Hyundai i30 Tourer 2010-2015 used car review

The Hyundai i30 looks good and is enjoyable to drive.

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

Overall score , 4.1 out of 5

The good
  • Excellent handling for a small economy car
  • Punchy diesel and smooth six-speed automatic
  • Large and practical boot in wagon model
The not-so-good
  • Interior plastics are known to wear
  • Running costs not as low as expected

Inside and out

On the road

Safety

Reliability

Cost of ownership

Buyers’ guide

Variants

Timeline

Details

Review vehicle

2014 Hyundai i30 Tourer CRDi

Price

$14,500 to $16,000 for models which have travelled 70,000 to 120,000km

Engine

1.6-litre four-cylinder turbocharged diesel, 94kW/260Nm (claimed)

Transmission

Six-speed automatic, front-wheel drive

Safety rating

Five-star ANCAP rating

Servicing

15,000km or 12 months

Spare wheel

Space saver

Fuel economy

5.6-litres per 100km (claimed)

Fuel type

Diesel

Length

4485mm

Width

1780mm

Height

1470mm

Towing capacity

650kg (unbraked), 1400kg (braked)

Turning circle

9.9m

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