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Hyundai Reaches with i30cw

On its Frankfurt motor show stand, Hyundai revealed a new tall-wagon variant for its i30 model line, which is new for 2008, according to thecarconnection.com.

The i30cw, which is reportedly destined for U.S.shores next year in slightly different form as the Elantra wagon, has what is called a "new wagon design philosophy," which translates to a more elegant, better-handling wagon design that brings the convenience of a van.

Overall length is about 176 inches - about three inches shorter than the Kia Rondo - making it significantly shorter than mid-size sedans but longer than most subcompacts. A long wheelbase of 106.2 inches is the key to the i30cw's very impressive interior space of 14.7 cubic feet with the back seats in place and 49.3 cubic feet with them folded flat.

Posted by Peter C. T. Elsworth  at 11:25 AM to Hyundai | Permalink

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