The new version of the highly acclaimed Hyundai i30 will be available from January. The 'green' i30 will have an official CO2 emission figure of just 119g/km. That drops the new model into VED Group B, cutting the cost of an annual tax disc from £115 to £35!
The new version of the i30 uses a 90PS version of the current model’s advanced 115PS 1.6 litre CRDi turbodiesel engine. To prove that it’s not just the headline CO2 figure that matters to Hyundai, the ‘green’ i30 also features a diesel particulate filter to remove ‘soot’ from the exhaust gases.
Unlike some rivals, the i30’s advanced design means there has been no need to resort to measures such as skinny tyres, expensive stop-start systems, long gearing or lowered suspension to achieve the low CO2 figure. This ensures that the i30’s roadholding, drivability, ride and equipment levels are unaffected.
The new model remains affordable too, with prices starting below £13,000 despite an enviable equipment list. The full price list will be announced nearer the car’s launch. Equipment includes ESP, air conditioning and alloy wheels as standard on all versions. As with all new Hyundai models, the i30 is also covered by a five year, unlimited mileage warranty.
Business drivers will see the really impressive savings. From the 2008/09 tax year a new company car band will be introduced for diesels producing less than 120g/km which will drop the rate from 18 to just 13 percent, saving higher rate tax payers hundreds every year.
For those who want to ‘go green’ before January, both Hyundai Getz diesel models also fall into VED group B with a CO2 output of 118g/km, while the Hyundai Santa Fe was named as the ‘greenest’ large 4x4 by What Car? magazine recently.
For more information on the Hyundai i30 or any of the Hyundai Range call one of our 4 Hyundai branches at:
Bishop Auckland - 0845 112 5004
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