard equipment on the i30 which get the thumbs up from Aussie drivers too.
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The 1.6-litre diesel doesn’t quite pack the punch of the 2.0-litre petrol engine (peak: 85kW @ 4000rpm) – where as the petrol model delivers 105kW @ 6000rpm. But on the subject of torque, all is reversed – the diesel: 255N @1900-275 0rpm as opposed to the petrol model’s 186Nm@4600 rpm.
The best fuel consumption in the Hyundai i30 range is offered by the manual diesel: 4.7L/100km – and the petrol model: 7.2L/100km. All models offer sure road holding and relitively well weighted steering. Its also worth noting that test drivers report a minimal jarring on rough Aussie roads too.
Drivers also report comfortable seating, roomy interior for its size and easy to find (and understand) controls. The rear seat features a 60/40 split fold – it also tumbles to create a nice flat cargo space.
The Hyundai i30 features height and reach steering wheel adjustment across the whole range - many more expense cars actually lack this feature. Some say the build quality on the Hyundai i30 surpasses some of the more expensive cars in its class too.
