The new Hyundai i30 is now available with three engine options and starting prices from €18,995 before delivery charges.

Hyundai has launched the new i30 car range to compete in the C segment of the car market against the likes of the Ford Focus, Toyota Auris and Volkswagen Golf. This segment of the market accounts for sales of over 60,000 cars a year in Ireland and it's the most competitive sector of the market. The top five cars in the segment account for 50% of sales, making the challenge all that greater for Hyundai's new i30 entry.

The i30 will be built in Europe at the new Hyundai factory in the Czech Republic. That location is not far from where the related Kia c'eed is built and there are obvious similarities despite the efforts of Hyundai to separate the models in terms of brand.

The i30 will be available with three engine options, an entry level 1.4 litre petrol model and two diesel engines both using 1.6 litre common rail diesel engines but delivering either 90bhp or 115bhp depending on the specification chosen.

Hyundai is offering a choice of Classic, Deluxe and Premium specifications, with prices starting from €18,995 before delivery charges. Standard equipment across the range includes ABS with EBD, driver and passenger front de-powered airbags, side, and curtain airbags, 16" alloy wheels, air conditioning, integrated RDS radio with audio controls, USB/iPod compatibility, keyless entry and alarm, active head rests, front fog lights and electronic power steering. All models come with a three year unlimited mileage warranty and three year AA membership.

The Deluxe range includes as extra half leather seats, electric foldable mirrors and replaces manual air-conditioning with full climate control. The premium range builds on the deluxe range and adds ESP, sunroof and cruise control.

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