Hyundai i30

Model reviewed: 1.5-litre petrol automatic Fastback N Line
Score: 6 / 10
“The Hyundai i30 N Line Fastback certainly adds a little more excitement to the compact family car class, but behind the looks is a car that falls short in key areas. The sluggish dual-clutch gearbox and overly firm ride compromise the overall package and its ability as a family car.”
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Model reviewed: Fastback range
Score: 7 / 10
“The i30 Fastback adds some coupe style to the Hyundai compact hatchback formula.”
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Model reviewed: Estate range
Score: 6 / 10
“Spacious, economical, safe, and well-equipped, but an unrewarding drive lets the Hyundai i30 Tourer down.”
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Model reviewed: Fastback range
Score: 7 / 10
“The Hyundai i30 Fastback is comfortable, smooth and good value for money.”
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Model reviewed: Tourer (estate) range
Score: 7.2 / 10
“The Hyundai i30 Tourer is not short of appeal. However, the i30 is nowhere close to being the last word in quality or driving pleasure, and as a result, some rivals are better all-rounders.”
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Model reviewed: Hatchback range
Score: 7 / 10
“The Hyundai i30 is an appealing car, especially if you value comfort. It’s also well-equipped, spacious, attractively priced and comes with the reassurance of a five-year/unlimited mileage, no-quibble warranty. However, some of the i30’s rivals are higher quality and more fun to drive.”
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Model reviewed: SE Connect 2021
Score: 6 / 10
“The 120hp i30 is handsome enough but feels more sluggish than expected.”
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Model reviewed: 1.0-litre petrol (mild hybrid) manual facelift hatchback
Score: 6 / 10
“Don’t for one moment think the Hyundai i30 has actually changed its place in the market. This update has made it slightly more appealing, but it’s ultimately a solid, dependable, fairly boring family hatchback with a solid five-year warranty.”
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Model reviewed: (estate range)
Score: 6 / 10
“Estate cars can be very good, or at least interesting. But the Hyundai i30 isn’t class leading in any area, nor is it particularly remarkable.”
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Model reviewed: (fastback range)
Score: 6 / 10
“The Fastback is a niche proposition, but one that’ll appeal to a particular type of buyer. It’s certainly the elegant option in the Hyundai i30 line-up, if that’s what you’re looking for, and thanks to that design it’s a far more interesting proposition than most cars of this size and price point.”
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Model reviewed: 1.4-litre petrol manual hatchback Premium
Score: 6 / 10
“The main issue in our eyes is that it’s simply not very interesting, with derivative styling and a capable but not captivating drive. It’s solid and staid, and ideal for those looking for a straightforward car that’s effortless to live with.”
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Model reviewed: (hatchback range)
Score: 8.2 / 10
“The Hyundai i30 is comfortable enough for long motorway drives and loaded with safety kit, making it easy to overlook its weaker points.”
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Model reviewed: (fastback range)
Score: 7.4 / 10
“The talented Hyundai i30 gets the five-door coupe treatment.”
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Model reviewed: (estate range)
Score: 8.4 / 10
“If practicality and safety are priorities, make a beeline for the Hyundai i30 Tourer.”
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Model reviewed: i30 Tourer estate range
Score: 6 / 10
“The Hyundai i30 Tourer is spacious, comfortable and looks classy, but it’s not in any way exciting.”
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Model reviewed: Fastback range
Score: 6 / 10
“The Hyundai i30 Fastback takes a regular i30 hatchback and adds a lower roof and a sleeker front end for some extra style points. Sadly, this coupe-like shape limits rear-seat headroom.”
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Model reviewed: 1.0 petrol manual SE Connect
“Sleeker new front-end design is an enhancement, and increased efficiency and spec are welcome additions to an understated and underrated core lower-medium model.”
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Score: 4 / 10
“An all-new interior and diesel engine with mild hybrid technology mark out the facelifted XF in the executive class.”
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“Despite clever kit the efficiency gains are relatively small, but the improved i30 remains a spacious, comfortable, tidy-driving and well-equipped hatch.”
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Model reviewed: Fastback range
Score: 7 / 10
“The Hyundai i30 Fastback is £500 more than the equivalent hatchback when it was new. It doesn’t really have any direct rivals and, if you buy into the styling, we think that’s a small price to pay for a distinctive hatch in the crowded small car segment.”
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Model reviewed: Hatchback range
Score: 7 / 10
“The Hyundai i30 is the automotive equivalent to a white good. If you buy your car like you buy a washing machine – looking for something that ticks all the boxes, represents good value for money and has a decent warranty, the i30 could be the family hatchback for you.”
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Model reviewed: (fastback range)
“If you buy into the styling, we think it’s a small price to pay for a distinctive hatch in the crowded small car segment. That said, we can’t help think the standard, cheaper, more refined and better-riding Hyundai 30 hatch will remain a better proposition for most.”
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Model reviewed: (hatchback range)
Score: 8 / 10
“The Vauxhall Astra, Skoda Octavia and Volkswagen Golf are all excellent family cars and while the Hyundai i30 is better than ever, it still only as good as those key rivals – not better. But for a pragmatic car buyer it’s great, especially when you remember that it comes with a five-year, unlimited mileage warranty.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 6 / 10
“The i30 is Hyundai’s mid-size hatchback. It majors on ease-of-driving, comfort and value for money, backed up by a long warranty.”
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Model reviewed: Fastback range
Score: 7.8 / 10
“Eye-catching Fastback is good to drive and appealingly different”
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Model reviewed: Hatchback range
Score: 8.4 / 10
“Grown-up family hatch is packed with equipment”
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Model reviewed: Estate range
Score: 8.4 / 10
“A safe, solid alternative to the class leaders”
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Model reviewed: (fastback range)
Score: 6 / 10
“As with any i30, this new Fastback is a great option if your priorities are value, comfort, equipment and a hassle-free ownership experience. It’s just a shame Hyundai couldn’t have injected a bit more interest into the driving experience.”
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Model reviewed: (estate range)
Score: 6 / 10
“That it is practical and represents good value is to be commended, but the Hyundai i30 Tourer is sadly also about as exciting as the white goods its boot has been designed to carry.”
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Model reviewed: (hatchback range)
Score: 7 / 10
“While not an exciting car to drive, the Hyundai i30 is strong enough in other areas to be worth considering. In particular, it is quiet and comfortable on a long journey, packed with equipment and has an excellent warranty. If you can secure a good discount it’s well worth a look.”
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Model reviewed: (range review)
Score: 7 / 10
“Want a hatchback that’s simple to drive, cheap to run and with the peace of mind of a nice chunky warranty? The Hyundai i30 should fall right into your crosshairs. It’s a sensible and rational rival to the class establishment, but then it’s priced right against them, too.”
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