Hyundai i30 1st gene is produced from 2007 to 2012. It comes in a "hatchback" variant with three and five doors, and as a caravan with five doors. It is based on an identical platform as its sister Kia Ceed.
The front features classic McPherson suspension, and on the rear axle Multilink transverse shoulders, a combination of which has long earned its fame on some of Europe's finest compacts.
The Hyundai i30 is not a sports car, so the suspension is tuned accordingly to offer a great compromise of comfortable bump cushioning with excellent handling.
The power steering may be light at low speeds, but at higher speeds it becomes “stiffer” so that steering through turns is quite ancestral.
The transmission is precise, but a slightly shorter stroke of the gear lever would be desirable when changing gears.
The interior is distinguished by a high-quality finish with the exception of "traces" of poorer plastic and ergonomics.
The trip computer switch is poorly positioned, with the biggest objection being the blue backlight of the instrument panel and the over-intensity of the center screen illumination, which distracts the eye and irritates the night.
The cabin elements are very durable, and even after two or three years of operation, no damage is seen. The only problem is the cable of the door handle that can fall out of the tray, which makes it impossible to open the door. This problem is characteristic of most Hyundai i30s. It is even characteristic of models that were manufactured after the 2010 redesign.
Of the petrol engines on offer are 1.4 with 107 hp, 1.6 with 124 hp and 2.0 with 143 hp.
Consumption of these engines on average ranges from 6.1 - 7.6 L / 100 km.
The diesel engine offers 1.6 CRDi with 88, 114 and 126 hp, and 2.0 CRDi with 138 hp.
Consumption of these engines on average ranges from 4.7 - 5.7 L / 100 km.
In terms of safety, the 2007 model on the Euro NCAP crash test was rated 4/5 stars, while the 2008 and later models were rated 5/5 stars.
Drivers have recognized the Hyundai i30 as an extremely reliable car, and the only problems a buyer of a used Hyundai i30 can face relate to the suspension elements. Of course, most of the elements are very durable, so some services did not have requirements to change the balls, link ends and shock absorbers on this car, which shows that the Hyundai i30 is tailored to the demanding European roads. However, there are also more sensitive parts of the suspension. First of all, we mean stabilizers and transverse torsion rubbers. It is recommended to inspect the stabilizers and transverse torsion bars before buying a used Hyundai i30.
Also, in Western Europe, drivers reported cases of occasional switching off of the instrument panel. This problem was initially solved by replacing the entire instrument panel, but subsequently the problem was located so it was solved by inserting a separate connector into the panel communication system with the encoders.
Hyundai The i30 continued the path that began while it was new. Rich equipment, good price and low mileage make it a much more rational choice than older and poorer European competitors. Buyers will certainly appreciate the low consumption, reliability, but also low maintenance prices that are almost the same as the maintenance prices of a city-class car.
Hyundai i30 | 1.4i (109 HP) | 1.6 CRDi (115 hp) |
Engine Capacity (ccm) | 1.396 | 1.582 |
Engine power (kw / hp) | 80/109 | 85/115 |
Torque (Nm - rpm) | 137/5.000 | 255/1.900 |
Brakes (Forward / Backward) | disk / disk | |
Wheelbase (mm) | 2.650 | |
Dimensions L / W / H (mm) | 4.245/1.775/1.480 | |
Trunk volume (l) | 340/1.250 | |
Top speed (km / h) | 187 | 188 |
Acceleration 0-100 km / h (s) | 11,6 | 11,6 |
Average consumption (l / 100 km) | 5,7 | 4,7 |
Sources:
auto-mane.com
proauto.ba
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