[Dazzler]

http://www.caradvice.com.au/214569/new-generation-hyundai-i30-tourer-launches-22990/

thanks Rusty 

[Maximum]

Hey guys,

I'm a Hyundai salesperson in Queensland Australia - I'm a mod on another forum and just wanted to chime in and give you guys some info where I can.

i30 GD Tourer
Active available in 1.6L GDI Petrol or 1.6 Turbo Diesel in 6 Speed Automatic or Manual
Elite available in 1.6 Turbo Diesel Automatic Only

Standard Colours: Cool Red and Creamy White (Cool Red unique to Tourer but similar to Tropic Red)
Extra Cost Metallics: Sleek Silver and Aqua Blue (Aqua unique to Tourer)

Any other questions I'm happy to answer (within reason  )

[rustynutz]

Thanks "Max"!

So Max, can you tell us why Hyundai Australia assumes everyone wants an auto in the Elite? 

I'd love an Elite Tourer but am turned off by not being able to get a "manual"...

Welcome to the forum, btw....

[Maximum]

Hey Rusty,

Absolutely no idea - it's the same approach that they did with the Santa Fe. Elite and Highlander are Auto Diesel only - I guess they're trying to promote the diesel engines and auto transmissions? 

[rustynutz]

They did the same thing with the FD.....

I possibly would've bought an SLX CW if I'd been able to get a "manual"....

Hyundai need to listen to their customers instead of giving us what THEY think we want.... 

Feel free to pass that on.....cheers! 

[Maximum]

Unfortunately I have no influence over what Hyundai do 

I agree entirely because I'm a manual driver through and through but I do like to get top of the range cars where and when I can. A manual loaded car usually doesn't exist. No manual i30 Premium for example!

[Just Rick]

I had this discussion today at the dealership I was told it was only the premium that was deisel auto,maybe Wade has his wires crossed

[2i30s]

most top of the line cars are auto only,try and order a statesman with a manual box.    i don't know of any car manufacturers that do special orders anymore. 

[Asterix]

Thanks "Max"!

So Max, can you tell us why Hyundai Australia assumes everyone wants an auto in the Elite? 

I'd love an Elite Tourer but am turned off by not being able to get a "manual"...

Welcome to the forum, btw....

That's not just an OZ problem.

Here in DK we can get the i30 CRDi 110 HP/81 kW only with a manual  or  the 128 HP/94 kW only with the auto gearbox. 

If you want a Kia Ceed you can only get the 128 HP/81 kW CRDi, but you can get the manual or auto box.