Hyundai’s
i30 5-door and Wagon get their first significant update. The compact models
gain a new Smartstream 1.6-liter diesel engine that complies with Euro 6d Temp
emission standards, as well as a subtle design update and new connectivity
features. Thanks to the powertrain upgrade, Hyundai says the entire i30 family
(i30 five-door, i30 Wagon, i30 Fastback and i30 N) is now compliant with the
latest emission standards.
The newly-developed Smartstream 1.6-liter
four-cylinder turbo diesel engine is available in three states of tune: 96 PS, 116 PS, and 136 PS. The entry-level version is
matched with a six-speed manual transmission while the mid- and top-range
engines also offer the option of a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic (7DCT).
The most economical of them all is the base engine
which returns 3.9-3.8 l/100 km (104-99 g/km CO2). All Smartstream engines get
exhaust fluid after-treatment systems, which contribute to decreasing nitrogen
oxide emissions. Conversely, all gasoline engines of the i30 family now come
with a gasoline particulate filter as standard.
New engine aside, the i30 five-door and i30 Wagon
get a subtle design update for the 2019MY consisting of a new front bumper. If
it looks familiar to you, it’s because it’s the same bumper from the i30
Fastback.
Hyundai says it adopted the new element to harmonize
the design of the i30 family. Furthermore, the automaker has introduced two new
paints for the i30 five-door and i30 Wagon: Stellar Blue and Olivine Grey.
Finally, the Hyundai i30 family now offers the
8-inch Display Audio infotainment system, which includes Android Auto and Apple
CarPlay. Drivers can access the interface via the touchscreen, voice control or
the buttons on the steering wheel.
