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Hyundai i30 road test
Review: Sam Hardy
Date Posted: 12/10/2009

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Hyundai i30: great value, low tax business car

Hyundai i30 1.6 CRDi Comfort 5dr

What is it?

THE most business-friendly i30 you can buy. Hyundai's neat hatchback gets a frugal, low emission 113bhp 1.6-litre CRDi diesel engine, tidy handling and a well-built cabin. Great-value pricing in entry-level Comfort trim, the i30 costs an incredible £4,795 less than the equivalent Focus.

What's hot?

That bargain price for a start
Smooth diesel returns 49.6mpg...
...and feels punchy on the move
Emits just 119g/km of CO2 for a 13% company car tax band
Calm, quiet and relaxing on the motorway
Taut handling and decent steering mean fun handling
Built-in iPod dock is a great feature
Build quality is solid and dependable
Should be cheap to service
Unlimited mileage, five-year warranty

What's not?

Design still looks bland
The ride can be a bit stiff at low speed
Not as big as a Focus or Golf so not as much space inside
Dull interior with lots of black plastic

What you need to Know

P11D Value:	£13,400
Monthly Rental*:	£270 (CH)/£311 (PCH)
Tax Band when posted:	13%
Monthly BiK:	29 (20%)/£58 (40%)
Engine:	1.6 4cy turbo diesel
CO2 Emissions:	119g/km
Power/torque:	113bhp/188lb ft
Economy:	62.8mpg

Business Car Manager Road Test Rating

Don’t be put off by the badge – Hyundai is a serious player these days and the i30 is a great family car that makes brilliant business sense. It's not exactly full of flair but it does all the basics very well and for a car that's so much cheaper than its rivals, it doesn't feel cut price. Next year will see a stop-start version that promises CO2 emissions of 113g/km and even better economy. Until then, this entry-level diesel is an excellent purchase. For a special £189 a month contract hire deal on the Hyundai i30, see our Business Car Manager reader offer.

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