Hyundai
i30 Turbo
Hyundai
Motor has introduced a range of enhancements to the New i30 range, including
the addition of a range-topping i30 Turbo, a more performance-oriented model
delivering a Nürburgring-tuned 186 PS and featuring exclusive sporty design
features. The complete range has been enhanced with improved engines, a new
seven-speed dual-clutch transmission, safety and comfort features and refreshed
exterior design, intended to make Hyundai's top-selling model even more
appealing.
The New i30 range boasts improved engine efficiency across the
new car's three bodystyles: three-door, five-door and Tourer. The new model
range offers fuel consumption as low as 78.4 mpg and CO2 emissions as low as 94
g/km.
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 in 2012.
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 New i30 among C-segment customers, including the newly designed alloy wheels
(16- and 17-inch), as well as three new exterior colours: Polar White, Orange
Caramel and Jet Black.
Powered
by a 186 PS, 1.6-litre turbocharged engine, the New i30 Turbo has been
developed with a focus on sporty driving dynamics and everyday usability.
Acceleration to 62 mph is achieved in 8.0 seconds and top speed is 136 mph.
To
complement the 28 per cent increase in power and 38 per cent 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 five-door model, in a range of unique
paint finishes including the new colour: Jet Black only available for the
Turbo model.
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.New
i30 has been designed and engineered at Hyundai Motor's European Technical
Centre in Rüsselsheim, Germany and will be built in Europe, at the company's
plant in Nošovice, Czech Republic.