Hyundai i30 (2012) engine details revealed
The 2012 Hyundai i30 has made its debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show, and Hyundai has revealed details of the engine lineup.
We’ve had plenty of news on the 2012 Hyundai i30 in the last few weeks, but until now we’ve had no confirmation of what’s going to be on offer under the bonnet. But Hyundai has put that right now the new i30 has made its official debut at Frankfurt.
We also now know that – just like almost every new model launch – the 2012 i30 has grown. At 4300mm long, 1780mm wide and 1470mm high it’s around ten per cent bigger than the old i30, which should auger well for the i30’s cabin.
Engines on offer – and no, just as we’ve bemoaned before, there will be no performance option – are a choice of six engines ranging from 89bhp in the i30 1.4 litre diesel up to 133bhp in the 1.6 litre petrol, with the other engines – a 1.4 litre petrol and a 1.6 litre diesel filling in the gaps.
With stuff like Stop & Go, low rolling resistance tyres and alternator management the i30 Blue Drive option will also deliver an i30 with Co2 emissions below the magic 100g/km in the 126bhp 1.6 litre diesel, making the i30 a very sensible option for company car drivers.
Hyundai are targeting the fleet market in a big way with the new i30, and are planning on shifting a not insignificant 120,00 i30s a year in Europe with half of those going to the fleet sector.
And with more room, better economy and the option of a BIK, VED and congestion-charge busting option in the i30 Blue, there’s no reason to think their targets are unrealistic.
With a five year warranty with no mileage limit, roadside assistance and annual health checks. the i30 makes a very sensible proposition for Fleet Managers as well as canny private buyers.
Which all sounds like a bit of an advert for the new Hyundai i30. And for free.
2012 Hyundai i30 Photo Gallery
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2012 Hyundai i30 Specifications
| Diesel engines | |
| 1.4-litre 90 ps | |
| Type / capacity | U-II, WGT, four-cylinder, DOHC 16-valve / 1396 cc |
| Power / torque | 90 ps (66.0 kW) @ 4000 rpm / 220 Nm @1500~2750 rpm |
| Bore x Stroke (mm) | 75 x 79 |
| Compression ratio | 17.0 |
| 1.6-litre 110 ps | |
| Type / capacity | U-II, VGT, four-cylinder, DOHC 16-valve / 1582 cc |
| Power / torque | 110 ps (81.0 kW) @ 4000 rpm / 260 Nm @ 1900~2750 rpm |
| Bore x Stroke (mm) | 77.2 x 84.5 |
| Compression ratio | 17.3 |
| New 1.6-litre 128 ps | |
| Type / capacity | U-II, VGT, four-cylinder, DOHC 16-valve / 1582 cc |
| Power / torque | 128 ps (94.0 kW) @ 4000 rpm / 260 Nm @ 1900~2750 rpm |
| Bore x Stroke (mm) | 77.2 x 84.5 |
| Compression ratio | 17.3 |
| Petrol engines | |
| 1.4-litre 100 ps | |
| Type / capacity | Gamma 1.4, four-cylinder, DOHC 16-valve / 1396 cc |
| Power / torque | 100 ps (73.2 kW) @ 5500 rpm / 137 Nm @ 4200 rpm |
| Bore x Stroke (mm) | 77 x 74.99 |
| Compression ratio | 10.5 |
| 1.6-litre 120 ps | |
| Type / capacity | Gamma 1.6 MPI, four-cylinder, DOHC 16-valve / 1591 cc |
| Power / torque | 120 ps (88 kW) @ 6300 rpm / 156Nm @ 4850 rpm |
| Bore x Stroke (mm) | 77 x 85.44 |
| Compression ratio | 10.5 |
| 1.6-litre 135 ps | |
| Type / capacity | Gamma GDI, four-cylinder, DOHC 16-valve / 1591 cc |
| Power / torque | 135 ps (99 kW) @ 6300 rpm / 164 Nm @ 4850 rpm |
| Bore x Stroke (mm) | 77×85.44 |
| Compression ratio | 11 |
| Transmissions | Diesel | Petrol | ||
| 1.4 / 90 | 1.6 / 110-128 | 1.4 / 100 | 1.6 / 120-135 | |
| Manual | 6-speed | 6-speed | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Automatic | —- | 6-speed | —- | 6-speed |
| Suspension and damping | |
| Front | Fully independent subframe-mounted MacPherson struts, with coil springs and gas-filled shock absorbers. Anti-roll stabiliser bar. |
| Rear | Fully independent subframe-mounted multi-links, coil springs and gas-filled shock absorbers. |
| Steering | |
| Type | Motor-driven power steering, with Flex Steer™ |
| Steering wheel turn | 2.85 Turning circle 10.6 metres |
| Brakes | |
| Front | 15 / 16 inch ventilated discs |
| Rear | 14 inch solid discs |
| Wheels and tyres | ||
| Standard | 15 inch steel / 15 inch alloy | 195 / 65 R15 tyres |
| 16 inch alloy | 205 / 55 R16 tyres | |
| 17 inch alloy | 225 / 45 R17 tyres | |
| Dimensions (mm) | ||
| Exterior | ||
| Overall length | 4300 | |
| Overall width | 1780 (excluding door mirrors) | |
| Overall height | 1470 | |
| Wheelbase | 2650 | |
| Front overhang | 880 | |
| Rear overhang | 770 | |
| Interior | Front | Rear |
| Leg room | 1067 | 880 |
| Head room | 1018 | 963 |
| Shoulder room | 1420 | 1395 |
| Capacities (litres) | ||
| Fuel tank | 53 litre | |
| Luggage | 378 with rear seats upright |
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