Hyundai’s European outfit is preparing to launch its new i30 small wagon. Why is that important to North Americans? Because the i30 is very likely coming over here as the next-generation Elantra Touring (considering the current Elantra Touring is the current i30 in Europe). Regardless of where the i30 ends up, at least on the basis of aesthetics, it should provide a worthy alternative to the five-door Ford Focus, Mazda3, and Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen.
