Hyundai Motor UK has officially announced the pricing and specification of the New Generation i30.

The New Generation Hyundai i30 will go on sale in the UK on 1st March. It offers a high level of standard safety equipment, with Lane Departure Warning System, Forward Collision Warning System, Lane Keep Assist, Autonomous Emergency Braking and Hill Start Assist Control featuring on all models.

Prices will start from £16,995 for the i30 S 1.0 T-GDi 120PS 6 speed manual, which offers 15" alloy wheels, LED daytime running lights, DAB radio with USB and aux connections, Bluetooth with steering wheel controls, electric front and rear windows and driver seat height adjustment.

The top of the range Premium SE enters the range at £23,495 for the 1.4 T-GDi 140PS Manual, adding panoramic sunroof, leather seat facings and a heated steering wheel to the Premium specification. Premium SE is also available with the 6-speed manual, 7 speed DCT transmission, with either the 1.4 T-GDi 140PS or 1.6 CRDi 110PS.

The New Generation i30 is available in a choice of 11 colours, with a new colour Engine Red now an option alongside Polar White as a solid finish, no cost options. Additional metallic or pearl paint finishes, can be chosen for only an additional £585.

Tony Whitehorn, President and CEO Hyundai Motor UK said "The i30 has played a significant part in Hyundai's transformation over the past decade; with over 117,000 i30's sold in the UK since the first generation was launched in 2007. The second generation i30 achieved nearly 70,000 sales and we have solid expectations for the New Generation i30. The original i30 was the model that sowed the seeds of our growth and we are confident that the New Generation i30 will again bring new customers into the brand with its great looks, technology and confident dynamic abilities."

Standard technology and connectivity equipment also feature with all New Generation i30's benefitting from DAB and Bluetooth regardless of trim level.