2018 Hyundai i30 Fastback – The Final Addition to the i30 Range. 2018 Hyundai i30 Fastback – Drive, Interior and Exterior. Subscribe.
The i30 Fastback is the final addition to the i30 range, with the new body type reflecting Hyundai’s design language but with a distinct character set apart from the rest of the range. The i30 Fastback has a roofline that is lowered by 30 millimetres compared with the i30 Hatchback, enhancing the car’s wide stance, improving aerodynamics and creating a distinctive silhouette, which is complemented with two new alloy wheel designs. The roofline tapers towards the rear, where it meets with an integrated rear spoiler and continues to the rear lights.
At the front, the height of the i30 family’s signature Cascading Grille has been reduced for i30 Fastback to give a wider stance, a more clearly defined look and to emphasise the bonnet. A lower horizontal air intake below the grille and an angled lower front spoiler gives the i30 Fastback a distinctive front. Redesigned LED daytime running lights mounted in the new front bumper and headlamps with a dark surround round off the i30 Fastback’s visual differences over the i30 Hatchback and Tourer.
The i30 Fastback is available in three trim levels: SE Nav, Premium and Premium SE, with specifications mirroring the i30 Hatchback and Tourer models. The 1.0 T-GDi and 1.4 T-GDi petrol engines are also carried across from the i30 Hatchback and Tourer, with i30 Fastback introducing the 1.0 T-GDi to the Premium and Premium SE trim levels for the first time.
The i30 Fastback is priced from £20,305 on the road for the SE Nav 1.0 T- GDi 120PS 6 speed manual. This offers a comprehensive equipment list including integrated satellite navigation with 8” LCD touchscreen, incorporating Apple CarPlay™ and Android™ Auto, Bluetooth with voice recognition and wireless phone charging on compatible handsets, rear parking assist system, rear view camera. Cloth seats are standard, with both drivers and passenger’s seats height adjustable and with additional electric lumbar adjustment to the driver’s side. A leather steering wheel is standard. Externally, the SE Nav features a unique 17” alloy wheel design, front fog lamps and halogen headlamps with smart high beam function. 3 engine and transmission combinations are available, the 1.0 T-GDi 120PS 6 speed manual, 1.4 T-GDi 140PS 6 speed manual or 1.4 T-GDi with a 7 speed DCT.
Priced from £22,105 on the road, the i30 Fastback Premium 1.0 T-GDi 120PS 6 speed manual introduces additional enhancements to technology and connectivity, with integrated satellite navigation from an 8” LCD touchscreen system, incorporating Apple CarPlay™ and Android™ Auto, Bluetooth with voice recognition and wireless phone charging*, dual zone climate control, electronic parking brake with auto hold function, privacy glass and heated front seats with artificial leather/cloth seat facings. Drivers also benefit from an electrically adjustable seat, a supervision instrument cluster with 4.2” display, front and rear parking assist system, LED front headlights and rear combination lights. Powertrain choices remain as per the SE Nav, with 1.4 T-GDi equipped models featuring a new 18” alloy wheel design (17” on 1.0 T-GDi).
i30 Fastback Premium SE is available from £23,405 for the 1.0 T-GDi 120PS 6 speed manual and adds panoramic sunroof, leather seat facings and a heated steering wheel to the Premium specification. Premium SE is also available with the 1.4 T-GDi 140PS 6 speed manual or 1.4 T-GDi with a 7 speed DCT transmission. As per Premium specification, 1.4 T-GDi models are equipped with 18” alloy wheels, with 1.0 T-GDi engine models running on 17”alloy wheels.
i30 Fastback shares the high level of standard safety equipment seen on the rest of the i30 family, with Lane Departure Warning System, Forward Collision Warning System, Lane Keep Assist, Autonomous Emergency Braking and Hill Start Assist Control featuring on all models. In addition, Blind Spot Detection System and Rear Cross Traffic Alert are also standard equipment on Premium and Premium SE models.
The i30 Fastback range is available in 8 colours, Engine Red and Polar White are no cost solid paint options, with metallic paint options of Ara Blue, Fiery Red and Micron Grey, together with pearl paint options of Phantom Black, Platinum Silver and Stargazing Blue all a £585 customer option.
Across the i30 Fastback range, the standard interior colour is Oceanids Black, however customers choosing the Premium SE specification level have an additional choice of Slate Grey / Black interior as a no cost option.
