Hyundai i30

Hyundai i30 (FD)

Manufacturer	Hyundai Motor Company
Also called	Hyundai Elantra Touring (Wagon in USA and Canada) Hyundai i30 CW (Wagon) Beijing-Hyundai i30 (China[1])
Production	2007–present
Assembly	Ulsan, South Korea Nošovice, Czech Republic Beijing, China
Predecessor	Hyundai Elantra
Class	Compact car
Body style	5-door hatchback 5-door station wagon
Layout	FF layout
Engine	1.4 L I4 1.6 L I4 Gamma 2.0 L I4 Beta II 1.6 L I4 CRDi 2.0 L I4 CRDi
Transmission	5-speed manual 6-speed manual 4-speed automatic
Wheelbase	2,650 mm (104.3 in) i30 cw:2,700 mm (106.3 in)
Length	4,245 mm (167.1 in) i30 cw:4,475 mm (176.2 in)
Width	1,775 mm (69.9 in)
Height	1,480 mm (58.3 in) i30 cw:1,565 mm (61.6 in)
Related	Kia Cee'd Kia Pro Cee'd Kia Forte Hyundai Elantra

The Hyundai i30 is a small family car by South Korean automaker Hyundai Motor Company. The i30 shares its platform with the Kia cee'd, available as a five-door hatchback or estate, with a choice of three petrol and two diesel engines, either with manual or automatic transmissions.

The i30 wagon (estate) is marketed alongside the fourth-generation Hyundai Elantra in the U.S. and Canada as the Elantra Touring.

The second-generation i30 is being introduced as September, 2011 at the Frankfurt auto show.

Design and conception

It was conceived in Russelsheim, Germany at Hyundai's Design and Technical Centre.^[2]

Specifications

Engines

Petrol engine
Model	Engine	Power@rpm	Torque@rpm	0–100 km/h acceleration (Manual / Automatic)	Top speed
1.4	1,396 cc (85.2 cu in) 16-valve I4 (77 mm bore x 74.99 mm stroke)	109 PS (80.2 kW; 107.5 hp) @6200	137.2 N·m (101.2 lb·ft) @5000	12.6s / Na	187 km/h (116 mph) (Manual)
1.6	1,591 cc (97.1 cu in) 16-valve I4 (77 mm bore x 85.44 mm stroke)	126 PS (92.7 kW; 124.3 hp) @6300	154.0 N·m (113.6 lb·ft) @4200	11.1s / 12.1s	192 km/h (119 mph) Manual 183 km/h (114 mph) Automatic
2.0	1,975 cc (120.5 cu in) 16-valve I4 (82 mm bore x 93.5 mm stroke)	145 PS (106.6 kW; 143.0 hp) @6000	186 N·m (137 lb·ft) @4600	10.6s / 10.6s	205 km/h (127 mph) Manual 195 km/h (121 mph) Automatic
Diesel engine
Model	Engine	Power@rpm	Torque@rpm	0–100 km/h acceleration	Top speed
1.6 CRDi	1,582 cc (96.5 cu in) 16-valve turbo I4 (77.2 mm bore x 84.5 mm stroke)	90 PS (66.2 kW; 88.8 hp) @4000	235.0 N·m (173.3 lb·ft) @1750-2500	14.9s / Na	172 km/h (107 mph) Manual
1.6 CRDi	1,582 cc (96.5 cu in) 16-valve turbo I4 (77.2 mm bore x 84.5 mm stroke)	116 PS (85.3 kW; 114.4 hp) @4000	255.0 N·m (188.1 lb·ft) @1900-2750	11.6s / 12.8s	188 km/h (117 mph) Manual 180 km/h (112 mph) Automatic
1.6 CRDi U2*	1,582 cc (96.5 cu in) 16-valve turbo I4 (77.2 mm bore x 84.5 mm stroke)	128 PS (94.1 kW; 126.2 hp) @4000	260.0 N·m (191.8 lb·ft) @1900-2750
2.0 CRDi	1,991 cc (121.5 cu in) 16-valve turbo I4 (83 mm bore x 92 mm stroke)	140 PS (103.0 kW; 138.1 hp) @3800	304.0 N·m (224.2 lb·ft) @1900-2500	10.3s / Na	205 km/h (127 mph) Manual

2.0 Petrol, 1.6 CRDi (90PS) engines are available in Germany.

Transmissions

Choices include 5-speed manual, 6-speed manual (on 2.0 CRDi), or 4-speed automatic. Automatic transmissions are available with 1.6 Petrol, 2.0 Petrol, 1.6 CRDi (116PS) models.

• U2 Variant 1.6CRDi will be coupled to a 6 speed manual box, now available from Ulsan and Nosovice factories,

Safety

The i30 scored high on the Euro NCAP crash tests for the 2008^[3] model, and is an improvement on the slightly worse results for the 2007^[4] model.

2007

• Adult Occupant: , score 33
• Child Occupant: , score 34
• Pedestrian: , score 14

2008

• Adult Occupant: , score 34
• Child Occupant: , score 38
• Pedestrian: , score 14

The i30 cw (a.k.a Elantra Touring in U.S.) scored high on the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) crash tests:^[5]

• Frontal Crash:
• Side Crash:
• Roll Over:

The i30 awarded the full five star safety rating by the Australasian New Car Assessment Program.^[6]

The i30 named as safest imported mid–size car in Argentina.^[7]

i30cw

2009 Hyundai Elantra Touring (US)

The i30cw was introduced at the Geneva Motor Show in March, 2007, and released in late 2007 in Europe and Australia. The i30cw (a.k.a. i30 estate, also known as Elantra Touring) was released in South Korea at the Seoul Motor Show in 2007,^[8] and is marketed worldwide, including in North America for the 2009 model year, as the "Elantra Touring". It is a larger, more roomy version of the i30 hatchback. The i30 cw's maximum cargo volume is 65 cubic feet (1,800 L).

For 2012, the 2012 Elantra Touring Wagon comes with a 2.0L I4 producing 138hp and 136ft. lbs. getting 23 MPG in the City and 30 MPG on the Highway. The Elantra Touring comes equipped with either a 5-speed manual or a 4-speed automatic transmission.^[9]

i30 blue

The i30 blue is a variation with Start&Stop technology (called Idle Stop and Go). British versions came with 1.4L,1.6L petrol or a 1.6L diesel engine, in both five-door hatchback or estate body styles. CO₂ emission rating for the 1.6L petrol models were reduced to 142g/km (from 152g/km).

The car was unveiled at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show and is produced in Nosovice, Czech Republic. It went on sale in the UK in January 2008^[10] and has ISG as an option, costing £200.

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  Hyundai i30 blue 1.6 sport (front)

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  Hyundai i30 blue 1.6 sport

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  Hyundai i30 blue 1.6 sport (back)

Reception

In Australia, the Hyundai i30 won the 'Best Mid-size Car Under $28,000'. The 1.6L CRDi i30 is also the cheapest diesel car in Australia, coming in at just $21,490AUD for the basic(SX) model. The model above (SLX) adds Climate Control, Trip computer, leather gear knob and steering wheel (with audio controls), cruise control, body colour door handles, rear armrest with cup holders, 6 speakers (up from four), adjustable lumbar support for the driver, fog lights and 16" alloy wheels. Australian i30 models feature a unique suspension tune for Australian road conditions.

2007

Car of the Year for 2007 by Carsguide ^[11] with the 1.6L CRDi model winning the Green Car of the Year award.^[12]

Hyundai's i30 Diesel Picked as Australia's Car of the Year^[13]

2008

'Best Mid-size Car Under $28,000' by Australia's Best Cars to the Hyundai i30 SX petrol and i30 CRDi Turbo Diesel ^[14]

Hyundai i30 chosen as 2008 Car of the Year in Spain.^[15][16]

2009

Best Family Hatch by New Zealand news (STUFF.co.nz) ^[17]

The Hyundai i30 was judged the Supreme Winner in the 2009 AA Motoring Excellence Awards in New Zealand.^[18]

2010

Most Satisfying Car In Britain. The i30 won the Driver Power Top 100 survey to be named by owners as the most satisfying car to own. Auto Express magazine surveyed the reliability and satisfaction survey, completed by over 23,000 drivers.^[19][20]

The Hyundai Elantra Touring Named Top 10 Family Cars by Kelley Blue Book(KBB) in US.^[21]

References

1. ^ "Beijing Hyundai i30 debut in China". Autos.globaltimes.cn. 2009-09-09. http://autos.globaltimes.cn/photo/2009-09/465965.html. Retrieved 2011-09-19. 
2. ^ i30. "Showroom - i30". Hyundai. http://www.hyundai.co.za/index.cfm?event=i30. Retrieved 2011-09-19. 
3. ^ "Hyundai i30". Euro NCAP. http://www.euroncap.com/tests/hyundai_i30_2008/331.aspx. Retrieved 2011-09-19. 
4. ^ "Hyundai i30 | Euro NCAP - For safer cars crash test safety rating". Euro NCAP. http://www.euroncap.com/tests/hyundai_i30_2007/302.aspx. Retrieved 2011-09-19. 
5. ^ NHTSA - Hyundai Elantra Touring Search "Hyundai Elantra Touring"
6. ^ Hyundai goes above and beyond when it comes to safety 14 Apr 2009
7. ^ Hyundai i30 is the safest imported mid–size car in Argentina December 19, 2008. [...]it was selected by CESVI (Center for Road Safety and Experimentation) as the safest mid–size imported car in Argentina. [...]
8. ^ "Hyundai i30cw launched at Seoul Motor Show". Carscoop.blogspot.com. 2007-04-06. http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2007/04/hyundai-i30-estate-wagon-launched-at.html. Retrieved 2011-09-19. 
9. ^ "Hyundai Elantra Touring". Hyundai.com. http://www.hyundaiusa.com/elantra-touring/specifications.aspx. 
10. ^ Blanco, Sebastian. "Hyundai's i30 blue will be first with ISG (stop start) technology". Autobloggreen.com. http://www.autobloggreen.com/2009/02/09/hyundais-i30-blue-will-be-first-with-isg-stop-start-technolog/. Retrieved 2011-09-19. 
11. ^ "Hyundai i30 wins Car of the Year". Carsguide.news.com.au. http://www.carsguide.com.au/site/news-and-reviews/car-reviews-road-tests/hyundai_i30_wins_car_of_the_year. Retrieved 2009-10-14. 
12. ^ "Hyundai wins carsguide Green Car of the Year". Carsguide.news.com.au. http://www.carsguide.com.au/site/news-and-reviews/car-news/hyundai_also_wins_green_car_of_the_year. Retrieved 2009-10-14. 
13. ^ http://www.indiacar.net/news/n71077.htm 11/25/2007, Indiacar.com
14. ^ "Hyundai i30 and iMax named Australia's Best Cars". Autodeadline.com.au. http://autodeadline.com.au/?page=ViewRelease&cat=7479&id=ARD2008120330175. Retrieved 2009-10-14. 
15. ^ Hyundai i30 is 2008 Car of the Year in Spain 2008-01-29
16. ^ "Hyundai Ireland The Hyundai i30 Wins Car of the Year 2008 Award in Spain". Hyundai.ie. http://www.hyundai.ie/contentv3/index.cfm?pageID=13980&parentID=8748. Retrieved 2009-10-14. 
17. ^ The Press. "Drive's best cars of '08 - motoring - life-style". Stuff.co.nz. http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/4813814a30.html. Retrieved 2009-10-14. 
18. ^ Hyundai i30 Wins AA Supreme Award 11 March 2009
19. ^ The Public Has Voted - Hyundai's i30 Is The Most Satisfying Car In Britain April 14, 2010. The Auto Channel
20. ^ Hyundai is the most satisfying car 11 Apr 2010. Telegraph
21. ^ KBB (Kelley Blue Book) Announces ‘Top 10 Family Cars for 2010′ February 17, 2010. Nitrobahn

External links

• Official Hyundai i30 Website (S.Korea)(Korean)
• Official Hyundai i30 website (UK)
• Official Hyundai i30 cw Website (Global)
• Official Elantra Touring Website (US)
• Hyundai i30
• Hyundai i30
• Hyundai i30 Philippines
• First spied: 2012 Hyundai i30
• Hyundai i30 New Zealand
• Hyundai i30 Russia