- Doors and Seats
5 doors, 5 seats
- Engine
2.0i, 4 cyl.
- Engine Power
129kW, 209Nm
- Fuel
Petrol (91) 7.5L/100KM
- Manufacturer
FWD
- Transmission
Auto
- Warranty
5 Yr, Unltd KMs
- Ancap Safety
NA
2013 Hyundai i30 SR Auto Review
2013 HYUNDAI I30 SR REVIEW
Vehicle style: Five-door small hatch
Price: $30,190
Engine/transmission: 129kW/209Nm 2.0 4cyl petrol | 6spd auto
Fuel economy listed: 7.5 l/100km on 91RON unleaded | tested: 8.7 l/100km
OVERVIEW
Hyundai’s i30 SR adds a healthy dollop of power and sporty handling to the i30 range.
‘Warm’, not hot, and with sharpened on-road dynamics, the i30 SR puts a bit of sizzle into the Korean brand, sitting comfortably alongside the sporty Veloster.
Hyundai unveiled it as a concept at the last International Motor Show in Sydney. Such was the interest, the local arm decided to proceed with the project.
So began a six-month tuning program with British suspension-guru David Potter to get the ride, steering and handling just right for local conditions. Money well spent.
INTERIOR | RATING: 4/5
Quality: With leather/leatherette trim, adequately bolstered seats and plenty of soft plastic trim atop the dash and doors, the SR’s cabin is a pleasant place to do your motoring.
There’s quite a feel of quality inside. The big easy-to-read speedo and tacho are housed in deeply hooded, chrome-rimmed tubes and LED read-outs with blue highlights also look good.
The leather-wrapped, multi-function steering wheel is great to hold and it can be adjusted for height and reach. This, combined with the seat’s power adjustment, means dialling up the perfect driving position is a breeze.
One excellent uncommon feature is pull-out extensions for the sun visors.
Comfort: The front seats are comfortable, if a tad under-bolstered. While the out-board seats in the rear are fine, the centre position is not quite so user-friendly.
On hot or cold days, the dual-zone climate-controlled ‘air’ means all passengers share a comfortable cabin.