Hyundai i30 2018–2020 car dimensions: 4455 mm long, 1795 mm wide and 1419 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,516 kg. Braked towing is 1,600 kg.
The cabin has an 8-inch colour touchscreen with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay as standard. Dual-zone automatic climate control keeps temperatures steady. Cruise control is fitted for motorway runs. Front and rear parking sensors plus a reversing camera with guidance lines make tight spots easier. Automatic emergency braking with forward collision warning works up to city speeds. Lane keep assist steers you back if you drift. Blind spot warning is not offered on this model.
Boot space is 381 litres with seats up when the rear stiffness bar is fitted, or 395 litres without it. Fold the 60:40 rear seats and it expands to 1287 litres with the bar or 1301 without. The bar limits flat loading of long items but the space remains useful for daily bags and shopping.
Braked towing capacity reaches 1600 kg and unbraked is 700 kg. Payload sits between 441 kg and 521 kg depending on equipment, with a typical figure around 481 kg. Gross vehicle weight is 1950 kg.
The car uses a reinforced N Power Sense front axle and multi-link rear with adaptive dampers as standard. These support hard driving rather than heavy loads or work duties. No heavy-duty cooling package is listed.
The cabin centres on high-performance N sport seats that deliver strong lateral support, power lumbar adjustment and extendable cushions for better thigh support. Seats come in cloth or suede-leather with N logos and blue stitching. Dual-zone automatic climate control, heated front seats and a heated leather N steering wheel keep occupants comfortable. Metal pedals, black headlining and a driver-focused layout complete the sporty yet usable interior.
Combined fuel use 7.8 l/100 km (NEDC), CO2 178 g/km, 50-litre tank
Oil change every 10 000 km or yearly. full service every 30 000 km or 2 years
Euro NCAP 5 stars (shared with i30, 2017 test: 88 % adult, 84 % child)
Standard kit: FCA with pedestrian detection, LKA, DAW, ABS/EBD/BA, ESC, front/side/curtain airbags, TPMS, ISOFIX
The 2.0 T-GDI petrol engine returns a combined 7.8 l/100 km under NEDC figures with CO2 emissions of 178 g/km. A 50-litre fuel tank is fitted. Real-world use will vary with driving style and the car’s performance character.
Service intervals are set at an oil change every 10 000 km or once a year, with a full service due every 30 000 km or every two years. A five-year unlimited-mileage warranty and five-year mobility guarantee are standard when serviced at authorised dealers.
The i30 N inherits the five-star Euro NCAP rating of the standard i30 from 2017. Standard safety equipment includes autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian detection, lane-keeping assist, driver attention warning, electronic stability control, ABS with brake assist, multiple airbags and tyre-pressure monitoring.
Keeping the car is straightforward thanks to the long warranty, clear service schedule and comprehensive standard safety systems. Regular authorised servicing maintains the mobility cover and helps preserve residual value.
Length 4455 mm, Width 1795 mm, Height 1419 mm, Wheelbase 2650 mm (i30 2018–2020)
Sources: manufacturer data, Hyundai i30 Fastback N Technical Specifications.