2008 Hyundai I30

With the 2008 Hyundai I30 the company is for the first time designing a car specifically for the European market. Not only is the car intended for Europe it is actually designed in Europe. They have come to the realization that you need to have different models for different markets since the needs are different. The I30 is a compact car that looks like it has a very good chance of becoming a major player in the compact car segment. The car is well designed and well built and it can match any car in its class.

Clearly the days when Hyundai was thought of as a low cost and vehicle that offered affordable if unspectacular transportation are long gone. The I30 is capable of competing with any car in its class. It can compete in terms of quality, or performance. The car has an attractive style that is clearly intended to appeal to people who want more from their car than just a way to get around town. In terms of comfort the I30 is second to none. It has all of the amenities that you would expect of a car in this class and then some.

The area where the Hyundai I30 really stands out in the compact car market is in terms of space. You can comfortable seat five adults in the car. The luggage area is also large allowing you to carry quite a bit. Given that it is marketed as a family car the space comes in handy for most people. It is definitely a consideration that you should think about, almost everybody finds that could use more space in their car.

There are six different engine options for the Hyundai I30 so you should have trouble finding one that you suits your needs. There are three diesel and three gasoline powered engines to choose from. Given that the car is being sold only in Europe diesel is more important than it is in other parts of the world. You can get engines that range in size from 1.4 liters to 1.6 liters, some with turbochargers some without. Whatever engine you choose you are getting a combination of performance and fuel efficiency. While the car is clearly not a sports car and it won't perform like one, it will give you very good performance for a compact car. There are three transmission options available, a five or six speed manual or a four speed automatic.

All of the expected safety features are there of course, anti-lock brakes, air bags and in something of a rarity for a car in this class a stability control program. Overall the 2008 Hyundai may well be one of the best cars in its class. It certainly offers a dramatic improvement over the previous offerings from the company. There is a good chance that they will be very successful with the I30.