Hyundai i30 2007-2012 used car review

The Hyundai i30 is well built and pleasant to drive.

Richard Edwards
Richard Edwards
Expert Reviewer | Auto Media Group
Exterior , 3.5 out of 5 Drive , 3 out of 5 Safety , 5 out of 5 Value , 4 out of 5 Interior , 4 out of 5

Overall score , 3.9 out of 5

The good
  • Responsive and light to drive
  • Fuel efficient engines
  • Light and airy interior
The not-so-good
  • Poor rear legroom
  • Smallest engine could do with more power

Inside and out

On the road

Safety

Reliability

Cost of ownership

Buyers’ guide

Variants

Timeline

Details

Review vehicle

2012 Hyundai i30

Price

$5,500 to $14,000 for models which have travelled 70,000 to 120,000km

Engine

1.6-litre four-cylinder, 93kW and 154Nm

Transmission

Four-speed automatic, front-wheel drive

Safety rating

Five-star ANCAP rating

Servicing

15,000km or 12 months

Spare wheel

Space saver tyre

Fuel economy

6.9-litres per 100km (claimed)

Fuel type

Regular

Length

4245mm

Width

1775mm

Height

1480mm

Towing capacity

500kg (unbraked), 1100kg (braked)

Turning circle

10.2m

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