With a range of colours, updated styling and - at last - N Line versions, comes Hyundai's new best seller, the i30. The Korean brand's award-winning hatch has received a subtle face lift at points, retaining its engine line-up, and is available as a hybrid, as well as with the top-of-the-line 1.5 turbo petrol engine, producing 160bhp.
But let's start with the design: The upgraded front end highlights the new lighting design philosophy that includes integrated, impressive V-shaped LED daytime running lights. The rear section expresses the advanced character of the car. The completely redesigned rear bumper improves aerodynamic performance. The clean profile is dominated by a continuous glossy line that extends from the headlamps to the rear lights.
The new i30 features newly designed 16" and 17" alloy wheels, as well as 17" and 18" N Line wheels, finished with a diamond-cut technique that gives the new i30 an impressive texture and perfection to its profile.
The new i30 is offered in 9 different colour schemes, three of which are new (Dark Night, Silky Bronze and Sunset Red) in addition to the six existing schemes - Polar White, Phantom Black, Engine Red, Stellar Blue, Platinum Silver and Olivine Grey - giving the car a completely personal style.
The i30 Hatchback and i30 Fastback
are now available for the first time in N Line versions, with the
signature inspiration from the i30 N thoroughbred high-performance i30 N. N Line versions are differentiated
in both design and equipment compared to the other i30 versions. In addition, the
i30 N Line versions in the most powerful 48V Hybrid Turbo 160ps petrol engines
and 48V Hybrid Diesel 136ps, also have a differentiated setting in the system
steering and suspension, predisposing for even more driving pleasure and
enjoyment.
Design-wise, the i30 N Line features a wider grille
front and a new rear bumper, creating a bold, dynamic and
lively appearance. Inspired by the design of aircraft, the lower central part of the design has been
grille dominates the front bumper area. The side openings
carry wings that improve aerodynamic performance. The new design of the
rear bumper underlines the dynamic character of the N Line.
The robust
appearance is supported by the new design of the headlamps and the larger headlamps are
wide diffusers give sporty style. The LED rear lights adopt a
V-shaped, in full aesthetic harmony with the front section, while offering
maximum visibility and safety.
The new i30
N Line is equipped with new design wheels, 17" or 18", which make it more
dynamic, as they exude a sense of speed, even when parked.
Inside,
the N Line leather steering wheel and the N Line gear lever combines the
control and comfort with the finesse of perforated leather. The N Line design
of the vents accentuates the sense of dynamism and freedom in the elegant
cabin environment. The advanced, sporty N Line seats feature electric power steering, and are equipped with a seat belt.
lumbar support and expandable seat cushions for greater comfort and
Safety.
Upgraded, quality and hi tech Inside
The unique design philosophy
of the new Hyundai i30 is also present in the interior. High-quality surfaces
quality and impressive details such as the sophisticated air vents,
dominate the revamped cabin.
The ergonomic interior offers
best driving position while the rest of the passengers enjoy a comfortable driving position.
a journey with plenty of space for the whole family.
The advanced technology gives
dynamic presence in the cockpit of the new i30, with its impressive 7'' digital instrument panel. The intelligent digital panel presents the most important
Information. You can modify the display according to the
your preferences: the speed can be displayed digitally, together with the Flow
Energy Flow (for the 48V Hybrid), the navigation information or the
active SmartSense functions. Depending on the driver selected by the driver, the
driver, it also changes the colour of the digital instrument panel and graphics so that
to have harmony. Blue for Normal mode, green for Eco mode and
orange for Sport mode. The Drive mode option is available in automatic mode
boxes (7 DCT).
The standard screen
8'' multimedia screen is accompanied by the rear view camera image,
with dynamic guidance lines showing the future trajectory of the new i30, an extremely useful feature when manoeuvring
parking. The 8'' screen offers advanced connectivity via Android apps
Auto and Apple CarPlay, while radio sound is clearer than ever
on the i30's 6 speakers (4 main and 2 tweeters) from all radio stations broadcasting digital
DAB signal. In addition, the new i30 offers an optional
wireless smartphone charging.
New range of more efficient engines Hyundai SmartStream
The new i30
has an unprecedented range of engines, offering customers even
more freedom of choice.
For the first time
time the i30 available with electrified 48V Hybrid Turbo Technology reducing emissions of CO2 and increasing
performance. The 48V hybrid drive system Hybrid supports the internal combustion engine, with
'injections' of electricity at different stages of driving. The 48V Hybrid sets available at
with the pioneering Intelligent Manual Transmission (iMT) for even greater performance.
The iMT has
electronic clutch that helps reduce the consumption of 48V Hybrid publications. For increased economy, the iMT
disconnects the engine from the transmission when the driver releases the accelerator,
and the vehicle enters coasting mode (rolling programme) with
reduced consumption.
Alternatively, the 48V Hybrid Turbo technology is combined with the
enjoyable 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission 7-DCT,
equipped with standard steering wheel gear shift controls (flaps paddle shifters), and combines the economical operation, driving pleasure of a mechanical
with the comfort of an automatic.
The new i30
also has a new engine 1.5lt by Dual Port Injection (DPi) and 110 HP, mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox
gears. Maximum power: 110 PS, Maximum torque: 144.2 Nm.
In addition,
ο 1.0L T-GDi engine performs 120 HP and is mated to a 6-speed manual transmission
gears. Also available in 48V Hybrid version for more economical consumption and for
first time connected to a 6-speed transmission Intelligent Manual Transmission
(iMT) ή
7-speed dual-clutch transmission (7-DCT) . Maximum Power: 120 PS, Maximum power: 120 PS
Torque: 172 Nm.
At
top of the range is the new 1.5L T-GDi engine that
Attributed to 160 HP, with standard
48V hybrid technology combined with 6-speed Intelligent Manual
Transmission (iMT) or a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission (7-DCT).
Power: 159 PS, Maximum torque: 253 Nm.
Τa marsh, a
engine 1.6L CRDi
available with 115 and 136 HP. The 115 PS version is combined with a 6-speed gearbox.
manual gearbox or 7-speed dual-clutch transmission (DCT). The version
136 PS available with 48V Hybrid system, which is mated to a 6-speed gearbox
Intelligent Manual Transmission (iMT) or the 7-speed DCT. Maximum power: 136 PS,
Maximum Torque: 320 Nm (with DCT).
Security systems
With Hyundai SmartSense and the
Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), the new i30 has a top-of-the-range package
of active safety technologies in its class - offering more
safety and peace of mind for passengers.
The new i30 has, as an option,
Lane Following Assist (LFA). When activated, it maintains the
drive in the centre of the lanes at speeds between 0 and 180 km/h in the
motorway and city streets (optional equipment).
In addition, the Rear Collision-avoidance Assist (RCA) system can activate the brakes to avoid a collision.
a collision during the reversing movement. The Leading Vehicle Departure Alert (LDVA) system alerts the
the driver when the vehicle in front starts to move forward in
cases where there is a delay in its reaction, for example in
traffic lights.
The Blind Spot Detection (BSD) system has also been upgraded and alerts the driver to the
if there is another vehicle in the blind corner and now with Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA) it can intervene with the brakes to avoid a collision.
conflict. The upgraded Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA)
can now detect not only cars, but both pedestrians and
and cyclists.
As in previous versions
of the i30, the new i30 is also equipped with the already familiar FCA (pedestrian recognition), Driver Attention Warning (DAW - fatigue warning
driver), High Beam Assist (HBA), High Beam Assist (HBA)
headlamps), ISLW and Lane Keep Assist (LKA).
lane) etc.
Available security systems
and assistance Hyundai SmartSense
-
Lane Following Assist (LFA- system of conservation of
Car in the centre of the lane)
-
Rear Collision-avoidance Assist (RCA)
-
Leading Vehicle
Departure Alert (LDVA - deviation from the course of a vehicle ahead)
-
Blind-spot
Collision-avoidance Assist (BCA)
blind spot)
-
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) (FCA)
collision) - [New] now with pedestrian and cyclist recognition -
Driver
Attention Warning (DAW - driver fatigue warning) -
High
Beam Assist (HBA) -
Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA)
-
Lane Keep Assist System (LKA)
lane)
Each of these new
capabilities is designed to make Hyundai cars safer and increase the
customer confidence. Reinforcing all of the above, the new i30 comes with the industry-leading five-year unlimited warranty
kilometres.
"Listening to our customers, we decided that
there is a need for an even safer and more reliable car in the
category C offering modern features, such as advanced
connectivity and efficient engines but also to be elegant," said Andreas-Christoph
Hofmann, Vice President Marketing and Product of
Hyundai Motor Europe. "The new i30 meets all our customers' needs,
while still being available at preferential selling prices".
