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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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JulesAdelaide
- 4 reviews
- 1 like
Just Perfect!
Absolutely love this car. Have decided I will keep it until it dies. Fantastic fuel economy and has excellence take off and breaking capacity, I have never felt unsafe in this car. It feels like it hugs the road when you drive it. Not noisy and very comfortable for the driver - can't honestly say about passengers though.
Excellent space in the boot plus back seat can be folded down flat. I have shown lots of people how to get their seats flat that also have the i30 and they all love the car even more when they find that out. Most hilarious thing is that there is an A/C in the glove compartment... mmm love me a cold manual.
Has all the basic connectivity for audio which is super handy. Honestly love this car so much, just perfect.
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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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DeeGold Coast
- 8 reviews
Very economical, reliable and zesty
I have had my car since February 2009 and it's a great car. I've traveled 135,000km in my car and the fuel economy is fantastic. I drove from Sydney to Melbourne on ONE tank of fuel numerous times. The turbo diesel engine is coupled well with the manual transmission which enables superior performance and great handling.
The only reason I haven't given the i30 5 stars is because of the headlights. I've had ongoing issues with my headlights blowing, on average, every 6 months. Apparently, it is a known problem in the older models but the new models have LED lights so it's probably not an issue now.
Great value for money and a very reliable car. It hasn't broken down on me and the service prices at Hyundai are very reasonable.
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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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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!
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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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.2 comments
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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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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Melanie Pinchen
- 5 reviews
Love love it
I love how modern it feels with the best technology. With The reverseing camera and sensors, the hands free for your phone, blue toothe connectivity, hard drive to store music on, airbags, you feel like you have a premium car at such a reasonable price. Also a lot of boot room in the hatch
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Bev C
- 3 reviews
Love this little gem
Brand is amazing
Servicing is a little expensive but most of the time they do a really good job
Pertrol usuage is fantastic a whole tank lasts me over a week
Love the Bluetooth option to be able to answer the phone
Handles really well has a great safety rating
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terrySouth Australia
- 8 reviews
- 2 likes
Disapointed
Was very happy with my 2015 I30 ACTIVE X, so purchased the the latest model i30 active (active x no longer available ) At first was impressed with the new added features, but i neglected to notice that Hyundai has actually sacrificed some of the quality from the older model, maybe to subsidise the new bells and whistles .Probably anyone that hasn't had older model i30 would be completely happy but if you are interested in the new model, if you can compare the older models first .Too many features to list but one glaring downgrade is the rever...Read more
sing camera .Was told by two different dealers that it is a different camera used this time. The clarity compared to previous one is terrible, especially at night .Compared my camera in my car to other models in the yards of 2 dealers and they are all the same.Was told by both dealers Hyundai have in fact sacrificed some quality from older models for the new models .Queried this with head office in Sydney, very different story from the customer support person who said go back to service dept., but the response from dealership was to confirm what i suspected and that i will eventually get used to it, sorry can't help you.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
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Tejas
- 5 reviews
- 1 like
- i30 PD 2.0L Petrol GDi Active (2017-2020)
- Verified purchase
Best Car!!
I recently purchased this car for my business. I was hesitant to buy a Hyundai car as I have always drove a Corolla, but I don't regret the decision at all. The car is smooth to drive and has good space for a Hatch back car. The service and dealer was fantastic. I would recommend it if someone is keen to go for a medium car and has limited budget.
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bigbozo
- 4 reviews
- 2 likes
i30 very happy so far
I purchased my i30 mid January, i did look at the i30 a few years ago but they were a bit boring on the inside this has now changed, i purchased the premium in the diesel, having only had the vehicle 6 weeks im very happy with my purchase. The torque of the engine and the smooth gear changes are great, the navigation system is easy to use. The economy so far is around 5.2lts to 100km, last fill i did 1042km with 80km showing to empty this is a combination of both city and highway (motorway) driving. The vehicle is great to drive. The only nega...Read more
tives i really could think of if your tall the sun roof comes down slightly by a few inches on each side i am 6, 3 and dont have any problems. Unlike the sr this vehicle comes with a full spare wheel. The lane assist the the cruise control that keeps a distance 1 to 4 car lengths from the vehicle ahead is great.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
Harmony
- 8 reviews
Worst Car We have ever had
We were very excited to be buying our first ever brand new car. What a mistake. We had some initial problems, steering column, radio not working which required a major day at the mechanic. These were within the first 6 months of having it (so was under warranty, but seriously major problems so early on, really??) Since then it has been okay, but now the clutch and gearbox both need replacing. These things do happen but we have had other vehicles over the years and none of them have skipped a beat. Will never by a Hyundai again and probably won't waste our time with brand new either. Such a shame, I don't like to leave a negative review but a car is a major purchase so I feel it is necessary on this occasion.
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BelSydney Surrounds, NSW
- 4 reviews
- i30 GD (2012-2016)
- Verified purchase
Mixed feelings so far
I have the SR variant with turbo engine. I am still getting used to the Dual Cluth Transmission as I have only ever driven fully automatic cars. The tyres are very noisy at high speeds too.
The interior is comfortable. Leather seats, glasses holder and dual zone climate control are my favourite features. Boot space is ample.
DO NOT WISH TO SHARE MY INVOICE DETAILS
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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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Questions & Answers
Patricia P.asked
Hi, does anyone know where in the navigation settings I can turn off the “you are exceeding the speed limit” voice. Very loud and distracting and happens when we go from 99 to 100.
Many thanks :)
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Ray W.asked
We bought a 2022 I30 auto petrol model, it has a surging problem whilst driving. Has anybody have this problem
1 answer
We had a problem with our 2011 model delaying when accelerating and then taking off (surging) was going to cost us about 4 grand to fix as it was out of warranty. Suggest to make a note of when it happens and let Hyundai servicing know so it is on record if it becomes more of an issue. Can’t remember what the actual problem was as we traded it in.
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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Beardy Bonce
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.