Kentish Gazette Canterbury & District
Hyundai add hex appeal
Hyundai has revealed the next-generation version of its popular i30 hatchback
The updated Hyundai i30 is instantly distinguishable from its predecessor, thanks to some bold new exterior styling that includes a redesigned hexagonal grille, new angular headlights and pronounced creases running down the bodywork on the car’s sides.
Hyundai claims this new grille, which it’s calling a “Cascading Grille”, will form the family identity for any models the South Korean manufacturer produces in the future.
Customers will be able to specify their i30 with either 17inch or 16-inch alloy wheels, or smaller 15-inch steel and alloy wheels.
A selection of small turbocharged petrol and diesel engines will power the i30, including a new 1.4-litre, fourcylinder T-GDI unit that produces 138bhp. Buyers can choose from a six-speed manual gearbox, or seven-speed dualclutch transmission.
Inside, the i30 features a new cabin layout that includes an optional floating touchscreen for controlling the car’s infotainment system. Interior space has also received a boost, and boot capacity has been increased to 395 litres.
The car will go on sale in the UK in early 2017.
The new i30 will also form the basis of a new high performance hot hatch that will be released under Hyundai’s N brand.