Contributing Journalist. 9 Oct 2007 • 4 min read. Essentially the i30 is a five-door version of the Elantra, the stylish hatch is the key to Hyundai Australia realising a 2007 sales target of 50,000 new cars. It is priced from a particularly sharp $18,990. However, almost before it is in showrooms the company is conceding that supply is an issue.
It’s a convincing arse. “There’s nothing ‘budget’ in the way the new i30 looks, from its hexagonal corporate grill, LED driving lights and slightly bug-eyed headlights to a back end that
CW variants go from 415 to 1395-litres. Motive power comes from a 105kW/186Nm 2.0-litre petrol engine that delivers 7.3L/100km through the five-speed manual or 7.7L/100km with a four-speed auto. Safety inclusions are ABS, traction control and a full complement of airbags. Price when new (EGC) ^. $23,690. Private price guide **.
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