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Verdict
Compacte cousine de la Kia Cee'd, 5 étoiles Euro NCAP après correction de la protection des genoux en 2008, coffre de 340 litres. Plusieurs propriétaires de fiches-auto la jugent fiable, mais deux rappels airbag (calculateur mal placé, gonfleur de coussin conducteur) sont à faire vérifier, et la vanne EGR du 1.6 CRDi est à surveiller.
- Reliability
- 4.0/5
- Indicative prices
- €3,990 – €5,000
- Euro NCAP
- 5/5
Which version to choose
Versions to favour: 1.6 CRDi 115.
1.4 109
Petrol · Manual · 109 hp · Crit'Air 2
Essence 1.4 de 109 ch et 130 Nm, boîte manuelle à 5 rapports (fiches-auto). Plusieurs avis la décrivent sans panne notable.
1.6 CRDi 90
Diesel · Manual · 90 hp · Crit'Air 3
Diesel 1.6 de 90 ch, boîte manuelle (fiches-auto).
Engine: Hyundai/Kia 1.6 CRDi (U2)
Verdict on this engine: Good choice, check first
1.6 CRDi 115
✓ RecommendedDiesel · Manual · 115 hp · Crit'Air 3
Diesel 1.6 de 115 ch et 260 Nm, boîte manuelle à 6 rapports (fiches-auto). Un propriétaire cite 343 000 km avec un seul embrayage.
Engine: Hyundai/Kia 1.6 CRDi (U2)
Verdict on this engine: Good choice, check first
1.6 CRDi 128
Diesel · Manual · 128 hp · Crit'Air 3
Diesel 1.6 de 128 ch, boîte manuelle à 6 rapports (fiches-auto).
Engine: Hyundai/Kia 1.6 CRDi (U2)
Verdict on this engine: Good choice, check first
2.0 CRDi 140
Diesel · Manual · 140 hp · Crit'Air 3
Diesel 2.0 de 140 ch et 310 Nm, boîte manuelle à 6 rapports (fiches-auto).
Market prices
€3,990 – €5,000
Indicative range: 2009 à 2010, médianes par année de 6 annonces en ligne relevées par AutoUncle (années d'au moins 3 annonces).
Collected on 28 October 2026 from the sources below. Our own survey of listings, by year and mileage, will refine it.
Prices up 5% since the 21 October 2026 survey.
Importing this model
Prices abroad
Yearly medians of each country's listings (AutoScout24, in euros; United Kingdom: cinch dealer, in pounds), over years with at least 3 listings. Useful to judge an import (add transport, inspection and registration).
| Country | Range | Median | Gap vs France | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| France | €3,990 – €5,000 (2009 to 2010) | €4,645 | — | — |
| Germany | €2,300 – €3,499 (2007 to 2011) | €2,999 | — | 217 |
| Belgium | €2,475 – €3,225 (2008 to 2011) | €2,825 | — | 32 |
| Spain | €5,900 – €6,200 (2009 to 2011) | €6,200 | — | 21 |
| Italy | €3,000 – €5,000 (2009 to 2011) | €3,500 | — | 21 |
Median gap shown only when the country's estimate covers the same years as the French one. Add transport, roadworthiness test and registration.
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Import penalty (malus) in France
- The CO₂ malus follows the scale of the year the vehicle was first registered, in France or abroad (WLTP or NEDC scale depending on its registration certificate).
- For an imported used car, it is reduced by a flat-rate discount based on its age in months (scheme in force since 1 March 2025). The weight malus also applies on first registration in France.
- Production ended in 2012: a car first registered before 1 January 2015 has no malus.
Source: BOFiP (French tax doctrine), CO₂ and weight malus · CO2 malus and weight malus: imported used car in France
Paperwork and procedures
- Importing a used car from another EU country: the step-by-step process
- Importing a car from an EU country: all the documents to gather
- Carte grise for an imported car: cost, taxes and the official simulator
- CO2 malus and weight malus: imported used car in France
- Importing a used car from outside the European Union: the steps
- Buying a used car in Germany and bringing it back to France
- Buying a used car in Belgium and bringing it back to France
- Buying a used car in Spain and bringing it back to France
- Buying a used car in Italy and bringing it back to France
Importing and registering in Belgium: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Importing and registering in Switzerland: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Importing a car into Switzerland: customs, tax and registration
Importing and registering in Luxembourg: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Importing and registering in the United Kingdom: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Check an imported car's history
HistoVec only covers the vehicle's life in France. For a car coming from abroad, a VIN-based report helps spot inconsistent mileage or a reported accident.
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Known faults
Note: some faults below are cited by a single source only. They are still to be confirmed and the reliability score is only indicative.
Vanne EGR encrassée (1.6 CRDi)
Severity 2/3 · CostlyCarVerif note la vanne EGR du 1.6 CRDi comme son point faible (4/10) et indique qu'elle défaille avant 120 000 km sur les millésimes 2007-2008, en recommandant un nettoyage tous les 60 000 km. Un propriétaire d'un 1.6 CRDi 115 break de 2010 mentionne aussi un nettoyage de la vanne EGR.
- Versions
- 1.6 CRDi 90, 1.6 CRDi 115, 1.6 CRDi 128
- Onset
- not documented
- Repair
- not documented
Boîte manuelle dure à passer, embrayage
Severity 2/3 · CostlyUn propriétaire a fait changer la boîte à 185 000 km (1re et 2de dures à enclencher) ; un autre d'un 1.6 CRDi 115 de 2011 cite embrayage et boîte de vitesses comme défauts. Source unique (avis fiches-auto), à confirmer.
Single source so far: to be confirmed.
- Versions
- 1.6 CRDi 115
- Onset
- not documented
- Repair
- not documented
Direction assistée électrique et pompe d'amorçage
Severity 2/3 · CostlyUn propriétaire d'un 1.4 109 de 2011 rapporte deux pannes en 11 ans : la pompe d'amorçage et la direction assistée électrique, cette dernière réparée pour 2 450 euros. Un autre cite un claquement dans la direction vers 234 000 km. Source unique (avis fiches-auto), à confirmer.
Single source so far: to be confirmed.
- Versions
- 1.4 109
- Onset
- not documented
- Repair
- not documented
Manufacturer recalls
Manufacturer recall campaigns, fixed free of charge at a dealer:
- Rappel : déclenchement inopiné des airbags (calculateur) (1.4 109, 1.6 CRDi 90, 1.6 CRDi 115, 1.6 CRDi 128, 2.0 CRDi 140)
- Rappel : rupture possible du gonfleur d'airbag conducteur (1.4 109, 1.6 CRDi 90, 1.6 CRDi 115, 1.6 CRDi 128, 2.0 CRDi 140)
See the official list on RappelConso (new tab) (French government recall site: category “Automobiles et moyens de déplacement”, search “Hyundai i30”). A dealer for the brand can also check, using the vehicle identification number (VIN), that recalls have been carried out.
Recalls published in France (RappelConso)
- 19 June 2026 — Le gonfleur du coussin gonflable côté conducteur pourrait se rompre pendant le déploiement et ne pas se gonfler complètement. En outre, le dégagement de gaz sous haute pression peut propulser des pièces du module de gonflage et de coussin gonflable dans l'habitacle. Cela pourrait augmenter le risque de blessure. Official notice
- 8 June 2021 — Les véhicules peuvent connaître un court-circuit électrique sur le module abs/esc, qui peut désactiver ces systèmes. Cela nuira aux performances de freinage du véhicule, ce qui augmentera le risque d’accident. Official notice
Inspection checklist
Hyundai i30 I — inspection checklist
Things to check
- Faire vérifier avec le numéro de série, en concession Hyundai, les deux rappels airbag (calculateur et gonfleur conducteur).
- Sur le 1.6 CRDi, demander la preuve d'un nettoyage de la vanne EGR et écouter le ralenti à froid.
- Essayer la boîte manuelle : passage de la 1re et de la 2de, point d'embrayage.
- Écouter la direction assistée en braquant à l'arrêt (claquement signalé par un propriétaire).
- Contrôler la corrosion des bas de caisse et l'état de la peinture, jugée fragile par un propriétaire.
Questions to ask the seller
- Les rappels airbag (calculateur d'airbag et gonfleur conducteur) ont-ils été effectués ?
- La vanne EGR a-t-elle été nettoyée ou remplacée (versions diesel) ?
- L'embrayage ou la boîte ont-ils déjà été remplacés, et à quel kilométrage ?
Test-drive tip: read the fault codes
A warning light that is off proves nothing: a fault may have been cleared just before the viewing. A Bluetooth OBD2 scanner, plugged in under the steering wheel and read on your phone, shows stored codes and whether all emissions readiness tests have run since the last reset.
Electric or hybrid equivalent
No direct electric or hybrid equivalent in our guides. Simulate combustion vs electric cost
Alternatives
Photo: The original uploader was Yojo2 at Polish Wikipedia., CC BY-SA 3.0
Kia Cee'd / Ceed
I · 2006–2012
- Price
- €4,500 – €4,545
- Reliability
- 4.5/5
- Fuel types
- Petrol, Diesel
Photo: Thomas doerfer, CC BY-SA 3.0
Ford Focus
II · 2004–2011
- Price
- €2,800 – €4,990
- Reliability
- 2.5/5
- Fuel types
- Petrol, Diesel
Photo: Rudolf Stricker, CC BY-SA 3.0
Opel Astra
H · 2004–2010
- Price
- €1,400 – €4,500
- Reliability
- 1.5/5
- Fuel types
- Petrol, Diesel
Photo: Mytho88, CC BY-SA 3.0
Toyota Corolla
IX · 2001–2007
- Price
- €2,900 – €3,500
- Reliability
- 3.5/5
- Fuel types
- Petrol, Diesel
Photo: M 93, Attribution
Renault Mégane
II · 2002–2009
- Price
- €2,450 – €4,050
- Reliability
- 3.5/5
- Fuel types
- Petrol, Diesel
Before you buy: check and equip
Check the history
Before paying, check the administrative status (lien, objection, declared claims) and the mileage recorded at the roadworthiness test.
Read fault codes
An OBD scanner plugged in under the steering wheel shows stored fault codes, even with warning lights off: useful during the test drive.
Parts and maintenance
Compare prices of parts for the Hyundai i30 I (timing, brakes, filters) to estimate the repairs to plan for.
Insure the car
Insurance prices vary widely from one model to another: get a quote before signing.
Frequently asked questions
La Hyundai i30 I est-elle sûre ?
Testée en 2007, elle avait obtenu 4 étoiles en protection adulte à cause du genou du conducteur ; la protection des genoux a été améliorée en juin 2008 et un nouveau test lui a donné 5 étoiles pour les adultes (MotorBox, australiancar.reviews).
Quel est le volume du coffre de la Hyundai i30 I ?
340 litres, avec 5 places, selon la fiche technique de fiches-auto.
Quelles motorisations propose la i30 I ?
Un essence 1.4 de 109 ch, des diesels 1.6 CRDi de 90, 115 et 128 ch et un 2.0 CRDi de 140 ch, d'après fiches-auto.
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