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The 2020 Hyundai I30 range of configurations is currently priced from $11,990.
Our most recent review of the 2020 Hyundai I30 resulted in a score of 7.3 out of 10 for that particular example.
Carsguide Contributing journalist Peter Anderson had this to say at the time: As i30s go, this one is an oddball. It doesn't really belong anywhere and it's not even posh enough to whack the Golf in the nose. The N-Line models do that and they do it cheaper, too. It's a bit of a head-scratcher but I guess if you want a diesel i30 with lots of stuff, this is the car for you.
You can read the full review here.
This is what Peter Anderson liked most about this particular version of the Hyundai I30: Lots of gear, Good safety package, Nice ride and handling compromise
The 2020 Hyundai I30 carries a braked towing capacity of up to 1300 Kg, but check to ensure this applies to the configuration you're considering.
The Hyundai I30 is also known as Hyundai Elantra GT in markets outside Australia.
The Hyundai I30 2020 prices range from $14,080 for the basic trim level Hatchback GO to $40,370 for the top of the range Hatchback N Performance LUX S.roof.
Your numbers are correct, including the maximum tow-ball weight of 75kg. With that in mind, provided you don’t load the camper-trailer beyond the 1300kg mark, and you distribute that load properly to keep the two-ball weight under 75kg, you should be safe and legal to proceed.
Beyond keeping the mass within legal limits, the other hurdle you might face is the way the i30’s two-litre petrol engine produces its performance. There’s nothing wrong with the 120kW of peak power, but the engine’s peak torque is an unexceptional 203Nm and is produced at a high 4700rpm. That means you might find yourself working the engine pretty hard to maintain highway speeds.
The sister car to yours, the i30 with the 1.6-litre turbo-diesel might be a better choice for towing with less peak power but much more torque (300Nm, from as low as 1750rpm) making it a more relaxed performer and tower.
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This sounds like a problem that should be easily solvable by having your Hyundai dealership electronically scan the car and interpreting the fault codes that result. This can’t be done by the side of the road or in your driveway, so I doesn’t surprise me that your road-service provider hasn’t had much success.
Fundamentally, though, it’s simply not good enough for the dealership to continue to tell you it can’t find a problem. This is a brand-new car and it’s expected to perform faultlessly or, at the very least, to a standard that does not give your partner cause to refuse to drive it. The car is under warranty, so Hyundai is obliged to fix it. If you’re not happy with your dealership’s approach, I’d suggest calling Hyundai’s customer service department. Hyundai guards its reputation very closely in Australia, and isn’t likely to let a case like yours damage that.
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If she’s been happy with her Accent, then perhaps a Hyundai i30 Active would be a good bet. It has Bluetooth, a rear view camera and GPS standard, so ticks all the boxes.
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