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. 3.5 out of 5 Other Hyundai reviews Summary Facts & Figures Equipment Driving & Performance Comfort Costs Safety & Reliability Buying & Selling Also Consider Company Car Info Owners' Reviews Gallery 4 out of 5 Safety Six airbags (twin front, side and curtain airbags) come as standard in the i30 estate, as well as electronic stability control, which ticks all the boxes in terms of what to expect in this class of car. In the Euro NCAP crash tests, the hatchback version of the i30 originally scored four stars out of five for adult occupant protection. However it was retested after Hyundai made some changes and as a result was awarded the full five stars Euro NCAP Provides motoring consumers with a realistic and independent assessment of the safety performance of some of the most popular cars sold in Europe. Visit Euro NCAP for more info 4.5 out of 5 Reliability We haven't heard of any major problems with the i30, and there is a full bumper-to-bumper warranty for five years with no mileage restriction. Car check problem points Body No problems reported. Engine/Gearbox No problems reported. Other No problems reported. Car Valuations Find used car prices with Parkers accurate car valuations. Find out more Hyundai i30 cars for sale We have 37 models like this for sale. Find Hyundai i30 cars for sale Previous: Costs Next: Buying & Selling