The Hyundai i30 is a small family car manufactured by the South Korean manufacturer Hyundai Motor Company since 2007. The i30 shares its platform with the Kia Ceed, available as a three-door hatchback (2012–2017), five-door hatchback, five-door estate and five-door liftback (2017–present), with a choice of three petrol engines and two diesel engines, either with manual or automatic transmission.
The i30 was marketed alongside the fifth-generation Hyundai Elantra in the United States and Canada until the end of 2020. While initially the i30 wagon was sold as the Elantra Touring, in 2012 it was replaced by the i30 hatchback, carrying Elantra GT badging. The second-generation i30 was introduced in September 2011 at the Frankfurt Motor Show.
__TOC__
First generation (FD; 2007)
The first generation Hyundai i30 was announced during 2006 Paris Motor Show by the Hyundai Arnejs concept.
A handful of pre-series cars were completed in late 2006, with series production commencing in 2007. It was introduced at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2007, and released during mid-2007 for Europe and Australia.
It was conceived in Rüsselsheim, Germany, at Hyundai's Design and Technical Centre.
The i30 named as safest imported mid size car in Argentina.Hyundai i30 is the safest imported mid–size car in Argentina December 19, 2008. [...]it was selected by CESVI (Center for Road Safety and Experimentation) as the safest mid–size imported car in Argentina. [...]
The first generation i30 was officially launched in Malaysia in July 2009 where two engines were available: 1.6L (manual and auto) and 2.0L (auto only).
i30cw The i30cw (a.k.a. i30 estate) was released in South Korea at the Seoul Motor Show in 2007, and is marketed worldwide under slightly different names.
This model also entered the North American market for the 2009 model year, as the Elantra Touring. It is a larger, roomier version of the i30 hatchback. The i30 cw's maximum cargo volume is .
For the 2012 model year, the Elantra Touring wagon came with a 2.0-litre inline-four producing and . The American EPA rates consumption at 23 MPG in the city and 30 MPG on the highway (10 L/100 km and 7.8 L/100 km respectively). The Elantra Touring comes equipped with either a five-speed manual transmission without hill assist feature or a four-speed torque-converter non-manumatic automatic transmission. In Australia, at least, these have beam type rear suspension and not the independent link type found in the sedan.
The Hyundai Elantra Touring was originally available in either Base or Limited trim, each offering a similar level of equipment to its Hyundai Elantra sedan counterpart. Later the model names were changed to GLS and SE, with the SE being the more equipped model.
Facelift Facelift was presentet at 2010. Lepizig Motor Show.
i30 blue The i30 blue is a variation with Start&Stop technology (called Idle Stop and Go). United Kingdom versions came with 1.4L, 1.6L petrol or a 1.6L diesel engine, in both five-door hatchback or estate body styles. emission rating for the 1.6L petrol models were reduced to 142g/km (from 152g/km).
The car was unveiled at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show, and was produced in Nosovice, Czech Republic. It went on sale in the United Kingdom in January 2008. and had ISG as an option, costing £200.
Reception In Australia, the Hyundai i30 won the 'Best Mid size Car Under $28,000'. At the time of its release in the end of 2007, the 1.6L CRDi i30 was the cheapest diesel car in Australia, coming in at just $21,490AUD for the basic (SX) model. The model above (SLX) adds Climate Control, trip computer, leather gear knob and steering wheel (with audio controls), cruise control (from 2008), body colour door handles, rear armrest with cup holders, six speakers (up from four), adjustable lumbar support for the driver, fog lights and 16" alloy wheels. Australian i30 models feature a unique suspension tune for Australian road conditions.
2007
Car of the Year for 2007 by CarsGuide with the 1.6L CRDi model winning the Green Car of the Year award.
Hyundai's i30 Diesel Picked as Australia's Car of the Year.
2008
'Best Mid-size Car Under $28,000' by Australia's Best Cars to the Hyundai i30 SX petrol and i30 CRDi Turbo Diesel
The Hyundai i30 was chosen as 2008 Car of the Year in Spain. 2008-01-29
2009
Best Family Hatch in New Zealand
The Hyundai i30 was judged the Supreme Winner in the 2009 AA Motoring Excellence Awards in New Zealand.Hyundai i30 Wins AA Supreme Award 11 March 2009
2010
Most Satisfying Car In Britain.
The i30 won the Driver Power Top 100 survey to be named by owners as the most satisfying car to own. Auto Express magazine surveyed the reliability and satisfaction survey, completed by over 23,000 drivers.The Public Has Voted – Hyundai's i30 Is The Most Satisfying Car In Britain April 14, 2010. The Auto ChannelHyundai is the most satisfying car 11 April 2010. Telegraph
The Hyundai Elantra Touring Named Top 10 Family Cars by Kelley Blue Book (KBB) in the United States.KBB (Kelley Blue Book) Announces ‘Top 10 Family Cars for 2010′ February 17, 2010. Nitrobahn
2012
Best Family Car. The i30 won the Best Family Car of the Year on 14 October 2012, at the Glasgow Thistle.
Engines Model Engine Power Torque Top speed Petrol engines 1.4 16V I4 at 6200 rpm at 5000 rpm : 12.6 s 1.6 16V I4 at 6300 rpm at 4200 rpm M: 11.1 s : 12.1 s 2.0 16V I4 at 6000 rpm at 4600 rpm M: 10.6 s A: 10.6 s Diesel engines 1.6 CRDi 16V turbo I4 at 4000 rpm at 1750–2500 rpm M: 14.9 s 1.6 CRDi 16V turbo I4 at 4000 rpm at 1900–2750 rpm M: 11.6 s A: 12.8 s 1.6 CRDi U2 16V turbo I4 at 4000 rpm at 1900–2750 rpm M: A: 2.0 CRDi 16V turbo I4 at 3800 rpm at 1900–2500 rpm M: 10.3 s
Transmissions Choices include a five-speed manual, six-speed manual (1.6 CRDi U2 and 2.0 CRDi), or four-speed automatic transmission. Automatic transmissions are available with 1.6 petrol, 2.0 petrol, 1.6 CRDi (116PS) models.
Safety The i30 scored a 4.2 on the Euro NCAP crash tests for the 2008 model, and is an improvement on the 3.9 scored during the 2007 model.
The i30cw/Elantra Touring scored high on the United States National Highway Traffic Safety Administration crash tests:NHTSA – Hyundai Elantra Touring Search "Hyundai Elantra Touring" Frontal Crash: Side Crash: Roll Over:
The i30 awarded the full five star safety rating by the Australasian New Car Assessment Program.Hyundai goes above and beyond when it comes to safety 14 April 2009
Second generation (GD; 2011)
Hyundai unveiled its next generation i30 at the 2011 Frankfurt International Motor Show. The new i30 was designed and engineered at the Hyundai Motor Europe Technical Centre in Rüsselsheim, Germany, and offers a choice of four engines with a total of six power options and emissions below 100 g/km due to an upgraded 1.6-litre diesel unit. The next generation i30 went on sale in Europe early in 2012, as a five-door hatchback. It is produced in Europe at the company's manufacturing facility in Nošovice, Czech Republic.
It was launched in South Korea since October 20, 2011, and it is the second model under Hyundai's Premium Youth Lab brand. The new Korean spec i30 is offered with a 1.6-litre Gamma GDi engine and a 1.6L VGT diesel engine.
The second generation i30 became available in the United States in the summer of 2012 for the 2013 model year, as the Hyundai Elantra GT, replacing the Elantra Touring nameplate. It made a premiere at the 2012 Chicago Auto Show, along with the new Hyundai Elantra Coupe, featuring the same 1.8-litre Nu MPI engine as the original Elantra MD sedan. In 2014, the 1.8L is replaced by the 2,0L Nu GDI engine, due to critics' opinions that the 1.8-litre wasn't sporty enough for the GT moniker. Available in a single trim level, the Elantra GT offered several different option packages which added additional features. A glass panoramic roof is available as an option.
In Malaysia, the second generation i30 was previewed during the 2013 Kuala Lumpur International Motor Show and officially launched in March 2014. For Malaysia, the i30 used a 1.8L engine and a torsion beam setup for the rear suspension.
i30 Estate An estate, or wagon, version of the second-generation i30 was premiered at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show. This model is also known as the i30 Tourer in some markets.
The wagon shares the same wheelbase as the hatchback and adds 185 mm in length. The increased length yields an extra 150 litres of boot capacity, taking the total to 528 litres. With the rear seats folded, the total cargo capacity is 1,642 litres, an increase of 326 litres over the hatch.
i30 Coupe Introduced in the beginning of 2013 as part of the first facelift of the i30 range, the i30 Coupe features a three-door bodystyle and sportier styling features.
Facelift The facelift model was unveiled on 10 December 2014 for the 2015 model year.
i30 Turbo As part of the facelift of the i30 range in 2015, Hyundai introduced the i30 Turbo; a hot hatch version of the i30 with increased power over other variants with a 1.6 T-GDI engine, improved handling and more aggressive styling.
Engines Model Built Engine Power Torque Top speed (per 100 km) Petrol engines 1.4 CVVT 10/2011–9/2016 16V I4 at 5500 rpm at 4200 rpm : 13.2 s 6.0 L (NEDC)1.6 MPI2012-20151.6 L (1,591 cc) 16V I4122 PS (88 kW; 120 hp) at 6300 rpm 156 N.m (115 lbf.ft.) at 4850 rpmM:10.9 s192 km/h (119 mph)6.4 L (NEDC) 1.6 GDI 10/2011–9/2016 16V I4 with direct injection at 6300 rpm at 4850 rpm M: 9.9 s 5.7 L (NEDC) : 11.0 s 6.7 L (NEDC) 1.8 CVVT 10/2011–9/2016 16V I4 at 6500 rpm at 4700 rpm M: 9.7 s 6.5 L (ADR): A: 6.9 L (ADR) 2.0 GDI 2013–9/2016 16V I4 with direct injection at 6500 rpm at 4700 rpm M: 7.7 s 7.2 L (ADR) A: 8.6 s 7.5 L (ADR) Diesel engines 1.4 CRDi 10/2011–9/2016 16V turbo I4 with direct injection at 4000 rpm at 1500–2750 rpm : 13.5 s 4.1 L (NEDC) 1.6 CRDi 10/2011–9/2016 16V turbo I4 with direct injection at 4000 rpm at 1500–3000 rpm M: 11.5 s 4.0 L (NEDC) 12.3 s 5.5 L (NEDC) 1.6 CRDi 10/2011–9/2016 16V turbo I4 with direct injection at 4000 rpm at 1500–3000 rpm M: 10.9 s 4.1 L (NEDC) A: 11.7 s 5.5 L (NEDC) blue 1.6 CRDi 10/2011–9/2016 16V turbo I4 with direct injection at 4000 rpm at 1500–3000 rpm M: 10.9 s 3.7 L (NEDC)
2015 facelift engines + 5-door hatchback Model Engine Power Torque Top speed (per 100 km) Petrol engines 1.4 MPI 16V I4 10.5:1 at 6000 rpm at 3500 rpm : 12.7 s 5.6 L (NEDC) 1.6 GDI 16V I4 with direct injection 11.0:1 at 6300 rpm at 4850 rpm M: 9.9 s 5.3 L (NEDC) : 10.7 s 5.7 L (NEDC) 1.6 T-GDI 16V turbo I4 with direct injection 9.5:1 at 5500 rpm at 1500-4500 rpm M: 8.0 s 7.3 L (NEDC) Diesel engines 1.4 CRDi 16V turbo I4 with direct injection 17.0:1 at 4000 rpm at 1500-2500 rpm : 13.5 s 4.2 L (NEDC) 1.6 CRDi 16V turbo I4 and direct injection 17.3:1 at 4000 rpm at 1500–3000 rpm at 1750–2500 rpm M: 10.2 s 3.8 L (NEDC) : 10.6 s 4.2 L (NEDC)
+ Estate Model Engine Power Torque Top speed (per 100 km) Petrol engines 1.4 MPI 16V I4 10.5:1 at 6000 rpm at 3500 rpm : 13.0 s 5.6 L (NEDC) 1.6 GDI 16V I4 with direct injection 11.0:1 at 6300 rpm at 4850 rpm M: 10.2 s 5.9 L (NEDC) : 11.0 s 5.7 L (NEDC) Diesel engines 1.4 CRDi 16V turbo I4 with direct injection 17.0:1 at 4000 rpm at 1500-2500 rpm : 13.9 s 4.2 L (NEDC) 1.6 CRDi 16V turbo I4 and direct injection 17.3:1 at 4000 rpm at 1500–3000 rpm at 1750–2500 rpm M: 10.5 s 3.9 L (NEDC) : 10.9 s 4.2 L (NEDC)
Safety
Third generation (PD; 2016)
Hyundai unveiled the third generation i30 at the 2016 Paris Motor Show. The car introduced a new design language for the brand called "Cascading grille". It is launched for North American market in 2017 as 2018 model as Elantra GT. For the 2019 model year, for European markets only, Hyundai standardized the i30 Fastback front design, for all i30 versions. (Excluding the i30 N-line and i30N models)