Hyundai i30 Estate (2008 – 2012) Review

Hyundai i30
1.4T GDI N Line 5dr
£13,105

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Hyundai i30 Estate (2008 – 2012) At A Glance

Excellent chain cam 1.4 and 1.6 petrol and 1.6 diesel engines. Good value. Decent to drive.

Ride and handling not quite to Focus/308 standards but not far off.

Insurance Groups are between 14–17
On average it achieves 89% of the official MPG figure

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Hyundai i30 Estate (2008 – 2012) models and specs

Dimensions
Length	4475–4500 mm
Width	1775 mm
Height	1565 mm
Wheelbase	2700 mm

Miscellaneous
Kerb Weight	1340–1448 kg
Boot Space	415–1395 L
Warranty	5 years / Unlimited miles
Servicing	12500–20000 miles

Costs
List Price	£13,700–£18,755
Insurance Groups	14–17
Road Tax Bands	C–G
Official MPG	40.9–62.8 mpg

Euro NCAP Safety Ratings
Adult	5
Child	4
Pedestrian	2
Overall	-

On sale until June 2012

Estate
Version	List Price	MPG	0-62
1.6 Comfort 5dr	£16,015	43.5 mpg	11.0 s
1.6 Comfort Auto 5dr	£17,035	40.9 mpg	12.2 s
1.6 CRDi Comfort 5dr	£17,170	60.1 mpg	11.7 s
1.6 CRDi Comfort Auto 5dr	£18,205	48.7 mpg	12.8 s
1.6 CRDi Premium 5dr	£18,750	60.1 mpg	11.7 s

On sale until October 2011

Estate
Version	List Price	MPG	0-62
1.4 Comfort 5dr	£15,295	44.8 mpg	11.7 s

Hatchback
Version	List Price	MPG	0-62
1.4 Comfort (ISG) 5dr	£15,485	47.9 mpg	11.7 s
1.6 Comfort (ISG) 5dr	£15,980	46.3 mpg	11.0 s
1.6 CRDi Comfort (ISG) 5dr	£17,175	62.8 mpg	11.7 s
1.6 CRDi Premium (ISG) 5dr	£18,755	61.4 mpg	11.7 s

On sale until November 2009

Estate
Version	List Price	MPG	0-62
1.6 Comfort 5dr	£13,700	45.6 mpg	11.5 s
1.6 CRDi Comfort 5dr	£14,500	57.6 mpg	11.9 s
1.6 CRDi Premium 5dr	£17,100	60.1 mpg	11.9 s
1.6 CRDi Style 5dr	£15,500	60.1 mpg	11.9 s
1.6 CRDi Style 5dr Auto	£15,500	-	-
1.6 Style 5dr	£14,700	45.6 mpg	11.5 s
1.6 Style 5dr Auto	£14,700	-	-

Model History

March 2008: i30 Estate launched in the UK

March 2008

i30 Estate launched in the UK

Estate in UK priced from £12,995. Based on a stretched i30 platform extended by 50mm, and as a result is a more flexible, family-friendly package. More rear leg and headroom than the hatch, along with a bigger boot and a lower loading edge. Well appointed with of standard features including Air conditioning, ESP and an auxiliary USB/iPod connection. Standard roofbars. Door mirrors that incorporate the side repeater lights and fold in electrically. Cargo security screen. Rear power outlet. Plus Hyundai’s unique Five-Year Unlimited Mileage Warranty.

1.6-litre petrol, 1.6-litre CRDi diesel, 1.6 litre petrol with optional automatic transmission.

Only £700 more than equivalent i30 hatchbacks

i30 Estate 1.6 Comfort £12,995

i30 Estate 1.6 Style £13,995

i30 Estate 1.6 Style Auto £14,995

i30 Estate 1.6 CRDi Style £14,695

i30 Estate 1.6 CRDi Premium £16,295

Standard specification – i30 Estate Comfort
• Air conditioning
• 15” alloy wheels
• ESP stability control
• Six airbags
• Electric folding door mirrors
• USB/iPod and aux connections

Standard specification – i30 Estate Style
As Comfort, plus;
• 16” alloy wheels
• Automatic lights-on sensor
• Cloth seats with leather trim
• Leather gear knob and steering wheel
• Solar control glass (windscreen)
• Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

Standard specification – i30 Estate Premium
As Style, plus;
• 17” alloy wheels
• Climate control
• Auto-dimming rear view mirror
• Leather seat facings
• Heated front seats
• Reversing sensors
• Front windscreen wiper de-icer