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    Can I tow a small camper-trailer with my Hyundai i30?

    Asked by Maryann

    I have a 2020 Hyundai i30 hatch 2.0 litre auto. According to this site, it is rated to tow a braked trailer up to 1300kg. I believe the car has a tow-ball weight limit of 75kgs, is this correct? I want to tow a small camper-trailer with a tare weight of 950kg. I am aware of the effects of payload, and the loading distribution of same. I have towed a caravan in the past with a larger car, so I'm not entirely new to the concept of towing. Can anyone on here tell me if this is feasible and legal with an i30?

    Answered by CarsGuide

    1 Nov 2022 David Morley

    Your numbers are correct, including the maximum tow-ball weight of 75kg. With that in mind, provided you don’t load the camper-trailer beyond the 1300kg mark, and you distribute that load properly to keep the two-ball weight under 75kg, you should be safe and legal to proceed.

    Beyond keeping the mass within legal limits, the other hurdle you might face is the way the i30’s two-litre petrol engine produces its performance. There’s nothing wrong with the 120kW of peak power, but the engine’s peak torque is an unexceptional 203Nm and is produced at a high 4700rpm. That means you might find yourself working the engine pretty hard to maintain highway speeds.

    The sister car to yours, the i30 with the 1.6-litre turbo-diesel might be a better choice for towing with less peak power but much more torque (300Nm, from as low as 1750rpm) making it a more relaxed performer and tower.

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