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GENERAL STUFF => i30 NEWS & OFFICIAL REVIEWS => Topic started by: buddyforu on August 14, 2011, 00:48:05
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(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6138/6039494113_7c1d6dfb2a_b.jpg)
Taken from here:
http://revistaautoesporte.globo.com/Revista/Autoesporte/0,,EMI205470-10142,00-HYUNDAI+I+E+MAIS+SEGREDOS+NA+AUTOESPORTE+DE+FEVEREIRO.html (http://revistaautoesporte.globo.com/Revista/Autoesporte/0,,EMI205470-10142,00-HYUNDAI+I+E+MAIS+SEGREDOS+NA+AUTOESPORTE+DE+FEVEREIRO.html)
I'd say this is real thing, based on the existing render released by Hyundai:
(http://carsguide.com.au/images/uploads/Hyundai-i30-next-gen-w.jpg)
I'm excited!!
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Nice find M8 and nice to see you :mrgreen: :goodjob2: :goodjob:
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They won't be getting any of my cash for one of those :eek:
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They won't be getting any of my cash for one of those :eek:
I think it will look better in the flesh.. Grow on you like a wart :lol:
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At first glance it looked like a Civic!
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Nice find M8 and nice to see you :mrgreen: :goodjob2: :goodjob:
Thanks Dazzler! Thought I'd make more of an appearance here from now on. My 2007 SR is still going strong (even survived cyclone Yasi lol)!
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Been a long time between links :lol: (I mean drinks..) :drinks:
Glad your SR is going well ... As you can see the site is still going strong and grown a lot :Shocked:
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I think it that picture isn't a picture of an actual future i30. I think it's a Photoshop. But of course I could be wrong.
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Thanks accim...I like the "official" car a bit more than the Magazine presentation... :winker:
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It gets a thumbs up from me :)
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I think it that picture isn't a picture of an actual future i30. I think it's a Photoshop. But of course I could be wrong.
I suspect you may be right, accim, I notice it's the February edition too so more than likely an artist's impression of what it will look like. Motoring magazines are notorious for doing this.... :undecided:
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It's now on the UK Hyundai site with a Register for Updates
http://www.hyundai-car.co.uk/newCars/newi30/ (http://www.hyundai-car.co.uk/newCars/newi30/)
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That is an interesting development! :mrgreen:
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In today's Mirror
http://www.mirror.co.uk/advice/motoring/richard-hammond/2011/08/19/hyundai-i30-sneak-preview-115875-23353637/ (http://www.mirror.co.uk/advice/motoring/richard-hammond/2011/08/19/hyundai-i30-sneak-preview-115875-23353637/)
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Wow Hammond writes about a hyundai!
From watching top gear i thought they hated anything corean made
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Wow Hammond writes about a hyundai!
From watching top gear i thought they hated anything corean made
Haha, maybe someone else has the same name. Though, I find all of the Top Gear guys having some issues with Korean vehicles. As if they were still in time when there were Hyundai Ponys and Accents. James May, if you ask me, has the least problems with them.. Of course, I might be wrong.
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I find all of the Top Gear guys having some issues with Korean vehicles. As if they were still in time when there were Hyundai Ponys and Accents. James May, if you ask me, has the least problems with them.. Of course, I might be wrong.
If that is the case - then why do they use a KIA Ceed for the celebrity fast lap drive.
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TG's review of the i30 was VERY complimentary when the car was first introduced and surprised me at time as they had not been good to Hy before!
Sent from my HTC Wildfire
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I find all of the Top Gear guys having some issues with Korean vehicles. As if they were still in time when there were Hyundai Ponys and Accents. James May, if you ask me, has the least problems with them.. Of course, I might be wrong.
If that is the case - then why do they use a KIA Ceed for the celebrity fast lap drive.
Probably to make fun of it :D Just joking. I would say to see how "celebrity" handle the "normal" and non-sporty cars.
Why do I think so? Because they used next cars:
- Chevrolet Lacetti
(http://www.kaliteliresimler.com/data/media/1733/lacetti4d-2008-sedan-1.jpg)
and
- Suzuki Liana
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4101/4768197786_415f5f57dc_b.jpg)
The Liana is actual from TG, I think.
Now tell me.. Do you think they loved those two cars so much? :)
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Hello all
It's been a while since I last posted anything, but I have been regularly viewing this excellent site.
Well, the new 2012 i30, inevitable I suppose, and a very nice looking car too.
But of course I still love our 2011 i30.
This new i30 reminds me of a (dare I say it) of the new Vauxhall Astra.
Any way it will be very interesting to see one for real next year.
Bye for now
Rogmur
(Shine Red i30 My 2011 1.6 CRDi) :twisted:
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Hi Roger.. Nice to see you posting again :D
Yes, it will be interesting to see in the flesh (we didn't ever get the updated front) :undecided:
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Here are the official pictures:
(http://media.autoweek.nl/m/m1eyu5tbcreo.jpg)
(http://media.autoweek.nl/m/m1eyu5tbptep.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/r8PrJ.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/xDOjS.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/VOgxj.jpg)
In the beginning: 1.4 90hp petrol engine, 1.6 130hp diesel engine, 1.6 140hp petrol engine.
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Thanks accim :brilliant:
Mostly impressed .. first impressions are a nice incremental update... BUT....
It will take a while for that big dip in the crease line below the mirror to grow on me I think... :undecided:
Edit: I like the new grill shape (a lot better than the Mazda 3 for example)
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Takes on the current Hyundai look. Like the daytime running lights. Like the happy grill. Looks a bit like a Pug.
inside looks posh (although it is the high end model) Dash is ace.
Where is the important I30 (Ie the CW :mrgreen:)
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I see there is a slot for a CD/DVD above the main screen. Who still uses these today? Most people use iPod connections or a USB memory stick - far more convenient.
The CD slot in my i30 remains unused.
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Where is the important I30 (Ie the CW :mrgreen:)
I wonder when the new model gets here, whether it will be possible to buy a cw SLX diesel manual?
For some strange reason, in the current line up (in Australia) it's not possible. It's auto only in SLX trim :(
I don't understand why they would make it any different to the hatch as far as specification goes.
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If Tassie is anything to go by the SX seems to outsell the SLX and SR by a very big number .. There would be at least 5 times as many standard SX i30's (CW and Hatch) on the road down here than SLX/SR combined... :Shocked:
I assume they will just stick the new front on the old CW rear and add a bit of a crease and tweak the rear lights.. :winker:
I wonder when the new model gets here, whether it will be possible to buy a cw SLX diesel manual?
For some strange reason, in the current line up (in Australia) it's not possible. It's auto only in SLX trim :(
I don't understand why they would make it any different to the hatch as far as specification goes.
....and make the seat so it will fold flat like the hatch? :undecided:
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If Tassie is anything to go by the SX seems to outsell the SLX and SR by a very big number .. There would be at least 5 times as many standard SX i30's (CW and Hatch) on the road down here than SLX/SR combined... :Shocked:
I assume they will just stick the new front on the old CW rear and add a bit of a crease and tweak the rear lights.. :winker:
I wonder when the new model gets here, whether it will be possible to buy a cw SLX diesel manual?
For some strange reason, in the current line up (in Australia) it's not possible. It's auto only in SLX trim :(
I don't understand why they would make it any different to the hatch as far as specification goes.
....and make the seat so it will fold flat like the hatch? :undecided:
....and give us auto headlights on (when dark, in tunnels, etc)
Mr Hyundai, are you listening?
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As I was sitting at the dealers, the salesman got the call from this woman, who wanted to know how much will the new i30 cost and when she could buy it :mrgreen: But, he had no info about the car. He just said, it will be here probably in 2013 (but has no clue about the CW) and that was it. The only info he had was, it will cost more then current i30.
All in all the car looks great (to me). To me it also looks a bit like Peugeot 308 (http://images.avto.net/5116954/2_530.jpg), but much better. Although it is very hard to make a car nowadays, that doesn't look at least a bit, like some other one. But I wonder how it will look in some more "affordable" equipment. Ehh..I know how it will look. Great! :twisted:
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Good point accim about the trim levels.. The adds over here nearly always show the SR and occasionally the SLX but never the SX :whistler:
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Yeah. Although I don't doubt it will look great, I'm just wondering how it will be.
As before when you had:
(http://www.autoinfoz.com/product_photo/big/hyundai_i30.jpg)
and
(http://images.drive.com.au/drive_images/Editorial/2009/07/08/i30_m_m.jpg)
And the interior.. Look at the Hemmi's interior and mine :mrgreen:
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Almost like a different car :whistler:
We should have done a before and after with Trish's CW
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Well, I like it, even the swoopy low bit at the mirrors..... :lol:
And I wonder if it's coming with a decent slush box instead of the old one that was stolen from Noah's Ark?
Also I spy a heap of extra buttons on the steering wheel, I wonder what they do? :undecided:
Hmmm, keyless start too.......
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Extra buttons will be for phone, I have 9 buttons on the ix20.
Sent from my 1000et
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The hacks at Auto Express reckon the 1.6 petrol will be in the range again??
http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/news/autoexpressnews/272197/new_hyundai_i30_revealed.html
Sent from my 1000et
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Yeah, probably a direct injection version I'm guessing with increased BHP :goodjob:
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Here's today's report from Sydney Morning Herald:
http://smh.drive.com.au/motor-news/hyundais-new-i30-revealed-20110907-1jxkj.html (http://smh.drive.com.au/motor-news/hyundais-new-i30-revealed-20110907-1jxkj.html)
Dave
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I'm glad I got mine when I did... this one looks like it was designed by a teenager brought up on transformer toys. Too many swoops and curves for mine. I'd prefer they look more to EU than Asia for their designs.
I prefer the simple refined (if conservative) look of the original.
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I prefer the simple refined (if conservative) look of the original.
Amen to that :goodjob:
Or, as a transformer teenager might say... +1
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I actually quite like it.
But I don't think the two-bar grille does it any favours but would be better if horizontal.
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I can see where you are coming from but (with respect) we need to take a realistic pill...
Hyundai needs to keep up with current and future trends (Ford Focus, Mazda 3 etc...) and I think this latest incarnation does that :winker:
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I can see where you are coming from but (with respect) we need to take a realistic pill...
Hyundai needs to keep up with current and future trends (Ford Focus, Mazda 3 etc...) and I think this latest incarnation does that :winker:
Who was that responding to Dazz?
I presume those who don't like it so much?
I don't mind the look of it myself.
Dave
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Who was that responding to Dazz?
I presume those who don't like it so much?
Yep Pip and Steve... :winker:
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:) :) :)
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I'm glad I got mine when I did... this one looks like it was designed by a teenager brought up on transformer toys. Too many swoops and curves for mine. I'd prefer they look more to EU than Asia for their designs.
I prefer the simple refined (if conservative) look of the original.
It was designed in Germany, pip.... :)
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I'm glad I got mine when I did... this one looks like it was designed by a teenager brought up on transformer toys. Too many swoops and curves for mine. I'd prefer they look more to EU than Asia for their designs.
I prefer the simple refined (if conservative) look of the original.
It was designed in Germany, pip.... :)
Surely not? Maybe the original but this looks like pure oriental copy stuff. I've been looking at Japanese design for a long time and this looks typical (yeah I know its Korean but after all they are looking at topling Toyota so sensible they copy the Japanese), they (Asian designers) just can't help themselves with the flashy gizmos. A sort of throw-back to the American 60s cars. They on the other hand were original and in a (unique at the time) class of their own.
The best Japanese designs came from Bertone's Mazdas in the 70s. And he wasn't Asian. :rolleyes:
And IMHO the Germans have it right, currently.
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Here's an article that mentions it being designed in Germany, pip.... :D
http://www.caradvice.com.au/132086/2012-hyundai-i30-to-be-unveiled-at-frankfurt-motor-show/ (http://www.caradvice.com.au/132086/2012-hyundai-i30-to-be-unveiled-at-frankfurt-motor-show/)
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I like the sound of that:-
....and further improvements to the fuel-efficient diesel engine variants planned for the new model.
:mrgreen:
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I love it ! just my bank balance doesn't . The price will be interesting, as they are looking at upping the Hyundai image me thinks the price will too.
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The improvement in Hyundai quality has had a bad effect on the price :'(
Although i20 over here is now $15,990 drive away for 5 door which should get them moving :goodjob:
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Here's an article that mentions it being designed in Germany, pip.... :D
http://www.caradvice.com.au/132086/2012-hyundai-i30-to-be-unveiled-at-frankfurt-motor-show/ (http://www.caradvice.com.au/132086/2012-hyundai-i30-to-be-unveiled-at-frankfurt-motor-show/)
Yeah maybe... but whomever determines the design direction is certainly not looking at MB, BMW, Audi or VW for inspiration.
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Frankfurt motor show 2011 - Hyundai i30
12 September 2011
This is Hyundai’s new i30, which will aim to offer Golf- and Focus-beating space and a higher-quality interior, when it goes on sale in spring 2012.
Designed at Hyundai’s European studios near Frankfurt, the latest i30 gets a new, longer chassis that’s designed to free up cabin space. Hyundai has yet to announce precise dimensions, but the company’s chief designer, Thomas Bürkle, has admitted that the wheelbase has stretched slightly for the new generation. Luggage space has increased too, by around 10%.
http://www.whatcar.com/car-news/frankfurt-motor-show-2011/hyundai-i30/258370 (http://www.whatcar.com/car-news/frankfurt-motor-show-2011/hyundai-i30/258370)
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More more more
http://www.avtomobilizem.com/forum/download/file.php?id=32124&mode=view (http://www.avtomobilizem.com/forum/download/file.php?id=32124&mode=view)
http://www.avtomobilizem.com/forum/download/file.php?id=32123&mode=view (http://www.avtomobilizem.com/forum/download/file.php?id=32123&mode=view)
http://www.avtomobilizem.com/forum/download/file.php?id=32122&mode=view (http://www.avtomobilizem.com/forum/download/file.php?id=32122&mode=view)
http://www.avtomobilizem.com/forum/download/file.php?id=32121&mode=view (http://www.avtomobilizem.com/forum/download/file.php?id=32121&mode=view)
http://www.avtomobilizem.com/forum/download/file.php?id=32140&mode=view (http://www.avtomobilizem.com/forum/download/file.php?id=32140&mode=view)
http://www.avtomobilizem.com/forum/download/file.php?id=32139&mode=view (http://www.avtomobilizem.com/forum/download/file.php?id=32139&mode=view)
http://www.avtomobilizem.com/forum/download/file.php?id=32137&mode=view (http://www.avtomobilizem.com/forum/download/file.php?id=32137&mode=view)
I'm not yet sure if I like the previous rear end of the car more or this one. I think maybe the previous one. Interior and the frot are both of course better looking ;)
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Thanks for the pics Accim
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And some better ones with "accessories" ;)
http://www.autoblog.com/2011/09/13/2012-hyundai-i30-elantra-touring-frankfurt-2011/ (http://www.autoblog.com/2011/09/13/2012-hyundai-i30-elantra-touring-frankfurt-2011/)
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Thanks accim (very interesting)
From straight back on I didn't like it but from an angle it has really started to grow on me .. It is probably a bit more cohesive than the old hatch rear which took me a long time to accept. :cool:
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Will it be available in cw, or will they keep that for the i40? I saw the live feed from germany somewhere online, when it was revealed but the audio did not work at first, wasn't anyone mentioning it.
Don't know the details (price) but if there was a nice looking cw, I might find the i30 more interesting than the i40. It seems lots of the great features of i40 is available for next generation i30 as well. The i40 is an awesome stationcar, but the size/length of the car I'm not sure about. When I went to the premier here, kinda figured out I'd rather have an ix35 if I was to trade in.
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Will it be available in cw, or will they keep that for the i40? I saw the live feed from germany somewhere online, when it was revealed but the audio did not work at first, wasn't anyone mentioning it.
Don't know the details (price) but if there was a nice looking cw, I might find the i30 more interesting than the i40. It seems lots of the great features of i40 is available for next generation i30 as well. The i40 is an awesome stationcar, but the size/length of the car I'm not sure about. When I went to the premier here, kinda figured out I'd rather have an ix35 if I was to trade in.
I guess there must be a CW too. But you never know, they just might, as you've said, pass that job to i40CW. I asked my dealer the same question and he also didn't know. He said it should be, but doesn't know if nor when.
But I have some good news about the grill. At least that sounds good news to me, as I didn't like the front grill that much. There will be 2 versions of the grill:
This one (type B) - which we've already seen:
(http://www.blogcdn.com/es.autoblog.com/media/2011/09/00i30-3.jpg)
and this one (type A) - the one I like more:
(http://www.blogcdn.com/es.autoblog.com/media/2011/09/00i30front.jpg)
And some larger pictures:
(http://www.blogcdn.com/es.autoblog.com/media/2011/09/i30front.jpg)
(xenon) :goodjob:
(http://www.blogcdn.com/es.autoblog.com/media/2011/09/i30headlight.jpg)
(http://www.blogcdn.com/es.autoblog.com/media/2011/09/i30rear.jpg)
(http://www.blogcdn.com/es.autoblog.com/media/2011/09/i30exterior-1315924614.jpg)
(illuminating the floor)
(http://img846.imageshack.us/img846/3066/mirrorh.jpg)
(illuminating the door handles)
(http://img707.imageshack.us/img707/7187/handleb.jpg)
(http://img600.imageshack.us/img600/5114/startbj.jpg)
(http://img148.imageshack.us/img148/2136/ledio.jpg)
(Steering wheel with 3 "modes/options" -> City/Comfort/Sport
(http://img847.imageshack.us/img847/5473/wheele.jpg)
(electrical handbrake)
(http://img829.imageshack.us/img829/1970/55713648.jpg)
The engines should be (source es.autoblog.com (http://es.autoblog.com/2011/09/14/mas-y-mas-detalles-del-nuevo-hyundai-i30-esta-vez-para-espana/)
1.4i 16v 100 HP
1.4i 16v 120 HP
1,6 GDI 135 HP
1,4 CRDI 90 HP
1.6 CRDI 110 HP
1.6 CRDI 128 HP
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I like Type A grill better too... :goodjob:
You have sources some more excellent photos accim (You are a champion) :hatoff:
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Hehe, thanks :) Well the car is really interesting and honestly speaking, I found the source on one of the Slovenian automobile forums. A lot of interesting comments -> it's hard to believe that BMW/VW/Renault..., owners, like the car and are asking about approx prices, when it will come out and things like that.
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it's hard to believe that BMW/VW/Renault..., owners, like the car and are asking about approx prices, when it will come out and things like that.
:goodjob2: :goodjob:
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Motor show video on this link -
http://uk.autoblog.com/2011/09/17/video-at-frankfurt-motor-show-hyundai-i30/ (http://uk.autoblog.com/2011/09/17/video-at-frankfurt-motor-show-hyundai-i30/)
Looks like the type A front grille version. I quite like the new rear lights.
Won't be changing my car for a while yet though. :)
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i don't mind either of the two different fronts. :mrgreen: the difference could be a high and low model front. :idea:
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Thanks Diablo the video was short but worth watching (somehow made the new model seem more real) :goodjob:
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Hyundai New Generation i30: Reveal (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tkYZFVyf3yA#ws)
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Now that is a nice little video... :goodjob:
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Thanks for posting.... :goodjob:
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I liked it too :)
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Is this the rear view camera??
(http://i492.photobucket.com/albums/rr288/whiteslx/KOREAN%20PICS-%20SECOND%20HALF-%202011/Capture.png)
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Not sure if anyone has posted this shot of the open rear hatch as yet??
(http://i492.photobucket.com/albums/rr288/whiteslx/KOREAN%20PICS-%20SECOND%20HALF-%202011/pds_photo_59_2011091408581168994_3.jpg)
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Is this the rear view camera??
(http://i492.photobucket.com/albums/rr288/whiteslx/KOREAN%20PICS-%20SECOND%20HALF-%202011/Capture.png)
Yes! :D
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Great vid, accim. Bit more interesting than the one I posted !
Maybe in a couple of years I'll get one - but by then they'll have version 3 on the blocks. Or I may get an i40, though it is stupidly big for my needs.
Oh well, we'll see.
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Not sure if anyone has posted this shot of the open rear hatch as yet??
(http://i492.photobucket.com/albums/rr288/whiteslx/KOREAN%20PICS-%20SECOND%20HALF-%202011/pds_photo_59_2011091408581168994_3.jpg)
Thanks for that shot, Russ.....
It appears that this i30 also has similar under floor compartments as the current i30......well, on either side at least.... :goodjob:
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Is this the rear view camera??
(http://i492.photobucket.com/albums/rr288/whiteslx/KOREAN%20PICS-%20SECOND%20HALF-%202011/Capture.png)
It is actually a good idea that it folds away when not in use as mine in the Hybrid gets wet and dirty from time to time :winker:
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I think if I saw that opening up ahead of me I'd be scared it was a gun.
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A pic of the 2012 i30 CRDi engine.....
(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y150/rustynutz69/i30engine.jpg)
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Thanks Rusty - looks good :goodjob:
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theres not a lot of room in the engine bay anymore. :Shocked:
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I think I like the look of the old engine cover better....... :undecided:
This one looks like an esky..... :p
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I think I like the look of the old engine cover better....... :undecided:
This one looks like an esky..... :p
or a chilly bin bro. :lol: or a car fridge for our more senior members. :sleeping: :whistler: :lol:
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or a chilly bin bro. :lol:
Do we have any Kiwi members? :D
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or a chilly bin bro. :lol:
Do we have any Kiwi members? :D
Yeah we have a couple who come on from time to time .. Three actually but only two active...
rossviss and stkman
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or a chilly bin bro. :lol:
Do we have any Kiwi members? :D
Yeah we have a couple who come on from time to time ..
you just beat me dazz,I'm sure theres three N.Z. members from memory. :goodjob2: :goodjob: :)
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in all of this talk about the new 2012 i30, i cant see any mention of an all new i30 cw. :disapp:
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in all of this talk about the new 2012 i30, i cant see any mention of an all new i30 cw. :disapp:
It is normal to add the wagon later like they did with the current CW :winker:
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:cool: :goodjob2:
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Martin Winterkorn makes a short visit of the i30 et the IAA in Frankfurt one week ago and he seems impressed by the good workmanship "Gut verarbeitet" and the absence of sound at the steering wheel. In german he says "BMW can es nicht, wir können es nicht, warum kann das er" which translated gives "BMW can't do it, we can't do it, why can they do it?"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YpPNVSQmR5c#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YpPNVSQmR5c#ws)
When Hyundai sets standards for VW.
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Excellent find Swiss_i30cw ... That bought tears to my eyes seeing the big boss of VW obviously so impressed with "our" new baby :happydance: :mrgreen:
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it looked as though he was pinching some ideas,a ruler and tape measure came out a few times. :faint: :lol:
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it looked as though he was pinching some ideas,a ruler and tape measure came out a few times. :faint: :lol:
That'll still put them a couple of years behind the 8 ball. And by then Hyundai will have moved on. :goodjob2:
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it looked as though he was pinching some ideas,a ruler and tape measure came out a few times. :faint: :lol:
I think this has to do with the inner space respective to the total length of the car and to the dead angle due to the A pillar and side mirror.
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your most likely right,but the a pillar is most of a cars roof strength it needs to be big. :idea: and welcome back after nearly a years absence. :goodjob2: :goodjob: :mrgreen:
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Many people on Slovenian automobile forums saw that video too and were very impressed. As I've said. A lot of people started inquiring about the prices and the date, when the car should be here. That Martin Winterkorn, seemed quite nervous to me. In a good way for Hyundai and in a bad way for VW and other brands..
There are owners of the vehicles like MY10' Opel Astra, MY09' VW Golf, MY07 BMW 3 and so on, which are really interested in buying that car. It's like world being upside-down :mrgreen: Never in the world I would have thought to see such reactions from people like them. Makes you feel proud you are driving a Hyundai ;)
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More about that video:
http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2011/09/volkswagens_winterkorn_rattled_by_non_rattling_hyundai_i30_this_could_cost_careers-html/ (http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2011/09/volkswagens_winterkorn_rattled_by_non_rattling_hyundai_i30_this_could_cost_careers-html/)
I must say this video was a great "marketing" move (by I don't know who), because more and more people are wondering about that amazing Hyundai. Over here, the Volkswagen is "the car" for most. It's like some kind of "god of all cars". In the end it doesn't even matter if he liked the color that much or if it was some important mechanical thing. When they saw a "VW master" with that expression on his face, they started thinking about switching sides.
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:rofl: Even though I couldn't understand what he was saying it was obvious he was impressed... That is a classic (Hyundai must be laughing all the way to the Bank) :goodjob:
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And about Martin Winterkorn (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_Winterkorn)
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This new i30 is what caught my interest for Hyundai for the first time!
Great work Hyundai, I'm really looking forward to the test drive! :)
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Love that Colour! (the bronze one).. One of my first cars was a Renault 12 Virage Special.. and it was a very similar colour to that (and I kept it 4 years and did 130,000 kms ) :happydance:
Thanks for posting accim .. I reckon they will sell like "hot cakes" :goodjob:
Welcome to the club LoneRider :goodjob:
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i haven't got a sweet tooth dazz,but that's a cake I'm willing to sink my teeth into. . :mrgreen:
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Seems like it's going to be a great car. Should also have a lot of equipment and options, which Hyundai never had before.
But still, I find current i30CW with 1.6 CRDi engine, "best pick" for me. Don't need anything more for now. If the price of the new one was close to current one, it might come in consideration - in let's say 5 years (of course CW), but dunno.. This one really has everything I need/want from the car for the reasonable price. Of course, it can always be better, faster,.., but.. If in 2012, the new and the old one were available at the same time, I would probably still go for the old one if it was cheaper. The engines are almost the same (nothing specially powerful) and don't really need other new things, that will be available in the new one. I know adding those things can cost a fortune and in the and it also means more expensive comprehensive insurance and so on.
But don't get me wrong.. It looks great and I don't doubt it will feel the same. Great job Hyundai :goodjob: Amazing improvement looking back 20 y. ago.
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Seems like it's going to be a great car. Should also have a lot of equipment and options, which Hyundai never had before.
But still, I find current i30CW with 1.6 CRDi engine, "best pick" for me. Don't need anything more for now. If the price of the new one was close to current one, it might come in consideration - in let's say 5 years (of course CW), but dunno.. This one really has everything I need/want from the car for the reasonable price. Of course, it can always be better, faster,.., but.. If in 2012, the new and the old one were available at the same time, I would probably still go for the old one if it was cheaper. The engines are almost the same (nothing specially powerful) and don't really need other new things, that will be available in the new one. I know adding those things can cost a fortune and in the and it also means more expensive comprehensive insurance and so on.
But don't get me wrong.. It looks great and I don't doubt it will feel the same. Great job Hyundai :goodjob: Amazing improvement looking back 20 y. ago.
20 years ago. :scared: :faint: sorry!
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Seems like it's going to be a great car. Should also have a lot of equipment and options, which Hyundai never had before.
But still, I find current i30CW with 1.6 CRDi engine, "best pick" for me. Don't need anything more for now. If the price of the new one was close to current one, it might come in consideration - in let's say 5 years (of course CW), but dunno.. This one really has everything I need/want from the car for the reasonable price. Of course, it can always be better, faster,.., but.. If in 2012, the new and the old one were available at the same time, I would probably still go for the old one if it was cheaper. The engines are almost the same (nothing specially powerful) and don't really need other new things, that will be available in the new one. I know adding those things can cost a fortune and in the and it also means more expensive comprehensive insurance and so on.
But don't get me wrong.. It looks great and I don't doubt it will feel the same. Great job Hyundai :goodjob: Amazing improvement looking back 20 y. ago.
20 years ago. :scared: :faint: sorry!
What did I say wrong? :confused:
What I ment was, how much Hyundai improved and evolved in 20 years. I know they've been around for much longer, but I usually have that Hyundai Pony from 90's in mind..
This (http://www.1stcarsinfo.com/carsimagesinfo/2011/09/1991-Hyundai-Pony-Car-Model.jpg) vs this (http://img.auto.cz/news/img/galleries/2011-40/100_4e8b12b0ca408.jpg)
We haven't had any other (older) Hyundai's around here.. As a matter a fact, we didn't have any other foreign brands. Yugoslavian (we lived in Yugoslavia before), Russian, stuff like that. It was a different political regime :)
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I'm sorry accim i never meant to offend you .but most Hyundai's in Australia were rubbish until about 2007.
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we had a model called the excel for about 10 years,it seems to be fairly bullet proof. :goodjob2:
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we had a model called the excel for about 10 years,it seems to be fairly bullet proof. :goodjob2:
oh,the accent was a fairly good car. :goodjob2:
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Well everything changed after 2006/2007, when the New Santa Fe and the i30 came out. But other cars weren't as bad either.. They were just a bit "behind". I've had Accent 00 and Elantra 04, Accent 06.. All were great cars but always seemed to be just a bit late. We've also had the Santa Fe 2004 and it was good, but not even close to the 2006-> model.
I must say I/we've (closer family) owned Hyundai's in different eras 1990's -> 2010's and if you owned one after another, you could just see and feel how they were updating the models through these years. I would divide Hyundai in 5 periods. Before 90's, 1990-2000, 2000-2006, 2006-2011 and 2011-> (new i40, i30...). Each period was started with much better model then previous one. Giant leap for Hyundai, were (IMHO) the last two.
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I have a friend :P and they had a 1996 Accent, the real old shape, manual.
It was an ex hire car when they bought it second hand.
They put two or three of their kids through it, never missed a beat and they sold it with about 250,000 kms, still going strong.
The build quality wasn't a patch on today & the materials were cheap, but gee, they were pretty bullet-proof and I think really helped establish Hyundai's reputation in Oz.
After that, they just got better with each model.
The same friend now has two (old shape) Accents, 2005 & 2006 for the kids & they just keep going (the cars, not the kids).
And then there's my daughter's 2006 (new shape) Accent which is totally reliable against all odds :)
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I lived in the Middle East for 12 years commencing 1985 and bought a Hyundai Stellar 1.6 GLS Auto when I first arrived. It impressed in the showroom - but not on the road. Harsh engine, poor bodywork, lousy ride, fragile upholstery, the paint badly weathered in the sun after 18 months and it drank petrol. Fortunately petrol was cheaper than drinking water so that could be overlooked.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v308/AlanHo1937/i30%20Forum/Stellar1985.jpg)
After that experience I didn't think I would ever, ever, ever buy another Hyundai - but here I am delighted with my i30.
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I lived in the Middle East for 12 years commencing 1985 and bought a Hyundai Stellar 1.6 GLS Auto when I first arrived. It impressed in the showroom - but not on the road. Harsh engine, poor bodywork, lousy ride, fragile upholstery, the paint badly weathered in the sun after 18 months and it drank petrol. Fortunately petrol was cheaper than drinking water so that could be overlooked.
THis was my model : http://www.automobile-catalog.com/auta_details1.php (http://www.automobile-catalog.com/auta_details1.php)
After that experience I didn't think I would ever, ever, ever buy another Hyundai - but here I am delighted with my i30.
When I click on that link I get a 1991 BMW 850i.
I don't know what you're complaining about :D
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When I click on that link I get a 1991 BMW 850i.
I don't know what you're complaining about :D
Blimey you were quick - I realised as soon as I posted it that the link was faulty and modified the post without realising you had posted your comment. Sorry for the confusion.
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That's ok, you are totally forgiven :)
Gave me something else to read too...
I just noticed where you live - I'm surprised you don't drive a Land Rover
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I just noticed where you live - I'm surprised you don't drive a Land Rover
Land Rover = Four by four by far too expensive. That's why.
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I just noticed where you live - I'm surprised you don't drive a Land Rover
Land Rover = Four by four by far too expensive. That's why.
:lol: :lol:
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or a jag. :whistler: :lol:
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http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/carreviews/firstdrives/274525/hyundai_i30.html (http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/carreviews/firstdrives/274525/hyundai_i30.html)
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Hyundai New i30 - Parking Scene (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YNXsLjulImo#ws)
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Excellent - it's starting to grow on me :D
Thanks for the pic & vid.
I'm particularly impressed with the automatic parking feature shown at the end of the vid :goodjob:
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i cant wait to see one in my dealers showroom,I'm seriously thinking about buying one when they are released in oz. :P :mrgreen: :happydance:
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Interesting review and more good pix :goodjob:
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Bring on the important model......the CW!
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Bring on the important model......the CW!
:rofl: :rofl: That's what I've been thinking all this time
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Test in German.. Google translate could do the job if you want to understand it better :whistler:
http://www.autobild.de/bilder/bilder-hyundai-i30-gegen-vw-golf-2285878.html (http://www.autobild.de/bilder/bilder-hyundai-i30-gegen-vw-golf-2285878.html)
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Thanks accim,
I used Bing Translate... Came out a bit Cryptic but them seemed impressed :happydance:
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Bring on the important model......the CW!
:clapping: :clapping: :clapping: :whsaid: :whsaid: :whsaid: :whsaid:
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If the following article is accurate - the 2012 Kia Ceed is taking a much more conservative approach to styling than the imminent 2012 i30.
It would appear that the major upgrade - based on the 2012 i30 will not appear until 2013
http://autocarsmodified.com/tag/2012-kia-cee%e2%80%99d/ (http://autocarsmodified.com/tag/2012-kia-cee%e2%80%99d/)
Click on the "more" link at the end of the first paragraph.
Petrolheads may wish to go to the Home page and scroll through 35 pages of reviews and photos of new cars from around the World.
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If the following article is accurate - the 2012 Kia Ceed is taking a much more conservative approach to styling than the imminent 2012 i30.
It would appear that the major upgrade - based on the 2012 i30 will not appear until 2013
http://autocarsmodified.com/tag/2012-kia-cee%e2%80%99d/ (http://autocarsmodified.com/tag/2012-kia-cee%e2%80%99d/)
Click on the "more" link at the end of the first paragraph.
Petrolheads may wish to go to the Home page and scroll through 35 pages of reviews and photos of new cars from around the World.
But that isn't the 2012 Kia Ceed. That's 2010 Ceed - came out before the face lift of the i30. We've had it for more then a year already I think. Yeah, I remember seeing that gear knob in this Ceed first. Then it was used in the face-lifted models of i30 in 2011.
We're talking about this Ceed, right?
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we call that a KIA Rio in Australia. :winker:
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we call that a KIA Rio in Australia. :winker:
Are you sure? Because over here, that is Kia Ceed and is almost identical to i30.
Kio Rio overe here looks like this..
Old Kia Rio:
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Okay, I'll stop with the off-topic. Anybody have any info about the wagon?
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we call that a KIA Rio in Australia. :winker:
Are you sure? Because over here, that is Kia Ceed and is almost identical to i30.
Kio Rio overe here looks like this..
Old Kia Rio:
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Okay, I'll stop with the off-topic. Anybody have any info about the wagon?
i'll get back to you accim. :idea: :razz:
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New 'first drive' review here -
http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/carreviews/firstdrives/275746/hyundai_i30_uk_drive.html (http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/carreviews/firstdrives/275746/hyundai_i30_uk_drive.html)
Says the there is a load of body roll on corners ? :scared:
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Says the there is a load of body roll on corners ? :scared:
I'm used to it - I get a lot of body roll when I am a pedestrian... :whistler:
If a little body roll is the price to be paid for a softer ride and a quieter cabin than my present i30 - I'm all for it
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A nice picture gallery of the new car
http://thekoreancarblog.com/2011/12/gallery-2012-hyundai-i30-korean-spec/ (http://thekoreancarblog.com/2011/12/gallery-2012-hyundai-i30-korean-spec/)
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A couple of things I'm not keen on with the new i30.....
* it appears cruise control isn't on the steering wheel any more.
* The stereo usb is now on the dash.
Both a backward step in my opinion...... :undecided:
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i noticed those pesky scuff marks on the bottom of the door are still there,and I'm not a fan of the usb in the dash either. :wacko: :disapp:
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A couple of things I'm not keen on with the new i30.....
* it appears cruise control isn't on the steering wheel any more.
* The stereo usb is now on the dash.
Both a backward step in my opinion...... :undecided:
Isn't the USB in the dash on all the Euro cars?
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Some of the differences I noted compared with my present i30 are
* It has dual climate control - so the wife can bake while I freeze
* The electric parking brake
* Built-in sat-nav. For me this is a negative because I prefer my existing Garmin Nuvi for which I get free map updates 3 times a year and I can connect it to my computer to download waypoints and routes planned in advance. I cannot do this with a built-in sat-nav. I bet map updates will be expensive too.
* The engine temperature and Fuel gauges are now linear digital display
* The power and cigar lighter sockets are now mounted higher up - as is the USB socket.
* The 17" alloy wheels still have the dreaded chrome inserts - and the slots in the spokes are even narrower making cleaning a nightmare
* THere are 3 mystery brackets on the underside of the hatch cover
* I'm not sure where the computer trip and fuel consumption info will be displayed
* Push button engine stop/start - but will it be with a key or security card?
* i can't see where the cruise control is hiding.
My dealer - who has seen the car and attended an info seminar at Hyundai - is impressed with it. However - he believes that Hyundai will adopt the Audi/BMW/Mercedes/Ford etc. policy of pricing each engine and basic trim variant to which cutomers will add their choice from a wide range of factory fitted add-on packs. This will make it more difficult for him to stock cars ahead of sales because he will have to guess what future customers might buy.
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Agree with the above mentioned points, especially the Garmin satnav. I have the same deal. Also don't like the pricing policy. The car should have variants and options available to add, if you want them. I like to walk into any dearlership and know that the car is basically the same. :neutral:
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i think those mystery brackets on the back of the rear seats are to plug the seat belts into ,when the seats are down flat the belts could be used as cargo straps. :idea:
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I suspect the Satnav will only be standard fitment on the top of the range model..... :undecided:
I could be wrong.... :p
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I suspect the Satnav will only be standard fitment on the top of the range model..... :undecided:
I could be wrong.... :p
I have read somewhere that sat-nav is on all models
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This continues to be a very interesting thread (thanks for the update Alan) and i even learnt that I can program trips in my Garmin via the PC (I better read my instruction book a bit better) :-[
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in the pics in Alan's link there is a white i30,the roof looks like its a glass roof . :P
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in the pics in Alan's link there is a white i30,the roof looks like its a glass roof . :P
Probably the same as most of the top models have now (i45 Premium etc...) :happydance:
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in the pics in Alan's link there is a white i30,the roof looks like its a glass roof . :P
Probably the same as most of the top models have now (i45 Premium etc...) :happydance:
$$$$$$$$$$ :disapp:
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This continues to be a very interesting thread (thanks for the update Alan) and i even learnt that I can program trips in my Garmin via the PC (I better read my instruction book a bit better) :-[
Dazz
You can only do this if you have installed the Garmin mapping software on the PC. I doubt that this is covered in your Nuvi users manual. I use Garmin Mapsource - but this is an old program no longer supported by Garmin and now superceded by Garmin Base Camp which performs a similar function. The advantage of Base Camp is that it can upload the maps and waypoints from your Nuvi whereas Mapsource has to have the maps loaded independently from the Garmin site when you update maps on your Nuvi.
I'm no expert - but you are welcome to PM me with any questions if you are struggling. No promises - but I just may be able to help. Once you get used to planning trips on the PC you will wonder how you managed without it. Another advantage is that you can open a Garmin map on the PC - browse to a place you are interested in - click on "View in Google Earth" and within seconds you are looking at the satellite view of the identical area. We always do this when planning holidays to see what the area is like.
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Thanks a lot Alan I should be able to nut it out from there.. That is a great idea about Google Earth too .. We are planning a 5000km road trip sometime this year and will be doing quite a bit of research before we head off :happydance:
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5000 K's,,,,,,, How many laps around Tassie is that :exclaim: :mrgreen:
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A couple of things I'm not keen on with the new i30.....
* it appears cruise control isn't on the steering wheel any more.
* The stereo usb is now on the dash.
Both a backward step in my opinion...... :undecided:
Re cruise; it will be on one of the stalks, and it isn't that much of a difference really.
The USB on the dash is ace, Perhaps I wont forget my usb anymore?
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5000 K's,,,,,,, How many laps around Tassie is that :exclaim: :mrgreen:
Depends how big a circle you take .. Probably about 4 x full circle :winker:
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What did he say???
Hyundai i30 (2012) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YLVq8T1C00w#ws)
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Great Video thanks UM .. best watched with the sound off... :whistler:
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Prices in EUR and short catalogue:
http://hyundai.be/Car.aspx?modelID=23 (http://hyundai.be/Car.aspx?modelID=23)
Another catalogue:
http://www.hyundai.cz/data/files/pdf/katalog/katalog-nova-i30.pdf (http://www.hyundai.cz/data/files/pdf/katalog/katalog-nova-i30.pdf)
Like the i40 it will not be cheap, but it has beautiful exterior, nice, practical and spacious interior. Last 5 years I have been desperately looking for a nice AND practical car with good quality, spacious interior and boot but this is the first one for me which seems to be perfect.
When I saw the first pictures I went to the Frankfurt Motorshow in September to see it and I was totally impressed. This weekend I went to Bruxelles to the Motorshow, mainly to see more variants from it.
The only things what I am afraid of are the isolation of the road noise (the Hankook tyres does not seem to good on the car...) and the quality of the chassis painting. (Earlier I had a Kia Cee'd for half year, but the painting was really sensitive, and the tyre noise was terrible despite the Michelin tyres)
However seeing the catalogue it seems that the fuel consumption rates are underestimated a bit. It is common for all European cars, but for the Kia Cee'd 1.6 CRDI the urban 4.2l according to the catalogue was not impossible.
Now the Hyundai states that it is 3.7l on urban area with the same 1.6 CRDI...
However I would be happier with a turbo charged petrol engine, but unfortunately there is only the normal 1.6 GDI for it. Let's hope that later it will got a weakest version of the 1.6 GDI 200LE turbocharged engine which will go to the Veloster from this year.
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Welcome Fabris Thanks for he links and info :goodjob:
How much dearer are those prices in Euros than the existing equivilents?
Why aren't you keen on the diesel? (they are a excellent motor) and the GDi are a bit of a win/win too (more power + better economy..) The models of Hyundai I have tested so far with the GDi motor (particularly the i45) are very responsive...
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Here is the new UK brochure.
http://www.hyundai-car.co.uk/newi30/brochure/newi30.pdf (http://www.hyundai-car.co.uk/newi30/brochure/newi30.pdf)
At first glance it would appear that on-the-road prices in the UK have increased by £2000 to £2500 compared with the previous model in Dec 2010. It is difficult to make an exact comparison because there are now 4 versions (rather than 3) and equipment levels across the range are higher. The style Sat Nav version is £1000 more than the Style version. A lot of money for a sat-nav and reversing camera.
CO2 levels are impressive - except for the auto versions where the new 6 speed auto has not made a great deal of difference - dropping the 1.6CRDi auto from 150 to 145. I would have expected more from a 6 speed box. The new Style model equivalent to my Premium old model has dropped the CO2 from 119 to 100 - hence no road tax.
I am pleased to see that 17" wheels are no longer specified - the top end Style version has 16" wheels. All versions appear to have a temporary spare wheel.
The same radio seems to be fitted across the range - it has a CD player which surprises me. Who uses CD's in the era of USB and iPods?
Some of the wish lists posted on the forum are now standard on the Style version - such as :-
Power output in luggage compartment
Auto headlights
Dual zone climate control
Elec folding wing mirrors with direction indicators
Front and rear parking sensors
Cornering lights
Luggage net and hooks
One touch up and down control for all windows
Rain sensing wipers
Cruise control with speed limiter
The 1.6 petrol engine is now restricted to the Active model. The Style model (Equivalent of previous Premium model) has a choice of a 1.4 petrol or two 1.6 diesels (110 and 128PS)
The auto box is not offered on the 128PS engine.
Some Rough price comparisons of manual versions with previous model price list Dec 2010
Classic 1.4 petrol £12900 now Active £14950
Comfort 1.4 petrol £13600 now Active £15595
Comfort 1.6 CRDi £14900 now Active £16450
Premium 1.6 CRDi £16450 now Style £18995
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I find the new i30 pdf brochure rather difficult to read with the pale text - here is the full feature list for the various versions
CLASSIC FEATURES
Classic offers the following features as standard:
• 15" Steel Wheels
• 6 Airbags – Front, Front Side, and Curtain
• Air Conditioning
• Alloy Effect Fascia Trim
• Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
• Bluetooth® Connectivity with Voice Recognition†
• Brake Assist System (BAS)
• Driver’s Seat with Manual Height Adjustment
• Electric Front Windows with One-touch Down Control for Driver’s Window
• Electrically Adjustable, Heated, Body Coloured Door Mirrors
• Electronic Stability Programme (ESP)
• Emergency Stop Signal (ESS)
• Front Fog Lights
• Glove Compartment with Cooling Function and Illumination
• Height and Reach Adjustable Steering Column
• Hexagonal Grille with Body Coloured Finish
• Hill-start Assist Control (HAC)
• LED Daytime Running Lights
• One-touch Indicators
• Steering Wheel Audio and Phone Controls
• Stereo RDS Radio/CD Player with MP3/WMA Compatibility and 4 Speakers
• Temporary Spare Wheel
• USB and Aux Connections
• Vehicle Stability Management (VSM)
• 5 Year Triple Care Package
• 10 Years’ Anti-perforation Warranty
ACTIVE FEATURES
Active offers the following features over Classic:
• 15" Alloy Wheels
• Body Coloured Exterior Door Handles
• Chrome Effect Interior Door Handles
• Cloth Door Centre Trim
• Cruise Control with Speed Limiter
• Electric Rear Windows
• Flex Steer™
• Front Centre Armrest with Storage Compartment
• Hexagonal Grille with Twin Chrome Bars
• Ignition Socket Illumination
• Leather Steering Wheel and Gear Knob
• Rear Parking Sensors
STYLE FEATURES
Style offers the following features over Active:
• 16" Alloy Wheels
• 6 Speakers
• 12V Power Outlet in Luggage Compartment
• Automatic De-fog System for Front Windscreen
• Automatic Headlights
• Chrome Exterior Beltline Trim
• Cushioned Driver’s Seat Armrest
• Dual Zone Climate Control
• Electrically Folding Door Mirrors with Integrated LED Indicators
• Front Map Reading Lights and Sunglasses Holder
• Front Parking Sensors
• Front Seat Back Pockets
• Front Windscreen Wiper De-icer
• Halogen Headlights with Static Cornering Lights
• Luggage Net and Hooks
• One-touch Up/Down Control and Anti-trap for All Windows
• Rain Sensing Front Windscreen Wipers
• Sun Visors with Illumination
• Tinted Glass with Shade Band
STYLE SAT NAV
Style Sat Nav offers the following features over Style:
• Rear View Parking Camera with Parking Guidance System
• Touchscreen Satellite Navigation with Traffic Messaging Channel (TMC)
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Thanks Alan a couple of excellent posts :goodjob:
Look like the new i30 will be around the same price as the competitionand dearer than some.. it will need to be very good :sweating:
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Comparing my 2011 1.6 CRDi Premium with the new 1.6 CRDi Style produces the following comparison
I would gain :-
Bluetooth connectivity
Emergency stop signal (whatever that is?)
Hill assisted start control
LED Daytime running lights
Cruise control with speed limiter ( I paid extra for a dealer fitted unit on my car which does not have a speed limiter function)
Flex Steer
Electric parking brake
12v Power outlet in the boot
Auto De-fog system for front screen (Whatever that is?)
Chrome exterior belt line (Ooooh - big deal!!!)
Dual Zone Climate Control (My car has single zone)
LED direction indicators in door mirrors
Front parking sensors
Headlights with static cornering lights (????)
Luggage net and hooks
One touch Up/Down on all windows (My car has one touch down on front windows - but not up)
Options :-
The option for a more powerful 128PS Diesel engine at £300 extra cost - more bhp but same torque still with CO2 at 100
Touch screen sat nav and reversing camera for £1000 extra (I don't think so thank you Hyundai - too expensive)
I would lose :-
Auto dim rear mirror (Sad if true)
Full size spare alloy (I am happy with a temporary wheel though)
17" alloy wheels (Hoorah - I would prefer 16")
The ability to have a 1.6 petrol engine if I wanted one instead of a diesel
The list price has gone up by £2545 since I bought my car 16 months ago.
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Comparing my 2011 1.6 CRDi Premium with the new 1.6 CRDi Style produces the following comparison
I would gain :-
Emergency stop signal (whatever that is?) I think the brake lights flash in an emergency stop situation
Cruise control with speed limiter ( I paid extra for a dealer fitted unit on my car which does not have a speed limiter function)
I wonder if this is like a speed alert (which my Hybrid has ...) Very annoying I turned it off :undecided:
Auto De-fog system for front screen (Whatever that is?) Sound good to me :happydance:
Headlights with static cornering lights (????) They turn with the steering to illuminate the corner better
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It will be interesting to see what spec Australia gets. They will be different somehow no doubt....
Emergency Stop Signal (ESS) is a feature that is in the i40 already and what it does is when you make an emergency stop & the onboard computer detects that, it flashes the rear brake lights on and also the rear hazard flashers to warn drivers behind you that you are stopping suddenly :confused:
Static cornering lights light the way around a corner and are a fixed light, whereas dynamic bending lights move with the steering.
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Comparing my 2011 1.6 CRDi Premium with the new 1.6 CRDi Style produces the following comparison
I would gain :-
Cruise control with speed limiter ( I paid extra for a dealer fitted unit on my car which does not have a speed limiter function)
I wonder if this is like a speed alert (which my Hybrid has ...) Very annoying I turned it off :undecided:
Headlights with static cornering lights (????) They turn with the steering to illuminate the corner better
My last Audi had a speed limiter on the cruise control. You set the maximum speed you wanted to go - the road speed limit for example - and no matter how hard you press on the accelerator - the car will not exceed the set figure. Jolly useful to avoid speeding fines.
The cornering lights are said to be static - no mention of turning with the steering wheel.
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Static cornering lights seem to be either an increase in L/R headlamp intensity when cornering, and/or activation of the corresponding L/R foglight, all when turning the steering wheel more than 85o
According to schmoogle
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Yeah, that's what they said on a couple of VW forums I just looked at... :undecided: I like the idea of active ones better (which is what I was thinking of :-[
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Thanks for swivelling round and throwing some light on the matter....... :goodjob:
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People upgrading from the 2009 i30 - in addition to the items I have already listed - are perhaps going to miss the cubby compartment in the top of the dashboard.
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People upgrading from the 2009 i30 - in addition to the items I have already listed - are perhaps going to miss the cubby compartment in the top of the dashboard.
Oh no, where on earth will I keep my lunch and my condi........condo.....condom.......condiments? (I hope that's spelt correctly :whistler:)
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People upgrading from the 2009 i30 - in addition to the items I have already listed - are perhaps going to miss the cubby compartment in the top of the dashboard.
Oh no, where on earth will I keep my lunch and my condi........condo.....condom.......condiments? (I hope that's spelt correctly :whistler:)
Glove box ;)
Just seen this on the website, surely 17" will be an option on the wheels, via accessories. Looks a good spec list, even for the classic
Imagine Active will sell best, and a good price on it too.
Think this pricing helps with the arugment RE i30 estate being too close to the i40 tourer tho.
Just seen.. no leather upholstery option :O ? ?:(
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i wonder what the sx [base model] price will be in oz. :sweating: :wacko:
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i wonder what the sx [base model] price will be in oz. :sweating: :wacko:
I hope they don't move the price up too much. They obviously have to keep it under i40 pricing but that gives them a bit of scope.
And because they are so popular they will be starting to attract a premium.
I knew we should have all posted how bad they were. :scared:
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And because they are so popular they will be starting to attract a premium.
I knew we should have all posted how bad they were. :scared:
Surely you couldn't have brought that lie upon yourself ? tut tut
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After watching the different cataloges it seems none of them are complete (not all interior colours, exterior colours etc.) I think we should wait some weeks to get a fully detailed catalogue.
Additional pictures and data about the Korean version, but it seems almost the same like the European:
http://www.hyundai.com/kr/ShowRoom/ShowRoom.aspx?code=i30&types=01&iCode=Y&Urls=/i30/SR1_5_1_1.html (http://www.hyundai.com/kr/ShowRoom/ShowRoom.aspx?code=i30&types=01&iCode=Y&Urls=/i30/SR1_5_1_1.html)
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Welcome Fabris Thanks for he links and info :goodjob:
How much dearer are those prices in Euros than the existing equivilents?
Why aren't you keen on the diesel? (they are a excellent motor) and the GDi are a bit of a win/win too (more power + better economy..) The models of Hyundai I have tested so far with the GDi motor (particularly the i45) are very responsive...
Not at all. It is hard to compare the current and new i30 because the different equipment levels, I have just realized that the new Style is more expensive than the current Style but it is normal for a new car.
I do not have problems specifically with the CRDI (it was powerful and economical except winter time), because I generally do not like the diesel engines, this is why I was not happy with my 1.6 CRDI.
On the other side the normal petrol engines are too weak for me, this is why I am waiting for a turbocharged 1.6 GDI with about 220-240Nm at low RPM.
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More good news about Hyundai and the new models
http://tinyurl.com/84zhjes (http://tinyurl.com/84zhjes)
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An excellent read thank Alan :goodjob:
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yes, thanks Alan :)
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Here is a preview of the first TV advert to be screened soon.
http://www.inautonews.com/video-2012-hyundai-i30-commercial-released (http://www.inautonews.com/video-2012-hyundai-i30-commercial-released)
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They're adverts are great now, really help to sell the car, before they didnt do much.
New i30 is defo growing on me, and a 3 door is being planned also i think, (posibly mentioned elsewhere on here but there 6 pages to trawl :( )
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Great advert. Shame they're always using LHD demonstrators.
Not a car I will be buying; don't like the styling one bit.
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Very impressive advert :goodjob2: :goodjob:
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Not a car I will be buying; don't like the styling one bit.
Do you not sometimes find that at first sight you may not like the look of a particular car - but as the weeks and months go by it "grows on you" and you then appreciate the styling. Conversely - there have been times when I have waxed lyrical about the look of a new car - until I see it in the flesh when disappointment hits me.
Like you - I am not comfortable with the new styling - too many swoops and curves for my liking - but gone are the days when I allow myself to be either lured or put off by the superficial. The i40 in the flesh looks much better than in photos - I imagine that will apply to the new i30.
Hyundai are trying to stand out from the crowd and have succeeded. What really counts for me at the end of the day is the overall cost, performance, comfort and reliability of a vehicle - styling is secondary. I have no doubt that the new i30 will build on the fine standards set by our present cars and it will be one that gets even more appreciated. That is exactly why Ford and Volkswagen in particular are sniping - they are worried.
Hence the styling is not going to put me off ordering one - given that a test drive lives up to expectations.
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For those who keep waiting for the CW version, I'm starting to think it may actually be dropped from the line (or is in the process of being dropped). Apparently http://thekoreancarblog.com/2011/12/usmeet-2013-hyundai-elantra-hatchback/ (http://thekoreancarblog.com/2011/12/usmeet-2013-hyundai-elantra-hatchback/) claims that the new Elantra Hatchback is going to replace the Elantra Touring (or is likely to) and this means that the North American market will switch from only having the CW available to only having the hatchback available. Could be a sign of a more singular design platform for the i30?
I love the extra room of the CW and don't want to see it disappear, but I also understand that the metropolitan marketplace will look to smaller cars and in the years to come population numbers predict a huge shift to the metropolitan areas.
Also, for those who have mentioned the lack of CC on the steering wheel, I have seen shots of the wheel that clearly has CC - no bluetooth controls in those shots that I could see.
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Just personal preference, I know, but I really like the styling of the new i30 :D
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Just personal preference, I know, but I really like the styling of the new i30 :D
It has grown on me too :goodjob:
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Just personal preference, I know, but I really like the styling of the new i30 :D
It has grown on me too :goodjob:
A bit like a wart? :undecided:
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Hello everyone! I was away for a while.. :blubber:
I saw few new i30 on a truck, which was going in an opposite direction. So it was for a second but they were basically equipped (not sure, but I think they didn't have alloys and some other features..) and still looking great :scared:
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Nice to see you're back accim.. :mrgreen: It's better than your front :lol:
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Nice to see you're back accim.. :mrgreen: It's better than your front :lol:
So are you saying that we're glad to see the back of him? :lol:
Good to see you're fronting up again accim :)
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It has grown on me too :goodjob:
And groan on others................ :whistler:
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The Hyundai UK site now has the full specification and technical details of the 2012 i30.
http://www.hyundai-car.co.uk/newCars/newi30/ (http://www.hyundai-car.co.uk/newCars/newi30/)
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The Hyundai UK site now has the full specification and technical details of the 2012 i30.
http://www.hyundai-car.co.uk/newCars/newi30/ (http://www.hyundai-car.co.uk/newCars/newi30/)
I see that besides:
•Electronic Stability Programme (ESP)
Anti lock brake system (ABS)
it also has:
•Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) see below
•Brake Assist System (BAS) see below
Vehicle Stability Management System (VSM)
VSM optimizes the function of all active and passive safety features. VSM incorporates ESC, TCS, ABS, EBD, Brake Assist. The comprehensive Vehicle Stability Management system links and prepares all safety systems in potential collision situations.
Brake Assist
In emergency braking situations, many drivers may not apply sufficient braking force to achieve the shortest possible stopping distance. Brake Assist helps detect emergency braking and ensures the maximum braking force is immediately applied to minimize stopping distances.
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Anyone knows if top spec model(s) comes with factory fitted Hid's (Xenon's) as standard?
Can't seem to find any info anywhere regarding this..
This seems to be the only thing missing on this all new upcoming cracking motor! :razz:
Apologies if this already has been mentioned elsewhere on i30 OC!
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The spec shows that all car versions have halogen lights as standard.
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The spec shows that all car versions have halogen lights as standard.
Ok, Thanks Alan!
Maybe there will be some differences between the UK spec models and the mainland Europe/Scandinavian versions!
At least we could hope there will be! :razz:
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I don't understand the preference for the expensive high voltage Hid's (Xenon) headlights.
I paid an arm and a leg extra for them on my last Audi and thought they were great at the time.
However - if I am honest - the halogen headlights on my i30 seem to me to be just as effective. I would not consider paying extra for the Xenon lights again - to my mind they are not necessary and a status gimmick.
I also cannot understand why boy racers buy blue headlight bulbs to pretend that they have Xenon lights - the blue coating cuts down on the light being emitted which seems rather daft to me.
Old fart rant now over................ :whistler:
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I don't understand the preference for the expensive high voltage Hid's (Xenon) headlights.
However - if I am honest - the halogen headlights on my i30 seem to me to be just as effective. I would not consider paying extra for the Xenon lights again - to my mind they are not necessary and a status gimmick.
I also cannot understand why boy racers buy blue headlight bulbs to pretend that they have Xenon lights - the blue coating cuts down on the light being emitted which seems rather daft to me.
Think I would just retrofit them, though with recent UK MOT law changes would need the headlight washers etc which will come added to the car.
H.I.Ds give a far better light at night time, especially on the dark back roads from personal experience. Have them in my i30 and compared to mothers halogens there a lot lot better.
In regards to boy racers.. not sure why, but I fell victim in my last car **hangs head in shame** For the sake of a £5 it gives you that supposed expensive look.. they look naff during the day time when your whole headlamp is just reflecting blue tho...
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Here are some more pictures of the i30 2012 (quite a lot of them) : :mrgreen:
(http://farm8.static.flickr.com/7003/6442276479_5934278ed5_b.jpg)
(http://img.auto.cz/news/img/galleries/2012-06/01_4f312f6b54931.jpg)
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(http://img.auto.cz/news/img/galleries/2012-06/26_4f312f6c408ef.jpg)
(http://img.auto.cz/news/img/galleries/2012-06/28_4f312f6c5f904.jpg)
and more
(http://img.auto.cz/news/img/galleries/2012-06/hyi301_4f315545c2734.jpg)
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Taken from i30:
(http://img.auto.cz/news/img/galleries/2012-06/hyi306_4f31554669574.jpg)
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(http://img.auto.cz/news/img/galleries/2012-06/hyi320_4f313fbbed2ae.jpg)
(http://img.auto.cz/news/img/galleries/2012-06/hyi321_4f313fbc18481.jpg)
(http://img.auto.cz/news/img/galleries/2012-06/hyi322_4f313fbc38fe5.jpg)
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The wheels look kinda small and I think they are at least 16" :
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more:
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(http://img.auto.cz/news/img/galleries/2012-06/hyi341_4f312f8257932.jpg)
It looks much better with bigger wheels and better equipped then the one below..
(http://img.auto.cz/news/img/galleries/2012-06/hyi342_4f312f82726e5.jpg)
(http://img.auto.cz/news/img/galleries/2012-06/hyi350_4f312f828eff3.jpg)
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Nice pics Accim. :goodjob: :goodjob: :goodjob:
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Nice pics Accim. :goodjob: :goodjob: :goodjob:
LOTS. Of. Nice. Pics. Accim :eek:
Only joking - :Agoodpost:
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:brilliant: :thanx: accim
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Great photos & very useful.
Thanks. :goodjob:
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It's really nice to see how it's built (well at least some pics of few stages). The first pic is a bit funny.. When you look at "current" i30 it seems quite modern (especially the facelift), but when parked next to the 2012 i30 it doesn't seem that modern anymore :whistler:
I wonder what will the difference (price) be between this i30 (http://img.auto.cz/news/img/galleries/2012-06/hyi342_4f312f82726e5.jpg), this i30 (http://img.auto.cz/news/img/galleries/2012-06/24_4f312f84630ea.jpg) and this i30 (http://img.auto.cz/news/img/galleries/2012-06/hyi325_4f313fbca2776.jpg). The one on the last pic really is a looker, but the first two aren't IMHO. Well it's the same with the current i30 also, but the price range isn't that huge.
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Another test:
http://www.whatcar.com/car-news/2012-hyundai-i30-review/261305 (http://www.whatcar.com/car-news/2012-hyundai-i30-review/261305)
It is really good that this site gave 4 stars for the i30, because they reguralry very critical, and provide 3 stars for a lot of small family cars.
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Very good, I dunno how come but I have only just wandered onto this thread, brilliant :goodjob: :goodjob: :goodjob: :goodjob: :goodjob: :goodjob: :goodjob:
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Missed this the first time around.
Looking at the pictures of how it is built I must say how clean the factory is and no clutter..
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Another test:
http://www.whatcar.com/car-news/2012-hyundai-i30-review/261305 (http://www.whatcar.com/car-news/2012-hyundai-i30-review/261305)
It is really good that this site gave 4 stars for the i30, because they reguralry very critical, and provide 3 stars for a lot of small family cars.
Good find and good read (thanks) :goodjob:
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Missed this the first time around.
Looking at the pictures of how it is built I must say how clean the factory is and no clutter..
Thats's one of the first things I've noticed too.. Like it s a laboratory and not a factory. I know they mostly just assemble parts at that point, but still..looks very neat.
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Another test:
http://www.whatcar.com/car-news/2012-hyundai-i30-review/261305 (http://www.whatcar.com/car-news/2012-hyundai-i30-review/261305)
It is really good that this site gave 4 stars for the i30, because they reguralry very critical, and provide 3 stars for a lot of small family cars.
Nice comments for the new i30 :happydance: :happydance:
Must visit the local dealer when the new i30 hits the showroom...
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Sports versions in the pipeline
http://www.whatcar.com/car-news/sporty-hyundais-on-the-way/261311 (http://www.whatcar.com/car-news/sporty-hyundais-on-the-way/261311)
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That is interesting too Alan :goodjob:
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awesome post Accim, looks great,
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Don't know if this was posted already
NEW Hyundai i30 review - CarBuyer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6WDrp-g3bHM#ws)
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:thanx: accim.. Good review (I enjoyed that) :happydance:
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I laughed when he mentioned with such a solemn expression that the automatic version will use more fuel.
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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... )
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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.... :rolleyes:
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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)
(http://shrani.si/f/3f/VT/2LdKD3qD/dsc1233.jpg)
(http://shrani.si/f/F/2O/4G6YVnjG/dsc1234.jpg)
(http://shrani.si/f/2X/UN/1PN0iL9T/dsc1235.jpg)
(http://shrani.si/f/1g/y/7oINALe/dsc1236.jpg)
(http://shrani.si/f/3I/c3/25Oewa8D/dsc1237.jpg)
PS: These 15" wheels are horrible, but we get 16" alloys only with max equipment.... Unfortunately no 17" here :rolleyes:
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Interesting pics there accim. Thanks for posting them :D
I noticed that model doesn't have the indicators in the door mirrors
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Interesting pics there accim. Thanks for posting them :D
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 :rolleyes:
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Thanks accim for the pix I like that colour (looks good on the i40 as well) :happydance:
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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)
(http://shrani.si/f/3I/c3/25Oewa8D/dsc1237.jpg)
PS: These 15" wheels are horrible, but we get 16" alloys only with max equipment.... Unfortunately no 17" here :rolleyes:
Geez, this Hyundai dealer must be shameless taking photos of their signwritten vehicle.......Corporate shills make me sick. :happydance:
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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.
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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 :undecided:
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They certainly mix and match the specs from country to country.
I like the colour too.
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They certainly mix and match the specs from country to country.
I like the colour too.
the specs should stay the same. :disapp:
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They certainly mix and match the specs from country to country.
I like the colour too.
the specs should stay the same. :disapp:
That wouldn't work Steve.. Things like Diesel Engines are popular in Europe but not the USA ...
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They certainly mix and match the specs from country to country.
I like the colour too.
the specs should stay the same. :disapp:
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. :undecided:
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They certainly mix and match the specs from country to country.
I like the colour too.
the specs should stay the same. :disapp:
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. :undecided:
we are when it comes to the depth of our pockets in poorer countries. :idea:
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They certainly mix and match the specs from country to country.
I like the colour too.
the specs should stay the same. :disapp:
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. :undecided:
we are when it comes to the depth of our pockets in poorer countries. :idea:
...or in countries with very high tax on cars..(we have 180% tax) :disapp: