Cloth upholstery is standard, though our test car came equipped with a Leather package, which added leather, a power glass moonroof, HomeLink transmitter and an anti-glare rearview mirror. A special power lumbar adjustment is also included for the driver. A new option this year is an in-vehicle communicator system, which combines a cellular telephone with global positioning satellites in case of an emergency. It uses dual overhead camshafts and 24 valves, and offers lots of power at low revs. The I30 can sprint from 0 to 60 mph in just eight seconds flat and will run through the quarter mile at over 85 miles per hour.
Power is plentiful for passing, and steep mountain highways are easy to climb.
Also available with the automatic is a traction control system and a limited slip differential that helps to reduce wheelspin on slippery pavement. Up front is a MacPherson strut-type setup that is mounted to the chassis' subframe to give extra stiffness. The ride is very quiet, but a little on the firm side. The Auto Channel. To report errors and other problems with this page, please use this form.