Hyundai i30 road tests and consumer car reviews

Hyundai i30 2008

Failed to start several times. Dealer replaced alternator. It’s now back with dealer again for more warranty work as it’s not fireing on all cylinders. Waiting for a replacement part. Also, front near side shock needs replacement.    

Hyundai i30 1.4 Comfort 2009

Purchased this car new about 4 months ago. The dealer I purchased this from is useless. I have taken it back 7 times for several things. 1. Poor gear change between 1st and 2nd, crunches every time. Still not fixed. 2. ESP (Electronic Stability Programme) light keeps coming on. Still not fixed. 3. Rattles. One from rear door, one from front door, one from rear view mirror. Mirror is the only one fixed. 4. Failed to start on 2 separate occasions. Is this fixed? maybe until next time. This car is cheap and nasty. Biggest mistake was believing the 5 year warranty meant the car would be reliable, it needs a five year warranty to give them all the time they need to TRY and fix it. I wrote to the MD of Hyundai 7 weeks ago and have had no reply from them at all. Think that says it all.

Responses to this review

ESP light keeps comming on - check your tyre pressures are right - James Maybe from Gloucestershire

Paul, sorry your having some problems, if your not happy with your dealer try another, you may have to travel a bit further but it could be worth it. I have had my 1.6 CRDI Premium 16 months, no problems and love it. Try www.i30ownerscub.com (forum section) owners from all over the world - Paul Hubbard from Kent

Hyundai i30 2009

I am ex UK & live in Australia. The motoring body tech’ experts here say there is problems with quality. ie wheel bearings u/s @ 30,000 K, & other hardened load bearing engineering parts which have not been heat treated correctly & do not last the distance like the Japenese cars. Has anyone had problems like this or other things??

Responses to this review

This is not the expericence of owners at www.i30ownersclub.com - James Maybe from Gloucestershire

Hyundai i30 2009

I have had this car now for 2 months and I am extremely happy with the outcome. Not only is it easy to drive, spacious, practical and economical but it comes with an unbeatable warranty which gives you peace of mind. The i30 has the utmost quality and beats every other car in a similar price range. I would recommend this car to all ages.

Hyundai i30 1-6 premium 2008

I bought this model as my first deisel car, this is my 9th Hyundai and in my time I have had two coupes but this one is something special, mpg on fuel is great, more so on a long run, so far I’ve had a return of 66mpg over a 500 mile journey, true I had to cut down on my usual mph but well woth it. Comfort, and road handling excellent, but for me the best gadget must be the USB connection. With a USB flash drive full of albums I don’t require CD discs, so no more trying to change discs while driving, safe or what. my best Hyundai so far.

Hyundai i30 Premium 2.0 CRDI 2007

I have owned this car for 15 months and racked up 42,000 miles without a single hitch - not one! The car returns 50-54mpg on long runs, of which I do many, and 45-50mpg on short runs. For the record, prior to me buying the 2.0L, I borrowed an i30 1.6 CRDI for 2 weeks and got an average of 62mpg. My car drives today, just like the day it was delivered - absolutely new in look and feel. It’s comfortable, quiet, safe (I think!) and handles and grips well. The level of appointment in the cabin is very good. Servicing is cheap and service levels are excellent. Over the 5 year warranty, I expect to clock up over 160,000 miles. I think this car will breeze that mileage, with more to go at. But if it doesn’t, who cares? It ain’t my problem - and no other manufacturer can come close to that last statement.

Hyundai i30 2008

Does anybody have the fuel returns of everyday driving on the i30 Hyundai 1.6 diesel, and the i30 Hyundai 2.0 diesel?

Responses to this review

I drive the 2.0 diesel to work everyday through the city centre, my average mpg is between 35-40 mpg - Andy Richardson from Hampshire<br /><br />2008 1.6 CRDi Premium here. With a tuning box I returned average 62.3mpg via motorway driving (450 miles per week, over a 20,000 mile period). Without the device, regularly returning 52.7mpg (over the past 4000 miles) - Dr Shambles from Lancashire

Hyundai i30 1.6 2007

I drive a fair distance every day (50 mile round trip) and the i30 handles it with no problems at all. I bought a pre-registered model for a very decent price and the most impressive thing about it is the build quality, all plastic I admit, but high quality plastic. Air Con came as standard along with a CD player and alloys. There has only been one issue with it so far and that was only a faulty indicator but this small inconvenience did allow me to experience Hyundai customer experience first hand and is was excellent. The RAC cover is free for the first three years and and they fixed the problem quickly and Hyundai provided me with a courtesy car immediately - I was very impressed. This car has certainly made Hyundai into a brand that I now respect.

Hyundai i30 Style Wagon 2008

We have had this car for almost a month and I am really impressed with how easy it is to drive. Loads of space, very versatile, excellent road handling, well equipped and do not forget the warranty which also contributes towards higher resale value. Well done to Hyundai.

Hyundai i30 1.6 Style 5dr 2007

Really excellent car, I’ve had mine 4 months and I’m really pleased with it so far. It has a nice smooth ride and feels really solid and safe. Comes with a really good set of standard equip and feels and looks like a more expensive car.

Hyundai i30

Nice car, but 2 small concerns, rear side windows not low enough for kids to see out of when sitting in the back & lack of parking vision. Too many safety airbags everywhere within seats and dashboard, if you have a prang and its sets them off you be looking at a new interior. Pricey i bet.

Hyundai i30 1.6 CRDi 2007

I work for Hyundai and this is my company car. It’s cheap, spacious, luxurious and safe. A very capable all-round car at a great price.

Hyundai i30 1.6 CRDi Comfort 5dr

This car comes with a 5 year warranty and a generous amount of kit. The safety features really sold it to me as it is used to ferry me and my two children about. Loads of space for toys, prams etc. I will conceed that it’s not the most exciting car to look at but it is very easy to drive and if you’re looking for something solid and practical then this is an excellent choice.