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Hyundai I30 Fastback 2.0T GDi N Performance 5dr DCT

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	TURBO INJECTION
Transmission	Semi-auto
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	1998
Trim	N Performance
Price	£37,970
Engine Power - BHP	280
Acceleration	5.9
Top Speed	155 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	33.6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	191
Length	4455 mm
Width	1795 mm
Height	1419 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	436 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1474 kg

Driver Convenience

10.25" touchscreen centre console display satellite navigation including traffic messaging channel, map care and live services
Android Auto
Apple car play
Audio control with voice recognition
Bluetooth connectivity with voice recognition
Cruise control + speed limiter
Drive mode buttons
Driver attention alert system
Driver's supervision instrument cluster with 4.2" LCD display
e-Call (Emergency button system)
Emergency stop signalling system
Front and rear parking sensors
Intelligent speed limit warning
Lane departure warning system with lane keep assist - LKAS
Lane follow assist
N exclusive sport cluster
N mode button
Parking system with rear camera and guidance system
Performance information display
Rack motor driven power steering
Rev matching system
Shift timing indicator
Trip computer
Windscreen washer fluid sensor and warning indicator
Wireless phone charging pad

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

Electric active sound design
Electronic limited slip differential
Electronically controlled suspension
Intelligent Stop and Go
Launch control

Entertainment

2 front and 2 rear speakers with 2 tweeters
DAB Digital radio
Steering wheel audio, phone and cruise controls
USB ports in centre console

Exterior Features

1 speed non intermittent rear windscreen wiper
Active variable exhaust system
Adjustable intermittent front windscreen wipers with aero wiper blade
Automatic defog system for front windscreen
Automatic dimming rear view mirror
Automatic headlight with follow me home function
Automatic windscreen wipers with rain sensor
Black finish window surrounds
Black glossy door mirrors with integrated indicators
Body coloured door handles
Door mirror puddle lights
Dusk sensor
Electric adjustable heated door mirrors
Electric folding door mirrors
Electric windows - front and rear with anti-trap mechanism and one touch control (driver window)
LED daytime running lights integrated into headlamp
LED Headlights
N exclusive front and rear bumpers
N exclusive radiator grille
N exclusive rear diffuser
Rear fog light in signature N triangular design
Rear LED lights
Rear roof spoiler with integrated LED brake light
Rear side wing doors
Rear stiffness bar
Rear windows and tailgate privacy glass
Rear wiper
Shark fin antenna
Smart high beam headlights
Smoked tail lights
Static cornering light
Tinted glass with windscreen shade band
Twin muffler rear exhaust

Interior Features

12V power outlets in front console and luggage compartment
3 seat bench in 2nd row
60/40 split folding rear seat
Active head restraints
Aluminium pedals
Artificial leather door centre trim
Black interior door handles
Black roof liner
Centre console storage
Chrome effect interior door handles
Driver seat electric lumbar adjustment
Driver seat memory function
Driver's seat electric height adjustment
Driver's seat manual extendable seat cushion
Driver/passenger sunvisors and illuminated vanity mirrors
Dual zone climate control air conditioning
Electric adjust driver's seat
Front and rear door pockets
Front armrest with storage box
Front cupholders
Front head restraints with vertical and horizontal adjustment
Front passenger's seat electric adjustments
Front passenger's seat electric height adjustment
Front passenger's seat electric lumbar support
Front passenger's seat manual extendable seat cushion
Front, rear and luggage compartment interior lights
Glove compartment
Heated front seats
Heated function steering wheel
Interior front map reading light and sunglasses holder
ISOFIX child seat anchorage points attached on outer rear seats
Leather wrapped steering wheel and gear knob
Luggage board
N branded aluminium door sill trims
Reach + rake adjustable steering column
Rear armrest with cupholder
Rear head restraints
Single front passenger seat

Passive Safety

3x3 point rear seatbelts
Airbags - front, front side and curtain airbags
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
Autonomous emergency braking (AEB) with forward collision warning system
Childproof rear door locks
Curtain airbag roll over sensor
Electronic stability control
Front passenger airbag deactivation switch
Front seatbelt reminder
Height adjustable seatbelts
Hill start assist control (HAC)
Manual parking brake
Red brake calipers with N logo
Reinforced brakes
Seatbelt reminder for rear passenger seats
Torque vectoring brake
Tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS)

Security

Deadlocks
Immobiliser
Locking wheel nuts
Remote control central locking
Smart key with keyless entry and engine start/stop button
Speed sensitive automatic door locking
Thatcham category 1 alarm

Wheels

19" Forged alloy wheels
19" Pirelli P zero performance tyres
Tyre repair kit

Emissions - ICE

Standard Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	191

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	1998
Compression Ratio	9.5:1
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Cylinders	4
Cylinders - Bore (mm)	86
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)	86
Engine Layout	FRONT TRANSVERSE
Gears	8 SPEED
Number of Valves	16
Transmission	SEMI-AUTO

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	33.6
WLTP - MPG - Extra High	34.9
WLTP - MPG - High	39.8
WLTP - MPG - Low	21.9
WLTP - MPG - Medium	35.8

General

Generation Mark	3
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	27E
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years	12
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years	5
NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %	88
NCAP Child Occupant Protection %	84
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09	5
NCAP Pedestrian Protection %	64
NCAP Safety Assist %	68
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	Unlimited
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	5
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	5.9
Engine Power - BHP	280
Engine Power - RPM	6000
Engine Torque - NM	392
Engine Torque - RPM	2100
Top Speed	155 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Tyre Size Front	235/35 R19
Tyre Size Rear	235/35 R19
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Type	19" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1419 mm
Length	4455 mm
Wheelbase	2650 mm
Width	1795 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	50
Gross Vehicle Weight	1980 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1337 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	436 l
Max. Loading Weight	506 kg
Max. Roof Load	80
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	1600
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	700
Minimum Kerbweight	1474 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	11.7 m

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