Hyundai i30

Years2007–present
Generations17
Total variants249
Body stylesHatchback · Wagon
PlatformHyundai-Kia J4 platform · Hyundai-Kia J5 platform · Hyundai-Kia K2 platform
DesignerThomas Bürkle · Peter Schreyer
AssemblySouth Korea: Ulsan · Czech Republic: Nošovice · China: Beijing · Egypt: Cairo · Algeria: Tiaret
Also known asElantra GT (North America, 2012–2020) · Elantra Touring (North America, 2008–2012)

The Hyundai i30 is a hatchback and wagon model, produced 2007–present, spanning 17 generations with 249 variants in the Cars-Data.com database. Generations covered include the i30 (2024-), i30 Wagon (2024-), i30 Facelift 2020 (2020-2024) and i30 Wagon Facelift 2020 (2020-2024). Body styles across the i30 lineage span hatchback and wagon, reflecting different market positions throughout production. The i30 FD (2007-2010) generation is the most extensively documented, with 32 variants across engine options, transmissions, and trim levels. Each variant page provides engine displacement, power in HP and kW, 0–100 km/h acceleration, top speed, fuel consumption, CO₂ emissions, dimensions, and list price at launch.

Generations · 17

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Quick answers
How many generations does the Hyundai i30 have?

The Hyundai i30 has 17 generations with 249 total variants in the Cars-Data.com database. Each generation has its own page listing all variants with engine specs, performance figures, and consumption data.

What years was the Hyundai i30 produced?

The Hyundai i30 has been produced 2007–present. Throughout this period the model evolved across multiple generations, each introducing new engine options, body styles, and technology upgrades.

What body type is the Hyundai i30?

The Hyundai i30 is available as Hatchback, Wagon. These body styles reflect the different market positions and use cases the model has served across its production history.

PDPlatform · 2 body variants
FDPlatform · 1 body variant
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What would this actually cost you?

32,620Estimated total · €6,524 per year
  • Depreciation13,770
  • Fuel / energy10,500
  • Insurance3,750
  • Maintenance3,000
  • Road tax1,600

Estimate only — insurance, maintenance and road tax are generic figures, not a quote for your car or country. Fuel/energy uses EU-average prices.

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Regional names · 2

Hyundai i30: names by market

This model has been sold under different names across markets — same car, different badge or nameplate.

  • Elantra GT
    North America
    2012–2020
  • Elantra Touring
    North America
    2008–2012
Across · Hatchback

How performance changed across generations

GenerationPower0–100 km/hVariantsPriceScore
i30 FD (2007-2010)2007–2010120 hp11.7 s32€15k–€28k★ 3.7
i30 Facelift 2010 (2010-2012)2010–2012119 hp11.9 s14€15k–€26k★ 3.8
i30 (2012-2015)2012–2015132 hp10.7 s22€18k–€37k★ 4.0
i30 (2013-2015)2013–2015132 hp10.5 s5€19k–€28k★ 3.9
i30 Facelift 2015 (2015-2017)2015–2017132 hp10.5 s10€19k–€29k★ 4.2
i30 PD (2017-2020)2017–2020150 hp9.6 s21€22k–€54k★ 3.7
i30 Fastback (2018-2020)2018–2020163 hp9.1 s10€27k–€55k★ 3.4
i30 Facelift 2020 (2020-2024)2020–2024145 hp9.5 s13€28k–€38k★ 3.1
i30 Fastback Facelift 2020 (2020-2022)2020–2022160 hp8.7 s8€33k–€37k★ 3.1
i30 (2024-)2024–present122 hp11.2 s8€31k–€41k★ 2.4