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Also referred to as: Huyndai i30 PD 1.6L Turbo Petrol T-GDi 2019 and Huyndai i30 PD 1.6L Turbo Petrol T-GDi 2021. SR, SR Premium, N Line Premium, N LineNice car until it breaks down
The car itself is fine when it works. Nice to drive and great arrange of features.
However, our Hyundai SR has been horribly unreliable in its first year. Car has already broken down twice and sits in the dealership today. Worst of all Hyundai Customer Care is shocking. They deflect all issues to the dealer and all repersentatives I've spoken to are rude.
Don't make the mistake of thinking Hyundai are now world beaters. They still seem to sell unreliable cars with a poor quality of service.
Purchased in September 2021.
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cooleenaHunter Region, NSW
- 9 reviews
- 3 likes
Fantastic car with a cracking little turbo!
I bought an i30 SR DCT (now the N-Line in their line up) brand new in November 2018. Paid just under $25k for it after they gave me a $5k trade in. I've had the car for 7 months now and I've done just over 18,000 klms. I use this car every day, mostly for highway driving and I haven't had a single problem with it. Android auto, Radar cruise control, Lane keeping assist and Blind spot monitoring are all features I could not live without now! Especially radar cruise, it takes the stress out of highway driving. Even with a turbo, the car uses a li...Read more
ttle bit less fuel than my old 2009 Lancer which had a standard 2.0 engine. I usually use between 5.5-6.5L/100klm on my mostly highway commute. It runs on 91 unleaded too. Many other cars in this league (Focus, Astra, Golf) require 95 premium fuel. Whilst the DCT gearbox takes some getting used to, it is fantastic for overtaking. Super quick and responsive when you need it. It isn't so smooth in bumper to bumper traffic because of the nature of the gearbox but I'm rarely ever in that sort of traffic for longer than 2-3 minutes a day. The car is very quiet on all but rough/coarse highway roads and handles really well. Put it in sport mode and the beast is really unleashed. It goes like it is possessed! If you are looking for something sporty, with a bit of luxury but you don't want to break the bank, then an i30 SR (or N-Line in their 2022 line up) is amazing value. Especially if you don't really want to spend an extra $10-14K on a Golf GTi or something similar.Purchased in November 2021 at Hyundai Dealers for $29,888.00.
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YMVSSydney, NSW
Better daily than i30n and Focus ST
So far been loving the car. Mine is the i30 SR 2018 MANUAL. Before buying it, I test drove on 3 occasions the i30N and the Focus ST as well. My main focus was to get the engaging feeling of the manual and turbo engine, but some creature comforts and tech features. I know, they are on different leagues, but all of them have the same overall interior size and Manual gearboxes.
The i30N, even in comfort mode was harsh in city driving and potholes were felt through out my spine. The pops and crackles from the exhaust were a blast, though. Very fas...Read more
t. The Focus ST was fun, but after 30minutes, I got sick of fighting the massive torque steer, every time I went near the throttle. Also the suspension was very much for track usage. Also very fast and such a waste on mostly city driving. The i30SR on the other hand was very composed and grown up, like a sleeper. If you step on, it it goes, faster than you can actually use on a real-world scenario. The suspension is firm but comfortable. The shifter is notchy on the right amount and havent been tiresome on the las 11 months of daily heavy traffic usage during rush hour. On the weekends I take it to some mountain roads and have a blast on it. Amazing all rounder. Zero complaints.Purchased in May 2021.
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KalindeePakenham
- 2 reviews
- i30 PD 1.6L Turbo Petrol T-GDi SR (2017-2018)
- Verified purchase
The best small car ever!
I absolutely love my Hyundai i30 SR - i use this daily to get to and from work and interstate when visiting family,
I have no issues - the turbo in this gets my vote
it looks and feels good to drive and i highly recommend this to everyone that ask about it.
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BWSCamden NSW
- 3 reviews
2018 SR Premium PD2
On Tuesday 06 Mayember 2018 night something in the front suspension dramatically failed whilst I was driving along.
It is a new 2018 - I30 SR Premium with 3000kms on it and
purchased on 02 October 2018.
There was no warning ⚠️. It just went bang!
The vehicle was towed to Hyundai as a result.
I have now been informed that the front passenger suspension has failed. ...Read more
I am extremely concerned that the structural integrity of this vehicle is now questioned. If I had been driving along the motorway at 110km the result could have been quite different. For a new vehicle to have such a dramatic failure in the suspension is unacceptable. All I30 owners should be made aware of the possible fault. It could have caused an accident! So you could be sitting on a ticking time bomb that could go off without warning like mine did. Modify messageSimilar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
DHAuckland
- 8 reviews
Great car
Our 3rd Hyundai in a row, no issues with the previous two over 9 years and not expecting any from this one.
Surprisingly comfortable car, close to our previous i40 in terms of ride comfort, kids have no problem falling asleep in the back and plenty of adjustment in the seats
Economy is good, close to the claimed figures
Smart cruise works well as does everything in the cabin.
Only negatives are
- DCT transmission is a little jerky when trying to travel slowly, (e.g. going slow up our driveway) If not trying to crawl away slowly the transmission is fine and changes smoothly and quickly normally
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Sarah HVictoria, 3658
- 5 reviews
Fantastic Car
Purchased the i30 SR with sunroof in July 2017. What a fantastic car. Looks good. Runs great. Highly recommend if you are after a small car. Very cheap to run and get approximately 600kms to a full tank of petrol. The interior looks great. The GPS and in car software is very easy to use. Also has wireless charging for phones - how convenient no cords
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simonebbMelbourne, Victoria
- 7 reviews
- i30 PD 1.6L Turbo Petrol T-GDi SR (2017-2018)
- Verified purchase
Happy I made move from my previous European car
Bought my SR as a demo 12 months ago. Came out of a turbo diesel European car. Am very happy with my hyundai. Has all options I was seeking. Great service and insurance prices compared to what I was paying. Only thing I miss is sometimes lacks power. My cruise control is playing up (turns off) and plug and play over last 12 months has become sluggish but hoping these can be rectified. Overall very happy with car. Stylish and practical. Interior roomy. Visually good and easy to park. Love my sunroof. Would definitely recommend this car. Dealers...Read more
hip were great, easy to deal with and no sales pressure. Update at January 2022 Cruise control cannot be fixed - to me it’s not really a cruise control. If going down hills on slight decline it turns itself off. My old car did not do this. Service tells me this is how cruise control works, not many cars will brake and hold the speed. My European car did. Plug and play is working much better since an update. Seems whenever apple changes iOS then Hyundai need to update their system and in turn we need to get ours updated or you have issues with it. Still happy with my car for price and functionality.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
Walsh
- 2 reviews
- 1 like
I love this car
Last car was a Ford Focus which I loved
Before that had an alpha Romeo
This is the best car so far
The i30 SR is a wonderful fun car
It has plenty of acceleration but is also full of sensible and useful options
And the 5 year warranty is the deal clincher
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Beardy BonceSydney, NSW
- 17 reviews
Good.... but not great
I bought the i30SR after being surprisingly disappointed with the Mazda 3 SP25.
The level of kit in thei30 is pretty much on a par with the SP25 GT. And the i30 made me smile compared to the SP25 lack of raising even a slight grin.
I’ve had the car since Easter ( 2018 build) and whilst overall I’m happy with it, there are a few niggles.
Since picking up the car I’ve done mostly city driving and 1 longer trip to the blue mountains.
The niggles are:
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UPDATE: Warm start issue is now resolved ( 4 trips back to the dealer including 1 week long stay). This issue seems to be affecting a number of i30SR owners....Hyundai are aware of a handful though. ... Read more
Hyundai replaced the fuel injectors under warranty. TRIM UPDATE: the replaced seat trim is showing the same signs wear just 4 months after it was replaced (6/6). So far Hyundai have rejected a second claim saying that there is no manufacturing issue. Same issue as before, same wear showing as before...first claim approved without issue, second claim rejected...This is now escalated to claims management for a full explanation.Final Update: Whilst the warm start issue was resolved by the fuel injector replacement in July 2018, that said, the rough idling started to get worse. Worse again when a software update was applied i... Read more
n October 2018. The car went back into the dealership for more investigation and also to have a grinding steering issue fixed in December 2018. Thats the last I saw of the car as Hyundai were unable to resolve the issues and so offered me a full refund or a replacement car ( the updated N-Line).Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
Daz
- 12 reviews
Step up for Hyundai, but same misses let it down.
Overall, probably one of the best cars in it's price range, but it's not perfect.
Good design, spacious, great boot space and flexibility (flat seats, boot lip etc).
Seats are comfortable, although the quality of the leather isn't the best, and some of the plastics are a bit cheap.
Feels solid to drive and handling is really good and up there against cars that are priced well above.
Features and inclusions are also well above a car in this price range - you get a lot of bang for your buck IMO.
The engine handles well and has got some ...Read more
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tdphillipsMetropolitan Adelaide, SA
- 15 reviews
i30 sr lives up to expectations
Was looking to upgrade, had a good run with Honda's but nothing really inspired there, tried the HRV, good space but a bit dull, civic RS looks a bit...out there fro me, too many angles and fake vents. Really like the golf, but won't buy VW after their dieselgate saga and reliability issues - friend/family experience has put me off totally. Tried the Kia sportage, but diesel is the best motor, and not so good for mostly city driving. Tried the Kona, very nice but some features we wanted were not available. So drove the i30sr, premium, ticked ju...Read more
st about all the boxes, except we were thinking SUV, but re-thought that after driving the i30, do we really need to sit higher and pay more for the privilege, and more boot space in the i30. The SR is really good to drive, great torque, steering and balance, so many features, great finish, reasonable servicing costs, 10yr roadside and 10yr map updates. It has all the tech and it works well, info screen clear and easy to read. Fuel economy using 91RON sitting at 8.1/100 mostly city driving after 2,500kms with some quick squirts, its hard not too, its fun. Once you've driven these small petrol turbo "high torque at low rpm" motors its hard to look at anything else. You can feel the local suspension and steering improvements, this all works very well on our chopped up roads and manhole covers. This is my first Hyundai so will see how it goes long term, but 5 yr warranty helps show the confidence they have in the car, the dealer experience was quite good. lots of friends now have Korean cars with pretty much unanimous satisfaction. Hyundai have done a good job with this new i30, Korean cars are trying the hardest to deliver at the moment, don't usually give 5 stars, but thus far the car is excellent, it does what it says on the box and we are very happy with the purchase. A year plus on, 20k kms, using 91 fuel, still averaging 7.8l/100 combined, 6.5 hwy, no issues, suspension working nicely on very mixed surfaces, tires wearing ok, brakes are excellent, no regrets.Purchased in February 2021 for $33,000.00.
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Update, nearly 10k kms up, no issues, no regrets, still fun, 7.8l/100 average over total kms, all using 91ron, mostly city driving, we live in the adelaide hills so every trip is down and up hill, great on twisty roads.
Update, 33k now, no issues, average 7.7L/100. made a few trips down the SE of SA hwy1, coorong road, very rough bitumen road, suspension works great, firm yet compliant. No rattles or squeaks, Still very happy with the purchase.
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Glenn EMelbourne
- 2 reviews
You take our money and leave us with a multi coloured car
We have been sold a car with panel damage and now the front of the car is 2 different colours.
3 and a half months on Hyundai’s so called customer service are forcing me to resolve this in V-Cat.
The initial problem was panel damage in the front grille that I was told by the dealer that they had many new i30’s with the same issue, so be careful if you are buying a i30.
PATHETIC CUSTOMER SERVICE!!!!!
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Hyundai i30 SR - very good
Traded in an old (and loved) XR6 as I’m now doing more travel to work (80km per day) - don’t really notice the i30 as being that much smaller inside, it fits two car seats in the back with ease. Side by side with the old XR6, not that huge a difference.
Likes - leather seats with good side bolstering, sat nav and map system are excellent, cruise control easy to use, adaptive cruise excellent, tyre pressure monitor is great, sport mode is great, great speed off the mark, plenty of guts when overtaking, bluetooth very good, phone calls easy an...Read more
d loud enough, apple car play works as advertised, electric handbrake adds to space and premium feel, like that the infotainment screen sits high on the dash so not looking down, infotainment with speed indicator and traffic alerts is a real asset, brakes fine, fuel economy as advertised, handling fine, internal storage good, hard plastics can live with, 18inch wheels look great, can use 91ULP, buying process with Hyundai was really good also. To date (6 months) have had zero mechanical issues. Dislikes - reverse camera a bit blurry, ride can be a bit jerky up to 60kmh (not as smooth as a VW Golf), would have got a different colour instead of white (silver would look better), would like back support for the driver seat, Digital radio doesn’t work in Newcastle, not the most quiet with road noise. I’d definitely recommend one though. Paid $28k drive away, when the same spec level Golf would have been $37k. Easy choice. Golf drives slightly better and has a slightly more premium feel. Pretty close run though, another generation and they’ll likely be on par...Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
Tom CMelbourne
- 4 reviews
So sporty!
Performance of the i30n is amazing. So powerfully driven by the 1.6L turbo engine. The finishes inside the car are beautiful with the black and red leather seats and finishes on the dash. I bought the car for my wife but i think i drive it more than her due to how much fun it is to drive.
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LluuAdelaide
- 7 reviews
So so good
Bought the SR premium.
What I love: the sunroof (panoramic and extends to the back seat!), economic fuel efficiency (8L/km in central city driving), seat coolers (noticeable in the hot weather)
What annoys me: a bit jolty in the lower gear changes (likely due to the DCT), poor vision with the reverse camera, the hyundai app (autolink) is truly terrible and not worth using
What is ok: the infotainment system, back seat room, boot space (you can make it a bit bigger with a space saving spare tyre.
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Amdor9Illawarra, NSW
- 5 reviews
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i30 SR is a hot hatch!
I can't believe the features in this car! There are more features in this car than most base model luxury cars and half the price! I just picked up my new car yesterday and it will take me a while to explore all the features in this car. Such smooth performance, solidly built and luxurious on the inside. The black leather seats with red stitching truly grabbed my attention and didn't let me go! I've been looking for a new car for most of the year and when I drove this one I was totally sold! So much interior space, great boot space and design. I'm looking forward to selecting Sport mode this weekend and seeing what it can do with that fuel efficient yet powerful 1.6 turbo that puts out 150kW!
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Dazzler87North-West & West coast, TAS
- 21 reviews
No wonder it is winning multiple car of the year awards
Replaced a Top of the range 2014 Holden Calais V which we had for three years. Coming down a couple of sizes would appear to be a brave choice, but aside from missing about 120 litres of boot space our new I30 SR has not disappointed in any other area. Before the Calais we had 2 Hybrid Camrys and the economy of the i30 which is a performance model is about half way between the Hybrids and the Calais, which is a good result. The i30 SR has similar performance to the Calais but is easier to drive on longer trips. The Calais was a lovely car, bu...Read more
t being big it had to be manhandled around corners and such. The i30 has light but positive controls with nice direct steering and confidence inspiring brakes. My favourite feature and one of the incentives for the update was the autonomous cruise which works seamlessly. I also find the Android Auto feature very handy. Being able to use Google maps on the fly as well as the built in GPS if necessary proved very handy on a recent driving holiday. I've done almost 11,000 kilometres in the first 4 months and aside from a couple of hiccups with the Blind spot monitoring software the ownership experience has been brilliant. Between myself and my wife we have had 4 different i30's in the last 9 years and they continue to get better and better.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
shaynesydney
- 3 reviews
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Absolute pleasure to drive
This is my wife's 2nd I 30 we previously had the premium edition from 2014 to two months ago when we decided to upgrade to the new generation I 30 sr premium 1.6 litre turbo and must say this car is a credit to Hyundai having seen Hyundai grow from there original excel days .. I would highly recommend this product and model to anyone yes it's the top of the range and a bit pricey but you will not be disappointed at all we look forward to years of trouble free motoring just like our previous i 30
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FelixMelbourne
- 5 reviews
New design, more robust and tech
Having grown up in a family that only ever had Toyota cars, buying this car was a bit left of field. The new design is quite impressive, it looks a bit like a golf and from my understanding, this is due to the Hyundai team having Volkswagen designers onboard.
The android auto works wonders, the car has a smooth drive, responsive power and nice look interior. Pretty good value for money.
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Update, had this car 12 months now. No faults or or issues, nothing but the standard servicing has been required. Economy is getting better, have exceeded claimed figures on occasion. Active cruise ha... Read more
s been excellent day or night, done 2-3 hr drives entirely on active cruise & never touched brake or accelerator, even when going through towns. Never false braked like Subaru's are prone to.