2012 Hyundai i30 is currently exhibited at the Frankfurt Motor Show.
The hatchback can be ordered with one of six different engines with outputs between 90PS (66 kW) and 135PS (99 kW). The engines can be mated to either 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic gearbox. This guarantees nice performance and low fuel consumption.
The suspension includes independent subframe-mounted MacPherson struts, with coil springs and gas-filled shock absorbers at the front and independent subframe-mounted multi-links, coil springs and gas-filled shock absorbers at the rear.
The stopping power is guaranteed thanks to a 15” or 16” ventilated discs up front and 14” solid discs at the rear.
The wheel choice includes 15”,16” and 17” alloy wheels fitted with 195 / 65 R15, 205 / 55 R16 and 225 / 45 R17, respectively.
Technical specifications: 2012 Hyundai i30
Diesel engines
1,4-litre 90 ps
Type / capacity U-II, WGT, four-cylinder, DOHC 16-valve / 1396 cc
Power / torque 90 ps (66.0 kW) @ 4000 rpm / 220 Nm @1500~2750 rpm
Bore x Stroke (mm) 75 x 79
Compression ratio 17.0
1,6-litre 110 ps
Type / capacity U-II, VGT, four-cylinder, DOHC 16-valve / 1582 cc
Power / torque 110 ps (81.0 kW) @ 4000 rpm / 260 Nm @ 1900~2750 rpm
Bore x Stroke (mm) 77.2 x 84.5
Compression ratio 17.3
New 1,6-litre 128 ps
Type / capacity U-II, VGT, four-cylinder, DOHC 16-valve / 1582 cc
Power / torque 128 ps (94.0 kW) @ 4000 rpm / 260 Nm @ 1900~2750 rpm
Bore x Stroke (mm) 77.2 x 84.5
Compression ratio 17.3
Gasoline engines
1,4-litre 100 ps
Type / capacity Gamma 1.4, four-cylinder, DOHC 16-valve / 1396 cc
Power / torque 100 ps (73.2 kW) @ 5500 rpm / 137 Nm @ 4200 rpm
Bore x Stroke (mm) 77 x 74.99
Compression ratio 10.5
1,6-litre 120 ps
Type / capacity Gamma 1.6 MPI, four-cylinder, DOHC 16-valve / 1591 cc
Power / torque 120 ps (88 kW) @ 6300 rpm / 156Nm @ 4850 rpm
Bore x Stroke (mm) 77 x 85.44
Compression ratio 10.5
1,6-litre 135 ps
Type / capacity Gamma GDI, four-cylinder, DOHC 16-valve / 1591 cc
Power / torque 135 ps (99 kW) @ 6300 rpm / 164 Nm @ 4850 rpm
Bore x Stroke (mm) 77×85.44
Compression ratio 11
Transmissions
6-speed manual and automatic
Suspension and damping
Front Fully independent subframe-mounted MacPherson struts, with coil springs and gas-filled shock absorbers. Anti-roll stabiliser bar.
Rear Fully independent subframe-mounted multi-links, coil springs and gas-filled shock absorbers.
Steering
Type Motor-driven power steering, with Flex SteerTM
Steering wheel turn 2,85 Turning circle 10,6 metres
Brakes
Front 15 / 16 inch ventilated discs
Rear 14 inch solid discs
Wheels and tyres
Standard 15 inch steel / 15 inch alloy 195 / 65 R15 tyres
16 inch alloy 205 / 55 R16 tyres
17 inch alloy 225 / 45 R17 tyres
Exterior
Overall length 4300
Overall width 1780 (excluding door mirrors)
Overall height 1470
Wheelbase 2650
Front overhang 880
Rear overhang 770
Interior Front Rear
Leg room 1067 880
Head room 1018 963
Shoulder room 1420 1395
Capacities (litres)
Fuel tank 53 litre
Luggage 378 with rear seats upright
Source: Hyundai