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GENERAL STUFF => i30 NEWS & OFFICIAL REVIEWS => Topic started by: AlanHo on May 31, 2012, 08:58:02
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Various reviews of the new 2012 i30 for Australia
http://www.themotorreport.com.au/54247/2012-hyundai-i30-first-drive-road-test-review-australia (http://www.themotorreport.com.au/54247/2012-hyundai-i30-first-drive-road-test-review-australia)
http://www.caradvice.com.au/174772/hotter-hyundai-i30-a-chance-for-oz/ (http://www.caradvice.com.au/174772/hotter-hyundai-i30-a-chance-for-oz/)
http://www.autoevolution.com/news/2012-hyundai-i30-australia-pricing-announced-45582.html (http://www.autoevolution.com/news/2012-hyundai-i30-australia-pricing-announced-45582.html)
http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/carreviews/grouptests/283555/new_kia_ceed_vs_rivals.html (http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/carreviews/grouptests/283555/new_kia_ceed_vs_rivals.html)
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Great finds Alan. I'm off to read them now.
Read the first one - this is interesting given recent comments on the forum:
The new model is more composed on the road than its predecessor. We're a bit surprised by this, given the new car is fitted with a cheaper, less-sophisticated torsion beam rear axle, rather than the multi-link setup used by the old i30.
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Thanks Alan, sounds like the motoring press are looking forward to the new i30 almost as much as us :goodjob:
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Here are a few more reviews.... :goodjob:
http://www.caradvice.com.au/174683/hyundai-i30-review/ (http://www.caradvice.com.au/174683/hyundai-i30-review/)
http://www.motoring.com.au/reviews/2012/small-passenger/hyundai/i30/hyundai-i30-launch-review-30568 (http://www.motoring.com.au/reviews/2012/small-passenger/hyundai/i30/hyundai-i30-launch-review-30568)
http://www.carshowroom.com.au/newcars/reviews/3021/2012_Hyundai_i30_First_Drive_ (http://www.carshowroom.com.au/newcars/reviews/3021/2012_Hyundai_i30_First_Drive_)
http://news.drive.com.au/drive/motor-news/driven-hyundai-i30-20120530-1zi04.html (http://news.drive.com.au/drive/motor-news/driven-hyundai-i30-20120530-1zi04.html)
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They got this bit wrong:
The 2012 Hyundai i30 is available with a new petrol engine and a mildly revised diesel unit. Both are now teamed with six-speed manual and automatic transmissions, a significant step up from the four- and five-speed shifters offered previously.
The dreaded "glovebox" rattle again:
The two cars we tested at the launch both had minor niggles: the first with a small rattle near the glove box, the other with untidy bunching in the roof liner material near the door frame.
I wonder why...:
all variants have 60:40 split-fold rear seats, only the Premium’s fold completely flat.
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And Drive said: The new i30 doesn’t threaten the likes of the Golf, Mazda3 or Focus for ride quality or handling ability
Neither ride quality nor handling? As one is usually a trade off for the other, to be unable to impress with either is not good. It's getting too late in the game to continually lag in areas that do sell cars in this class - particularly in Australia I think. And Drive has nicely identified the competition and the yard-stick Hy should have been looking to better. :winker:
I'm not sure yet that they have truly bettered their first effort which I always thought would be a hard ask. :disapp: Time will tell how well they did. :cool:
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But then you read this sort of thing.....
And in the testing, winding conditions no doubt both our Hyundai i30 test cars (Elite petrol manual and Premium diesel automatic) were impressive with noticeable firmness in the shock absorber and spring rates for a flat, connected ride (in the European way).
and this:
Good as the previous i30 was (and it played a significant role Hyundai’s sales explosion during the last four years), the all-new model raises the bar in every department.
Who do you believe? :whistler:
I think I'll wait for some in-depth reviews against the opposition (rather than a short first drive) before I pass judgement....
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If you lot have a whip round to raise enough for the air fare - I will fly over and test one for you......... :rofl: :rofl:
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If you lot have a whip round to raise enough for the air fare - I will fly over and test one for you......... :rofl: :rofl:
But you said you won't do long flights anymore :exclaim:
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http://www.carsguide.com.au/news-and-reviews/car-reviews-road-tests/hyundai_launches_new_i30 (http://www.carsguide.com.au/news-and-reviews/car-reviews-road-tests/hyundai_launches_new_i30)
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http://www.carsguide.com.au/news-and-reviews/car-reviews-road-tests/hyundai_launches_new_i30 (http://www.carsguide.com.au/news-and-reviews/car-reviews-road-tests/hyundai_launches_new_i30)
Did you manage to spot the colour of the rear parking sensors?
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Bit hard to tell, Alan.....what do you think? :undecided:
(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y150/rustynutz69/RearBumper.jpg)
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I'm not sure - that's why I asked for a second expert's opinion..... :whistler:
They dont look jet black though do they?
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Let me get my glasses out..... :p
Ok, decision.....they are coloured...... :goodjob:
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Let me get my glasses out..... :p
Ok, decision.....they are coloured...... :goodjob:
:whsaid:
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Let me get my glasses out..... :p
Ok, decision.....they are coloured...... :goodjob:
Not much consolation to Lester though is it?
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It appears that unlike the UK we have speed camera locations, not that many are fixed here.
SATNAV
It's a touch screen with bright easy-to-read graphics and SUNA traffic updates that route you around traffic snarls automatically. Unlike other manufacturers, Hyundai has also done the right thing and included warnings for speed cameras and other road hazards.
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Well, at great expense I found me a new model i30 and can definately confirm the sensors are coloured. :whistler:
They actually look a bit ordinary if you ask me....Surely they could've done a better job of matching the colour? :undecided:
(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y150/rustynutz69/Hyundaii30RearSensorView.jpg)
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It appears that unlike the UK we have speed camera locations, not that many are fixed here.
Are you telling us many speed cameras are broken in WA? :winker: :D
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:lol: :lol: :lol:
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Have we had this one before? :undecided:
Apologies if we have.
http://www.carshowroom.com.au/newcars/reviews/3021/2012_Hyundai_i30_First_Drive_ (http://www.carshowroom.com.au/newcars/reviews/3021/2012_Hyundai_i30_First_Drive_)
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I don't recall seeing it Dave. I thought that was quite a good review. Very honest and logical :goodjob:
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That one was posted up in Post 3, lads..... :p
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That one was posted up in Post 3, lads..... :p
Still reckon it was a good one :D
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Much of this was in the carsguide.com.au review linked to previously but this video does have "voice over" and goes a bit longer....
Crank it up to 720p HD and full screen.... :goodjob:
http://youtu.be/A4oWthwoLtg (http://youtu.be/A4oWthwoLtg)
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I enjoyed that :goodjob2:
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Great vid, I want one with the lot, but can't justify losing so much on a trade in---- sigh
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Great vid, I want one with the lot, but can't justify losing so much on a trade in---- sigh
I can relate to that. :)
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Excellent Video Rusty (thanks) :goodjob:
Very impressive list of goodies (Even has a couple my Hybrid doesn't get) :Shocked:
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Hyundai Launches New Generation i30
News media release 29th May 2012
Instantly recognisable as a Hyundai, the new generation i30 builds on the
multi-award winning success of the previous model which has sold over
101,000 units in Australia.
And roughly 2% of them are associated with this club.
Furthermore, at a conservative $20 000 per unit, that's 20 000 x 101 000 = $2 020 000 000
Over 2 billion bucks!!!
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Interesting observations Russell :goodjob2:
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Hyundai Launches New Generation i30
News media release 29th May 2012
Instantly recognisable as a Hyundai, the new generation i30 builds on the
multi-award winning success of the previous model which has sold over
101,000 units in Australia.
And roughly 2% of them are associated with this club.
Furthermore, at a conservative $20 000 per unit, that's 20 000 x 101 000 = $2 020 000 000
Over 2 billion bucks!!!
Not bad, for a minor country like Oz :exclaim:
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Hyundai Launches New Generation i30
News media release 29th May 2012
Instantly recognisable as a Hyundai, the new generation i30 builds on the
multi-award winning success of the previous model which has sold over
101,000 units in Australia.
And roughly 2% of them are associated with this club.
Furthermore, at a conservative $20 000 per unit, that's 20 000 x 101 000 = $2 020 000 000
Over 2 billion bucks!!!
Not bad, for a minor country like Oz :exclaim:
or is that, a mining country like oz. :winker:
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Yet more reviews....
http://www.carverdict.com.au/hyundai/i30-hatchback (http://www.carverdict.com.au/hyundai/i30-hatchback)
http://www.mynrma.com.au/motoring/reviews/car-reviews/hyundai/hyundai-i30-2012.htm (http://www.mynrma.com.au/motoring/reviews/car-reviews/hyundai/hyundai-i30-2012.htm)
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Thanks once again Rusty (I enjoyed those and learnt a bit more) :goodjob:
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Yes, good reads. :thanx:
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Part review, part advertising.... :undecided:
http://youtu.be/upHu0pFapr0 (http://youtu.be/upHu0pFapr0)
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Yeah, the advertising was annoying but other than that I reckon he mentioned every reason I'm not likely to buy one. :disapp:
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:lol:
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Although he didn't mention that I like to keep my cars forever. That's probably the biggest reason I'll pass on this one other than I just love the one I've got already! :goodjob: :happydance:
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So he reckons it's still not up there with the Japs.... :undecided:
I say bullsh*t..... :fum:
And while I was in Townsville my friend bought a brand new Mazda 3 and I didn't see what was so good about it, I reckon the front styling is mega ugly......
I also reckon there was less leg room in the back than my own old i30.
I think people get sucked in to buying a Mazda just like they do with Toyota.... :whistler:
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So he reckons it's still not up there with the Japs.... :undecided:
I say bullsh*t..... :fum:
And while I was in Townsville my friend bought a brand new Mazda 3 and I didn't see what was so good about it, I reckon the front styling is mega ugly......
I also reckon there was less leg room in the back than my own old i30.
I think people get sucked in to buying a Mazda just like they do with Toyota.... :whistler:
Don't worry Rusty, If we can worry the Germans, gotta be doing something right. I predict there will be day when the i30 matches / exceeds the golf IN EVERY area. :)
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That reviewer's background is in four wheel drives.
As far as the review goes, I reckon he mentioned every reason why I am buying one.
I loved my FD, as you all know, but this car is a step forward in just about all areas. I don't necessarily see the torsion bar rear end as a negative for everyday driving and I am hoping that it sorts out the inner rear tyre wear of the fully independent set-up.
As Alan so comprehensively reviewed, the noise levels have been reduced in the new car which is a big factor for me. The old model was noisy on the highway. This one compares favourably and equally with the VW Golf.
And as for comparisons with the Mazda 3, my daughter recently bought a new Mazda 3 and whilst I can't deny its build quality as far as the way it has been put together is concerned, I actually find the styling to be dated and the interior hard plastics to be less appealing than those used in the new GD i30.
I don't think that Hyundai is playing catch up with the Japanese any more. I believe they have caught up and are zooming (thanks Mazda) ahead and the Japanese car manufacturers know it.
I think it is "socially accepted" for car reviewers to say that Hyundai has not caught up with the Japanese but I think they are the ones who haven't caught up.
The Japanese continue to sell their cars well in Australia due to the reputation they have built up over many decades, but point for point, $ for $, I choose to buy South Korean now.
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Another to watch later...That chap is usually pro-Hyundai so surprised to hear him say many negatives :confused:
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Wow... how disappointing that there will not be a CW and that we miss out on the better rear suspension and engine options.... :fum: I wonder if they would pass the ADR tests?
Makes me think that I might have to revise my thinking on updating Elle B.
Cant quite fathom why they would not offer the wagon... it has a lot going for it as it adds that flexibility that a hatch does not have, be it for couples or smaller families.
All that being the case... it means that there will be no CW anywhere outside of Europe including Asia....I wonder what the yanks are being offered.. :undecided:
Not Happy Jan :blubber:
Cheers
Elle B
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All that being the case... it means that there will be no CW anywhere outside of Europe including Asia....I wonder what the yanks are being offered.. :undecided:
Not Happy Jan :blubber:
Cheers
Elle B
The Yanks get the new Elantra sedan (same as we do) and the new i30 hatch (called the Elantra GT over there)..
Yes it is a shame about the CW (the new one is a looker) and the old one was around 20% of all i30 sales in OZ I believe)
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Cant quite fathom why they would not offer the wagon... it has a lot going for it as it adds that flexibility that a hatch does not have, be it for couples or smaller families.
Tony, the problem is the CW isn't made in Korea, which is where our i30's are sourced. They reckon it's not feasible to bring them from Europe...... :undecided:
Will be interesting to see if that changes in the future......
As for the torsion beam suspension, this seems to be the norm in Korea now as most of Hyundai's other models also have it, which includes the Veloster.
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It would be interesting to see what the import costs would be....ex Europe !!! :whistler:
Get enough orders and fill a car container.... :happydance:
Have one of our European members act as the "go between".... :idea:
The mind boggles....... best I head of to work before I get to sidetracked ... :rofl:
Cheers
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It would be interesting to see what the import costs would be....ex Europe !!! :whistler:
Get enough orders and fill a car container.... :happydance:
Have one of our European members act as the "go between".... :idea:
The mind boggles....... best I head of to work before I get to sidetracked ... :rofl:
Cheers
Same thought went through my mind, (anything's possible if you want it enough), but servicing & warranty could be a problem. :idea:
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As could the costs for ADR compliance which the manufacturer would normally cover.