Hyundai has
unveiled the i30 Fastback at the Frankfurt Motor Show. Billed as the first
"five-door coupe in the compact car segment," the i30 Fastback is
intended to bring premium styling to the masses. As part of this effort, the
car features a sporty exterior with a low sloping roof which tapers down to
meet a large rear spoiler.
Compared to the standard five-door model, the i30
Fastback has a 25 mm lower roofline and ride height that has been reduced by
5 mm. The changes aren't just skin deep as Hyundai says the i30 Fastback's
suspension is 15% stiffer than the mainstream model.
The interior largely carries over but the new design
gives the Fastback a maximum cargo capacity of 1,351 liters.
Other highlights include an optional wireless smartphone charger and an 8-inch
touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
compatibility.
The car comes standard with
an assortment of safety systems including Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist,
Driver Attention Warning, High Beam Assist, and Lane Keeping Assist.
The entry-level engine is a turbocharged 1.0-liter
three-cylinder that develops 120 PS and 171 Nm of torque. It
doesn't exactly put the fast into fastback as the model accelerates from 0-100
km/h in 11.5 seconds before topping out at 188 km/h.
The optional turbocharged 1.4-liter
four-cylinder improves things significantly as it produces 140 PS and
242 Nm of torque. Thanks to the extra power, the dash from 0-100
km/h comes in as little as 9.2 seconds while its top speed maxes out
at 208 km/h. Later on, the company will introduce a turbocharged
1.6-liter four-cylinder diesel which has outputs of 110 PS and 136 PS.
