Hyundai i30

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Hyundai i30
Overview
Manufacturer Hyundai
Production 2007–present
Body and chassis
Class Small family car
Body style 3-door hatchback
5-door hatchback
5-door estate
Layout Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
Related Hyundai Elantra
Kia Cee'd
Kia Forte

The Hyundai i30 is a small family car manufactured by the South Korean manufacturer Hyundai since 2007. The i30 shares its platform with the Kia cee'd, available as a three-door hatchback, five-door hatchback or estate, with a choice of three petrol engines and two diesel engines, either with manual or automatic transmission. The i30 estate is marketed alongside the fourth-generation Hyundai Elantra in the USA and Canada as the Elantra Touring.

The second-generation i30 was introduced in September 2011 at the Frankfurt Auto Show in Frankfurt, Germany.

First generation (2007–2012)

First generation (FD)
Overview
Also called Hyundai Elantra Touring (USA, Canada; wagon)
Beijing-Hyundai i30 (China)[1]
Production 2007–2012
Assembly Ulsan, South Korea
Nošovice, Czech Republic
Beijing, China
Cairo, Egypt (Ghabbour Group)
Designer Thomas Bürkle[2]
Body and chassis
Related Kia Cee'd
Kia Forte
Hyundai Elantra (HD)
Powertrain
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
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,650 mm (104.3 in) (hatchback)
2,700 mm (106.3 in) (wagon)
Length 4,245 mm (167.1 in) (hatchback)
4,475 mm (176.2 in) (wagon)
Width 1,775 mm (69.9 in)
Height 1,480 mm (58.3 in) (hatchback)
1,565 mm (61.6 in) (wagon)

Design and conception

It was conceived in Russelsheim, Germany at Hyundai's Design and Technical Centre.[3]

Engines

2007 Hyundai i30 (FD)
Model Engine Power at rpm Torque at rpm 0–100 km/h acceleration[nb 1] Top speed[nb 1]
Petrol engines
1.41,396 cc (85.2 cu in) 16-valve I4109 PS (80.2 kW; 107.5 hp) at 6200137.2 N·m (101.2 lb·ft) at 500012.6 s / n.a.187 km/h (116 mph)
1.61,591 cc (97.1 cu in) 16-valve I4126 PS (92.7 kW; 124.3 hp) at 6300154.0 N·m (113.6 lb·ft) at 420011.1 s / 12.1 s192 km/h (119 mph)
183 km/h (114 mph)
2.01,975 cc (120.5 cu in) 16-valve I4145 PS (106.6 kW; 143.0 hp) at 6000186 N·m (137 lb·ft) at 460010.6 s / 10.6 s205 km/h (127 mph)
195 km/h (121 mph)
Diesel engines
1.6 CRDi1,582 cc (96.5 cu in) 16-valve turbo I490 PS (66.2 kW; 88.8 hp) at 4000235.0 N·m (173.3 lb·ft) at 1750-250014.9 s / n.a.172 km/h (107 mph)
1.6 CRDi1,582 cc (96.5 cu in) 16-valve turbo I4116 PS (85.3 kW; 114.4 hp) at 4000255.0 N·m (188.1 lb·ft) at 1900-275011.6 s / 12.8 s188 km/h (117 mph)
180 km/h (112 mph)
1.6 CRDi U21,582 cc (96.5 cu in) 16-valve turbo I4128 PS (94.1 kW; 126.2 hp) at 4000260.0 N·m (191.8 lb·ft) at 1900-2750
2.0 CRDi1,991 cc (121.5 cu in) 16-valve turbo I4140 PS (103.0 kW; 138.1 hp) at 3800304.0 N·m (224.2 lb·ft) at 1900-250010.3 s / n.a.205 km/h (127 mph)

Transmissions

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

  • The U2 Variant 1.6CRDi is coupled with a 6-speed manual transmission.

Safety

The i30 scored high on the Euro NCAP crash tests for the 2008[4] model, and is an improvement on the slightly worse results for the 2007[5] 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 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)
Hyundai i30cw as a Taxicab in Singapore

The i30 hatchback was introduced at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2007, and released in late 2007 for 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 138 hp (103 kW) and 136 lb·ft (184 N·m). The American EPA rates consumption at 23 MPG in the City and 30 MPG on the Highway for US gallons (10 l/100 km and 7.8 l/100 km respectively). The Elantra Touring comes equipped with either a 5-speed manual or a 4-speed automatic transmission.[9]

Safety

The i30cw scored high on the USA National Highway Traffic Safety Administration crash tests:[10]

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

i30 blue

The i30 blue is a variation with Start&Stop technology (called Idle Stop and Go). UK 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[11] and has ISG as an option, costing £200.

  • Hyundai i30 blue 1.6 sport (front)

  • Hyundai i30 blue 1.6 sport

  • Hyundai i30 blue 1.6 sport (back)

Reception

In Australia, the Hyundai i30 won the 'Best Mid-size Car Under $28,000'. At the time of its release in late 2007, the 1.6L CRDi i30 was 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 (from mid-2008), 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 [12] with the 1.6L CRDi model winning the Green Car of the Year award.[13]

Hyundai's i30 Diesel Picked as Australia's Car of the Year[14]

2008

'Best Mid-size Car Under $28,000' by Australia's Best Cars to the Hyundai i30 SX petrol and i30 CRDi Turbo Diesel [15]

Hyundai i30 chosen as 2008 Car of the Year in Spain.[16][17]

2009

Best Family Hatch by New Zealand news (STUFF.co.nz) [18]

The Hyundai i30 was judged the Supreme Winner in the 2009 AA Motoring Excellence Awards in New Zealand.[19]

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.[20][21]

The Hyundai Elantra Touring Named Top 10 Family Cars by Kelley Blue Book (KBB) in the USA.[22]

2012

Best Family Car. The i30 won the Best Family car of the year on the 14th of October 2012 at the Thistle, Glasgow

Second generation (2012–present)

Second generation (GD)
Overview
Also called Hyundai Elantra GT (USA, Canada)
Production 2011–
Model years 2012–present
Assembly Nošovice, Czech Republic
Ulsan, South Korea
Cairo, Egypt (Ghabbour Group)
Designer Thomas Bürkle[2]
Body and chassis
Related Hyundai Elantra (MD)
Powertrain
Engine 1.6 L Gamma MPI I4
1.6 L Gamma GDi I4
1.8 L Nu MPi MPI I4
1.6 L VGT
Transmission 6-speed automatic
6-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,650 mm (104.3 in)
Length 4,300 mm (169.3 in)
Width 1,780 mm (70.1 in)
Height 1,470 mm (57.9 in)
Curb weight 1,210–1,325 kg (2,668–2,921 lb)

Hyundai unveiled its next-generation i30 at the 2011 Frankfurt International Motor Show. The new i30 was designed and engineered at the Hyundai Motor Europe Technical Centre in Rüsselsheim, Germany, and offers a choice of four engines with a total of six power options and CO2 emissions below 100 g/km due to an upgraded 1.6-litre diesel unit. The next-generation i30 went on sale in Europe early in 2012 as a five-door hatchback. It is produced in Europe at the company's manufacturing facility in Nošovice, Czech Republic.

It was launched in South Korea since October 20, 2011 and it is the second model under Hyundai's Premium Youth Lab brand. The new Korean-spec i30 is offered with a 1.6L Gamma GDi engine and a 1.6L VGT diesel engine.

The second-generation i30 is available in the USA as of the summer of 2012 as the 2013 Hyundai Elantra GT, replacing the Elantra Touring nameplate. It made a premiere at the 2012 Chicago Auto Show along with the new Hyundai Elantra Coupe,[23] featuring the same 1.8L Nu MPI engine as the original Elantra MD sedan.

  • Hyundai i30 (Germany)

  • Korean-spec Hyundai i30 (GD) Front

  • Korean-spec Hyundai i30 (GD) Rear

  • Hyundai i30 (GD) Front

  • Hyundai i30 (GD) Rear

Engines

1.4 CVVT 1.6 GDI 1.4 CRDi 1.6 CRDi 1.6 CRDi blue 1.6 CRDi
Built 10/2011 - present
Engine I4 gasoline 16V I4 gasoline 16V with direct injection I4 Diesel 16V with turbo and direct injection
Displacement 1396 cm³ 1591 cm³ 1396 cm³ 1582 cm³
Power @ rpm 73 kW (99 PS) @ 5500 99 kW (135 PS) @ 6300 66 kW (90 PS) @ 4000 81 kW (110 PS) @ 4000 94 kW (128 PS) @ 4000
Torque @ rpm 137 Nm @ 4200 164 Nm @ 4850 220 Nm @ 1500–2750 260 Nm @ 1900–2750
Layout FF
Transmission 6-speed MT 6-speed MT
(optional: 6-speed AT)		 6-speed MT 6-speed MT
(optional: 6-speed AT)		 6-speed MT
(optional: 6-speed AT)		 6-speed MT
Top speed 182 km/h 195 km/h
(automatic: 192 km/h)		 170 km/h 185 km/h
(automatic: 180 km/h)		 197 km/h
(automatic: 186 km/h)		 188 km/h
Acceleration,
(0–100 km/h)		 13.2 s 9.9 s
(automatic: 11.0 s)		 13.5 s 11.5 s
(automatic: 12.3 s)		 10.9 s
(automatic: 11.7 s)		 10.9 s
Fuel consumption (NEDC) 6.0 l / 100 km 5.7 l / 100 km
(automatic: 6.7)		 4.1 l / 100 km 4.0 l / 100 km
(automatic: 5.5)		 4.1 l / 100 km
(automatic: 5.5)		 3.7 l / 100 km

i30 Estate

An estate version of the second-generation i30 was premiered at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show.[24]

Notes

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Figures displayed for manual and automatic transmission versions.

References

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  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Thomas Bürkle". Hyundai Motor UK Ltd. Retrieved 2013-08-12. 
  3. ↑ i30. "Showroom – i30". Hyundai. Retrieved 2011-09-19. 
  4. ↑ "Hyundai i30". Euro NCAP. Retrieved 2011-09-19. 
  5. ↑ "Hyundai i30 | Euro NCAP – For safer cars crash test safety rating". Euro NCAP. Retrieved 2011-09-19. 
  6. ↑ Hyundai goes above and beyond when it comes to safety 14 April 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. [...]
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  10. ↑ NHTSA – Hyundai Elantra Touring Search "Hyundai Elantra Touring"
  11. ↑ Blanco, Sebastian. "Hyundai's i30 blue will be first with ISG (stop start) technology". Autobloggreen.com. Retrieved 2011-09-19. 
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  14. ↑ http://www.indiacar.net/news/n71077.htm 11/25/2007, Indiacar.com
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  16. ↑ Hyundai i30 is 2008 Car of the Year in Spain 2008-01-29
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  18. ↑ The Press. "Drive's best cars of '08 – motoring – life-style". Stuff.co.nz. Retrieved 2009-10-14. 
  19. ↑ Hyundai i30 Wins AA Supreme Award 11 March 2009
  20. ↑ The Public Has Voted – Hyundai's i30 Is The Most Satisfying Car In Britain April 14, 2010. The Auto Channel
  21. ↑ Hyundai is the most satisfying car 11 April 2010. Telegraph
  22. ↑ KBB (Kelley Blue Book) Announces ‘Top 10 Family Cars for 2010′ February 17, 2010. Nitrobahn
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  24. ↑ "All-New Hyundai i30 estate Unveiled Ahead of the Geneva Motor Show – Carscoop". 
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