Hyundai Problems

Has Hyundai agreed to supply a software update? If they have I would think they would be able to supply it within a few weeks at most; if they haven’t you need to negotiate with them to come to an arrangement that satisfies your complaint.

Hyundai's beaut little i30 line has been built in several factories around the world, including Ulsan, in South Korea, Beijing, China, Cairo in Egypt, and Nosovice in the Czech Repulic. For the current-generation GD and PD-series, Australian-spec cars will all be built in Korea.

There is nothing to suggest that you will have any serious problems with it in the near to mid-term future, as long as you look after it and service it regularly. It sounds like a keeper, so if you like it keep it.

There are so few LDVs out there it’s hard to say how reliable they are, but we know the iMax and Carnival are good. I would go for the Carnival.

The short answer is no, small cars like the Hyundai i30 should not be used for towing a caravan, or any heavy trailer. They aren't designed to pull large, heavy loads. Even some dual-cab diesel utes shouldn't be used to tow caravans, as their oft-quoted "three-tonne" towing capacity doesn't actually mean they can tow a three-tonne trailer.

The EGR valve and cooler are common problems. If it’s running ok, and you regularly service it and change the oil I don’t see any reason to panic-sell it.

All production Hyundai i30s are front-wheel drive.The Korean manufacturer has other rear-wheel drive and 4x4 models in their range, although some enterprising teams custom-built 4x4 i30 rally cars for use in motorsport.

Hyundai's i30 has won a stack of new car awards since its introduction in 2007. If properly maintained with regular servicing the small hatchback is perfectly reliable with few major faults found on record in routinely serviced vehicles. As always, if you are looking to buy a used car check its service history to ensure it has been looked after as this will give you a good indication it will be reliable into the future.

All current Hyundai i30 models are 4340mm long, tip to tip. This is correct for Go, Active, Elite, Premium, SR, and SR Premium Hyundai i30 models sold in Australia. Additionally, all i30 models share their other external dimensions, including width (1795mm), and height (1455mm).