Latest Hyundai i30 is something of a safe bet

Matt Robinson asks: is the new i30 good enough to rival a Volkswagen Golf?

The new Hyundai i30 is neat and compact, with few edgy lines defining its flanks
The new Hyundai i30 is neat and compact, with few edgy lines defining its flanks

Here in Ireland, as a right-hand drive market, we can often be the last place in Europe to get a new version of a car. But with the third-generation Hyundai i30, Ireland was actually one of the first places this C-segment hatchback was available as the manufacturer looked to take advantage of the 171-plate surge in sales.

So, for marketing ...