Hyundai i30 Estate (08-12) - Review

Review by Simon Harris on 29 July 2008

Last Updated: 27 January 2009

The Hyundai i30 is an excellent all-rounder and a good alternative to more mainstream European and Japanese models. The estate version builds on this with a good sized boot, but there's more to it than just load lugging. A longer wheelbase means rear passengers get extra space. It's also excellent value, particularly when you consider it comes with a five-year warranty from new. It isn't especially exciting to drive, but it feels safe and reassuring plus comes with a well built cabin. However the i30 estate makes less sense when compared to the similar Kia Ceed SW - both are built on the same platform and share components, but the Kia has far more boot space, comes with a longer warranty and is cheaper too.

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Summary

New price range:

£13,700 - £18,955

Used price range:

£5,207 - £12,238

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Roomy boot, long warranty, good diesel engine, well equipped

Lacklustre image, similar Kia Ceed SW is cheaper and more spacious

Driving & Performance

Performance

3.5 out of 5
"Buyers can choose from two 1.6-litre engines in the i30 - one petrol and one diesel. The 113bhp..."
Handling

3.5 out of 5
"The i30 estate is safe and predictable on the road but is more workmanlike rather than engaging. It..."

Comfort

Comfort

3.5 out of 5
"The i30 estate will carry five adults with ease and those in the rear are treated to a few inches..."
Practicality

4.5 out of 5
"The i30 estate offers 415 litres of storage up to window height with the rear seats in place and..."
Equipment

4.5 out of 5
"All i30 estate models come with air conditioning, alloy wheels, electronic stability control, and a..."
Behind the wheel

4 out of 5
"Although the i30's interior is a little plain, all the controls are clear and neatly designed."

Costs

Running costs

4 out of 5
"The i30 estate is good value, with steady depreciation, while running costs are generally low,..."
Green credentials

4 out of 5
"The petrol i30 estate has emissions of 152g/km with the manual gearbox, while the diesel version..."

Safety & Reliability

Safety

4 out of 5
"Six airbags (twin front, side and curtain airbags) come as standard in the i30 estate, as well as..."
Reliability

4.5 out of 5
"We haven't heard of any major problems with the i30, and there is a full bumper-to-bumper warranty..."

Buying & Selling

Buying new

4 out of 5
"Don't be afraid to ask for a discount, although the premium for the estate over the hatchback is..."
Buying used

4 out of 5
"Modern Korean cars with improved quality don't depreciate as steeply as they used to and will lose..."
Selling

3 out of 5
"There is always demand for estate models from people who need the extra practicality, although the..."