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Hyundai has just announced UK pricing for the i30 facelift range of models, available for now in 5-door hatch and wagon versions. Prices range from £15,195 to £24,695 on the road and before you jump to conclusions like "the Focus and Astra are cheaper" you should know what's on offer.
Base i30 S models come with standard keyless entry, USB and AUX connections, Bluetooth connectivity with steering wheel remote control, and air conditioning. That's not very impressive and neither is the base 1.4-liter 100 PS petrol engine.
The next best engine is the 1.6 CRDi making 110 PS, which sticker for £2,000 more, but returns noticeably better fuel consumption. There's also a larger 1.6-liter GDI with 120 PS from £16,895 in the stick-shift wagon version while the hatchback is offered only with the automatic gearbox from £17,895.
But how much does it cost? £1,300, which is actually kind of cheap. For example, when optioned on the Skoda Octavia, the DSG gearbox costs the same amount, but it costs a little more on the Golf.
If you have deep enough pockets, you can spend up to £24,695 on the i30, in which case you will receive a 136 PS diesel engine mated to a 7-speed automatic. The standard kit includes HID headlights with auto leveling, 17-inch alloy wheels, leather seat facings, dual zone climate control, heated seats, heated steering wheel and smart key with engine stop/start button. Call us superficial, but we really have no idea who would spend BMW 3 Series money on a relatively small Hyundai. Still, the kit available is undeniably plentiful.
The most powerful engine in the range is the 186 PS 1.6-liter fitted to the i30 Turbo, but that's a story we've already discussed in detail.
The next best engine is the 1.6 CRDi making 110 PS, which sticker for £2,000 more, but returns noticeably better fuel consumption. There's also a larger 1.6-liter GDI with 120 PS from £16,895 in the stick-shift wagon version while the hatchback is offered only with the automatic gearbox from £17,895.
Brand new 7DCT automatic for £1,300
We think the biggest talking point on the i30 facelift is the brand new 7-speed twin-clutch gearbox, a direct challenger to the Golf DSG and its sister cars from SEAT and Skoda. The transmission was developed in Korea and can be mated to both the 110 and the 136 PS diesel engines, supposedly reducing 0 to 100 km/h shift times by about 5% and offering the benefits of both manual and automatic alternatives combined.But how much does it cost? £1,300, which is actually kind of cheap. For example, when optioned on the Skoda Octavia, the DSG gearbox costs the same amount, but it costs a little more on the Golf.
If you have deep enough pockets, you can spend up to £24,695 on the i30, in which case you will receive a 136 PS diesel engine mated to a 7-speed automatic. The standard kit includes HID headlights with auto leveling, 17-inch alloy wheels, leather seat facings, dual zone climate control, heated seats, heated steering wheel and smart key with engine stop/start button. Call us superficial, but we really have no idea who would spend BMW 3 Series money on a relatively small Hyundai. Still, the kit available is undeniably plentiful.
The most powerful engine in the range is the 186 PS 1.6-liter fitted to the i30 Turbo, but that's a story we've already discussed in detail.
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