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2018-07-30
4:26
Paweł Kaczor
The name fastback sounds proud. Most four-wheeled fans associate it with the iconic, legendary and still young Ford Mustang. Proud and increasingly confident, Koreans do not intend to follow American legend by writing their own story. The Hyundai i30 Fastback has entered a crowded segment of compact cars. What is this car?
The first-generation Hyundai i30 debuted in 2007. The car was designed with the European market in mind and made small steps in the C segment. The second generation of i30 appeared in 2011 and has firmly started chewing on Volkswagen Golf's competitors. Despite high hopes, the Korean compact was still in the shadow of the German bestseller. With the latest or third generation Hyundai i30, specialists from the Far East have high hopes. The new version of the Korean car is very polite, and in addition to the 5-door hatchback and break version for the first time in history, i30 is available in Fastback
Fastback or … [19659008]. However, free translations do not always seem reasonable. In practice, i30 Fastback is a typical liftback with an interesting and attractive back part of the body
Unlike the standard sedan, the rear windshield falls very gently, which reinforces the impression of dynamism. The tailgate with an integrated spoiler also looks impressive. Generally, the entire car looks very impressive, which for some people remembers the time of the Pony model can be a surprise.
The differences from the standard variant are not limited to the change of style of the back part of the body. The Fastback is longer (4455 mm, 115 mm more than in the saloon) and lower (1425 mm, less than 30 mm than in the tailgate) of the standard version. Such a change has made the silhouette of the car more dynamic and sporty.
Stylist vs .. Convenience
The extension of the body and other forms of the rear part of the car have increased the capacity of the luggage. The Fastback trunk swallows 450 liters. Case of a 395-liter traditional sedan. However, the new body design is not just a plus.
The change in roof shape negatively affected the amount of space in the rear seat. People with a height of about 180 cm will touch the heads of the soffit, which is not a pleasant and comfortable experience. This type of problem will not be seen by people sitting at the front. The seats are comfortable, there is enough space in each direction, and the field of view is very good. However, if the driver looks in the rearview mirror, he will see a small picture of what is happening behind the car. The gently sloping roofline effectively reduces visibility to the rear. Unfortunately, it's the charms of slim bodies that are reminiscent of a sporty, slim coupe.
It is also interesting to add that Fastback is 15mm closer to the ground than the hatchback variant. It is associated with a slightly more difficult climb in the car. However, looking at the other side, a person who wants more athletic emotions must consider this small inconvenience.
Classics of the Kind
Almost no change to the standard variety will be felt at the front of the booth. The dashboard design and finishing materials are the same for both versions. What does it mean? Very good readability and good execution.
Hyundai has not decided to use more and more fashionable digital clocks. The eyes of the driver are classic analog dials and very clear. The air conditioning panel is just as classic. However, the sign of our times is the touch screen that goes beyond the dashboard. Its menu is readable, the graphics are nice, and the service is not very complicated and enjoyable for the user.
Mixed media arouse mixed feelings. Especially if we compare them with the cars of the competitors. Although all the gaps and joints between the elements are equal, and the quality of the assembly raises no objection, the materials used could be of better quality. Soft materials mix with hard plastic and quite inexpensive. Hyundai has not yet improved in this area.
Sporty?
Under the hood of the unit tested he worked the strongest and also one of the two engines available for the Fastback version. In addition, it was supported by a 7-speed automatic DCT gearbox. After reading these words, probably your appetites have been sharpened. However, I would like to cool my intentions and explain that the Fastback i30 is not available in the N version, and the most powerful engine in its case means the 140 hp 1.4 GDI petrol engine. Can we qualify such a sports car sports car?
Without a doubt, the body line arouses positive feelings. The car at first glance gives the impression of a car that loves a pugnacious ride. In practice, it happens differently.
I will start with the most. The suspension is pleasantly elastic. Proponents of lazy comfort may be disappointed, but anyone expecting a little more laying of the car will certainly not be disappointed. It is also good to evaluate the operation of the steering system. However, in order to feel the car fully, you have to choose the Sport mode, in which the power steering starts to give a nice resistance.
Good performance
Transmission deserves a neutral mark. It is true that during a silent and lazy driving, the dual clutch automatism works smoothly and quickly, but if you want a little more sport of the car, you have to take things in hand. And literally. Even if you select Sport mode, the transmission decides too quickly to shift to a higher gear. Therefore, if you want to keep the engine at a higher level without the risk of unwanted gear changes, use the manual shift lever on the steering wheel. In another case, the DCT transmission will suppress all sports pulses.
The engine is the least athletic element of the Hyundai presented. The car accelerates to 100 km / h in 9.5 seconds. It's a good result, but it does not seem to affect anyone anymore. I would like to mention that the smaller Volkswagen Golf 130 horsepower treats a three-digit speed in 0.4 s. The shortest, and the 150-horsepower variant of the German bestseller is faster by 0.9 s. It's a big difference. The Turbo GDI unit does not extract high tones either. The sound of the engine is pretty commonplace, but this attention can be applied to each new car without adding GTI, N or RS in the name.
The average fuel appetite should also be rated neutral. The manufacturer reports the average consumption in the combined cycle at the level of 5.4 l / 100 km. In practice, add 2 liters for each "cent" to this value.
Price and Summary
Hyundai i30 Fastback prices start at PLN 77,000. For this amount, we will buy a car with a 1-liter gasoline engine with a capacity of 120 HP and a standard equipment Classic Plus. The same standard 5-door hatchback configured costs PLN 72,800. The supplement for the Fastback version is therefore 4,200 PLN, which does not seem to be excessive. The more we get for his car more dynamically and attractive style with a larger trunk and … less space in the back seat. In addition, at the time of writing this text, a discount of PLN 7000 applied to all versions of i30 Fastback.
The basic version also deserves to be underlined. The Standard Plus variant is, among others, Lane Keeping System, Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Intelligent High Beam System and Audio with 4 Speakers
The Hyundai i30 Standard has many competitors who are hackers to C segments. There are not many rivals in Fastback. Indeed, considering the type of bodywork, the Skoda Octavia, which is also a typical liftback, should be placed on a par with the car shown. However, from a stylistic point of view, Korean cars are closer to the Renault Megane GranCoupe or the Honda Civic 4d. However, the two previously mentioned proposals are typical four-door sedans
. Looking more closely at the C-segment prices, it will turn out that Koreans are more or less in the middle of the issue. The Mégane Gran Coupé is an initially cheaper car (61,900 PLN), but the Civic 4D is much more expensive (88,000 PLN).
There is no doubt that the i30 in the Fastback version is an interesting car. An undeniable advantage, although this highly subjective opinion is the attractive body shape. A reasonable price is also calculated, which is not exaggerated compared to the standard variety. So if you appreciate style and aesthetic values at the expense of cabin space, the Fastback variety will be a very interesting alternative to the more clichéd version. However, it's worth knowing one thing – i30 Fastback is not "fast". The car looks attractive in the first place and can be bought with the eyes. But the actual sporty excitement will be assured by the N version, unless of course …
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI – Specifications
| ENGINE | R4 16V | |
| Fuel | petrol | |
| Capacity | 1353 cm3 | |
| Maximum power | 140 hp at 6000 rpm. * 19659036] Max mom. rotary | 242 Nm at 1500 rpm. |
| Maximum speed | 208 km / h | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km / h | 9.5 sec | |
| Transmission | Automatic / 7 speeds (DCT) | |
| Training | for the # 39; front axle | |
| Fuel tank | 50 l | |
| Catalog fuel consumption (city / highway / route) |
b. d. / b.d. / 5,7 l | |
| CO2 emissions | 125 g / km | |
| Length | 4455 mm | |
| Width | 1795 mm | |
| Height | 1425 mm | |
| Wheelbase [19659037] 2650 mm | ||
| Curb weight | 1255 kg | |
| Maximum authorized weight | 1840 kg | |
| Baggage capacity | 450 l / 1351 l | |
| Brakes front / rear | disc ventilated / ventilated ventilated |
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| front suspension | MacPherson column | |
| rear suspension | multi-link | |
| front and rear tires (in test model) |
] 225 / 40R18 |
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