New i30 Press Information

2015.03.03 17:03:00 No. 4141

1.Introduction

High performance model tops New i30 range

New i30 Turbo

- New i30 Turbo model with 186 PS, 1.6-litre T-GDI tops the range
- Developed at Hyundai’s Nürburgring testing facility with focus on sporty driving
   dynamics and everyday usability
- New 1,6-litre Turbo-GDI engine tuned for driving pleasure
- Sports suspension tuning and a more direct steering for more dynamic ride and
   handling behaviour
- Unique exterior and interior design features highlight sporty character
- Exterior design differentiated by new radiator grille, front and rear bumper with red
   detailing, twin exhausts and 18-inch alloy wheels
- Interior features dedicated cockpit dials, sports seats, red details on steering wheel,
   gear knob, door trim and black headlining

New i30 five-door, three-door and wagon

- New i30 receives new design to accentuate Hyundai’s new family face
   with hexagonal grille
- Upgraded engine line-up and new seven-speed dual-clutch transmission increases
   efficiency and driveability
- New Kappa 1,4-litre engine for increased efficiency
- Stand-out, high-value features including Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS),
   Bi-Xenon headlamps and enhanced Smart Parking Assist System (SPAS)
- Segment-first ventilated seats provide increased comfort

Three years after the European launch of the second-generation Hyundai i30 five-door and wagon, Hyundai is introducing a New i30 model range.

On sale from March 2015, the New i30 range features three body styles ( three-door, five-door and wagon), enhanced styling, improved engine efficiency, a new transmission, new safety and convenience features – plus the addition of a new 186ps high performance model – the i30 Turbo. With the new C-segment model range, fuel economy can be as low as 3,6 l/km and CO₂ emissions as low as 94 g/km.

New i30 is an example of Hyundai’s commitment to a regionalisation product strategy. New i30 has been designed and engineered at Hyundai Motor‘s European Technical Centre in Rüsselsheim, Germany and will be built in the region, at the company’s plant in Nošovice, Czech Republic.

2.Design

- Design of the second generation i30 was rated number one purchase reason
- New i30’s design enhancements to increase its appeal
- Refreshed, sophisticated exterior design demonstrates latest Hyundai family face

Refreshed design
Surveys of existing owners and potential buyers of i30 confirm that the Fluidic Sculpture design philosophy is greatly admired. It mirrors nature’s flowing lines, giving Hyundai vehicles impactful three-dimensional presence. The second-generation i30 was regarded as being “stylish and modern”, “eye catching” and “conveying elegance and dynamism”, becoming a landmark for the brand when customers rated design as the number one purchase reason.

The exterior and interior design have been refreshed for the New i30. At the front there is a new accentuated hexagonal grille, while the profile is refreshed by new design of wheel trims (15-inch) and alloy wheels (16-,17-,18-inch). New Bi-Xenon headlamps also give the 2015 model a new look.

Chief Designer at Hyundai Motor’s Design Centre Europe, Thomas Bürkle, commented, “When designing the second-generation i30, we used strong, fluid lines to sculpt a car that exudes a sense of constant motion, even when stationary. We gave the car a bold stance, transmitting a confident attitude through sporty characteristics and dynamic proportions.

“The newly designed hexagonal grille’s appearance is a unique identifier for our brand and defines the New i30 as a Hyundai family member. The jewel-like front headlamps that flank the grille add a strong personality to the vehicle, as well as a sense of refinement and luxury.”

The New i30 is available in Europe in a range of 12 exterior colours – including 3 new colours: Polar White, Orange Caramel, Jet Black. Inside, the seat and cabin trim is available in a choice of three colours –Black, beige and blue– in cloth, cloth & leather or full leather variations.

3.Safety & Convenience

- New safety and convenience features from Genesis and i40 introduced
- Lane Departure Warning System adds additional safety
- Segment-first ventilated seats offer extra convenience for the customer

New safety and convenience features
Responding to the changing requirements of customers, New i30 expands the already comprehensive list of available active and passive safety equipment by introducing three new technologies.

New Bi-Xenon headlamps, which have brighter illumination and deliver greater clarity for improved night time visibility, feature self-levelling as standard.

For improved active safety, the Hyundai Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) is installed. It alerts the driver if the car begins to deviate from its lane without the turn indicator being activated. LDWS - previously introduced on i40 and Genesis - is part of Hyundai’s democratisation process of cascading advanced safety technologies into lower segments.

“For us it’s important to bring these advanced safety features to lower segments so that more consumers can benefit from these technologies, ultimately helping to avoid accidents,” explained Christian Löer, Head of Product Management & Pricing at Hyundai Motor Europe.

New convenience features include Hyundai’s Smart Parking Assist System (SPAS), which moves on from existing parallel-parking aids to offer driver assistance with bay parking. Sensors monitor the parking bay and car’s position, while an on-board computer controls the steering. Control of the accelerator and brake remain with the driver.

New ventilated front seats, known from more premium cars like the All-New Genesis or New i40, are available for the first time on New i30. These new ventilated front seats deliver greater convenience on hot summer days by delivering fresh cool air to the driver’s back. In combination with the heating function, the front passengers can always adapt the seats to their current needs and convenience in three different stages of intensity.

Apart from newly added features, the New i30 range will carry-over the generous equipment list, which includes: 10-way powered driver’s seat adjustment, heated front seats, an electric parking brake, a Smart Key with engine start/stop button, cruise control with speed limiter, navigation system with 7-inch touch-screen, dual-zone climate control, RDS radio/CD with MP3, iPod, Aux and USB support, six speaker audio system, ventilation for rear seat occupants, and a panoramic glass sunroof to flood the cabin with natural light.

Available active safety features include ESC (Electronic Stability Control), VSM (Vehicle Stability Management), ABS (anti-lock braking system), BAS (emergency Brake Assist System), HAC (Hill Assist Control) to prevent roll-back and ESS (Emergency Stop Signal), which flashes the brake lights when an emergency stop is detected.

In terms of passive safety, every New i30 in Europe is fitted with six airbags – front, side and full length curtain as standard – while an innovative driver’s knee airbag is optional. The second-generation i30 was awarded the maximum five-star safety rating in Euro NCAP’s impact assessment programme and the New i30 features the same structural integrity.

The New i30 carries over the key dimensions of the original, with a generous wheelbase (2650 mm) and overall width (1780 mm excluding door mirrors), which create a cabin with impressive roominess. Space for front seat occupants is among the best-in-class with generous head (1021 mm), leg (1067 mm) and shoulder (1420 mm) room. Cargo capacity remains highly competitive – 378 litres (hatch) and 528 litres (wagon) with the rear seats upright.

4.Engines & Transmissions

- New top of the range186 ps 1,6-litre turbo engine introduced
- Newly developed 1,4-litre gasoline engine with improved efficiency
- Seven-speed dual-clutch transmission for better efficiency and driveability

Improved engines, plus a new 7-speed DCT transmission
The New i30 is available with an expanded choice of seven diesel or gasoline power units – all Euro6-compliant - with power outputs ranging from 90 ps to 186 ps and CO₂ emissions from as low as 94 g/km.

Buyers will have a choice of three diesel engines, a 1,4-litre with 90 ps and a 1,6-litre in two power output version of 110 ps and136 ps.

Customers who prefer gasoline can select from three natural aspirated power units, delivering from 100 ps to 135 ps, or the new 186 ps Turbo-GDI engine fitted to the new i30 Turbo.

For the New i30, the 100 ps 1,4-litre Gamma engine is replaced by a newly developed four-cylinder Kappa unit. This 1368 cc engine is significantly lighter than its predecessor, the Gamma 1,4-litre engine. At only 87 kg, the engine’s base weight has been reduced by 14 kg, resulting in lower fuel consumption and CO₂ emissions of 5,6 l/100 km and of 129 g/km CO₂ respectively.

The two 1,6-litre diesels and the 1.6-litre gasoline GDI engine are available with the new seven-speed DCT (Dual Clutch Transmission). This option replaces the previous compact, conventional six-speed torque-converter automatic. The new 7-speed DCT offers drivers fully automatic operation (ideal for town driving) or sequential manual gear changes for greater driver involvement.

In terms of fuel saving technologies, the New i30 features: Integrated Stop & Go (ISG), low rolling-resistance tyres, an alternator management system (AMS).

5.Running gear

- Improved NVH for higher comfort and a quieter cabin
- Upgraded steering for more precision and handling characteristics
- Bodyshell, wheelbase and track remain unchanged as excellent foundation

Delivering a better driving experience
Hyundai’s chassis engineering team for the New i30 was asked to find ways of improving on the original model’s already highly competent ride/handling balance, while also enhancing the car’s refinement.

The cabin of the New i30 is now even quieter with improved NVH levels to deliver higher comfort for all passengers. The permanently-magnetised Brushless Alternating Current motor-driven power steering system has been upgraded for more precise steering and improved handling characteristics.

The robust bodyshell, long wheelbase (2650 mm) and wide track (up to 1571 mm) were unchanged as they provide an excellent foundation for the operation of the fully independent suspension, by MacPherson Struts at the front and a multi-link system at the rear. The electric rack and pinion power steering with its responsive 2,85 turns from lock-to-lock and the option of Hyundai’s innovative FLEX STEER system (with three operating modes, Comfort, Normal and Sport) is also still on board.

The all-disc braking system, with 280 or 300 mm ventilated front discs and 262 or 284 mm solid rear discs provide reassuring stopping capabilities.

Unique customer support
Like all new Hyundai models, the New i30 for 2015 is backed up by Hyundai’s unique, Europe-only, Five Year Unlimited Mileage Warranty package. This care programme provides customers with a five-year warranty with no mileage limit, five years of roadside assistance and five years of vehicle health checks.

6.New i30 Turbo

- New i30 Turbo model with 186 ps tops the New i30 range
- Developed at Hyundai’s Nürburgring testing facility with focus on sporty driving
dynamics and everyday usability
- Tuned suspension and more direct steering for a more dynamic ride and
handling behaviour
- Unique design features on exterior and interior highlight sporty character

For buyers looking for more sporty driving dynamics and distinctive design without compromising driveability and comfort, Hyundai is adding a new top-of-the-range model to the New i30 line-up for 2015.

The new i30 Turbo is powered by a turbo-charged version of the 1.6-litre Gamma GDI engine. Jürgen Grimm, Head of Powertrain at the Hyundai Motor Europe Technical Centre in Rüsselsheim, Germany explains:

“We wanted to add a powerful but not aggressive engine to the i30 line-up as our focus was on driver enjoyment, not simply performance figures. By engineering maximum power output to 186 ps at 5500 rpm, we could achieve a significant increase in low end torque, delivering more linear acceleration and greater driveability of the engine.”

The engine generates 265 Nm of torque from just 1500 to 4500 revs, which results in a more dynamic acceleration performance. The power is delivered to the front wheels through a six-speed manual transmission. Acceleration to 100 km/h takes 8,0 seconds and top speed is 219 km/h.

To complement the 28 per cent hike in power and 38 per cent increase in torque (over the 1.6 GDI model), the i30 Turbo is fitted with sports suspension tuning, new 18-inch alloy wheels and tyres and a more direct steering (2,78 turns lock-to-lock). The Turbo model is fitted with 300 mm ventilated discs (front) and 284 mm solid discs (rear).

To deliver a sporty drive, tuned to European roads, the i30 Turbo was engineered at Hyundai’s Test Centre at the famous Nürburgring in Germany. Tuning the car’s sporty characteristics was carried out alongside an ‘Accelerated Durability Test’ that simulates a normal vehicle’s lifecycle in just four to six weeks, covering 110 laps of the demanding circuit per week. Every lap of the 20,8 km long, very demanding track is comparable to nearly 380 km on normal road use.

The team at Hyundai’s European design centre made a host of changes to i30 Turbo to differentiate it from its siblings. Exterior design features bespoke to the New i30 Turbo highlight the car’s sporty character including a new radiator grille, front and rear bumper with red detailing, new front LED design, twin exhausts and 18-inch alloy wheels.

Continuing the car’s distinctive design on the inside, the designers specified a black headlining, sports front seats and rear seats with red detailing, sports instrument cluster and contrasting red details on the steering wheel, gear knob and door trims.

The New i30 Turbo will be available in both three-door and five-door hatchback bodystyles, in a range of unique paint finishes including the new colour: Jet Black - exclusive for Turbo model.

7.Technical Specifications

Body & Chassis
Five-door, five-seater hatchback and wagon. Choice of seven transversely mounted diesel and gasoline engines driving the front wheels via a six-speed manual or automatic transmission – depending on model and market.

Diesel engines

1,4-litre 90 PS
Type	U-II, four-cylinder, DOHC 16-valve
Capacity	1396 cc
Bore x stroke	75,0 x 79,0 mm
Compression ratio	16,0
Power	90 PS (66 kW) @ 4000 rpm
Torque	240 Nm @1500~2500 rpm (MT)

1,6-litre 110 PS
Type	U, four-cylinder, DOHC 16-valve
Capacity	1582 cc
Bore x stroke	77,2 x 84,5 mm
Compression ratio	16,0
Power	110 PS (81 kW) @ 4000 rpm
Torque	280 Nm @ 1500~3000 rpm (MT) 300 Nm @ 1750~2500 rpm (7DCT)

1,6-litre 136 PS
Type	U, four-cylinder, DOHC 16-valve
Capacity	1582 cc
Bore x stroke	77,2 x 84,5 mm
Compression ratio	16,0
Power	136 PS (100 kW) @ 4000 rpm
Torque	280 Nm @ 1500~3000 rpm (MT) 300 Nm @ 1750~2500 (7DCT)

Gasoline engines

1,4-litre 100 PS
Type	Kappa 1,4 MPI, four-cylinder, DOHC 16-valve with dual CVVT
Capacity	1368 cc
Bore x stroke	72,0 x 84,0 mm
Compression ratio	10,5
Power	100 PS (74 kW) @ 6000 rpm
Torque	134 Nm@ 3500 rpm

1,6-litre 120 PS
Type	Gamma 1,6 MPI, four-cylinder, DOHC 16-valve
Capacity	1591 cc
Bore x stroke	77,0 x 85,4 mm
Compression ratio	10,5
Power	120 PS (88 kW) @ 6300 rpm
Torque	156 Nm @ 4850 rpm

1,6-litre 130 PS
Type	Gamma 1,6 MPI, four-cylinder, DOHC 16-valve
Capacity	1591 cc
Bore x stroke	77,0 x 85,4 mm
Compression ratio	10,5
Power	130 PS (95 kW) @ 6300 rpm
Torque	157 Nm @ 4850 rpm

1,6-litre 135 PS
Type	Gamma 1,6 GDI, four-cylinder, DOHC 16-valve
Capacity	1591 cc
Bore x stroke	77,0 x 85,4 mm
Compression ratio	11,0
Power	135 PS (99,0 kW) @ 6300 rpm
Torque	164 Nm @ 4850 rpm

1,6-litre 186 PS
Type	Gamma 1,6 GDI, four-cylinder, DOHC 16-valve Turbo
Capacity	1591 cc
Bore x stroke	77,0 x 85,4 mm
Compression ratio	9,5
Power	186 PS (137 kW) @ 5500 rpm
Torque	265 Nm @ 1500 - 4500 rpm