The Hyundai i30 is a practical five-seat family car offered as a hatchback or an estate, with a 138 bhp 1.5-litre turbo petrol engine and a choice of four trims. This page explains the body styles, the powertrain and the trim levels so you can pick the right version before you look at the deals below.
The Hyundai i30 is a five-seat family car sold as a hatchback or an estate, powered by a 1.5-litre turbo petrol engine with 138 bhp and front-wheel drive. It's the sensible, well-equipped end of Hyundai's range rather than the flashy one.
It suits drivers who want a conventional petrol family car that's easy to live with: a manageable 4.34 m long in hatchback form, simple to park, and backed by a 5-year, unlimited-mileage manufacturer warranty. Reviewers consistently describe it as comfortable and easygoing rather than exciting.
The choice here is straightforward. Two body styles, one petrol engine with a manual or automatic gearbox, and four trims: Advance, N Line, Premium and N Line S.
Hyundai i30 key facts
| Body styles | Hatchback, Estate |
|---|---|
| Powertrains | Petrol (138 bhp) |
| Seats | 5 |
| Boot | 395–602 litres, up to 1,650 litres seats folded |
| Economy (WLTP) | 42.2–50.4 mpg |
| Braked towing | 1,200 kg |
| Manufacturer warranty | 5 years, unlimited mileage |
Manufacturer data for the versions we currently offer. Last updated 5 October 2026.
The i30 is Hyundai's family hatchback and estate, currently in its third generation, on sale in this form since 2024. It carries five people, tows up to 1,200 kg braked, and comes with a 5-year, unlimited-mileage warranty.
Road testers tend to praise the same things: solid build, generous standard equipment and low fuss. The criticism is just as consistent - it isn't the most entertaining car in the class to drive, and a Golf or a Focus feels sharper down a good road.
Practicality is a genuine strength. The hatchback gives you 395 litres of boot space with the rear seats up, and the estate stretches that to 602 litres, which is a lot of space for a car this easy to thread through a multi-storey.
Two shapes, same mechanical package. The hatchback is the shorter, easier-to-park choice at 4.34 m; the estate adds length behind the rear seats for a much bigger boot without adding width. Both seat five and both tow up to 1,200 kg braked.
At 4.34 m long with a 395-litre boot rising to 1,301 litres with the seats folded, the i30 hatchback is the compact option. Same 2.65 m wheelbase as the estate, so rear passengers lose nothing.
The i30 estate is 4.59 m long and carries 602 litres with the seats up, or 1,650 litres folded. It's no wider than the hatch, so the extra space costs you nothing in car parks.
Because the standard specification does most of the work for you. Every i30, whichever trim you pick, gets built-in navigation, a digital instrument cluster, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and wireless phone charging - the things customers usually end up paying extra for elsewhere.
Safety and driver assistance are standard across the range too: autonomous emergency braking, lane-keep assist, a rear-view camera, front and rear parking sensors, LED headlights, automatic headlights, rain-sensing wipers and an electric parking brake. Insurance groups sit at 14-15.
On a lease, that matters more than it does on a purchase. You're choosing a monthly commitment for two to four years, so a car that arrives properly equipped and covered by a 5-year, unlimited-mileage warranty for the whole term is a quieter ownership experience. Worth reading our guide to choosing your car, mileage and spec before you commit.
There's one engine across the whole range, so the real decision is manual or automatic. Nothing here needs plugging in.
The 1.5-litre turbo petrol makes 138 bhp and 253 Nm, drives the front wheels, and comes with a 6 or 7-speed gearbox depending on whether you choose manual or automatic. It'll do 0-62 mph in 9.6-9.9 seconds and 130 mph, with WLTP economy of 42.2-50.4 mpg and CO2 of 126-152 g/km.
In plain terms: enough pull for motorway slip roads and a full boot, no charging, no range anxiety, and a 50-litre tank. The automatic suits stop-start commuting; the manual suits drivers who'd rather keep the gearbox simple.
| Petrol | |
|---|---|
| Boot | 395–602 litres |
| Power | 138 bhp |
| Seats | 5 |
| 0–62 mph | 9.6–9.9 s |
| Braked towing | 1200 kg |
| Economy (WLTP) | 42.2–50.4 mpg |
Four trims, and they're a set of choices rather than a straight ladder - the sporty-looking N Line sits between the plainer Advance and the more comfort-focused Premium.
The starting point, on 16-inch alloys with cloth upholstery, air conditioning, LED headlights with a static cornering light, a 10.25-inch infotainment screen with navigation, bluelink and map care, Android Auto and a leather-wrapped steering wheel and gear knob. The Advance is currently available from £335.83 a month.
Sportier looks, mainly: 18-inch five-spoke silver alloys and privacy glass, plus smart key with keyless entry and a start/stop button, dual-zone climate control, an auto-dimming rear-view mirror and four-way adjustable driver lumbar support. The N Line is currently available from £360.06 a month. Against the Advance, that is currently £24.23/mo more expensive.
Premium is the comfort choice. It runs 17-inch alloys and cloth/artificial leather upholstery, and adds heated front seats, a heated steering wheel and an electrically adjustable driver's seat. The Premium is currently available from £362.05 a month. Against the N Line, that is currently £1.99/mo more expensive.
The fully loaded one: 18-inch five-spoke silver alloys, an opening panoramic sunroof, leather and faux suede upholstery and four-way adjustable driver lumbar support, on top of the Premium's heated seats and electric driver's seat. The N Line S is currently available from £382.64 a month. Against the Premium, that is currently £20.59/mo more expensive.
If you're weighing up alternatives, the Volkswagen Golf and Mazda 3 cover similar ground, the CUPRA Leon takes a sportier line, and the Kia Xceed offers a raised crossover take. More options sit on our Hyundai leasing pages.
Volkswagen GolfSpecifications from Hyundai's UK vehicle data; equipment and availability vary by version and body style, so check the individual deal before you order.
Page updated 5 October 2026 by First Vehicle Leasing. Prices and availability shown on this page are live and change as deals are refreshed.
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