Hyundai i30 Tourer (Wagon) Revealed Ahead Of Geneva Motor Show Debut

Hyundai has unveiled the new-gen i30 Wagon. Officially called as the i30 Tourer, the car has been revealed ahead of its official public debut, which was slated to take place at the upcoming Geneva Motors Show on the 7th of March 2017. The new-gen i30 Wagon is built on Hyundai's new design language and comes with a host new design and mechanical enhancements suited for the European markets.

By Seshan Vijayraghvan

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Published on February 22, 2017

Highlights

The Hyundai i30 Tourer will be showcased at the 2017 Geneva Motors Show
The i30 Tourer has been designed for the European markets
The styling cues and powertrain have been borrowed from the i30 hatchback

Days after releasing the official teaser of the new-generation Hyundai i30 Wagon, the South Korean carmaker has now revealed the car itself. Officially called as the i30 Tourer, the car has been revealed ahead of its official public debut, which was slated to take place at the upcoming Geneva Motors Show on the 7th of March 2017. The new-gen i30 Wagon is built on Hyundai's new design language and comes with a host new design and mechanical enhancements suited for the European markets. Hyundai i30 Tourer Front In all probability, the new Hyundai i30 Tourer or Wagon will not make the journey to India and has been specifically designed for the European markets, similar to the i30 hatchback. Speaking about the new Hyundai i30 Tourer, Thomas A. Schmid, Chief Operating Officer at Hyundai Motor Europe said, "Designed, developed, tested and manufactured in Europe, the New Generation Hyundai i30 is Hyundai Motor's DNA car in Europe. The i30 is more than just a model - it is a family of cars, consisting of four body types with unique characters united by a coherent, timeless design. With the new i30 Tourer we are now introducing the next body type, offering elegance and versatility for everyone." Hyundai i30 Tourer Side Built on the wagon bodystyle, the new Hyundai i30 Tourer shares its design and styling cues with its hatchback counterpart. The visual appeal of the car is further enhanced by the new front that features Hyundai's new Cascading grille, full-LED headlamps and the vertical LED daytime running lights. In terms of dimensions, it's 245mm longer than its hatchback cousin at 4585mm, with a width of 1795 mm, a height of 1475 mm and a wheelbase of 2650mm. Considering the buyers it caters to, Hyundai has also increased the boot space of the i30 Tourer to 602 litres, making it the best in class. The storage capacity is further enhanced by the additional storage space beneath the boot floor with several compartments. Hyundai i30 Tourer Rear Hyundai hasn't revealed the cabin yet but the car will come loaded with connectivity features such as Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and LIVE Services. A wireless charging system for smartphones with the Qi standard is available as well and a 5-inch capacitive LCD touchscreen with an integrated dynamic rear-view camera, Bluetooth connectivity and My Music functionality is also on offer. The safety standards are also set quite high as the i30 Tourer comes with features like an active safety with Autonomous Emergency Braking, Driver Attention Alert, High Beam Assist and Lane Keeping Assist System always on board. Driver Attention Alert, Advanced Smart Cruise Control, Blind Spot Detector, and Lane Keeping Assist System are also a part of the safety package. Hyundai i30 Tourer Will Make A Public Debut At The 2017 Geneva Motor Show Under the hood, the new Hyundai i30 Wagon get the same powertrain options as the five-door hatch, a 1.4 litre turbocharged petrol motor makes 138 bhp and develops 242 Nm of peak torque. Hyundai also has a 1.6 litre turbo diesel that makes 108 bhp, along with a 1.0 litre turbocharged motor that makes 118 bhp. All the engine will come mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox as standard along with a 7-speed dual clutch transmission as an option.