Hyundai, Seat add body styles to spice up key sector

To broaden the i30's appeal, Hyundai has added a fastback version.

April 10, 2018 05:00 AM

Automakers such as Hyundai, Ford, Kia and Seat are experimenting with new compact-car body styles in a bid to slow the steady sales decline in Europe's second-largest segment.

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