Hyundai Motor has begun production of the updated i30, at its European factory, Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Czech (HMMC), in Nošovice, Czech Republic.

This second-generation i30, on sale since 2012, has accounted for a fifth of the automaker’s overall European sales in recent years.

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The update introduces new engines, transmissions, safety and comfort features and tweaked exterior design.

A new seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission option a new 186PS i30 Turbo model have been added.

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