Hyundai i30 (FD). 2007–11 (prod. n/a). 5-door hatchback, 5-door estate. F/F, 1396, 1591, 1975 cm³ petrol, 1582 cm³ diesel (I4 DOHC), 1991 cm³ diesel (I4 OHC). First Hyundai designed specifically for Europe, rivalling Volkswagen Golf. Designed in Rüsselsheim, Germany with excellent dynamics, among the best for the Korean brand. Quality survey in Germany in 2010 put the car at the top. Estate added at end of 2007 and sold in some markets as Hyundai Elantra Touring. Sister car to Kia Cee’d (ED), released earlier, but lacks that model’s three-door hatchback style.

Manufacturing locations: Ulsan, Korea; Beijing, China; Nošovice, Czech Republic

Marque: Hyundai | Model: Hyundai i30 | Predecessor: Hyundai Avante XD | Successor: Hyundai i30 (GD)