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Hyundai i30 SR 2017 review: snapshot

EXPERT RATING
9
The third-generation five-seat, five-door Hyundai i30 SR small hatch was launched in May 2017.

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

The front wheel drive hatch is available with a 1.6-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine that makes 150kW and 265Nm. The engine can be had with either a six-speed manual or seven-speed dual clutch transmission, depending on grade.

The i30 SR starts at $25,950 before on road costs. It's part of the Sport line that also includes the SR 1.6-litre petrol with dual-clutch transmission at $28,950 and the SR Premium 1.6-litre petrol (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.

There's also a Comfort range comprising the i30 Elite 1.6-litre diesel (DCT) at $28,950 and the range topping i30 Premium 1.6-litre diesel with DCT at $33,950.

The SR range features 18-inch alloys, multilink rear suspension, part-leather interior with red seat belts and trim, SmartSense safety system (the manual version only gets blind spot detection and rear cross traffic alert), LED daytime lamps, automatic headlights and a tyre pressure monitor as standard.

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

Pricing guides

$18,999
Based on 370 cars listed for sale in the last 6 months
Lowest Price
$13,888
Highest Price
$27,999

Range and Specs

VehicleSpecsPrice*
Active 1.8L, ULP, 6 SP MAN $12,760 – 16,940 2017 HYUNDAI i30 2017 Active Pricing and Specs
Active 1.6 Crdi 1.6L, Diesel, 7 SP AUTO $16,170 – 20,790 2017 HYUNDAI i30 2017 Active 1.6 Crdi Pricing and Specs
SR (sunroof) 2.0L, ULP, 6 SP MAN $17,820 – 22,550 2017 HYUNDAI i30 2017 SR (sunroof) Pricing and Specs
Active X 1.8L, ULP, 6 SP MAN $13,530 – 17,820 2017 HYUNDAI i30 2017 Active X Pricing and Specs
EXPERT RATING
9
Tim Robson
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