on the United States National Highway Traffic Safety Administration crash tests: Frontal Crash: Side Crash: Roll Over: i30 blue The i30 blue is a variation with Start&Stop technology (called Idle Stop and Go). United Kingdom versions came with 1.4L, 1.6L petrol or a 1.6L diesel engine, in both five-door hatchback or estate body styles. emission rating for the 1.6L petrol models were reduced to 142g/km (from 152g/km). The car was unveiled at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show, and was produced in Nosovice, Czech Republic. It went on sale in the United Kingdom in January 2008. and had ISG as an option, costing £200. Reception In Australia, the Hyundai i30 won the 'Best Mid size Car Under $28,000'. At the time of its release in the end of 2007, the 1.6L CRDi i30 was the cheapest diesel car in Australia, coming in at just $21,490AUD for the basic (SX) model. The model above (SLX) adds Climate Control, trip computer, leather gear knob and steering wheel (with audio controls), cruise control (from 2008), body colour door handles, rear armrest with cup holders, six speakers (up from four), adjustable lumbar support for the driver, fog lights and 16" alloy wheels. Australian i30 models feature a unique suspension tune for Australian road conditions. 2007 Car of the Year for 2007 by Carsguide with the 1.6L CRDi model winning the Green Car of the Year award. Hyundai's i30 Diesel Picked as Australia's Car of the Year. 2008 'Best Mid-size Car Under $28,000' by Australia's Best Cars to the Hyundai i30 SX petrol and i30 CRDi Turbo Diesel The Hyundai i30 was chosen as 2008 Car of the Year in Spain. 2009 Best Family Hatch in New Zealand The Hyundai i30 was judged the Supreme Winner in the 2009 AA Motoring Excellence Awards in New Zealand. 2010 Most Satisfying Car In Britain. The i30 won the Driver Power Top 100 survey to be named by owners as the most satisfying car to own. Auto Express magazine surveyed the reliability and satisfaction survey, completed by over 23,000 drivers. The Hyundai Elantra Touring Named Top 10 Family Cars by Kelley Blue Book (KBB) in the United States. 2012 Best Family Car. The i30 won the Best Family Car of the Year on 14 October 2012, at the Glasgow Thistle. Engines Transmissions Choices include a five-speed manual, six-speed manual (1.6 CRDi U2 and 2.0 CRDi), or four-speed automatic transmission.