Hyundai i30 SR 2018 review: snapshot

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The SR and SR Premium are aimed at the warm-hatch market.
EXPERT RATING
8.0

Likes

Terrific chassis
Excellent turbo engine
SR is excellent value

Dislikes

SR Premium seems pricey
No manual SR Premium
Space-saver spare
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Peter Anderson

Contributing journalist

2 min read

While the Elite and Premium are more comfort-focused, the SR and SR Premium are aimed at the warm-hatch market. Powered by a 1.6-litre turbo petrol, the sporty pair kick out 150kW/265Nm. The six-speed manual SR is $25,990 while the seven-speed 'DCT' dual-clutch auto is $28,950.

Standard are 18-inch alloy wheels, dual-zone climate control, reversing camera, cloth trim, active cruise control, rear parking sensors, auto headlights, fake leather seats, steering wheel and gear shifter, and keyless entry via smart key technology, power windows front and rear, heated powered door mirrors, rear parking sensors, LED daytime running lights, sat nav, and a space-saver spare.

The SR Premium is basically the same apart from a sunroof, front parking sensors, heated and ventilated electric front seats, and is DCT only, retailing at $33,950.

The six-speaker sound system has AM/FM/DAB radio, Bluetooth and USB and is controlled via a dash-mounted 8.0-inch touch screen. iPhone and Android users will be pleased to know all i30s have Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

The five-star ANCAP safety package is composed of seven airbags, ABS, stability and traction controls, hill-start assist, brake-force distribution, forward AEB, forward collision warning, blind spot detection, lane-change assist, lane-keeping assist, rear cross traffic alert and active cruise. 

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Hyundai I30 2018: Elite 1.6 Crdi (Sunroof)

Engine Type Diesel Turbo 4, 1.6L
Fuel Type Diesel
Fuel Efficiency 4.7L/100km (combined)
Seating 5
Price From $16,940 - $21,780
Safety Rating

Pricing Guides

$19,560
Based on 434 cars listed for sale in the last 6 months.
LOWEST PRICE
$4,950
HIGHEST PRICE
$39,888
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Peter Anderson

Contributing journalist

Peter grew up in a house in Western Sydney where automotive passion extended to white Sigmas and Magnas. At school he discovered "those" magazines that weren't to be found in the house. Magazines that offered him the chance to sit in the driver's seat of cars he’d never even heard of let alone seen. His path to rebellion was set - he would love cars, know cars and want to write about cars, much to his family’s disgust. They wanted him to be a teacher. He bought a series of terrible cars and lusted after Ford Escort Cosworths, the Alfa Romeo 164 Q and occasionally kicked himself for selling his 1977 Alfa GTV. From 1.0-litre three cylinders to roaring V12s, Peter has driven them all and can't wait to tell you all about it.
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Pricing Guide
$4,950
Lowest price, based on CarsGuide listings over the last 6 months.
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