2019 HYUNDAI i30 Estate 1.6L Smartstream 7AT FWD (136 HP)

Vehicle Overview

In September 2018, Hyundai i30 hatchback received a sibling with a bigger trunk the i30 CW. The station wagon vehicle returned with a remodeled shape, wearing just some part of its brother’s bodywork panels. From the front bumper to the B-pillar is the same car, but the design has been changed after that.

The extended cabin added a new set of windows to the rear and a slimmer C-pillar. The trunk was bigger, offering 602 liters (21.2 cu-ft) of space for luggage. With the rear seats completely folded, the volume could increase up to 1650 liters (58.2 cu-ft) of space. The rear low sill is low made the loading and unloading easy, and the flat bottom of the trunk helped to push and drag things.

For the infotainment system, users could choose for the 8” touchscreen unit that was able to connect via Android Auto or Apple CarPlay. The dashboard was simple and neat, but too much black on it and no other color options.

For the drivetrain, the i30 CW offered for starters a 1.0-liter turbocharged gasoline engine with 120 hp and a 1.4-liter with 140 hp. The latter can be mated to a 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox, while the standard is a 6-speed manual. For those who plan long trips or heavier trailers, a 1.6-liter turbodiesel unit was offered in three output versions: a 98 hp, a 116 hp, and a 136 hp. The standard gearbox was a 6-speed manual while the most powerful version had a 7-speed dual-clutch.