Hyundai introduced the second generation of the i30 compact hatchback in 2011, and, in the following year, it unveiled the station-wagon version.
Depending on the market, Hyundai named the station wagon either Wagon or Tourer. Still, regardless of that, it was the same practical, family-friendly compact vehicle able to carry up to 1,642 liters (58 cu-ft) of luggage with the rear seats folded down.

At the front, it featured the same swept-back headlights design. Its overall design followed Hyundai’s Fluidic Sculpture language, with wave-like shapes over the fenders and onto its sidelines. The roofline was extended behind the passengers’ area, over the trunk, in a slight sloped-down line. Its designers added 185 mm (7.3”) to the rear overhang over the regular hatchback version. For easier loading and unloading, the design team cut down the trunk sill into the rear bumper.

There was a good reason to buy the i30 Wagon if not for its practicality, than for its optional panoramic glass-roof that enhanced the interior light. That was not available on the regular hatchback. Both versions shared the same dashboard design with flowing lines that converged into the center stack. Its binocular-style instrument cluster sported two large dials for the speedometer and tachometer and an onboard computer TFT display between them.

Under the hood, Hyundai offered the i30 Wagon with a choice of six engines, both gasoline, and turbo-diesel. It was offered with a six-speed manual or a six-speed automatic, depending on the engine and options like its hatchback brother.