Hyundai i30 road tests and consumer car reviews

Hyundai i30 1.6 CDRDi Comfort 2011

I got my i30 brand new a few months ago. The car is OK as an A to B car, if that’s what you are after, however, I bought the it based on the highly impressive fuel economy figures published for this car. I can’t tell you how disappointed I am with the fuel economy. I get anything between 36 MPG to 39 MPG (best). That for a 1.6 diesel is terrible. Someone made the comment they are getting similar figures, well, that suggests that Hyundai are either producing substandard and fault ridden cars or their fuel economy figures are highly inflated!! In my previous car I was hitting around 44MPG and that was a turbocharged petrol car! That was within the specifications published for that car. Likewise to other comments, I find the dealer is not helpful at all. They really say that 36MPG for a diesel is what the car is capable of. What utter tosh! The manufacturer is not much help either as they point me towards their substandard dealers. Verdict: Plain and simple - AVOID!

Responses to this review

Not sure how you drive but I travel to Belgium - a round trip of about 480 miles - and get 50/60 mpg with 4 adults in car at speeds between 60/70 mph. I usually put 35/40 litres in I don’t over-rev through gears 2500 max back for 2 work 45/50 - Terry Davies from England

Steve, I have the same problem, see my response to Max below. Perhaps we could join together with our problem - Jim Moyes from Durham

Hyundai i30 i30 CRDi Style 2008

I bought mine new in May ’08 with 3 years free servicing, my first diesel. I have now completed 38000 miles and nothing has gone wrong. Mine was one of the earlier Korean built models with a five speed box, which was slightly notchy, but has eased nicely with the miles. I get around 53mpg to the gallon in fairly light running, but the amazing punch from the torque tempts me to thrash it on occasion and it really flies. I find the car quiet and very relaxing to drive, particularly on long runs and any road noise is subdued by the Solus KH15 original equipment tyres. I note more recent models show some signs of cost-cutting, eg no centre armrest, no top shelf opening box and undamped passenger grab handles.

Hyundai i30 i39 crdi 2011

Biggest load of rubbish I’ve ever purchased. The fuel consumption is diabolical for a diesel; with very careful driving (I mean very careful) I get 58 mpg at 60mph, but as soon as I start driving in heavy traffic (around the city of Nottingham) the fuel drops to 43.5mpg I’m sending it back!!

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David, please read my response to Max below. There is probably a case for joining together to complain about this - Jim Moyes from Durham

Hyundai i30 2.0 CRDi 2007

I have just under a year until the finance and warranty finish and then I will get shot of the most disappointing car I’ve ever owned. It looks great and has a great level of equipment, but it’s built from cheap materials by chimps! Since October 2007 I’ve had: 3 TPMS valves snap, one whilst cleaning, nearly took my eye out, which my local tyre fitter informed me is due to a chemical reaction between brass & the alloy used, some French manufacturers used to use these valves until they realised the issue, they must have then sold them to Hyundai!; front suspension bushes and linkage replaced 3 times and is about to be done again following an advisory at the MOT 3 or 4 other parts replaced, too boring to mention. I also have rust in 4 places of my boot lid, 2 each side in identical places, yet Hyundai will not do anything about this as they say I have caught this with a ring .... both sides .... in identical places?! Perhaps it’s the way that the boot lid flexes and then catches the lights?!!! Never, ever again!

Hyundai i30 2010

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.

Responses to this review

Hi Anna, I have a similar ongoing problem which Hyundai don’t seem to be able to find. I would be interested to know if they have fixed this and what the problem is. Thanks - Paul from England

Hi Anna! I have bought my I30 in May 2011. Now the car has 3000 km. When I ride uphill in 2nd gear around 30km / h from the front, I hear a strange metallic sound. As a "click" on pressing the gas pedal. On the descent there is no sound. When the car is not in gear all is fine. On a flat road as I drive the speed of sound 60km/h in 5 gear occurs with a sudden gas pressure and stops. Everything I wrote I advertised in the Hyundai service assures me that this is normal but I do not have to talk about thair professionalism and approach to the problem. As they all check and everything is fine. They even gave me another car to try, because as they said "every I30 has that sound". Of course, the second one did not have that noise and you should have seen their faces, how they looked at me when I told them that fact. In two days, I will go to another authorized service center to see what they say. If you find out anything please get back to me, I will to you too! - Sinisa Metelko from Croatia (Hrvatska)

Hi I have an i30 diesel premium bought new, 57 plate. The knocking from the front was the drop links worn, also had a new steering rack. All in all, this has been a great car and pulls our 4 berth caravan fine. Look forward to my next one - Colin Barraclough from Somerset

Hyundai i30 1.6 CRDi 2011

Got this car last week. The fuel economy of this car, so far, simply does not measure up to the figures stated. It achieves about thirty something MPG now. Informed the dealer, who said you need to run the car in before it actually starts giving better economy. Will wait and see. I hope that is the case, otherwise I am sorely disappointed with the economy and performance of this i30 1.6 CRDi. Official figures for the i30 1.6 CRDi in Comfort are : Urban: 53.3 Mpg Extra Urban: 68.9 Mpg Combined: 62.8 Mpg. I don’t know how some reviewers can say they achieved over 70Mpg with this car considering the above official figures!!!

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Man, have you ever seen a car’s fuel economy correspond with the figures stated? I haven’t - Jiri Novak from Czech Republic

Actually, I used to drive a VW and the fuel economy that I achieved approached the official MPG figures for that car! So, yes, man, cars can approach and/or achieve those figures! When you buy any new car, the official figures tell you what the car is capable of achieving. If there is a significant disparity between the official figures and what you achieve - like there is with this car the Hyundai i30 1.6CRDi - then it makes me question the claims made about the economy - which is pretty poor. In my experience, the Hyundai i30 is turning out to be a big disappointment after driving it many miles. The fuel economy of the 1.6CRDi is poor. I am currently hitting around 40 mpg and that’s on a combined cycle, comparing this to the official figures which are: Urban: 53.3 Mpg Extra Urban: 68.9 Mpg Combined: 62.8 Mpg. The Hyundai dealer has fobbed me off with excuses, not prepared to investigate, poor Hyundai Customer Services. It also makes me question the 5 year warranty offered. Will the dealer fob me off when warranty repair work is needed? I will be trading this car in for another manufacturer’s model as soon as possible! What an expensive mistake to buy this car! Avoid - Max from London

Hi Max. I purchased the CRDi i30 diesel last March. Like you I am not getting the advertised mpg. I have always managed the average advertised mpg before with my cars. I took the car into a dealership in May and they said wait till it is "run in". Load of rubbish I thought, but I went along with it. I took it in again this month for a service and asked them to look at the problem again. They have checked it out on computer and say the car is fine. The big problem is though, that I am only getting around 40mpg on average. The minimum supposed to be 53.3mpg so it is just unacceptable. I have rung Hyundai and they are going to talk to my garage. I am not hopeful and if not satisfied, I will be taking it as far as possible as this is making false claims. Perhaps you would like to join me if I decide to take the matter further, which I will - Jim Moyes from Durham

The expected "fob off" has occurred from Hyundai Customer Services. Polite enough, but as garage says everything is ok, tough. The issue is false claims about mpg. It is a shame, as apart from this, the car appears fine. Fingers crossed! If you would like to contact me, look me up on Facebook. My profile picture shows me wearing a black t-shirt with four guitars on the front - Jim Moyes from Durham

Hyundai i30 1.6 Petrol Premium Sport 2008

I owned this car from new and had an enjoyable 3 years with her, having just changed to an ix20 in the last month. The petrol models are very easy to stall to begin with, but you soon get used to where you need to be. The notchy gearbox smooths out nicely after a few thousand miles, the trick being not to force it, let the stick go in it’s own time and the car becomes very easy to drive. Standard equipment is superb, even on the base models. Performance from the 125ps 1.6 petrol engine was on a par with my 2.0GX Impreza, but frugality of fuel (Avg. approx 35mpg, mainly town driving) and insurance costs coupled with Subaru service costs makes the i30 a better motor. ESP system worked fantastically in Winter, even with the relatively heavy snow of 2010. In the period of ownership I had an anti-roll bar and two TPMS valves replaced all under warranty with no haggling or problem, for those experiencing dealer issues, it may be worth looking for the next close dealer to you. Those with TPMS should ensure they do not replace the plastic valve caps with metal ones and it is worth lubricating the threads 3 or 4 times a year with copperslip or equivalent. The fuel flap not opening can be remedied in some cases by ensuring that the filler cable is correctly routed when closing the flap. The i30 was my third Hyundai after a decade of Subaru ownership and I would not hesitate to recommend to anybody to at least have a look at Hyundai, you will be pleasantly surprised.

Hyundai i30 i30 1.6 crdi 2009

Bought this car now in March 2009. Had problems with it non stop since. Gear box, first and second gears but reverse the worst gear ever, now park it where I don’t have to try and find reverse, and this is after they have fixed it. Shocks replaced, droplinks replaced, new tyres needed at 8 thousand miles, new steering rack fitted. Air con not working but garage said it needs gas at the cost of £60. Petrol cap not opening. Been in the garage that much I am sick of it. Garage (now closed) scratched my drivers door when in for work then said it was like that when it went in. LIES!!! Been driving for nearly 40 years and this is the biggest piece of junk I ever driven. You have been warned. The five year warranty is needed with this car believe me!!!!!.

Hyundai i30 1.4 SE 2009

Value for money without a doubt.The extras on my car are huge compared to what other manufacturers offer. They just don’t come close. For driving I find the I30 difficult at pulling away. I’ve stalled it many times, as has my girlfriend. It’s nimble, spacious and practical. There are rattles on the doors and dash and I get a loud screeching noise when I reverse. The gear changes at low speeds can be clunky and the fuel economy isn’t great on motorways. There are little niggles and I’m taking it in to the dealer to see if they can sort them out. Oh I get a really strange cracking noise from my front window at higher speeds that sounds like someones thrown a stone at it!! My dad has a 1.6 Edition and his seems to have a far smoother gear change than mine.

Hyundai i30 1.6 diesel 2010

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.

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How on earth did you achieve 71.2 mpg when the official maximum figure is 68.9 mpg? Is your trip computer malfunctioning or did you get your car retuned? It would be interesting to know how you achieved this figure - Monty from England

Hyundai i30 1.4 comfort 2009

Comfortable well equipped car for its price. No problems until I noticed rust appearing around the wiring loom exit in the boot. It is at the top of the inner recess of the boot and is the loom that feeds the high level brake light in the boot lid. Not an area that could be damaged, would appear to be a manufacturing fault and will be repaired under warranty but not very impressive for a 16 month old car.

Hyundai i30 1.6 Edition 2010

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...

Responses to this review

I’m amazed at the comments on the road noise on the i30. I have a late 2009 1.4 Comfort and the road noise is absolutely awful. I have returned it to the dealer but am told that "they are just like that". I would not recommend the i30 without a prolonged road test on a variety of surfaces. I will be trading my in for another make at the earliest opportunity - Dave Davies from Worcestershire

Hyundai i30 1.6crdi auto 2009

Love the car, very economical for an auto, drives well, handles well, but one problem: the paint warranty is useless! I have two areas of paint breaking down Hyundia state it’s birds lime damage and not covered under warranty. Be warned the paint on these cars is water based and even if birds mess is on your car for a few minuites it can cause serious damage.

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Hi. Has the paint continued to degrade? I’m having a similar problem - Nick from England

Hyundai i30 2010

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!

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How on earth can anyone review a car after 30 minutes? David from Angus (Forfarshire)

Hyundai i30 1.4 Edition 2010

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.

Responses to this review

Stalling has nothing to do with the gear box. It is a combination of lack of low down power and clutch control. The diesel has more low down power and thus less chance of stalling - David from Angus (Forfarshire)

Hyundai i30 2.0 CRDi

There is a fix for the described lack of power between 1,800 and 2,200 RPM. I’ve just had the fix applied to mine. I have an issue with ’tyre noise’ on my car, it’s worst at around 40mph where it makes a terrible droning noise. Hyundai say it is the make of the tyre so I may look at changing soon.

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Can I ask what make of tyres? I have tried Uniroyal and Dunlop, both of which seem to "whir", I think there is something else and the tyres are just being blamed - Ant X from England

Hyundai i30 2.0CRDI Premium 2008

Bought the car new in March 2008, the gearbox needed to be replaced after two weeks. 1st to 2nd gear change still not very smooth. Between 1500 and 2000 RPM the engine dips then picks up, local dealer can’t find a fault! Nice to drive on long journeys despite the above problems.

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I had the power loss issue, my dealer tried to sting me for a new clutch (outside its 2 year warranty). When I kicked off, Hyundai discovered that it was an issue with the flywheel which was covered by the 5 year warranty - Kevin Robinson from Staffordshire

Hyundai i30 2008

Have had my i30 two years, done 25,000 miles and my shock absorbers need replacing. Dealership not very helpful.

Hyundai i30 CRDi 2008

At first glance a nice car. Good ride & well equipped. Fuel consumption poor compared to rivals. Car fitted with tpms tyre pressure monitoring system. Had to inflate tyres twice & twice valves snapped off. Main dealer charged 88 quid to repair & now in dispute. After second valve failure dealer gave me an internal Hyundai bulletin advising Hyundai mechanics that standard forcourt tyre inflation machines risk damaging these valves. Despite this the dealer maintains there is no known problem and no need to advise customers.

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Had to call AA out because it was impossible to inflate flat tyre on 2 year old i30 with standard air hose at petrol station. Moreover, metal covers on two of the tyres had corroded solidly onto the valve and proved impossible to remove without damaging the valves. Because the vehicle was far from home, dealer where car was bought agreed to local tyre depot providing temporary solution by fitting standard valves, but told me I would have to report the fault to Hyundai Customer Services. Jack on their telephone line was most unhelpful and officious and initially would not authorise the replacement. Later agreed to it, but damage to Hyundai’s reputation was already done. Shall never again buy a Hyundai! Delyth from Pembrokeshire

Hyundai i30 1.6CRDi 2010

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!!

Hyundai i30 2.0 Premium CRDi 2007

Great spec car for the money, a few minor gripes which are starting to become more problematic:- *pressure sensing tyre valves - 3 have snapped so far *suspension is getting more clunky & creaky *paintwork chips very easily *rust forming inside rear passenger door - no-one ever travels in the back but Hyundai say that this is because of the seat belt banging the paintwork!! *plastic coating coming off chrome parts of alloys *front passenger side rattles *uses one hell of a lot of coolant *ESP light intermittent on cold mornings *stereo switches itself off after making a thud noise *engine dips and then races when accelerating. Apart from this no problems! We’ll see what my dealer can do at the imminent service, I’m going to have a barny with Hyundai with the paintwork issues though!!!!

Hyundai i30 Hatch 2008

Have driven for two years and 30000 kms. Put simply, A1.

Hyundai i30 1.6 crdi style 2009

This car has done 31k miles in 17 months with no major problems, apart from a notchy gear change going from 1st to 2nd gear, I get 600 miles to full tank of fuel and thats driving it hard, the car has always started 1st time every time, there can be the odd noise that seems to move to different places within the cabin while, the engine for a 1600cc is outstanding, many people commenting "what’s this a 2 litre?" I will hopefully be testing out this car’s unlimited mileage warranty which no one else offers, topping a 100k over that period, I did do 100k in my previous car over the period of 4 years (Suzuki Ignis 1.3 - 04 model) with the original clutch and exhaust! which were still fine when I traded it in which is good going considering it was half the price of my i30. The car is enjoyable to drive on long distances where I’ve drove several times 500 to 600 miles in a day’s round trip, with no aches or pains afterwards. On my second set of tyres, still the original brake shoes and exhaust from new, good stereo and the usb port is a boon, standard level of equipment is high. Is the estate version worth the extra cost? I would have to say yes as it’s has it in the right places, but it’s not a proper estate car in the sense of the word, but I’m still enjoying the ride thus far.

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.    

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My i30 has done 25,000 miles and my near side shock absorber is noisy. Dealership not helpful at all - David Cooper from England

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??

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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.

Responses to this review

Just read your review of your i30 and the MPG you are getting! I have owned a i30 Diesel Automatic for 2 years and I have actually managed to get 86.4 MPG on a 200 mile motorway journey run sticking to 55-60 MPH - David Roadbent from Yorkshire

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?

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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.