Hyundai i30 hatchback 2007 - 2011 review - CarBuyer

It's competitively priced, but the Hyundai i30 is not a budget car - it's much better than that! In fact, it was placed top in the 2010 Driver Power customer satisfaction survey, with owners heaping praise on the car's quality, reliability and low running costs. While it doesn't quite offer the same sense of class or quality as a VW Golf - or offer the styling flair of a Honda Civic - it feels built to last. What's more the engine line-up is economical and the cabin is comfortable and spacious. Add to that a five-year unlimited mileage warranty and the i30 is well worth considering.

[CrimsonScrewsYaMum]

I have this car now for family reasons.
It has a nice size boot (plenty for buggy and some other bits)
Is smooth to drive
Very spacious
Quite nice looking (externally)
Easy to clear up foggy windows
Ridiculously Comfortable
Basically the Perfect family car
Would recommend this 100%

[Evaldas]

I bought mine a few months ago, and coming from a dying Peugeot 206 this is a HUGE upgrade. It's comfortable, spacious, and actually feels preety luxurious on the inside. For anyone looking at one of these (mine is a 1.6 crdi model), make sure to check these things, since these things have cropped up for me:
1. Rev the engine at idle (at least 2000rpm) and listen for a whistling sound. If you hear the turbo whistling, that MIGHT mean that the turbo is on its way out. Mine has been whistling from the day I bought it, no telling whether the turbo will be fine for years, or if it will go out tommorow (I don't have any signs of turbo failure other than whistling, so I choose not to worry about it).
2. DO KNOW that the car does have a DPF, so make sure to take it on a motorway once a fortnight so it could regenerate. If you don't do that, you're going to have to regenerate the DPF at a shop, or, even worse, replace it entirely, and that costs A LOT.
3. Again, rev the engine at idle. Listen for a distinctive ticking sound. Now, I don't know exactly what it might be in my case, but I have a feeling it's the timing chain, since the noise is present even when the fan belt is removed. My mechanic told me to just ignore it, but it's still eerie to drive around and hear it at around 1500rpm, it's better to avoid a situation like this if you can.
4. Check for rust at the sills and wheel arches. My car had some, and I had to repair it ( i didn't mind it, since I got it for half the price).
That's all that I've noticed so far. The car has been bulletproof otherwise (knock on wood), I've already covered around 3000km with it and am very happy with my purchase. :)

[marcussebastian]

Bought my 2009 I30 1.6 CRDi last month with 140.000 km on the clock. It runs and drives sweet. Absoluty love it

[AutoAero]

Habe meinen 2009 I30 1.6 CRDi letzten Monat mit 140.000 km auf dem Tacho gekauft. Er läuft und fährt sooo gut

[joshuapirelli]

Best Hyundai I've ever seen. Very reliable and elegant.

FORZA HYUNDAI MOTORS!

[lmccormick]

I have owned my i30 2009 for 6 months now.  Great visibility, doesn't seem to have a blind spot probably thanks to it's bigger than average wing mirrors. Easier to park than the little Corsa I had before. A very comfortable car to drive and be a passenger in. Highly recommend this car.

[cheekythrillz]

My i30 is 7 years old in September and its a great little car. Not had any major issues with it, only general wear and tear bits needing replacing. Its nicer to drive than my dads 15 plate focus too. I find it grips better in the corners. I’ve also had an Astra (11 plate) which was a great car, but my i30 is nicer to drive. I’d 100% have another i30, no questions asked.

[abdulsijad]

one of the best cheap family cars around....mine had been an ex police car for 5yrs and had been abused during tgat time...it still runs and drives like a dream....great pulling power for a 1.6 diesel even with 4 passengers

[mZzAliNgALiNg]

Just bought one today and I pick it up tomorrow! I can't sleep I'm so excited!!!

[Will_au]

I actually was not expecting Matt Watson jumpscare

[treadstoneoperation]

the car is really good, I personally had a short trip in it. Have to say that the interiors are really comfortable in the back as well. Car is silent and the price is really good. But on the same token the look is not appealing at all. If Kia does a facelift I'd be a lot more populat.

[minibus]

more expensive cars don't even have air-conditioned gloveboxes. Nice thinking Hyundai.

[TheCarArchives]

the 2007-2012 Hyundai i30/ Hyundai Elantra Touring (Wagon in USA and Canada)/
Hyundai i30 CW (Wagon)/ Beijing-Hyundai i30 (China) is assembled in
Ulsan, South Korea
Nošovice, Czech Republic
Beijing, China

[kominkun]

australia's best car during 3 years.... could be good choice !

[surethom]

The facelift improves the look of this car, it now look very modern & no longer looks cheap.

[TheCarArchives]

the 2007-present Hyundai I30 is assembled in
Ulsan, South Korea
Nošovice, Czech Republic
Beijing, China

[KutadguB]

Matthew, u are a great reviewer dude.

[nikola]

What do you think, which one is better, Hyundai i30 or Kia Ceed?

[TheCarArchives]

the engine on the 2007-present Hyundai i30/
Hyundai Elantra Touring (Wagon in USA and Canada)/ Hyundai i30 CW (Wagon)/
Beijing-Hyundai i30 (China)
Engine
1.4 L I4
1.6 L I4 Gamma
2.0 L I4 Beta II
1.6 L I4 CRDi
2.0 L I4 CRDi

[karayna]

Hehe, I think the rear looks very nice, and I was very happy about it when I bought my i30... I guess we have completely different tastes. :)