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KarlSydney
- 4 reviews
- 5 likes
Reliable and cheap to service
I bought a diesel i30 wagon after a few friends recommended one. I wasn’t disappointed. I’ve now had it for 4 and a half years and done 100K km. The servicing is so cheap. The stock brakes even lasted until the 75K km service.
It was so great that my wife also bought thehatvhbaxk version the following year
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FeliciaChurchill
- 7 reviews
- 1 like
Nice and spacious
I bought my i30 in 2013. It has driven so smooth since and I havent really had any huge problems with the car itself except to make sure my seat is up the highest it will go as Im very small and have to really stretch my neck to check my blind spots. (I think I would have this issue in most cars). Its also super comfy. I drive about 35-45 minutes to work daily and never feel crammed climbing out the car.
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GalaxySydney
- 6 reviews
Reliability is generally good. Ride quality and Infotainment system horrible
This would have been one of the first GD SERIES sold in Australia. After 73,000 kms the i30 Elite has been very reliable. Feels reasonably solid and only just replaced the battery after 6 years. Still on same brakes and tyres, so very low maintenance and goes easy on itself for long life. Wheel alignment has held perfect so far and only rotate the tyres at each service. The interior is very well made and looks like high quality materials have been used throughout.
Okay now to the things I hate. The ride quality is probably the worst I have ev...Read more
er driven. Too brittle over every road surface and jars on anything but the smoothest of roads. You really cringe when you know what you see ahead is going to bang on the suspension going on underneath. This would be the reason for me selling this car... its horrible. Its not even though this ride gives any benefit to handling either because it doesnt. The tyres are not even low profile. One can only image what the premium model ride handling would be like. Tyre noise. Loud is the word when out in the country. Although this seems to be the case for most hatches with a Golf being the exception. Infotainment system. It was fine till around the 5th year then lost touch accuracy. Took it back and they replaced with a new unit and put latest maps onboard. Wierd start up noises. After reading so many forums tried to many times to get addressed at dealer but always no fault found. If car is parked overnight you get a strange wind up sound after starting. If car is restarted after only 5-10mins the timing chain rattle is prominent until oil spreads through the engine.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
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hs
- 10 reviews
- 8 likes
Under Power
i30 Petrol wagin is a very good make but I wish it had bit more juice under the bonnet. The engine of 1.6L is just a touch low in the grunt. I wish, it was 2.0L. Otherwise, it has great electronics and good fuel consumption at about 8.5L/100km in urban!
I wonder how Hyundai will compete with next version of Corolla!
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Andrew WNSW, 2768
- 3 reviews
- 1 like
Great value
Performance:
- Not bad for a 1.8L hatchback, very smooth transmission means there's always a decent amount of power available
- Fuel efficiency is fantastic - usually get around 7L/100km
Interior:
- Stylish and modern (in my opinion)
- Cabin noise is fairly quiet
- Apple CarPlay / Android Auto is awesome, really useful feature
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KatiePakenham
- 5 reviews
- 9 likes
Multiple Recalls, Wiring issues, Breaking issues, Electrical issues and blown trans before 200000ks
Purchased car second hand from a mechanic in 2015, it was 2 years old with 115,000ks on it, full service history. Within first year, two major re calls.. The car is great on fuel, 1.6l Turbo Diesel . by 2018 (car is 6 yrs old and only done 150,000ks.. the trans has gone completely... Full replacement is over 3k!!! Issue after issue with the car, only good thing about it is the boot space and the fuel economy. It makes me question how safe they are if the trans can blow driving on the freeway at 60ks...
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JacquiePerth, WA
- 14 reviews
Love my car!!
Previously had a Getz which I loved but upgraded to an i30 Special Edition, 3 door hatch, 6 speed manual in 2013. Only paid $14,000 as I received a $5,000 trade in for my Getz. This car was made in the Czech Republic and came with quite a few extras that my partner's i30 diesel didn't have, like the Bluetooth automatic answering of your phone. It's also a simple procedure to pair other peoples phones with the stereo should you need to do that. Love everything about 'my baby'. She does around 600km to a full tank, is exceptionally quiet to dr...Read more
ive. Sometimes my partner comments on whether the engine is actually running. There is plenty of boot space for the shopping and heaps more if you collapse the seats. Came with a spare alloy tyre which was a bonus. Considering it is a 3 door, she has plenty of room in the back for passengers, where my partner's i30 is quite cramped. It is quite a 'wide' car but very easy to park. The only drawback and I mean it's only minor, is that because it's a 2 door, the doors are quite a lot bigger than the average 4 door so I have to be careful when opening the doors and have to warn any passengers that they need to make sure they have enough room to get in and out the car. There is plenty of storage space, a/c in the glove box which I find novel, and good storage under the mat in the hatch. Plus the rear parking sensors are a bonus and such a help. I cannot find one thing to complain about with this car. I am extremely happy with it and if I ever need to buy another car, it will most certainly be an i30.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
Jessie TSydney
- 5 reviews
Hyundai i30 - great affordable family car!
We bought the Hyundai i30 a few years ago and we love it. It's spacious, has great features (such as rear parking sensors), bluetooth, auto lock and substantial boot space. Running costs are efficient and servicing is also pretty affordable. We are looking to buy another Hyundai in the future.
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FralexSydney
- 9 reviews
- 2 likes
Works well
Positives:
Hatchback is awesome. Use this car at the drive ins and reverse to have rear of car to screen. Also great when loading car with big items.
Comfy chairs for driver and passengers
Autolock doors driving greater than 20kms.
Touch screen radio.
Power steering. When hubby borrows car he likes to change up the steeringto suit him.
Cup holders galore not that you should drink coffee while driving.
Sunglasses compartment. The greatest.
Glove box is amazing. I can fit an entire tissue box in there and the other box near your elbow when you drive. Also fits a tissue box and so much snacks!
Big as spare tyre compartment without compromising on boot space.
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John DNowra
- 11 reviews
A wonderful little car
I was pleasantly surprised by the good headroom and leg room for my 185 cm frame. Its interior is well set out. It took a bit of getting used to the number of lights on the steering wheel first time i drove at night, but they are useful. The ride is quite comfortable. The trip computer fitted is a useful addition
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Hanzski
- 5 reviews
- 1 like
2016 i30 leather interior - great car
Bought brand new in 2016 and paid $25,000, felt a bit ripped off at the time by John Hughes sales guy but the servicing and car has been exceptional. Love having my iPhone connected to the display screen for calls and gps mapping. Has all the extra features which I need as a sales rep on the road.
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pat6769broughton village
- 6 reviews
- 1 like
great car
I bought the Hyundai i30 new and have owned it for two years now. 5-year warranty and fixed price servicing were the strong buying points for me. The car is smooth and responsive. Reasonably economical and very comfortable. It has everything you need in a small car. Fuel averages around 7.2l per 100klm.
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Mads92Logan
- 6 reviews
Not a bad car
My 2014 i30 has a really great interior. I find the firm seats comfortable but some people do not.
It has heaps of great accessories and multimedia tools, and there’s nothing else I would need on the interior apart from maybe GPS, but I always use my phone for that anyway.
My biggest issue is more the drive. It’s smooth, but since it’s only a 1.8L V4, it’s not as powerful or as quick as I would like my next car to be.
Handles corners pretty well though.
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SarahSunbury
- 4 reviews
- 9 likes
- i30 GD (2012-2016)
- Verified purchase
Beyond perfect
This car drives like a dream!
This is my second time owning an i30 and soon to be the third!
I’ve updated every 2 years. Incredible drive, so much power and so much out of a tank!
Quiet drive. Beautiful looking inside and out! So many features!
Love the spacious interior, but the small looking exterior. Size is very deceiving!
Never had anything wrong with my i30’s in the past 5 years. I get it serviced from the dealership once a year and they include road side assist for doing so! Win, win.
Beautiful car! Worth the money!
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GillumsMumIllawarra, NSW
- 7 reviews
I love my i30 CRDi (Diesel)
I bought this second hand and have been extremely happy with the fuel economy. It's relatively cheap to fill and a full tank seems to last ages. It's the first diesel car we have owned and we love it. It's very comfortable and the dashboard is really sporty. There's plenty of room in the boot and the rear seats fold totally flat so you can fit a lot in if you need to!
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undertaker575
- 5 reviews
- 1 like
Best value for money car
After dealing with a terrible second hand car buying this car was the best decision I have ever made in my life. It is extremely reliable with 5 years of warranty and 10 years roadside assist, it is very economical and has outstanding features such as the ability to record the radio, bluetooth, reverse beep and camera
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James TSydney, NSW
- 6 reviews
Hyundai i30 2016
This is an amazing car. Great on fuel, maybe fill up once every 2 weeks or so.
Very comfortable and the accessories such as the large touch display is amazing! And it connects with my iPhone and shows the apps I can use.
Nifty little car, will definitely be getting another Hyundai for my next car.
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Cint
- 6 reviews
So happy with this lovely little gem
I bought this car very quickly as my car died on me and I desperately needed a car quickly, I was so amazed at the fuel efficiency and the smoothness of the Drive, not to mention all the extra luxury like Bluetooth and reverse camera . An absolute delight to drive i love getting in my car every day it is perfect.
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Tats86Brisbane
- 5 reviews
- 11 likes
Not amazing but did the job well
Good:
-cheap to service
-comfortable
-boot size reasonable
-reasonably priced car
-had all the bells and whistles (push button start, sat nav, auto wipers and lights etc)
Bad:
-fuel economy not the best (530kms around town and 580kms max on highway up to Cairns-expected better on the open road)
-harsh motor noise under hard acceleration (sounds like it’s on your lap)
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KTC
- 5 reviews
- 1 like
Fab car! Can't fault it
Bought this car for a family of 4, fits so much in! very spacious, sat nav is great, massive boot! Drives very smoothly and love the fact that the keys can stay in your bag the entire time and everything is push button. Would defiantly recommend for anyone! The only note would be that only a small person will fit in the middle seat with 2 car seats.
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Questions & Answers
Carol Hallasked
The AUX, iPod USB on multimedia GD-02 have disappeared from screen so cannot use iPod in car. Did get an error msg but disappeared before I could write it down.
How do you fix this
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Karenasked
why is my car cutting out when im sometimes slowing down? when this happens I have to turn engine back on and press on the excellorator to restart, on doing this the ESP comes on and stays on until I stop the car.
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Leigh H.asked
What does GD stand for?
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