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Hyundai i30 II CW (facelift 2015) 1.6 (120 Hp) Automatic
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Hyundai i30:
The Hyundai i30 is a small family car manufactured by the South Korean manufacturer Hyundai Motor Company since 2006. The i30 shares its platform with the Kia Ceed, available as a three-door hatchback , five-door hatchback, five-door estate and five-door liftback , with a choice of three petrol engines and two diesel engines, either with manual or automatic transmission.
The i30 was marketed alongside the fifth-generation Hyundai Elantra in the United States and Canada until the end of 2020. While initially the i30 wagon was sold as the Elantra Touring, in 2012 it was replaced by the i30 hatchback, carrying Elantra GT badging. The second-generation i30 was introduced in September 2011 at the Frankfurt Motor Show....(Read more on Wikipedia)
II CW (facelift 2015) Overview:
Hyundai i30 (II CW (facelift 2015)). With 156 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~9 l/100km). With a weight of 1400 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 12.3 s). The top speed reaches 190 km/h. A car with an extended rear cargo area, combining passenger comfort with increased storage. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
1.6 (120 Hp) Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Adequate for daily driving, but the older automatic transmission can feel less responsive and impact acceleration.
Fuel Economy
The least economical petrol option, likely due to the less efficient older automatic gearbox.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Practical and spacious estate body style
- • Excellent fuel economy from diesel engines
- • Comfortable and compliant ride quality
- • Strong reputation for reliability and good warranty
- • Decent equipment levels for the price point
Cons:
- • Petrol engines can feel uninspiring, especially the 1.4L
- • Older automatic transmissions are less efficient and responsive
- • Not the most engaging car to drive dynamically
- • Interior design can be somewhat bland compared to rivals
- • Some cabin materials feel less premium than competitors
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(II Coupe: 2013 - 2015).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Hyundai |
| Model: | i30 |
| Generation: | II CW (facelift 2015) |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.6 (120 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production: | 2015 |
| End of production: | 2016 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Station wagon (estate) |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 120 Hp @ 6300 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 75.4 Hp/l [185mm more] |
| Torque: | 156 Nm @ 4850 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | Gamma II / G4FG More details about the engine Gamma II / G4FG |
| Engine displacement: | 1591 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 3.6 l |
| Coolant: | 6.5 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 77 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 85.44 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 10.5:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 9 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 5.5 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 6.8 l/100 km |
| Emission standard: | Euro 6 |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 12.3 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 12.3 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 190 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 11.7 kg/Hp, 85.7 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 9 kg/Nm, 111.4 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 11.7 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1400 |
| Max. weight: | 1850 |
| Max. roof load: | 80 kg |
| Max load: | 450 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 1642 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 528 l |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1200 kg |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 l |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 600 kg |
| Permitted towbar download: | 60 kg |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4485 mm mm [185mm more] |
| Width: | 1780 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1500 mm mm [30mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 2650 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Front track: | 1555 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1565 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.6 m [above average] |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 6 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Disc [above average] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Electric Steering |
| Tires size | 205/55 R16 |
| Wheel rims size | 6.5J x 16 |
| Front suspension | Independent, type McPherson with coil spring and anti-roll bar |
| Rear suspension | Independent multi-link suspension |
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