Something for everyone

The i30 range provides a contemporary classic choice of models. Hyundai describes this line-up as its ‘DNA model’, a car that defines its future direction in terms of design and, to some extent, production. It’s a car – and a line-up – that feels familiar, and one big reason for this is because it’s a car that has been designed, developed and built in Europe. It was also tested – extensively – at the Nürburgring, the famous circuit.

This commitment to making the i30 fully Europeanfriendly is evident, inside and out. Build quality is indiscernible from German standards; the materials used have that reassuringly solid, premium feel. Specifications are equally impressive, as evidenced by those ‘must have’ features of the moment: Apple CarPlay™/Android Auto™ with wireless smartphone charger available as standard, or an option, across the range. And, of course, every new Hyundai comes with the company’s famous five-year warranty. And that’s not something you can say about any German manufacturer…

Engine choice is another highlight of the i30 range, beginning with a 1.0-litre, three-cylinder option and including a 1.6-litre, four-cylinder diesel. A manual sixspeed gearbox is standard on all cars, with a sevenspeed DCT automatic an option on both the diesel and more powerful, 1.4-litre petrol engine. And talking of power, then there is the 2.0 turbocharged engine you’ll find in thei30N. Having added its first ever hot hatch model to the line-up, Hyundai is all set to give its latest i30 model – the Fastback – the ‘N’ treatment, too. The Fastback is already the world’s first compact-segment five-door coupe and is lower and stiffer than the i30 hatch and estate. Sounds like a tailor-made ‘N’ car to us!