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8.0

Likes

  • Handsome, stylish small hatch
  • Diesel engine strong and silent
  • Interior is terrific

Dislikes

  • Manual diesel won't be popular
  • Heavier than petrol cars
  • Servicing more expensive
Tim Robson
Contributing Journalist
5 May 2017
1 min read

The third-generation five-seat, five-door Hyundai i30 Elite small hatch was launched in May 2017.

The front wheel drive hatch is available with a 1.6-litre turbocharged four-cylinder diesel engine that makes 100kW and 300Nm. The engine is backed by a seven-speed dual clutch transmission (DCT).

The Elite starts at $28,950 before on road costs. It's part of the Comfort range that also comprises the i30 Premium 1.6-litre diesel with DCT at $33,950.

It sits above the Active 2.0-litre petrol manual at $20,950, the Active auto at $23,250, the Active 1.6-litre diesel manual at $23,450, and the Active 1.6-litre diesel with DCT at $25,950.

It sits besides Sport line that also includes the SR 1.6-litre petrol with a six-speed manual at $25,950 or seven-speed dual-clutch transmission at $28,950, and the SR Premium at $33,950.

The Elite range features 18-inch alloys, part-leather interior, SmartSense safety system with AEB, radar cruise control, lane departure control, blind spot approach detection and rear cross traffic alert, a full size spare wheel and LED daytime running lamps.

As well, every i30 has satellite navigation, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity via an 8.0-inch colour infotainment screen.

Read the full 2017 Hyundai I30 review

Hyundai I30 2017: Elite

Engine Type Diesel Turbo 4, 1.6L
Fuel Type Diesel
Fuel Efficiency 4.7L/100km (combined)
Seating 5
Price From $12,760 - $16,940
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Tim Robson
Contributing Journalist
Tim Robson has been involved in automotive journalism for almost two decades, after cutting his teeth on alternative forms of wheeled transport.  Studiously avoiding tertiary education while writing about mountain bikes in the 1990s, Tim started with Motor magazine in 2001, moving on to edit Auto Action and Motor before joining Top Gear Australia in 2010. Tim formed his own company, 032Media, in 2014, building up a freelance business that supplies leading news outlets like CarsGuide and GoAuto, as well as Evo Australia, Motor, 4x4 Australia and The Robb Report. He's also a skilled photographer, practicing videographer, presenter and editor. He’s also recently returned to his roots, currently editing Australia's oldest and most prestigious mountain bike magazine, Mountain Biking Australia. Tim lives in Wollongong, NSW, and is married with three double-digit age kids… two of who are learning to drive. One’s already learned to race, with 16-year-old Max helping Tim to build and run his only car – a track-registered Honda Civic EG. You can check out Tim’s bike collection, race car failings and more on his Insta feed or Facebook.
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