New Hyundai i30 keeps emissions low

It has been a busy week for the UK compact car market with a new Volkswagen up! on the scene and Toyota announcing that the iQ can be customised with leather and decals. Now we have the announcement of a new Hyundai i30, on sale in the UK from March 12.

Blue Drive, Hyundai's eco-friendly technologies, mean that the 1.6-litre 126bhp diesel manual has CO2 emissions of just 97g/km and fuel economy up to 76.3mpg. The Blue Drive technologies include a stop-start function. There is also a 108bhp diesel engine on offer.

There will be four levels of trim, Classic, Active, Style and Style Nav, as well as a choice of petrol and diesel engines and manual or automatic transmissions. Standard features include voice-activated Bluetooth. LED daytime running lights, multi-function steering wheel, electrically adjustable and heated door mirrors and one-touch indicators. Safety features included across the whole range include Vehicle Stability Management, Emergency Stop Signal and Hill-start Assist Control.

The Active trim level includes 15-inch alloy wheels, cruise control, rear parking sensors and Hyundai’s new Flex Steer system, offering three settings: Comfort, Normal and Sport.

On the Style models, you'll find 16-inch alloy wheels, dual zone climate control, front parking sensors, rain sensing wipers, cornering lights, automatic headlights, automatic de-fog system for front windscreen and electrically folding door mirrors with LED indicators. At the top of the range is Style Nav which adds a touchscreen satellite navigation system and rear view parking camera.

Prices start at £14,495 OTR for the five-door hatchback and insurance ratings start in the very affordable Group 7E. The top level of trim will set you back £20,295 OTR.

www.hyundai-car.co.uk








By Georgia Lewis

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