Hyundai is running hot in the styling stakes at the moment and everyone who commented on the shape of the i30 turbo-diesel we have just tested loved its shape.
The i30 Premium has a two-piece panoramic sunroof, the light from which adds a feeling of space inside the cabin. The Hyundai emblem houses a reversing camera which improves the limited rear view.
It’s not just about looks.
The Hyundai i30 has been recognised as ‘one of the safest in the small-car category’ by ANCAP (Australasian New Car Assessment Program), being awarded the maximum five-star safety rating.
The latest Hyundai i30 Elite and Premium models now have the SUNA Traffic Channel, a digital information service that broadcasts detailed information about traffic congestion and other road conditions.
With room for five people, the Premium i30’s cabin has a modern mix of quality hard and soft surfaces. The driver enjoys a 10-way power seat.
Instruments are made easy to read. The Hyundai engine fires up via a start/stop button, while an electronic park brake makes life simpler.
Seven airbags and rear parking sensors standard across the range, plus a full suite of standard active safety technology ensure the Hyundai i30 is on a par with many much more expensive passenger vehicles.
Prices for the i30 range start at $20,990, not including government or dealer delivery charges.— Ewan Kennedy
