Hyundai recently introduced the facelift i30, including the addition of a range-topping i30 Turbo. The i30 Turbo is a more performance-oriented model delivering a Nürburgring-tuned 184hp and featuring exclusive sporty design features.
Hyundai Motor’s European design team has applied upgrades to the exterior, refreshing the look that has attracted positive feedback from consumers when the second generation was launched back in 2012, said the S.Korean carmaker.
At the front, a new accentuated hexagonal grille defines the New i30 as a quintessential member of the Hyundai family. Further design enhancements increase the appeal of the new i30 among C-segment customers, including the newly designed alloy wheels (16- and 17-inch), as well as three new exterior colours namely Polar White, Orange Caramel and Jet Black.
The new i30 is available with an expanded choice of engines with power outputs ranging from 98hp to 184hp and CO2 emissions from as low as 94 g/km. Buyers will have a choice of 2 diesel options – a 1.6-litre engine available in 2 power output versions of 108hp and 134hp. Customers who prefer petrol can select from a 1.4-litre 98hp or 1.6-litre 118hp naturally-aspirated engine or the new 1.6-litre 184hp Turbo-GDI engine.
The 98hp 1.4-litre Gamma engine has been replaced by a newly developed 4-cylinder Kappa unit. This 1352 cc engine is significantly lighter than its predecessor, the Gamma 1.4-litre engine. At only 87 kg, the engine’s base weight has been reduced by 14 kg, resulting in lower fuel consumption of 50mpg and CO2 emissions of 129 g/km CO2.
The 1.6-litre diesel and the 1.6-litre petrol GDI engines are also now available with the new 7-speed dual-clutch transmission (7DCT). This option replaces the previous compact, conventional 6-speed torque-converter automatic and it will deliver greater fuel efficiency while at the same time increasing acceleration.
The i30 Turbo variant on the other hand, is powered by a 184hp, 1.6-litre turbocharged engine that has been developed with a focus on sporty driving dynamics and everyday usability. Acceleration to 100 km/h is achieved in 8.0 seconds and top speed is 219km/h.
To complement the 28% increase in power and 38% increase in torque (over the 1.6 GDI model), the i30 Turbo is fitted with sports suspension tuning, new 18-inch wheels and tyres and more direct steering (2.78 turns lock-to-lock).
The new i30 Turbo will be available on the 5-door model, in a range of unique paint finishes including the new colour, Jet Black.
Exterior design features bespoke to the new i30 Turbo highlight the car’s sporty character including a new radiator grille, front and rear bumper with red detailing, new front LED design, twin exhausts and 18-inch alloy wheels. New interior design features include sports front seats, sports instrument cluster and contrasting red details on the steering wheel, gear knob and door trims.
