New i30
New i30 New i30
Immediately make a reservation, the new European i30, sunbathing under the Spanish sun, is not quite the Russian i30. There are no differences in appearance, but in terms of engines there are very many. It is known that diesel engines from Hyundai for compact models bypass Russia, but not about them. The new i30 and gasoline engines in the Russian supply will differ from European ones. According to cubic centimeters - no, according to the characteristics - yes. In fact, these will be the previous generation Hyundai i30 engines.
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A Korean car in the Spanish mountains is a curious combination. A Korean car in the Spanish mountains is a curious combination.
But what about the progress? The progress will be that the old motors will work together with the new 6-speed gearboxes, automatic and mechanical.
Why am I doing this? And besides, a small correction is required in my driving impressions of the car, a kind of Russian odds index for not the best gasoline, for not the most honest refuellers.
New i30
The new i30 in the fashionable color of the Hazel browm The new i30 in the fashionable color of the Hazel browm
In order not to create problems for itself and Russian customers, Hyundai acts wisely and does not import modern power units there, that is, in Russia. As a result, we get a small loss in power and efficiency, we poison the atmosphere more noticeably than others. But they pull Russian motors that are not strangled by environmental standards, maybe better than European ones.
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New i30: driver's seat New i30: driver's seat
But let us leave the argument to better times. In Spain, I had the opportunity to ride on a 126-horsepower diesel engine with an “automatic” and a 1.6 GDi 135 hp gasoline engine. on the "pen". Both units left a good impression, especially diesel. For the mountainous terrain, once again I am convinced that a modern diesel engine is preferable to a gasoline one. In combination with an excellently working “automatic”, riding on unfamiliar serpentines is not a hassle. Six-speed “mechanics” to match the “automatic”, it works in German clearly, even though both transmissions were designed at the Hyundai research center in Germany.
New i30
New i30 New i30
The castanets beat the rhythm in the radio, involuntarily obeying him, I play all six gears of the manual box. The car obediently accelerates, but it turns sour on the sixth. I am already lagging behind the pace of an incendiary Spanish melody. It accelerates, adding a little, although I press on the gas pedal as actively. The gasoline engine seemed to freeze at its speed. The electronic breather in the central part of the dashboard, now and then recommended that I switch to overdrive, is silent. So, everything is in order. But still, for intense acceleration, you have to drop to the 5th and even 4th gear.
New i30
New i30 New i30
I guess I want a lot from the new i30, which made me believe in its great capabilities thanks to its rich equipment. Apparently, the “muscular" car in this segment will still appear in Hyundai. In the meantime, the family hatchback, which has grown in length and width compared to its predecessor (though it has become a little lower), is designed for more relaxed trips.
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There is enough space in the back seat for people above average height In the back seat there is enough space for people above average height
It comfortably accommodates five people and a decent amount of luggage. Moreover, on long trips, travelers will find it very convenient to find additional containers and compartments in the trunk, large pockets at the doors, and a cooled glove box.
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Front panel front panel
On the new i30, I was pleased with the equipment that came from cars of higher categories, for example, the electromechanical handbrake. A very handy thing when starting uphill. By the way, a special assistant is also installed on the i30 when starting off on a slope. The system holds the car in a braked position for several seconds after removing the foot from the brake pedal and unlocks the brakes only when driving begins. There is enough time to squeeze the clutch, put the gear in and start moving. Or a parking radar with a video camera. It was interesting to play with the steering gear selector, which offers three modes: “comfortable”, “normal” and “sports”. Depending on the selected steering wheel becomes heavier or lighter.
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Multifunction steering wheel of the new i30 Multifunction steering wheel of the new i30
Seriously, the creators approached the provision of passive safety. In the new i30, six airbags are installed, and in the top version there is also a knee curtain for the driver.
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For a ride on a dirt road, I would slightly increase the ground clearance of the new i30 For a ride on a dirt road, I would slightly increase the ground clearance of the new i30
Spain, Andalusia, Seville, fiery music, castanets. Who knows what can happen on the road ?!
