A new Hyundai i30

The new i30 with its sculpted lines looks sleek and attractive. All models get LED daytime running lights and a hexagonal grille to give it a seriously updated look. There’s plenty of room up front as well as in the back seats so your mates won’t be complaining of feeling cramped. The boot is huge with a 378 litre capacity so you’ll probably end up the nominated driver when it comes to festival season.

Hyundai doesn’t tend to scrimp on equipment and the i30 is testament to this. All cars get Bluetooth, keyless entry, LED daytime running lights, air conditioning, multi-function steering wheel and tyre pressure monitoring.

The i30 is smooth and easy to drive, offering a quality, comfortable ride that can easily handle longer journeys. 

The 1.6 Blue Drive is the most fuel efficient giving an impressive fuel efficiency of 78.5mpg. Insurance costs are fairly low too with models starting in group 6 going up to a group 11 for some of the more powerful cars.

Hyundai is well known for making reliable cars and this is backed up with their attractive five year unlimited mileage warranty. Few other rivals offer this so the i30 gets another big tick for savings. The package also includes five years of breakdown cover and five years of free annual check-ups.

Safety wise the i30 scored an impressive five stars in the Euro NCAP rating with a notable 90% adult and 90% child occupant safety protection. Standard safety kit includes six airbags, stability control, hill-start assist and emergency stop signalling all giving you a huge dose of reassurance for the road.