2017 Hyundai i30 First Drive Review | More Safety, More Features, And More to Like
When the first generation Hyundai i30 arrived, it signalled a change within the brand. No longer content to be known as a maker of cheap and cheerful cars, Hyundai had a more balance approach in mind.
With high-quality supporting product to sell alongside it Hyundai did just that, and at times the Hyundai i30 found itself atop Australia’s best seller list - changing perceptions of the brand as it went with more and more people enjoying value pricing, available high-end features and confidence-inspiring warranty protection.
Now in its third generation, Hyundai has raised the bar yet again, creating a very solid base package, and adding the requisite safety, sporting, and luxury touches to the i30 range.
Vehicle Style: Small hatch
Price: $20-950-$33950 plus on-road costs
Engine/trans: 120kW/203Nm 2.0-litre 4cyl petrol, 100kW/280-300Nm 4cyl turbo diesel, 150kW/265Nm 1.6-litre turbo petrol | 6sp manual, 7sp automatic
Fuel Economy Claimed: 7.3-7.4 l/100km 2.0 petrol, 4.5-4.7 l/100km 1.6 diesel, 7.5 l/100km 1.6 turbo petrol
OVERVIEW
The 2017 Hyundai i30 arrives in Australia with a fresh new look, new equipment and safety and greater differentiation through the five model range.
The range kicks off with the Active, with a direct-injected naturally aspirated petrol engine and a choice of six-speed manual or six-speed auto or a 1.6-litre turbo diesel paired with a six-speed manual or seven-speed dual clutch auto.
From there the range splits into two branches with the luxury-themed Elite and Premium models on one side and the sporty SR and SR Premium warm hatches on the other. Elite and premium are both diesel-auto only while the SR twins turn up the heat with the same turbocharged 1.6-litre petrol engine from the Elantra SR sedan.