Hyundai i30 2017–2020 car dimensions: 4585 mm long, 1795 mm wide and 1465 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,285 kg. Braked towing is 1,500 kg.
Base models get manual air conditioning, cruise control with speed limiter, digital radio and a basic display. Mid trims add an 8-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto plus a rear camera. Higher grades bring dual-zone climate control, front and rear parking sensors, heated seats and blind-spot detection. Autonomous emergency braking and lane-keep assist are standard across the range, giving solid everyday driver support without needing the top spec.
The estate offers 602 litres with the rear seats up and 1650 litres when folded flat. A low load sill and level floor make everyday loading straightforward for shopping or luggage.
Braked towing capacity reaches 1500 kg on stronger diesels and sits at 1200 kg on many petrol versions, with unbraked limits around 600 kg. Payload sits near 500 kg depending on engine and equipment.
This suits light trailer or caravan use and family loads but is not aimed at heavy commercial work. No heavy-duty cooling or reinforced suspension packages appear in the published specs.
The cabin feels spacious and well-built with good headroom and legroom for five. Higher grades add leather-appointed seats, dual-zone climate control with rear vents, heated front seats and a panoramic glass sunroof that opens the space. Power 10-way driver's seat with lumbar and ventilated fronts appear on top trims for long-trip support. Storage is practical with a large boot that expands flat when seats fold.
Petrol and diesel engines with claimed combined figures from around 4.3 l/100 km on diesels.
Service intervals typically 15 000 km or 12 months for turbo petrols. up to 30 000 km or 24 months for diesels.
Euro NCAP 5-star rating (2017) covering adult 88 %, child 84 %, pedestrian 64 %, assist 68 %. applies to estate.
Standard safety includes 7 airbags, ESC, AEB with pedestrian detection, lane-keep assist and driver attention alert on most grades.
Engines range from 1.0 and 1.4 T-GDi petrols to 1.6 CRDi diesels. Official combined consumption sits in the mid-4 to mid-5 l/100 km band for efficient diesels and around 5-6 l/100 km for petrols, aided by stop-start and light body structure.
Servicing follows fixed schedules: oil changes every 15 000 km/1 year on most petrols or 30 000 km/2 years on diesels. Timing chains need no regular replacement. Brake fluid every two years. Five-year unlimited-mileage warranty covers the car.
Safety starts with a rigid body using over 50 % advanced high-strength steel and seven airbags. Active kit includes autonomous emergency braking, lane-keeping assist, blind-spot detection and rear cross-traffic alert on higher grades. The 2017 Euro NCAP five-star score applies across hatch and estate.
Daily ownership is straightforward with a 50-litre tank, 602-litre boot rising to 1 650 litres, and easy-fold rear seats. Keep it on regular services and long highway runs for diesel particulate filters. no complex hybrid systems to manage.
Length 4585 mm, Width 1795 mm, Height 1465 mm, Wheelbase 2650 mm (i30 2017–2020)
Sources: manufacturer data, Hyundai UK i30 Tourer brochure and Irish brochure, autoevolution and cataloge.eu.