Hyundai i30 prices announced

Hyundai has announced prices for the new i30 hatchback, due for launch in the UK on 12 March. The new i30 will compete against the Volkswagen Golf, Ford Focus and Kia Cee'd.

Hyundai is offering four trims: Classic, Active, Style and Style Nav. Entry level Classic models start from £14,495 on the road.

Five engines are offered, including a 1.4 diesel and a 1.6 Blue Drive diesel that emits less than 100g/km of CO2. Two further 1.4 and 1.6 petrol engines complete the line-up.

All 1.6 CRDi models fitted with a manual gearbox feature Hyundai's fuel saving Blue Drive technologies, including stop/start. Buyers can choose from two power outputs of 110bhp and 128bhp.

Standard equipment across the range includes voice-activated Bluetooth, LED daytime running lights, a multi-function steering wheel, electrically adjustable and heated door mirrors and one-touch indicators. Safety systems include Vehicle Stability Management (ESP), an emergency stop signaling system and Hill-start Assist Control.

Upgrading to Active trim adds 15-inch alloy wheels, cruise control, rear parking sensors and an adjustable steering system, called Flex Steer.

Style models get 16-inch alloy wheels, dual-zone climate control, front parking sensors, automatic wipers and lights, cornering lights and electric folding wing mirrors with LED indicators. Style Nav models include a sat-nav system and a rear parking camera.

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