Hyundai i30 - 2013 European Car of the Year Nominee

SYDNEY – Dec 21, 2012: The new-generation Hyundai i30 has been shortlisted for the 2013 European Car of the Year award. The nomination represents a significant achievement given just eight entries made it through to the final round of judging, from an initial listing of over 35 contenders.

In the company of some of the most established names in the business, renowned for quality, value and safety – including Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz, Ford and Volvo – the Hyundai i30 is a serious contender in the hatchback segment and continues Hyundai’s tradition of bringing latest generation quality, safety, and technology within the reach of all consumers.

Designed at the Hyundai Motor Europe Technical Centre in Rüsselsheim, Germany, the new-generation i30 has received a raft of global and local industry accolades including an Australia’s Best Car Award, Wheels Gold Star Cars award, and honours for offering outstanding Vehicle Operating Costs bolstered by the awarded Hyundai iCare ownership programme.

In early 2013 Hyundai will expand the i30 range with the Australian launch of the five-door hatch’s much anticipated wagon sibling, the i30 Tourer. Delivering customers the same exceptional levels of comfort, refinement, and efficiency of the hatch, the i30 Tourer offers the additional benefit of increased storage space, and in-cabin capacity offering a spacious and practical interior packed with comfort and convenience.

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