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Hyundai i30 Hatchback 1.6 CRDi Comfort (05/2010 on) 5d Auto (2010/10)

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Hyundai i30 Hatchback 1.6 CRDi Comfort (05/2010 on) 5d Auto (2010/10) - Owner Review

Does everything we can reasonably expect it to.
4

Review submitted by
Ed Littlefield on

Hyundai i30 Hatchback (07-11)

Summary

4 out of 5

What does this car say about you?
Not sure, don't really care.

What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
People who have been in the car seem to comment very favourably.

Would you buy this car again and why?
Maybe - at the right price there is still little to match the package.

What are you likely to buy next?
Too early to think of this - my i30 is just 18 months old.

Buying experience

5 out of 5

Type of dealer you bought from?
Independent

Did you buy this car new?
Used

What price did you pay?
£12,400

When did you buy the car?
May 2010

Did you get a good deal and why?
Car ordered to my spec via a car broker. Bought my car as 2nd owner when 1 day old.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Decent driving diesel with traditional auto gearbox. Good value via broker.

What was the dealer like?
Very knowledgable - he knew about the updated spec cars (as mine is) when delaers could not tell me. Broker did exactly what they said they would, did a good deal including trade in and car is fine.

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Driving it

3 out of 5

What's it like to drive?
Handling is very agile - almost as good as a Focus. Steering is light but a bit "dead" (ie little feedback). ride is good. Performance is good for a 1.6 diesel. Gearbox is smooth but can be a bit slow on the uptake - takes a bit of getting used to. Seat comfort is OK - not the best (for me) but on the other hand we have also travelled 200+ miles with 5 adults in surprising comfort. Wish it was quieter - mine suffers wind & road noise - maybe the standard fit Hankook tyres are part to blame.

What's it like to park?
No problem. Steering is light. Visinility not the best though.

Living with it

4 out of 5

Have you had any problems with the car?
Clonks from front suspension in cold weather - corrected by dealer. Minor issue with radio - new radio fitted.

What's most practical about your car?
Does everything we can reasonably expect it to.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Hmmm. Best accessory is the winter tyres I used for 3 months - with Michelin Alpin A4's this car went all places at good pace and was never dug out or pushed. Quite fantastic performance for an auto.

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