Hyundai i30 Towbars

Hyundai i30 Towing Specifics

The Hyundai i30 was first introduced in 2007 by the South Korean manufacturer as a small family car, with good towing capabilities. We will cover the towing specifics of this model below.

Hyundai i30 Estate Towbar Electrics Kits

It is recommended that all tow bars fitted to a Hyundai i30 Estate vehicle are done so with a dedicated electrics kit, rather than a universal electrics kit. A dedicated electrics kit not only ensures all modern features such as; trailer stability and parking sensors are functional but also helps to keep your vehicle's warranty unaffected.

We offer both universal and dedicated electrics kits for the Hyundai i30 vehicle towbars, but be aware that universal electrics kits can invalidate any manufacturer warranty your vehicle has and may also require a bypass relay.

Check your Hyundai warranty for more information.

Bypass Relays

All tow bars for the Hyundai i30 Estate 2007-2012 models will not require a bypass relay if universal electrics are fitted.

All tow bars for the Hyundai i30 Estate 2012-2017 and 2017 onwards models will require a bypass relay if universal electrics are fitted.

A bypass relay works by powering what it is you are towing through transferring power straight from the battery instead of taking too much current away from your vehicle.

Whereas a dedicated system works in harmony with your vehicle's ECU and all of its functions.

Coding

This is the coding of the ECU to accept the dedicated system, this updates your vehicles software to run smoothly with the new towbar.

All Hyundai i30 Estate models will not require coding.

Coding is used to update your vehicles software in order for it to run coherently with the new towbar through the dedicated electrics.

Bumper Cuts

Depending on the towbar, Hyundai i30 Estate models will require a bumper cut. A bumper cut is when a fraction of the vehicle's rear bumper is cut in order to fit the towbar.

All Hyundai i30 Estate 2007-2012 models have towbars that require non-visible, visible and no bumper cuts.

All Hyundai i30 Estate 2012-2017 models have towbars that require non visible bumper cuts.

All Hyundai i30 Estate 2017 onwards models have towbars that require non visible and no bumper cuts.

Nose Weight

Nose weight is the amount of weight pushing down on the tow ball, it is important not to exceed the nose weight set on the tow bar, failure to do so could damage the car chassis and/or tow bar mounting points. Nose weight varies depending on the towbar you choose and are displayed under each tow bar below.

All Hyundai i30 Estate 2007-2012 models have a nose weight of 75kg up to 80kg.

All Hyundai i30 Estate 2012-2017 models have a nose weight up to 75kg.

All Hyundai i30 Estate 2017 onwards models have a nose weight of 80kg up to 95kg.

Towing Weight

Towing weight is the weight that a Hyundai i30 Estate vehicle can tow safely, without any risk of damaging the vehicle. Towing weights are bar specific and displayed below each towbar.

For a Hyundai i30 Estate 2007-2012 and 2012-2017 vehicles, the towbars have a towing weight capacity of up to 1500kg.

For a Hyundai i30 Estate 2017 onwards vehicles, the towbars have a towing weight capacity of 1500kg up to 1550kg.

You will need to check the towing limit for your Hyundai i30 Estate vehicle model as it may not be able to tow up to the weight limit that the tow bar can tow.

Hyundai i30 Hatchback Towing Specifics

The Hyundai i30 Hatchback was launched into the market in 2007. If you have a 2007 onwards Hyundai i30 Hatchback it is important you correctly determine which model you have to ensure you get the correct towbar. You can find this information in your vehicle’s log book.

Hyundai i30 Hatchback Towbar Electrics Kits

It is recommended that all tow bars fitted to a Hyundai i30 Hatchback vehicle are done so with a dedicated electrics kit, rather than a universal electrics kit. A dedicated electrics kit not only ensures all modern features such as; trailer stability and parking sensors are functional, but also helps to keep your vehicle's warranty unaffected.

We offer both universal and dedicated electrics kits for the Hyundai i30 Hatchback vehicle towbars, but be aware that universal electrics kits can invalidate any manufacturer warranty your vehicle has and may also require a bypass relay.

Check your Hyundai warranty for more information.

Bypass Relays

All tow bars for the Hyundai i30 Hatchback 2007-2012 model will not require a bypass relay, if universal electrics are fitted.

All tow bars for the Hyundai i30 Hatchback 2012-2017 and 2017 on model will require a bypass relay, if universal electrics are fitted.

A bypass relay works by powering what it is you are towing through transferring power straight from the battery instead of taking too much current away from your vehicle.

Whereas a dedicated system works in harmony with your vehicle's ECU and all of its functions.

Coding

This is the coding of the ECU to accept the dedicated system, this updates your vehicles software to run smoothly with the new towbar.

All Hyundai i30 Hatchback models will not require coding.

Coding is used to update your vehicles software in order for it to run coherently with the new towbar through the dedicated electrics.

Bumper Cuts

Depending on the towbar, Hyundai i30 Hatchback models will require a bumper cut. A bumper cut is when a fraction of the vehicle's rear bumper is cut in order to fit the towbar.

All Hyundai i30 Hatchback 2007-2012 models have towbars that require non visible and no bumper cuts.

All Hyundai i30 Hatchback 2012-2017 models have towbars that require non visible bumper cuts.

All Hyundai i30 Hatchback 2017 onwards models have towbars that require non visible, visible and no bumper cuts.

Nose Weight

Nose weight is the amount of weight pushing down on the tow ball, it is important not to exceed the nose weight set on the tow bar, failure to do so could damage the car chassis and/or tow bar mounting points. Nose weight varies depending on the towbar you choose and are displayed under each tow bar below.

All Hyundai i30 Hatchback 2007-2012 models have a nose weight of up to 75kg.

All Hyundai i30 Hatchback 2012-2017 models have a nose weight of 75kg up to 80kg.

All Hyundai i30 Hatchback 2017 onwards models have a nose weight of 85kg up to 95kg.

Towing Weight

Towing weight is the weight that a Hyundai i30 Hatchback vehicle can tow safely, without any risk of damaging the vehicle. Towing weights are bar specific and displayed below each towbar.

For a Hyundai i30 Hatchback 2007-2012 and 2012-2017 vehicles, the towbars have a towing weight capacity of up to 1500kg.

For a Hyundai i30 Hatchback 2017 onwards vehicles, the towbars have a towing weight capacity of 1500kg up to 1550kg.

You will need to check the towing limit for your Hyundai i30 Hatchback vehicle model as it may not be able to tow up to the weight limit that the tow bar can tow.

Hyundai i30 Fastback Towing Specifics

The Hyundai i30 Fastback was launched into the market in 2017. If you have a 2017 onwards Hyundai i30 Fastback it is important you correctly determine which model you have to ensure you get the correct towbar. You can find this information in your vehicle’s log book.

Hyundai i30 Fastback Towbar Electrics Kits

It is recommended that all tow bars fitted to a Hyundai i30 Fastback vehicle are done so with a dedicated electrics kit, rather than a universal electrics kit. A dedicated electrics kit not only ensures all modern features such as; trailer stability and parking sensors are functional, but also helps to keep your vehicle's warranty unaffected.

We offer both universal and dedicated electrics kits for the Hyundai i30 Fastback vehicle towbars, but be aware that universal electrics kits can invalidate any manufacturer warranty your vehicle has and may also require a bypass relay.

Check your Hyundai warranty for more information.

Bypass Relays

All tow bars for the Hyundai i30 Fastback model will require a bypass relay, if universal electrics are fitted.

A bypass relay works by powering what it is you are towing through transferring power straight from the battery instead of taking too much current away from your vehicle.

Whereas a dedicated system works in harmony with your vehicle's ECU and all of its functions.

Coding

This is the coding of the ECU to accept the dedicated system, this updates your vehicles software to run smoothly with the new towbar.

All Hyundai i30 Fastback models will not require coding.

Coding is used to update your vehicles software in order for it to run coherently with the new towbar through the dedicated electrics.

Bumper Cuts

Depending on the towbar, Hyundai i30 Fastback models will require a bumper cut. A bumper cut is when a fraction of the vehicle's rear bumper is cut in order to fit the towbar.

All Hyundai i30 Fastback models have towbars that require non visible bumper cuts.

Nose Weight

Nose weight is the amount of weight pushing down on the tow ball, it is important not to exceed the nose weight set on the tow bar, failure to do so could damage the car chassis and/or tow bar mounting points. Nose weight varies depending on the towbar you choose and are displayed under each tow bar below.

All Hyundai i30 Fastback models have a nose weight of up to 75kg.

Towing Weight

Towing weight is the weight that a Hyundai i30 Fastback vehicle can tow safely, without any risk of damaging the vehicle. Towing weights are bar specific and displayed below each towbar.

For a Hyundai i30 Fastback vehicles, the towbars have a towing weight capacity of up to 1600kg.

You will need to check the towing limit for your Hyundai i30 Fastback vehicle model as it may not be able to tow up to the weight limit that the tow bar can tow.