The newHyundai i30 hatchback is now available in South Africa and incorporates Hyundai’s ‘fluidic sculpture’ styling philosophy along with a fresh interior. The new Hyundai i30 is available in two variants, the 1.6 GLS and the 1.8 GLS.

New Hyundai i30 packed with features and value

Engine Capability

The new Hyundai i30 1.6 GLS is offered with the choice of a six-speed manual or automatic transmission. The 1.6-litre, four-cylinder petrol variant produces 95kW of power and 157Nm of torque. Fuel consumption is rated at 6.4-litres/100km for the manual 1.6 GLS and 6.8-litres/100km for the automatic.

The 1.8 GLS is only available with a six-speed manual transmission and produces 110kW of power with 178Nm of torque. Fuel consumption for this model is rated at 6.5-litres/100km. Both variants feature Continuous Variable Valve Timing (CVVT) which optimises performance and economy.

Exterior and Interior Styling

The new Hyundai i30 follows Hyundai’s ‘fluidic sculpture’ design philosophy with its flowing lines and pronounced front-end with hexagonal shaped grille. The 1.6 GLS will make use of 16-inch alloy wheels while the 1.8 GLS will exhibit the larger 17-inch alloys.

On the inside, the 1.6 GLS will feature cloth upholstery as standard while the 1.8 GLS features black partial leather upholstery. A high resolution TFT Supervision cluster provides essential information. Dual-zone climate control is also included along with a four-spoke steering wheel with audio, cruise control and Bluetooth controls at your finger tips. Both models are equipped with a four-speaker sound system with radio/CD player and iPod, Auxiliary, USB and MP3 compatibility. Luggage space for the i30 has increased by 10% and offers 378-litres of space.

Safety Features

The new Hyundai i30 has a five-star Euro NCAP rating and is available with the following safety features,

Electronic Stability Programme (ESP),Anti-lock Braking System (ABS),Vehicle Stability Management (VSM),Emergency Stop Signal,6 airbags including front, side and curtain,Front and rear fog lights.

The new Hyundai i30 comes with a 5 year / 150 000 km warranty, 5 year / 150 000 km roadside assistance and a service plan for 5 years and 90 000 km.