Hyundai i30 Estate Range Car Review

Facts At A Glance
Car: Hyundai i30 Estate range
Prices: £13,120-£16,345 – on the road INSURANCE GROUPS: 5-6
Emissions: 125-152g/km
Performance: [1.6 petrol] 0-60mph 11.1s / Max Speed 119mph
Fuel Consumption: [1.6 petrol] (urban) 35.3mpg / (extra urban) 54.3mpg / (combined) 45.6mpg
Safety: Twin front, side and curtain airbags / ABS with EBD, ESP
Dimensions: Length/Width/Height 4475/1775/1530mm

A Superb Station Wagon

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Now, the i30 hatchback made a huge step forward for Hyundai. It is actually the first car from Hyundai that you would like to buy in place of a Ford or Peugeot, simply because you will really love it. And, to make it more lucrative, Hyundai made certain that its prices remain lower than its European competitors, and then also included with it a five-year manufacturer's warranty. It's quite likely that the i30 will not be able to win you over with its appearance. But it can be better described as 'tidy' than as 'distinctive'. But this car is more about usefulness and hard work.

The Hyundai i30 Estate was launched at the motor show in Geneva in the year 2007. The Hyundai i30 Estate is very spacious, comfortable and attentively designed and consists of all the newest technology. The Hyundai i30 Estate comes with the start & stop technology, and is offered in 1.4L, 1.6L petrol as well as 1.6 diesel engines. The 1.6 litre engine is punchy and smooth drive which feels well matched with the car. The Hyundai i30 Estate lets you to sit back and get pleasure from the ride. Unlike the majority of cars the Hyundai i30 Estate has a good grip and stays unflustered in corners. Its light controls too make it effortless to drive.

One feels at home in the i30 and family users can get pleasure from the superior practicality presented in the estate model when compared to the hatch. The first car was a 1.6 CRDi which had an on road price tag of £15,600. The Intelligent Stop Go (ISG) and metallic paint took its overall cost to a little more than £16,000.

It is quite easy to get used to the controls of the i30, and the audio system is uncomplicated to control. The all-round visibility is excellent and there are plenty of adjustments in the driving position. Higher models are also equipped with features such as air conditioning, tyre pressure monitor, roof rails, and electric folding mirrors. Interiors of the car are very eye catching and there's ample room available for five adults. The boot is quite large with 1,400 litres of space.

The i30 is effortless to drive on the road. The steering is very light which also assists while parking in congested areas. The car handles nicely and there's ample amount of nip from its engine. It rattles a bit on start-up however once you reach top gear its fine. Running costs are a big bonus with this car: it needs service only every 20,000 to 25000 miles, insurance is group 15 and annual road tax is mere £90.

It is the fuel that is a big expenditure now a days and the i30 consumes very less fuel. You can easily get 50mpg with this car on any road. ISG comes as an optional feature, costing £200, but increases consumption by 3 - 4mpg on the combined cycle. Thus the i30 is a practical as well as sensible family estate with these clear reasons. The i30 Estate is spacious, comfortable and designed thoughtfully. It's also inexpensive to purchase and crammed with kit.