2018 Kia Ceed vs Hyundai i30 hatch: Sibling differences compared
For its third generation, the 2018 Kia Ceed now shares most of its body panels with the US Forte sedan, but how does it compare to its platform mate, the Hyundai i30?
For its third generation, the 2018 Kia Ceed now shares most of its body panels with the US Forte sedan, but how does it compare to its platform mate, the Hyundai i30?
The first hot N model is here, the Hyundai i30 N, designed mainly for Europe. It targets the Volkswagen Golf GTI, and has a 2-liter turbo 4-cylinder motor.
The third generation Hyundai i30 now has a 5-door fastback model in addition to the 5-door hatch, and its lower, longer and sportier than the regular hatch.
The 2018 Hyundai i30 Fastback has a 115mm (4.5-in) longer tail, 5mm lower ride height, and 15 percent stiffer suspension settings than the 5-door hatch.
The 2017 Hyundai i30 N has a 6-speed manual, and a 2-liter turbo I4 with 353Nm (260 lb-ft) and 184kW (247hp) or 202kW (271hp) in the Performance Package.
We get the Hyundai i30 hatch as the Elantra GT, but the i30 Tourer won’t be coming to the US as the Elantra wagon, as that niche is just too small.
The new 2017 Hyundai i30 Tourer has a longer rear overhang, and 602L (VDA) of trunk space with the rear seats up, and 1,650L with the seats down.
The second generation Hyundai i30 Tourer wagon/estate is made exclusively in the Czech Republic, and has a longer rear overhang for more trunk space.
The third generation Hyundai i30 has been shown ahead of its launch at the 2016 Paris Motor Show, and going on sale in Europe from early 2017.
The third-gen Hyundai i30 adopts a more mature, upmarket style. Along with a tablet style touchscreen system, it debuts a 138hp (103kW) 1.4-liter turbo.