2017 Hyundai i30 Test Drive, Connectivity, & Safety Features – Video

 

The i30 will become a family of vehicles, topped by a long-awaited, high-performance N hot hatch version, which will be Hyundai’s first attempt at such a car and also the first driver’s car to come from the company’s development centre at the Nürburgring.

 

 

Hyundai has equipped the i30’s interior with reduced switchgear and an optional 8.0in ‘floating’ touchscreen atop the centre console (a 5.0in screen is standard) to control infotainment and other functions. The new car is compatible with both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto for smartphone integration, there’s a wireless charging mat for smartphones and the TomTom sat-nav comes with a seven-year subscription to TomTom Live, which offers real-time traffic updates among other functions.

Interior space is claimed to be class-leading, with the feeling of roominess being further enhanced by an optional panoramic sunroof which can tilt or slide open. Boot space is rated at 395 litres, rising to a maximum of 1301 litres with the rear seats folded.

Hyundai has also fitted an extensive suite of safety features to the new i30. Included are automatic emergency braking (AEB) and radar cruise control systems and a system that scans for danger when reversing out of places with reduced rear visibility.