Used Hyundai i30

What to know before buying: Hyundai i30

From 1 video review and 2 forum threads · updated 24/09/2026

What the reviews say

• Drivers of 2017–2018 i30s praise the quiet cabin, comfort equipment, supportive front seats and precise handling, though rear space is somewhat tight.[2]one source
• The 2017 1.4-litre 140 hp turbo-petrol automatic was judged a lively, well-balanced compact car.[2]one source
• An owner of a 2010 1.4 petrol i30 found it roomier than it looks and fairly cheap to repair, but rated it only 5/10 overall.[3]one source
• The supplied 2022 i30 N Performance 280 hp video is a sound and visual review; its transcript provides no usable driving or reliability findings.[1]one source

Typical faults

• On one nearly new 2017–2018 i30, the front-right exterior door handle regularly stuck and failed to return after opening.[2]one source

  2017–2018

• On the same nearly new i30, reverse gear sometimes engaged only on the second attempt.[2]one source

  2017–2018 · 1.4 petrol manual

• One owner of a 2010 1.4 petrol i30 reported oil consumption of roughly one litre per month.[3]one source

  2010–2010 · 1.4 petrol

• An owner of a 2009 i30 reported that rust appeared quickly.[3]one source

  2009–2009

Which engine and version to take

• The 2017 1.4-litre 140 hp turbo-petrol with an automatic was praised for its responsiveness and solid compact-class performance.[2]one source
• After 2,000 km, one owner of a 2011 2.0 diesel called it economical and quiet, rated it 8/10 and would recommend it.[3]one source

What to avoid

• Treat the 2017–2018 1.4 petrol manual cautiously: one driver found the engine very weak and pull-away notably jerky.[2]one source
• One owner reported heavy oil use from a 2010 1.4 petrol, so any individual example needs careful checking before purchase.[3]one source

What to check at the inspection

• Open and close every door several times, especially the front-right one, and ensure the exterior handle returns freely.[2]one source
• With a manual gearbox, test reverse and the other gears repeatedly both while stationary and during the road test.[2]one source
• On a 1.4 petrol, check the oil level, exhaust smoke and service history, and ask whether oil needs regular topping-up between changes.[3]one source
• Inspect the body, sills and underside of older i30s for rust and damage, as owners have reported both early corrosion and low ground clearance.[3]one source

Verdict

Sources

1. [1]Visual Car Reviews — 2022 Hyundai i30 N Performance (280hp) - Sound & Visual Review! · ▶ video
2. [2]iauto.lv — Hyundai i30 tests, atsauksmes un iespaidi 2017/2018 · forum
3. [3]auto.jautajums.lv — Hyundai i30 atsauksmes | jautajums.lv - Auto, moto · forum

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