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    2008 Hyundai i30

    Used from

    $18,990 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Very Good

    Safety Rating

    NA

    Warranty

    5 year, unlimited km

    Fuel Efficiency

    4.7 - 7.6 L / 100km

    About the Hyundai i30

    The 2008 Hyundai i30 is a small car offered in a 5D hatchback body style. Used prices in Australia typically range from $18,990 for the SX variant and topping out at $28,490 for the SR.

    There are 3 variants of the i30 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in September of 2007.

    Engine options include 2.0L multi-point injection (105kW/186Nm) and 1.6L turbo diesel common rail (85kW/255Nm). Available with 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.

    The 2008 i30 was offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.

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    Very Good
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    Power to Weight
    61.44 - 78.23 kW/t
    54.52 kW/t
    149.14 kW/t
    Boot Space
    340 litres
    275 litres
    520 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    No Data
    10.31 L/100km
    10.31 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    No Data
    Price
    $18,990 - $28,490
    $18,990
    $64,990
    Warranty (Years)
    5 years
    3 years
    5 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    No Data
    Years on Sale
    18 years
    5 years
    31 years
    Service Interval
    No Data

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    2008 Hyundai i30 Specs

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    SX

    • Alarm
      • Peripheral
    • Antenna
      • Type: Roof
    • Audio system
      • Disc Player Reads Mp3
      • In-dash Cd
      • Radio: Am/fm
    • Bumpers
      • Colour: Painted
    • Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
      • Type: Rigid
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Ipod Front
    • Cool storage compartment
      • Type: By Air Conditioning Vent
    • Cup holders
      • Type: Fixed
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
      • Heated
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Front seat
      • Height Adjustment
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: None
      • Reach Adjustment
      • Reclining
      • Type: Bucket
    • Head rests
      • Active
      • Height Adjustable
      • Number: 2
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
      • Lens Type: Complex Surface
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 40
      • Headroom Front: 1015
      • Headroom Rear (in): 38.6
      • Headroom Rear: 980
      • Hip Room Front (in): 53.8
      • Hip Room Front: 1366
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 53.2
      • Hip Room Rear: 1352
      • Leg Room Front (in): 43.5
      • Leg Room Front: 1105
      • Leg Room Rear (in): 35
      • Leg Room Rear: 890
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 55.3
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1405
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 54.7
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1390
    • Load restraint
      • Type: Hooks
    • Non-corrosive body
      • Location: Part
      • Type: Galvanised
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Power locks
      • Includes Boot/hatch
      • Operation: Remote
    • Power steering
      • Type: Electric
      • Vehicle Speed Proportional
    • Power windows
      • Number Of One Touch: 1
    • Rear door
      • Type: Lifting Gate
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: 40/60
      • Seating Capacity: 3
      • Type: Split Bench
    • Rear window
      • Wipers: Intermittent
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 5
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Steel
      • Type: Fullsize
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 4
    • Steering wheel
      • Height Adjustment
      • Telescopic Adjustment
      • Type: Plastic
    • Ventilation system
      • Particle Filter
    • Warranty anti-corrosion
      • Distance: 100,000 Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty paint
      • Distance: 100,000 Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty powertrain - Total
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 60
    • Warranty whole vehicle - Total
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 60
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Variable

    SLX

    Adds to SX:
    • Air conditioning
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 1
      • Fully Automated Climate Control
    • Front seat
      • Lumbar Adjustment
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Alloy Look
      • On Dash: Alloy Look
      • On Gear Selector: Alloy & Leather
    • Remote audio controls
      • Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
      • Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
    • Spare wheel
      • Type: Spacesaver
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6
    • Steering wheel
      • Multi-function
      • Type: Leather Covered
    • Vanity mirror
      • Illuminated
    • Ventilation system
      • Digital Display
    Removes from SX:
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Spare wheel
      • Type: Fullsize
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 4
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Plastic

    SR

    Adds to SLX:
    • Audio system
      • Disc Stacker
      • Disc Stacker Capacity: 6
    • Disc stacker
      • Capacity: 6
    • Electronic traction control
      • Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
    • Headlight control
      • Dusk Sensor
    • Load restraint
      • Type: Net
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
    Removes from SLX:
    • Audio system
      • In-dash Cd
    • Load restraint
      • Type: Hooks
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
    See all 2008 Hyundai i30 Specs

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    2008 Hyundai i30 Fuel Economy

    There are 4 different fuel economy figures for the Hyundai i30

    The most fuel efficient Hyundai i30 is the SLX with a 5-speed Manual which is powered by a 1.6L TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL and uses 4.7L of diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.

    The Hyundai i30 that uses the most amount of fuel is the SR with a 4-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.0L MULTI-POINT INJECTION and uses 7.6L of unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.

    Below is a table of all the Hyundai i30 variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.

    See all Hyundai i30 Fuel Economy

    2008 Hyundai i30 Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Hyundai i30?

    The Hyundai i30 offers a 5 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

    Next Steps

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    Hyundai i30 FAQs

    The cheapest Hyundai i30 is the SX that starts from $18,990.

    The most expensive Hyundai i30 is the SR that starts from $28,490.

    The best towing capacity of a Hyundai i30 is 1200 kg offered by the following variants: SX, SLX and SR.

    The largest Hyundai i30 is the SX which measures 1775mm wide, 4245mm in length and sits 1480mm tall.

    The most powerful Hyundai i30 is the SX which has 105kW of power from its 2.0L MULTI-POINT INJECTION engine.

    The Hyundai i30 is built in Korea and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Hyundai i30 is the SX which weighs 1860 kg (kerb weight).

    The Hyundai i30 may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes diesel or unleaded.