Other Hyundai i30 (2007 - 2012) models:

  • Summary

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What does this car say about you?

    That I am a practical person looking for good value for money without concern for image.

    What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

    Doon;t know.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Yes but now a new model has come along but I undersand its a face lift as much as anything, same engines etc.It tows a 1100kg caravan without problems.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Don't know.

  • Buying experience

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Franchised

    Did you buy this car new?

    Yes

    What price did you pay?

    £12,000

    When did you buy the car?

    August 2009

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Yes, bargained hard.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Wanted roomy car with good miles per gallon.

    What was the dealer like?

    Courteous and polite.

  • Driving it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Very good, from my first drive I was very impressed by the precision of the steering.

    What's it like to park?

    Satisfactory given its size, reasonable rear window to look through.

  • Living with it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    No

    What's most practical about your car?

    Excellent boot space and space folded down. Excellent amount of space for back seat passengers.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    None particularly but trip computer is useful.