Multi-Award Winning Hyundai i30 Introduces 5-Star Engine

SYDNEY – April 29, 2010: Hyundai Motor Company Australia is adding a 5-star Green Vehicle Guide 1.6-litre petrol engine to its award winning i30 line-up. Already setting benchmarks for the small car category with its European design and class leading specification, price and safety; i30 now offers even more choice for discerning drivers.

Advanced engineering technologies deliver a choice of engines to ensure enjoyable, smooth fuel efficient performance. The refined and economic 1.6-litre CRDi turbo diesel and 2.0-litre CVVT petrol engine variants are joined by the new 1.6-litre petrol alternative available in the i30 SX hatch.

The new i30 SX 1.6-litre petrol model sets new standards achieving both 5-star ANCAP and 5-star GVG1 ratings. With an outstanding combined fuel consumption of 6.5L/100km and CO2 emissions of 155g/km# for the manual variant, the i30 1.6-litre petrol engine is the most fuel efficient naturally aspirated engine in its segment^.

i30 engine specifications
Voted Australia’s ‘Best Mid-size Car Under $28,000’ 2008+, the 5-star ANCAP rated i30 was designed with safety in mind. The new i30 SX 1.6-litre petrol model provides occupants total confidence on the road by offering state-of-the-art safety features across the range, including Electronic Stability Control (ESC) with Traction Control System (TCS), Anti-skid Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD), Hyundai Active Locking Operation (HALO), six airbags and an 'anti-whiplash' front head restraints system.

The i30 SX 1.6-litre petrol model retains a comprehensive list of standard features including air-conditioning with pollen filter, remote keyless entry with alarm, power windows and mirrors, full AUX, USB and fully integrated iPodŽ connectivity, glovebox cooling system, flexible space efficient seating and ample in-cabin storage areas. Combined with low cost of ownership and operation, the Hyundai i30 represents outstanding value for money and comes with Australia's first 5 year warranty with unlimited kilometres.