Images: Hyundai GD.I i30 (2012-15)
Released in July 2012, the Hyundai GD Series I (GD.I) i30 was initially available as a small, five-door hatchback. Three-door models, however, were subsequently introduced with Special Editions (July 2013) and SR editions (August 2013). Manufactured in Ulsan, South Korea, the front-wheel drive i30 was available with three petrol engines (the 1.6 GDI, 1.8 MPI and 2.0 GDI) and one turbo-diesel engine (1.6 CRDi)… Read full Hyundai GD i30 review
Images: Hyundai GD.II i30 (2015-16)
Released in Australia in April 2015, the Hyundai GD Series II (GD.II) i30 introduced a revised range which consisted of Active, ActiveX, SR, SR Premium and Premium editions. Furthermore, the Hyundai GD.II i30 could be identified by its hexagonal front grille and new designs for the wheel covers and alloy wheels. While the Nu petrol engines were carried over for the 1.8 MPI and 2.0 GDI variants, the 1.6 CRDi variants were powered by Hyundai’s ‘U-II’ turbo-diesel engine which had a lower compression ratio of 16.0:1.
