2015 Hyundai i30 Series 2 Review: Better Than Before, But Just…
What’s Hot: Diesel engine and twin-clutch auto, enhanced spec.
What’s Not: Fidgety ride, 1.8 petrol is a little dull.
X-FACTOR: With feature lists and styling sharpened up for 2015, the i30 Series 2 continues to be one of Hyundai’s more appealing products.
Vehicle Style: 5-door small hatch
Price: $20,990 (Active 1.8 manual) to $34,490 (Premium 1.6 CRDi auto).
Engine/trans:
107kW/175Nm 1.8 petrol 4cyl | 6sp manual / 6sp auto
124kW/201Nm 2.0 petrol 4cyl | 6sp manual / 6sp auto
100kW/260Nm (300Nm in auto) 1.6 turbo diesel 4cyl | 6sp manual / 7sp auto
Fuel Economy (claimed):
1.8 litre petrol: 7.0 l/100km (manual), 7.3 l/100km (auto),
2.0 litre petrol: 7.3 l/100km (manual), 7.7 l/100km (auto),
1.6 litre diesel: 4.6 l/100km (manual), 4.9 l/100km (auto)
OVERVIEW
Now in the middle of its lifespan, Hyundai's popular i30 has been given a mild update to iron out the 'crows feet' and boost its showroom appeal, along with some mechanical updates aimed at reducing its emissions.
There have also been some changes to the range line-up. Gone is the i30 Elite, with the i30 ActiveX inserted as the new mid-grade model in the i30 family.
Unusually, there has also been a backwards step. In the search for better emissions performance, the i30’s petrol engines now have reduced power, torque and - marginally - fuel economy.
That may disappoint some.
We travelled to New South Wales to find out a little more about the new i30 Series 2, as well as drive them on some challenging Hunter Valley roads.
While there have been some definite improvements, the i30 still feels a little middle-aged.
THE INTERIOR | RATING: 3/5
- Reversing camera, reverse parking sensors, air conditioning, power windows, central locking, cruise control, trip computer (See our model info story for full specifications)
- Infotainment: 5-inch colour touchscreen with AM/FM tuner and internet audio streaming via Pandora. USB audio input plus Bluetooth phone and audio integration also standard. Six speakers.
- Luggage capacity: 378 litres minimum, 1316 litres maximum
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