[Doggie 1]

Just personal preference, I know, but I really like the styling of the new i30 

[Dazzler]

Just personal preference, I know, but I really like the styling of the new i30 

It has grown on me too 

[Doggie 1]

Just personal preference, I know, but I really like the styling of the new i30 

It has grown on me too 

A bit like a wart? 

[accim]

Hello everyone! I was away for a while.. 

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 

[Dazzler]

Nice to see you're back accim..  It's better than your front 

[Doggie 1]

Nice to see you're back accim..  It's better than your front 

So are you saying that we're glad to see the back of him? 
Good to see you're fronting up again accim 

[AlanHo]

It has grown on me too 

And groan on others................

[AlanHo]

The Hyundai UK site now has the full specification and technical details of the 2012 i30.

http://www.hyundai-car.co.uk/newCars/newi30/

[eye30]

The Hyundai UK site now has the full specification and technical details of the 2012 i30.

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.

[LoneRider]

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! 

Apologies if this already has been mentioned elsewhere on i30 OC!

[AlanHo]

The spec shows that all car versions have halogen lights as standard.

[LoneRider]

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! 

[AlanHo]

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................

[syecadelic]

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...

[accim]

Here are some more pictures of the i30 2012 (quite a lot of them) : 





















and more











Taken from i30:



























The wheels look kinda small and I think they are at least 16" :






















more:















It looks much better with bigger wheels and better equipped then the one below..

[Asterix]

Nice pics Accim. 

[Shambles]

Nice pics Accim. 

LOTS. Of. Nice. Pics. Accim

Only joking - 

[Dazzler]

   accim

[Doggie 1]

Great photos & very useful.
Thanks. 

[accim]

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 

I wonder what will the difference (price) be between this i30, this i30 and this i30. 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.

[fabris]

Another test:

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.

[asathorny]

Very good, I dunno how come but I have only just wandered onto this thread, brilliant 

[eye30]

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..

[Dazzler]

Another test:

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) 

[accim]

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.

[Asterix]

Another test:

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 

Must visit the local dealer when the new i30 hits the showroom...

[AlanHo]

Sports versions in the pipeline

http://www.whatcar.com/car-news/sporty-hyundais-on-the-way/261311

[Dazzler]

That is interesting too Alan 

[syecadelic]

awesome post Accim, looks great,

[accim]

Don't know if this was posted already