i30 Best Car of the Year in 2009 AA Motoring Excellence Awards

i30 - Best Small Car of the Year

The Hyundai i30 has been judged the Car of the Year Supreme Winner in the 2009 AA Motoring Excellence Awards. The i30 Diesel Elite swept the field of 52 vehicles to be named both the winner of the compact car class (best small car) as well as the best car of the year overall. The annual awards identify and reward excellence amongst new vehicles. They also provide New Zealand motorists with an independent assessment to assist with their car purchases.

Each vehicle is judged on design, performance, dynamics, practicality, execution, value for money and safety during the rigorous testing process that takes place over a week-long trial. AA General Manager of Technical Services, Stella Stocks, says the Hyundai i30 Diesel, “is an excellent and affordable car that performs well in all the areas we assess, particularly road safety.” “The Hyundai i30 Diesel goes the extra mile to deliver more than expected in every area, providing all the right answers to buyers demanding honesty and frugality in a compact car purchase."

 In winning the small car class the i30 beat contenders from Honda, Mitsubishi, Peugeot, Subaru and Toyota. The i30 is available in a variety of specification levels with both petrol and clean burning diesel engines and the choice of manual and automatic gearboxes. The range starts from as little as $29,490.

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