From now than five sports and in the spring of 2008 as a combined version is available, understands the Hyundai i30 as an ambassador of the new Hyundai brand values in Europe.
Flowing curves, highlighted by distinctive lines that stretched accompany the body shape and the 2.65 m long wheelbase of the new Hyundai i30. The waistline is clearly defined and defined without interrupting the elegant proportions. The effect is an exciting and elegant form, the performance and potential of the dynamic vehicle for expressing.
The front end is sporty, but not aggressive, and thus represents the new design identity of Hyundai. The forward-facing, dynamic posture by the side window line. The rear emphasizes the width of the vehicle and takes the shape of the front and side view once more harmoniously.
The long wheelbase and the generous width allow together with intelligent use a room interior, in the comfort, functionality and practicality high standards in this class needs. With clear instruments, axial and horizontally adjustable steering wheel and sports seats, the Hyundai i30 from the start as a driver designed car.
The central information display with LCD technology is particularly clear, the blue instrument lighting on LED-based elegant and well-read. The ergonomic layout of the controls can be an intuitive control; important elements are also on the steering wheel remote control. With special care was also the ideal individual needs adjustable ventilation system. The newly designed seats sporting meet claims and were orthopedic according to the latest findings of special long-haul comfort.
With a dimension of 4,245 mm in length, 1,765 mm wide and 1,480 mm height fits the new Hyundai i30 ideal in the modern, European lower-middle class segment. Due to the very long wheelbase of 2,650 mm, the venue also be optimized - foot and knee room is at the front as well as in the fund above the average for the class. The trunk volume is still considerable 340 litres and is the flip of the ratio 60:40 divisible rear seats to max. 1,250 litres extensible.
The new Hyundai i30 is in eight full range of equipment available. Even the basic version, for example, offers a standard audio system with CD and MP3 capability, and USB, i-pod and Aux input in the center console model from Comfort. Among the other features of the equipment Hyundai i30 include the City package with automatic climate control, rear parking aid (Park Distance Control), center console in Metal Grain, Air Quality System / Automatic circuit smog and numerous practical storage options, including a cooler than usable glove compartment.
Three petrol and three diesel engines are Hyundai i30 with switching or automatic gearbox. The gasoline engine with variable valve timing and variable intake technology are in versions 1.4-liter / 105 hp, 1.6-liter / 115 PS and 2.0-liter / 143 hp.
The new generation of diesel engines with a high-pressure common rail injection, turbochargers with variable turbine geometry than 1.6 litre CRDi with 90 horsepower or with standard diesel particulate filter and 115 hp and a 2.0-liter CRDi with 140 hp and standard diesel particulate filter and impressive torque of 305 Newton metres.
The new 5-speed gearbox is very precise and pleasant to turn. The 2.0 CRDi is equipped with a 6-speed gearbox. Sporting driving dynamics and sophisticated comfort of the Hyundai i30 guaranteed by the elaborately designed chassis with McPherson front axle and new multi-link rear axle and stabilizer. Both 1.6 liter common-rail diesel engines shine with a low CO2 value of 125 g / km.
Security at the highest levels, the Hyundai i30 through front, side and head curtain airbags, active head restraints. Also available is the Electronic Stability Program ESP with BAS / Brake and TCS / traction control (standard on the Spirit and style models).
Once a year, all environmentally conscious motorists to Darwin in the Australian World Solar Challenge, which with over 3,000 km the longest distance competition in this class. The new Hyundai i30 New 1.6 litre Common Rail Diesel met in the Green Fleet class on hybrid models, Delle other diesel and bio-ethanol vehicle.
After 7 days and over 3,000 km through the Australian Outback was the winner of the Green Fleet-class. The new Hyundai i30 New 1.6 CRDi spent an average of only 3.2 liters of diesel per 100 kilometers and reached with only 97 grams of CO2 per kilometre of the lowest emission levels in the Green Fleet class.
The Toyota Prius hybrid car consumed an average of 5.6 litres of petrol at 146g CO 2 per km, including the Peugeot 207 HDi diesel consumed with 3.9 liters and 118 grams more than the Hyundai.