(September 15, 2012) Ahead of its world debut at the 2012 Paris Motor Show, the Hyundai has revealed the third member of its New Generation i30 family, a three-door hatchback. It joins the five-door hatchback and the Tourer to extend the broad appeal of Hyundai’s "made for Europe" C-segment range to an even wider audience.

Central to the appeal of the three-door is its distinctive, sporty styling.  Incorporating Hyundai’s "fluidic sculpture" form language, the new model’s sharply-raked beltline, more angular glasshouse silhouette and longer front doors provide it with a more dynamic profile, and the effect is enhanced by changes to front and rear styling.



Allan Rushforth, senior vice president and COF of Hyundai Motor Europe, said: “The New Generation i30 three-door has been conceived solely for Europe, and will strengthen Hyundai’s presence further in the segment where we have seen our greatest success since 2007. Just as important, its sporty looks — offering a fresh interpretation of fluidic sculpture — will generate greater brand awareness and enhance consumer perceptions of Hyundai in Europe.”

The New Generation i30 is offered with a choice of four engines and five power outputs, together with six-speed manual and automatic transmissions. The highlight of the powertrain range is the ‘U-II’ 1.6-liter diesel engine, generating 126 horsepower.

Hyundai says the New Generation i30 provides the best evidence yet of Hyundai’s commitment to producing cars in Europe, for Europe − combining the design and engineering expertise of the team at Hyundai’s European R&D Centre in Germany with the proven manufacturing excellence of the company’s Czech factory.