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2010 Hyundai I30 reviews

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Christopher Hinds, Hampshire

Hyundai i30 1.6 CRDI Confort Auto 2010

4 star review

The mileage is 8,000 and the engine is now becoming smoother and less noisy at tickover. It averages 40 mpg with town use and 49 mpg on a run. An annoying rattle is developing in the dashboard and the front offside suspension has started to knock on bumps. The car is easy to drive and comfortable and has plenty of power and handles well. My previous cars were Honda’s and I will go back to Honda on my next change.

Submitted: 13/02/2012 11:56:14

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Anna Carolan, England

Hyundai i30 2010

3 star review

I bought this car on 29 July 2011 from a garage. On the 12 August I was reversing up a hill/ dip when a loud noise started, I thought it was me so I did it again elsewhere and heard the same thing. It only does it in reverse and on an incline, it doesn’t make the noise when reversing on level ground. I rang the garage when I got back and the car went back to the garage on 5 September to told the following day that they think it’s the clutch but are looking into it as there have been more cars with the same problem. I am now waiting for garage and Hyundai to get back to me.

Submitted: 16/09/2011 10:46:44

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Vincent Licence, Hampshire

Hyundai i30 1.6 diesel 2010

5 star review

I bought the i30 comfort 1.6 diesel out of the showroom in April 2010, I signed the contract on the last day of the scrappage scheme and said good bye to our Peugeot 406 estate with 250000 miles on the clock. So far, I am amazed at this car, it is very deceiving, and goes like a rocket if you need it to. Even in 6th gear at 50mph, just put the pedal to the floor and it takes off! Took it up to 130mph on the clock on a German Autobahn and had it not been for traffic it still had some mph left to give. This diesel is a gem of motor engineering, very elastic, loads of power for the size of car. Block gear changes are easy. The best so far was 71.2 mpg, cruising along at a calculated average 68.2 mph. First service due soon, so far nothing has gone wrong. Going from a big car to a hatchback has been an interesting experience, it is surprising to realise what you don’t really need anymore! Would I buy one again ? Yes, but if I had a choice I would prefer an ix35.

Submitted: 13/03/2011 20:12:19

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TrevTheBev Clements, Renfrewshire

Hyundai i30 1.6 Edition 2010

4 star review

I bought a 6 month old 1.6 edition from my local Hyundai dealer that had been used as a demonstrator. I’ve had it a month now and have very mixed feelings. It is a very comfortable car to sit in and everything works just perfectly. The gear change is very smooth although I have managed to stall it a good few times. The switches all work as they should and there is ample space in the back. The road noise isn’t as bad as I was expecting as I had read on some forums that the Hankook tyres it comes with can be a tad on the noisy side. The fuel consumption is avering out at about 39mpg via mixed driving but I really thought I would get more. The one downside, and it is really annoying me, is the apparent servicing costs. I have been advised that the 1st service is about £120 which is fine but the 2nd service will be over £200+ which I really find outrageous, considering you only get 12,500 miles in between. Who knows, I may decide to dispose of it before then...

Submitted: 13/11/2010 21:18:57

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Scott Williams, Staffordshire

Hyundai i30 2010

5 star review

I bought an i30 about 30 minutes ago, I’m very happy with the car all round, good equipment, very good car, looks are amazing, ride comfort is excellent, MPG is very good, I own the 1.6 CRDI and it packs quite a punch when needed, I was only driving it for 15 minutes and it was a great car, good value for the car, a lot of extras for very little price, the customer care was good, looked after well, they got this car for us in 1 day. I’m very happy to say that this car is the one your should buy, forget about the Astra’s the Clio’s the C4’s and others, just buy a i30, you won’t go wrong!

Submitted: 15/09/2010 20:55:50

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Peter, Essex

Hyundai i30 1.4 Edition 2010

4 star review

Bought the Hyundai for the very good ratio of features to price. Waiting time was somewhat poor - especially in a supposed recession, especially for car-makers! Hyundai live up to their poor reputation regarding customer care and after-care, condemning you seemingly forever to an eternal ’bounceback’ to local dealers rather than try to do anything helpful or constructive. The vehicle itself is very nice, although unfortunate that colours for the Edition are limited (no Vivid Blue available). Features, as mentioned, are good: went for the Edition for the rear privacy glass and electric folding wing mirrors (due to having a rather narrow parking space and some very sefish neighbours who confuse ’dumping’ with ’parking’. These have failed or fouled up several times within the first month of ownership. The engine is a little bizarre; takes off very well when needed without any excessive engine revs with a good throttle behind first, but seems to make a big noise and complain if taking off in first at reasonable revs. Also, the Kia effect is also prevalent in Hyundai models, i.e. slightly dodgy gearboxes. Compared to other cars - particularly the Ford Focus - the i range very unforgiving on first gear; have stalled several times taking off at traffic lights. Also, and particularly at lower gears / speeds gearchanges can be very clunky, with the gearstick needing to be allowed to ping back to the neutral position then re-shift to get into the right gear. This especially happens at 1st and 2nd gear positions - not great for a new car. Still a good buy, but Hyundai’s customer service and gearboxes need work. Would definitely be tempted to try a different manufacturer in future for these reasons, if a decent trade-in was on offer.

Submitted: 09/08/2010 14:55:02

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Stuart, New Zealand

Hyundai i30 1.6CRDi 2010

5 star review

Buying new car to replace my 2006 Primera. The i30 proved simply brillliant on all fronts - safety, cost performance, space, finish, style, fuel consumption - I could go on. So popular I have to wait for 8 weeks to get one from Korea. Seems that in NZ they sell out before the boat arrives. Won best car of the year in NZ, I see why. Japan and Europe look out!!

Submitted: 21/04/2010 09:40:36

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