Hyundai revealed official pricing of the all-new i30 hatchback for the British market, and it starts at £14,495.

That’s for the entry level Classic model. You want a fully-loaded top of the version, you have to pay £20,795. The new i30 has become a premium hatchback after all.

The 2013 model, due for launch on 12 March, builds on the success of its predecessor which enjoyed an enormous success around the world as a reasonably priced, well-equipped family car. The new one is improved in every single aspect, especially the looks which was the old model’s Achilles heel. The interior design is significantly improved as well.

The new generation Hyundai i30 will be available in four main trim levels including Classic, Active, Style and Style Nav, while customers will also have the choice of either petrol or diesel engines – including Hyundai’s latest ultra-efficient 1.6-litre diesel unit that emits less than 100g/km CO₂ – there will be five engine outputs on offer with a choice of manual or automatic transmissions. Hyundai’s clean and efficient Blue Drive technologies come on all 1.6 CRDi manual models as standard and feature Intelligent Stop & Go Technology. The powerful, yet efficient unit is available in outputs of 110PS and 128PS. These are the most expensive models.

As for the features, the standard kit includes voice-activated Bluetooth®, LED daytime running lights, multi-function steering wheel, electrically adjustable and heated door mirrors and one-touch indicators. Safety systems added as standard across the range include Vehicle Stability Management, Emergency Stop Signal and Hill-start Assist Control. Active trim level, adds 15” alloys, cruise control, rear parking sensors and Hyundai’s new dynamic Flex Steer^TM system, which gives the driver the option of three settings namely: Comfort, Normal and Sport.