Hyundai i30 2024– car dimensions: 4340 mm long, 1795 mm wide and 1455 mm high. Braked towing is 1,010 kg.
The cabin pairs a 10.25-inch touchscreen with wired Android Auto and Apple CarPlay as standard, plus a matching digital driver display on most grades. Manual air-con appears on entry trims while dual-zone climate control is common higher up. Cruise control is fitted across the range, with smarter adaptive versions on upper specs. Front and rear parking sensors plus a reversing camera help with tight spots. Standard SmartSense kit includes autonomous emergency braking that spots cars, pedestrians and cyclists, plus lane-keep and lane-follow assists that gently steer you straight. Blind-spot warning joins on higher trims or packs.
Boot space measures 395 litres with the rear seats up, expanding to 1301 litres when folded. Some mild-hybrid versions drop slightly to 357/1263 litres.
Braked towing capacity sits at 1010 kg on most engines, with unbraked figures of 510-610 kg depending on the powertrain. Higher-output versions can reach 1210 kg braked. No specific heavy-duty cooling or reinforced suspension packages are listed for work use.
The cabin offers a functional and spacious feel with a 2.65 m wheelbase, dual-zone automatic climate control on mid and higher grades, cloth or cloth-leather seats, and a digital 10.3-inch cockpit plus touchscreen. Front seats are height-adjustable with electric lumbar on most grades. higher packs add electric multi-way adjustment, memory, thigh support and ventilation. Heated front seats and steering wheel appear on mid grades upward. A panoramic glass roof is optional on select versions. Soft materials, sliding front armrest, rear vents and 60:40 split rear seats make daily use practical with good light and storage.
Petrol engines including 1.0 T-GDI and 1.5 T-GDI 48V mild hybrid. WLTP combined fuel use 5.6-6.7 l/100 km depending on engine and gearbox.
Fuel tank volume 50 litres.
Oil change every 15 000 km or 1 year. full service every 30 000 km or 2 years.
5-year unlimited-mileage warranty plus mobility cover extendable with dealer service.
Euro NCAP 5-star rating (2017 test, still referenced for this generation).
Standard safety: 6 airbags, AEB with pedestrian/cyclist detection, lane keep and follow assist, driver attention warning, intelligent speed limit assist, ESC, ABS, hill-start assist, TPMS, eCall.
Fuel options are petrol only with 1.0-litre turbo and 1.5-litre turbo mild-hybrid units. Official WLTP combined consumption sits between 5.6 and 6.7 l/100 km according to power and transmission. Real-world figures in tests often run 6-8 l/100 km depending on pace. A 50-litre tank is fitted across the range.
Servicing follows a clear schedule: engine oil every 15 000 km or annually, and a larger inspection every 30 000 km or two years. Chain-driven engines and hydraulic valve clearance keep major work low. The 5-year unlimited-kilometre warranty is backed by a mobility guarantee that renews with each authorised service up to 200 000 km.
Safety equipment is strong as standard. Six airbags, autonomous emergency braking that now detects cyclists and pedestrians, lane-keeping and lane-following assists, driver attention warning and intelligent speed-limit assist come on every car. Higher grades or packs add blind-spot warning, rear cross-traffic alert, highway driving assist and exit warning. The structure carries a 5-star Euro NCAP score from the previous full test of this generation.
Living with the car is straightforward. The cabin is easy to keep clean with cloth or mixed upholstery, dual-zone climate and rear vents. Parking sensors and camera are widespread, and the digital displays plus Bluelink connectivity simplify daily use. Regular dealer servicing maintains the long warranty and keeps running costs predictable.
Length 4340 mm, Width 1795 mm, Height 1455 mm, Wheelbase 2650 mm (i30 2024-present)
Sources: manufacturer data, Hyundai UK i30 Technical, Specifications and Pricing Guide , June 2025.