[Dazzler]

  accim.. Good review (I enjoyed that) 

[Corky McBottle]

I laughed when he mentioned with such a solemn expression that the automatic version will use more fuel.

[Dazzler]

I laughed when he mentioned with such a solemn expression that the automatic version will use more fuel.

Not always the case now (the i45 Manual and Auto are about the same... )

[accim]

Sooooo we got the price list in Slovenia for the i30 2012 It started selling today. I did a quick comparison of the prices and it's like this:

- i30 2012 1.6 CRDi 110hp, Comfort equip: 17.290 EUR
+ metal color: 350 EUR
= 17.640 EUR
= 14.745,28 GBP
= 22.369,28 AUD

- i30 2011 1.6 CRDi 115hp, Comfort equip: 14.690 EUR
+ metal color: 350 EUR
= 15.040 EUR
= 12.571,94 GBP
= 19.072,22 AUD

That comfort equipment is about the same as in the "2011" i30. Oh and yes, the xenon lights are NOT in that price, but you do get the LED DRL lights.

The difference is +2.600 EUR (= 2.173,34 GBP = 3.297,06 AUD) at the moment. I'm sure there will be some discounts in future, but for now (probably 1 year) there are none. And if you add xenon lights and some other gadgets (side indicators in the mirrors, auto folding mirrors, keyless start,..) the price is 1.700 EUR higher. Not to mention, that there are no alloys in that price, but 15" steel wheels and so on..

So it's like I expected and what I had in mind when purchasing my i30CW. My budget was 16.000 EUR and I got it for 15.700 EUR, but the new i30CW, will be (if the prices stay like this) at least around 18.500-19.000 EUR. And with new, I wouldn't get much more then different (better) look of the exterior/interior and of course some improvements in handling, materials.. But the engine is basically the same (at least the power), I would still have 6.sp gearbox, I wouldn't have "stock" xenon lights.... 

[accim]

Okay, I know there are already some owners of the new i30 and there were quite some pictures of the new model as well, but still..I went for a test drive the other day, it was a 1.4 petrol 99 hp, Comfort equipment.

The car goes great, the 6th gear is great news for 1.4 petrol engine, because it improves the fuel consumption and the car is quieter on the highway, which is great. For example, my father in law has previous i30 1.4 petrol and the only "fault" in his opinion, is the loudness on the highway. But then again, he usually turns the music volume up on the highway, so in the end, it doesn't even bother him that much... But really, by making the 1.4 petrol quieter, they made the car even more "usable". I would still like to test the 1.6 petrol (135hp). The diesel probably goes about the same as the old one.

Here are few pics.. (you know I must post them)











PS: These 15" wheels are horrible, but we get 16" alloys only with max equipment.... Unfortunately no 17" here 

[Shambles]

Interesting pics there accim. Thanks for posting them

I noticed that model doesn't have the indicators in the door mirrors

[accim]

Interesting pics there accim. Thanks for posting them

I noticed that model doesn't have the indicators in the door mirrors

You've got eye for details. Honestly, I haven't even noticed that  Yes, it doesn't have indicators in the mirrors, nor does it have electrical folding mirrors and no rear electrical windows either..  Don't know why, because mine, which is also comfort, has all of those things 

[Dazzler]

Thanks accim for the pix I like that colour (looks good on the i40 as well) 

[thebutcher316]

Okay, I know there are already some owners of the new i30 and there were quite some pictures of the new model as well, but still..I went for a test drive the other day, it was a 1.4 petrol 99 hp, Comfort equipment.

The car goes great, the 6th gear is great news for 1.4 petrol engine, because it improves the fuel consumption and the car is quieter on the highway, which is great. For example, my father in law has previous i30 1.4 petrol and the only "fault" in his opinion, is the loudness on the highway. But then again, he usually turns the music volume up on the highway, so in the end, it doesn't even bother him that much... But really, by making the 1.4 petrol quieter, they made the car even more "usable". I would still like to test the 1.6 petrol (135hp). The diesel probably goes about the same as the old one.

Here are few pics.. (you know I must post them)



PS: These 15" wheels are horrible, but we get 16" alloys only with max equipment.... Unfortunately no 17" here 

Geez, this Hyundai dealer must be shameless taking photos of their signwritten vehicle.......Corporate shills make me sick. 

[AlanHo]

Is that the base model - as already mentioned no side indicator repeaters in the mirrors and no front parking sensors. However - your pics show the front grill that applies to the UK Active model which has quite decent 16" alloys.

[bumpkin]

That is something I dont quite get with the UK range, the base model gets a colour coded painted band in the bumper (where the reg plate sits) but it goes to black in the higher models.  I think it looks better with the painted band

[Doggie 1]

They certainly mix and match the specs from country to country.
I like the colour too.

[2i30s]

They certainly mix and match the specs from country to country.
I like the colour too.

the specs should stay the same. 

[Dazzler]

They certainly mix and match the specs from country to country.
I like the colour too.

the specs should stay the same. 

That wouldn't work Steve.. Things like Diesel Engines are popular in Europe but not the USA ...

[Doggie 1]

They certainly mix and match the specs from country to country.
I like the colour too.

the specs should stay the same. 

That wouldn't work Steve.. Things like Diesel Engines are popular in Europe but not the USA ...

But most of the equipment levels could be standardised.
They must think we're all different. 

[2i30s]

They certainly mix and match the specs from country to country.
I like the colour too.

the specs should stay the same. 

That wouldn't work Steve.. Things like Diesel Engines are popular in Europe but not the USA ...

But most of the equipment levels could be standardised.
They must think we're all different. 

we are when it comes to the depth of our pockets in poorer countries. 

[Asterix]

They certainly mix and match the specs from country to country.
I like the colour too.

the specs should stay the same. 

That wouldn't work Steve.. Things like Diesel Engines are popular in Europe but not the USA ...

But most of the equipment levels could be standardised.
They must think we're all different. 

we are when it comes to the depth of our pockets in poorer countries. 

...or in countries with very high tax on cars..(we have 180% tax)