[wbm00]

Hyundai's third-generation hatchback spotted - due to launch in 2017 with a refreshed engine line-up and a range-topping performance model:

2017 Hyundai i30 - latest pictures | Autocar

[ibrokeit]

Interesting!

[Dazzler]

 

[CraigB]

Nice, be good to see a proper sports version come out

[Doggie 1]

Not bad but that's a crappy vinyl wrap.

[beerman]

Looks like one model is really trying to fix the headlight range.

And it's not vinyl wrap, its hail protection.

[Doggie 1]

Looks like one model is really trying to fix the headlight range.

And it's not vinyl wrap, its hail protection.

 
Only my attempt at a joke.   

[The Gonz]

Looks like an FD - they've come back to their senses.

[Dazzler]

Looks like an FD - they've come back to their senses.

I thought that too..

[Doggie 1]

Looks like an FD - they've come back to their senses.

I thought that too..

I thought that three.
Either that or it's an old BMW.

[Phil №❶]

Me 4 

[eye30]

Interesting to see how it shape differs to the link posted in December of the 2017 Elantra.


2017 Hyundai Elantra Arrives with Updated Styling, New Safety Features (club post)

2017 Hyundai Elantra Arrives with Updated Styling, New Safety Features

[eye30]

Hyundai's third-generation hatchback spotted - due to launch in 2017 with a refreshed engine line-up and a range-topping performance model:

2017 Hyundai i30 - latest pictures | Autocar

Similar to Jaguar's F-Pace


http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/cars/article-3426500/A-sneak-test-Jaguar-s-highly-anticipated-F-Pace-SUV-hits-UK-showrooms-April.html

[rustynutz]

Not sure I like the zip access to the rear Hatch... 

[Phil №❶]

I hope they haven't made the rear end ugly, like another Korean car manufacturer. 

[rustynutz]

I'd be happy if they lost the ugly front grill of the current model, but it sounds like I'm out of luck... 

[beerman]

Have you seen the front on the new Kia Sportage.....Talk about killing it....



but not as much as the 'scream mask' styling of the rear of the Pajero sport

[Dazzler]

They are both a bit ugly for sure...

[rustynutz]

Butt ugly in the case of the Poojabber...

[Phil №❶]

THAT company hasn't improved over time IMO

2015 SsangYong XAV-Adventure Concept Pictures | car review @ Top Speed

Yuk. 

[wbm00]

Not sure I like the zip access to the rear Hatch... 

I saw an article about how manufacturers camouflage new vehicles while driving them pre-release. If I can locate it I'll post a link...

Edit: Found the article: Car spy shots: how to disguise a top secret new model

[beerman]

They are both a bit ugly for sure...

It's almost like they took everything I hated about the ix35 and put it on the Sportage.....The headlights are just too small for starters....

[Lester]

Bit like the bosses new Accent, chunky beef. What engine in the 2017 i30 for Australia? 

[rustynutz]

What engine in the 2017 i30 for Australia? 

I'd say much the same as what we have now, Lester...

From the article:

while the rest of the i30's petrol and diesel engine range will be carried over with minor changes.

[Asterix]

What engine in the 2017 i30 for Australia? 

I'd say much the same as what we have now, Lester...

From the article:

while the rest of the i30's petrol and diesel engine range will be carried over with minor changes.

I sure hope they will introduce the T-GDI 1,0 100 & 120 HP like the Ceed have and what about that 1,4 T-GDI ..?? Time for some modern petrol engines in the i30.

[Lester]

What engine in the 2017 i30 for Australia? 

I'd say much the same as what we have now, Lester...

From the article:

while the rest of the i30's petrol and diesel engine range will be carried over with minor changes.

I sure hope they will introduce the T-GDI 1,0 100 & 120 HP like the Ceed have and what about that 1,4 T-GDI ..?? Time for some modern petrol engines in the i30.

Or the 2 litre petrol engine that was in the Aussie FD,  105kw.

[rustynutz]

You could always buy an SR, Lester....that has a 2.0l engine (124 kW)... 

[bumpkin]

What engine in the 2017 i30 for Australia? 

I'd say much the same as what we have now, Lester...

From the article:

while the rest of the i30's petrol and diesel engine range will be carried over with minor changes.

I sure hope they will introduce the T-GDI 1,0 100 & 120 HP like the Ceed have and what about that 1,4 T-GDI ..?? Time for some modern petrol engines in the i30.

I am sure it is only a matter of time before the 1.0T engines get aired on the i30.  For the record I had a shot of a Cee'd 1.0T in mid range guise (not the GT Line) and the Kia unit is MUCH more refined than Ford's.  Both have that odd 3 cylinder "uneven" note, but the Kia version is much less rough and compared to the Focus the Cee'd seemed much more eager, the Focus was a bit dowdy IMO.

And who designed the dash in the Focus?  You need a degree in electronics to push all those buttons in the right order, it makes me laugh that eating, smoking and texting at the wheel are regarded (rightfully) as dangerous, yet manufacturers can cram all those buttons into the car on the basis that it "enhances" the driving experience.

[wbm00]

I am sure it is only a matter of time before the 1.0T engines get aired on the i30.  For the record I had a shot of a Cee'd 1.0T in mid range guise (not the GT Line) and the Kia unit is MUCH more refined than Ford's.  Both have that odd 3 cylinder "uneven" note, but the Kia version is much less rough and compared to the Focus the Cee'd seemed much more eager, the Focus was a bit dowdy IMO.

And who designed the dash in the Focus?  You need a degree in electronics to push all those buttons in the right order, it makes me laugh that eating, smoking and texting at the wheel are regarded (rightfully) as dangerous, yet manufacturers can cram all those buttons into the car on the basis that it "enhances" the driving experience.

This could be why there is little incentive for certification agencies to do a good job:

Exclusive: Emissions tester paid £80m by car firms - Telegraph

[AlanHo]

Is the new i30 going to me like the 2017 USA Elantra

Hyundai Elantra review | TechRadar