OFFENBACH (Germany): Hyundai Motor has started producing its European top-seller, the new i30 at its European production facility in Nosovice, Czech Republic.
The second-generation i30, on sale since 2012, has accounted for a fifth of Hyundai’s overall European sales in recent years.
The upgraded model is expected to further enhance i30’s position in the competitive European C-segment.
The new i30 range is enhanced with new engines, transmissions, safety and comfort features and refreshed exterior design.
The updated car enhances driver choice with a new seven-speed dual-clutch transmission, and expands the model’s appeal with a Nurburgring-tuned 186 PS i30 Turbo model.
Powered by a 186 PS, 1.6-litre turbocharged engine, the new i30 Turbo has been developed with a focus on sporty driving dynamics and everyday usability.
Unique exterior and interior design features set the new i30 Turbo apart from the rest of the new i30 line-up.
These include a new radiator grille, front and rear bumpers with red detailing, new front LED lamp design, twin exhausts and 18-inch alloy wheels.
