Hyundai i30

Overview:

Hyundai has kept its held high in terms of offering various options in the hatch back section and Hyundai i30 is designed in a manner that gives the driver a sense of luxury in a compact car section in exchange of a reasonable price. Designers of i30 have focused on the fluidic design of the car which gives the car an elegant look with sporty dynamics. The car is powered with Nu 1.8L MPI engine which gives the driver a maximum power of 150 PS at 6500 rpm and maximum torque of 178 Nm at 4700 rpm. The two wheel drive car with 6 speed Auto Transmission gives the driver a sporty feel while driving at high speeds and rough terrains. The speed enthusiasts will be able to notice the odometer showing 100 km/hr mark in just 10 seconds in this beast. A good looking family car with an option of sports kit is designed in a detailed manner with newly designed projection headlamps, fog lamps and extended rear lamps. The interiors of the car reflects the use of high quality plastic, switch gear that gives you tactical feel and properly stitched leatherette wrapping on meter cowl. The eco mode for enhancing fuel efficiency, the over head storage globe, rain sensors are some of the added features of the car. An efficient stereo system is equipped in the car to boost the zeal of the driver at high speeds. The 17 inches alloy wheel along with 6 air bags is accompanied with Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) system, Brake Assist System (BAS), Electronic Stability Programme (ESP), and Traction Control System to safeguard the car's occupants. Hyundai's i30 gives the driver an amalgamation of power and efficiency in a cost effective price range.

Mileage And Fuel Economy:

The driver has to compromise on mileage and fuel consumption front when one demands for enhanced power. But, the company has not dissapointed much on this front as the new i30 gives a fuel economy of 10 km/L which is quite significant with the power its engine offers.

Power:

This hatchback car is not less than a full fledged sports car and gives a driver the speed and thrill one desires in an appropriate manner. The engine delivers the maximum power of 150Ps at 6500 rpm and mximum torque of 178 Nm at 4700 rpm. The power delivery is very impressive given to its high power to weight ratio being a hatchback.

Acceleration & Pickup:

As this sports hatchback is designed to give a thrilling experience to its drivers the 1.8-litre engine races from 0 to 100km/hr mark in 10.9 seconds and a top speed of 197 kms/hr. The figures are quite impressive for a city hatchback as the car does offer you a thrill ride for those weekend countryside trips.

Exterior:

Getting a closer look will make you recognize the similarities in the looks of i30 and Elantra as both the models share fluidic design. The company has utilized the designing team to the fullest and the result is the detailed exteriors of the new i30. The new projector headlamps not only gives the front a sporty and macho look, it also widens the range of light and gives clear visibility in harsh weathers. Side repeaters are accompanied with puddle lamps that are designed in a sleek, elegant and effective manner that gives the car a classy touch. These side mirrors can be folded with the touch of a button along with illuminating gate entry for safer entry of occupants. The door handles are equipped with welcome lights that are add ons on the features list of the car. The fog lamps are mounted low on the car and carved in a sharp manner that gives higher visibility and comes as optional. The high mounted stop lamp is slim and sharp that is unique among the same range hatchbacks in the market. The car is also equipped with rear wiper that is capable of wiping a broader area. When it comes to the signature feature the company has equipped the new i30 with hexagonal shaped body coloured grille that adds to the luxury as well as sporty look of the car.

Exterior Measurements:

The particular hatch back, unlike other compact hatch backs and comes with full fledged dimensions. The car is quite long with 4300mm x 1780 mm x 1480 mm L X W X H dimensions. It has a long wheelbase of 2650mm that gives it a distinct identity.

Interior:

If one is looking to identify the luxury in the car then the interiors of the car is the place to look for. The interiors are designed in a perfect mixture of technology, design and luxury that any individual desires in a car of this segment. The diversified controls embedded on the dashboard trim the interiors of the car in a perfect manner. The cluster is evolved by making an appropriate combination of illuminated graphics, sporty supervision, modern attributes and functional design. For getting the best comfortable position the steering can be adjusted in the desired manner. For flooding light in the car, one can always look up to the panoramic sunroof that can be slid across conveniently. The car is also equipped with rain sensors that initiates the wipers automatically according to the intensity of the rain drops. The car also makes the driver start it with a push button, all one need to do is to have the key in a significant range. The black dashboard and black seats give the car a macho look that again adds to the plus points of the car.

Interior Comfort:

The car is flooded with ample features and some of them are hands-free Bluetooth functionality that helps the driver make calls and share conversation while driving in a safe manner. The overhead console can hold your aviators or other accessories and makes for an ideal place to store such accessories. In order to get the best fuel efficiency the driver can activate the Eco mode, which controls the AC and engine transmission in an efficient manner. These minute detailings has raised the level of i30 slightly higher from the other available hatchbacks in this segment.

Interior Measurements:

This small beast has a large luggage space of 378-litres that gives the driver a larger storage space. For enhancing the same the seats can be folded in 60/40 configuration and the space can be stretched up-to 1316-litres.

Engine And Performance:

The car is boosted with 1.8-litre MPi gasoline engine that is capable of delivering a maximum power of 150Ps at 6500 rpm which is achieved with the help of improvized dual continuous varialble valve timing. The car is able to deliver the maximum torque of 178 Nm at 4700 rpm. The 6-speed automatic transmission is designed for providing better accleration along with less emission of carbon-di-oxide in the enviornment.

Stereo And Accessories:

The thrilling driving experience can be boosted with the right music and the car offers in its dash, an audio system that supports CD, AM/FM radio, AUX and USB for better compatibility with digital gadgets running on different platforms like iOS, Android, Windows or Symbian. In addition to this the steering wheel audio control further ease down the process of managing and streaming playlists. In addition to this the steering also holds the control of Bluetooth that helps the driver in handling calls while driving in an effective and convenient manner

Wheels:

To give the driver, road hugging experience at high speeds the company has equipped the new i30 with 17 inches alloy wheels. The 225/45 R17 radial tyres further improves the efficiency of the ride and gives the driver a sporting performance along with prowess and prestige.

Braking And Handling:

The speed and thrill cannot overrule the safety and security front and therefore, the car is equipped with Ventilated Disc brakes in front and Solid Disc at rear side to reduce the halting time of the car. To assist these brakes, it comes with ABS, EBD and Brake Assist System. The suspensions on the i30 are McPherson Strut on the front wheels whereas Coupled Torsion Beam Axle on the rear to provide a comfortable ride.

Safety And Security:

Safety and security is always the top priority of Hyundai and the designers have oriented their focus to provide the occupants with improved security in extreme conditions. The car is armed with 6 air bags along with Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) system, Brake Assist System (BAS), Electronic Stability Programme (ESP), and Traction Control System. The critical areas of the car are designed with ultra high tensile steel that reinforce the safety of the vehicle in extreme conditions. For assisting driver in stringent areas the car also possess rear parking assist system that alarms a driver when close to any obstacle.

Pros: -

Massive Power
Elegant Styling
Flooded with luring features

Cons: -

Soft steering
Cornering issues at high speed
Have to pay extra for Sports kit