The new generation Hyundai i30 has finally been revealed in Europe where it was designed and developed. The i30 is one of the most important cars for Hyundai globally and may even make it to Indian markets in the second half of 2017. The i30 is bigger than the i20 in size and comes in with more features and tech, which will also result in a higher price tag as well.
The design team for the car was led by Peter Schreyer, formerly of Audi and who was credited with turning around Kia Motor's design language. The i30 at present is going to be launched with new engines in the international market. A turbocharged petrol also may be on the cards. However the probability of Hyundai bringing in the i30 to India will depend on the demand for such products in the market and whether customers are willing to shell out more for a premium hatch from brands such as Hyundai who are also mass market players.
The development engineers of Hyundai Motor Europe’s Technical Centre in Germany enhanced the driving dynamics of the New Generation i30 in a rigorous testing programme throughout Europe and on the famous Nürburgring Nordschleife. The highly rigid and light body with 53 % Advanced High Strength Steel delivers the base for good ride and handling characteristics and combined with a 10 % more direct steering and a newly developed chassis the driver can enjoy dynamic driving abilities without compromising high levels of comfort.
The New Generation i30 democratises technology with connectivity features such as Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and wireless charging to enhance smartphone operation and functionality while driving. Latest active safety features such as Autonomous Emergency Braking, Smart Cruise Control, Lane Keeping Assist System, Driver Attention Alert and Blind Spot Detection increase passenger comfort to enjoy the ride with the New Generation i30 even more.
The i30 may get a new 2.0 litre, 4 cylinder petrol engine while the 1.6litre turbo diesel version will continue to be sold. Rumors are that Hyundai may also throw in a 7-speed dual clutch automatic transmission with the new i30 to make things even more enticing for customers. The new i30 may also feature autonomous emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, rear-cross traffic alert, lane assist, blind spot assist and many more such features. What remains to be seen is how much of this will filter in to the Indian spec version, if at all there is one!
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