2008 Hyundai I30

The 2008 Hyundai i30 was one that was designed to compete with the other car makers out there that were producing the smaller, performance cars, such as the makers of BMW and Mazda. In terms of looks, the i30 is one that could pass for the more expensive BMW counterpart or the Mazda version of the car. However, without the huge price tag that these automakers charge, which could be the reason why the i30 became so popular almost overnight. And because of the looks it is often mistaken for its more expensive competitors.

Performance wise, the i30 has the same engine as the Elantra sedan, a 2.0 liter engine, however, that is where the similarities end. The car was newly designed to compete in a market that Hyundai did not have a real big stake in. This was why many people did not believe that Hyundai would have success in the small car market, however, they were able to prove these people wrong.

Those who have had the privilege of owning the 2008 Hyundai i30 are often the main reason that other people try the small car out. Though it is small, those that have the car in their possession often comment on just how secure that they feel in the car. The airbags and headrests give the needed safety while driving, however, the drivers are often commenting on the overall feel of the interior. Many commenting that the interior feels as if it was made specifically for you. Needless to say, those who have an i30 encourage others to purchase one and would themselves, buy another one if they needed to. They also commented on the fuel mileage that the car gets, which is something that everyone is looking for nowadays with the high cost of gasoline.

One of the safety features that is standard on the i30 is the electronic stability program that helps the driver when they may go out of control due to the weather conditions. When the car senses that the driver is out of control it helps direct the car into the direction that it was going to prevent the car from rolling or starting to spin uncontrollably. This is something that most automakers are now making standard in all cars, however, this was the first for Hyundai, and has since become standard in most of their cars.

The head restraints in the car are also designed to minimize the risk of whip lash should the driver be involved in an accident. There is also a switch to turn off the passenger airbag should the passenger be someone under age or weight for the specifications of the airbag. There is also the side and front airbags that are going to help in the event that the car is involved in a wreck. With all the safety standards that came on the i30, it is easy to see why so many people flocked to the car. Plus, the supreme handling of the car was something that people could not deny that they loved. For more information about the top cars of 2008, visit the website CEMA2008.com.