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Hyundai i30 Fastback revealed

Swoopy coupe added to new-age South Korean hatch


Hyundai has dragged the four-door coupe craze into the mainstream.

The South Korean car maker revealed its i30 Fastback at the 2017 Frankfurt motor show, providing a different take on the small hatchback.

While it has yet to be confirmed whether the Fastback body style will be available in Australia, it would offer something unique in the crowded compact segment and build on the i30's position as one of the most popular new cars in the country.

Hyundai claims the swoopy-roofed design is "characterised by its strong stance and sporty, elongated lines" and accuentuated by a roof line that is 25mm lower and an overal length that is 115mm longer than the hatch while the cascading grille at the front has been reduced to give it an even wider look.

“The i30 Fastback is a real game-changer. We are the first volume brand to enter the compact segment with a stylish and sophisticated five-door coupé,” explains Thomas Bürkle, Chief Designer at Hyundai Design Centre Europe.

“When designing the i30 Fastback we played with the proportions of the i30 range by reducing the height of the Cascading Grille and lowering the roof line. The elegant silhouette is further emphasised by the generously arched rear spoiler shape. Our team was able to achieve a pure design, which combines the sports car spirit with the comfort of a luxurious sedan. With this innovative approach to compact cars, we enable our customers to make an expressive statement when driving the Fastback.”

The car also rides on a suspension set-up that is 5mm lower and 15 per cent stiffer than the hatch offered in Europe (Australian i30s have a unique suspension tune specifically suited to local conditions).

The i30 Fastback will initially be offered in Europe with a choice of either 1.4-litre turbo diesel four cylinder with either a six-speed manual transmission or optional seven-speed dual-clutch automatic or a 1.0-litre three-cylinder turbo petrol engine exclusively mated to a six-speed manual gearbox. A 1.6-litre turbo diesel will be offered from next year in two states of tune, and it is expected that Hyundai's high-performance N division will apply the same treatment as its i30 N hot hatch in the future too.

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Andrew Maclean

As Editor in Chief of the Drive Network, Amac is one of Australia's most experienced automotive journalists with more than 25 years experience in newspapers, magazines, broadcasting and digital media.

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