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Title: new i30 facelift coming off the production line
Post by: Johnno on March 19, 2015, 20:03:52: :link: Exciting new facelift for the Hyundai i30 | Experience | Hyundai (http://experience-hyundai.hyundai.co.uk/exciting-facelift-hyundai-i30/)
Title: Re: new i30 facelift coming off the production line
Post by: Asterix on March 19, 2015, 20:13:49: Must have been on the line for some time now because I drove one of the new ones 3 weeks ago when the DK dealers had the intro of the facelifted i30.... I especially like that the 1,6 CRDi now have 280 Nm @ 1500-3000 revs... :happydance:

The one I drove only had 23 km on the odo so was still a bit gutless but could easy feel the torque set in earlier than my old FD.

I bet it will be a lot better at towing the caravan.... :mrgreen:
Title: Re: new i30 facelift coming off the production line
Post by: Dazzler on March 23, 2015, 03:11:37: Go on Henning, you know you want to... :happydance: :victory:
Title: Re: new i30 facelift coming off the production line
Post by: Just Rick on March 23, 2015, 12:54:23: Bloody hell,I didn't think they could make the I30 any worse than it is now,love the back end design but the front I have always hated,now they've made it a damned side worse :disapp:
Title: Re: new i30 facelift coming off the production line
Post by: beerman on March 23, 2015, 13:00:26: Some idiot put the steering wheel on the wrong side.....

I don't think white is its colour.
Title: Re: new i30 facelift coming off the production line
Post by: Wingerdave on March 23, 2015, 14:06:28: I think "exciting" is a gross overstatement. IMHO they got it as right as was possible with the last (2012) update.

Just my $0.02
Title: Re: new i30 facelift coming off the production line
Post by: Asterix on March 23, 2015, 17:23:56: Quote from: Dazzler on March 23, 2015, 03:11:37
Go on Henning, you know you want to... :happydance: :victory:

Absolutely :razz: ...but, you know what, the old FD just keeps going better and better as it grows old, so I'll keep it as long as it behaves well.... :victory:
Title: Re: new i30 facelift coming off the production line
Post by: Phil №❶ on March 24, 2015, 01:30:01: Quote from: Just Rick on March 23, 2015, 12:54:23
Bloody hell,I didn't think they could make the I30 any worse than it is now,love the back end design but the front I have always hated,now they've made it a damned side worse :disapp:

Shades of Star Trek - The Doomsday Machine :undecided:
Title: Re: new i30 facelift coming off the production line
Post by: BrianMcM89 on March 24, 2015, 02:11:43: Looks alot better in a different colour than white...
:link: Hyundai i30 facelift for UK priced from £15,195 | Carxmotor (http://www.carxmotor.com/2015/02/25/hyundai-i30-facelift-uk-spec/)
Title: Re: new i30 facelift coming off the production line
Post by: diablo on March 24, 2015, 03:18:44: I have a Google alert set up for 'i30 turbo' as I assume the motor mags will review it when it makes an appearance.

Doubt I'll buy one, just keep plodding around in my old 'un - but who knows? :)
Title: Re: new i30 facelift coming off the production line
Post by: Wingerdave on March 24, 2015, 11:59:05: Quote from: BrianMcM89 on March 24, 2015, 02:11:43
Looks alot better in a different colour than white...

So do i

:snigger:
Title: Re: new i30 facelift coming off the production line
Post by: diablo on March 25, 2015, 04:52:43: New models appear on Hyundai UK website -

:link: Hyundai i30 | Low CO2 Emission Family Hatchback | Hyundai (http://www.hyundai.co.uk/new-cars/i30)

Though Turbo is 'coming soon'.
Title: Re: new i30 facelift coming off the production line
Post by: Wingerdave on March 25, 2015, 07:33:51: Well, all i don't have is the grille, DCT, heated seats and steering wheel....... so i'm happy.
Title: Re: new i30 facelift coming off the production line
Post by: joebris on April 05, 2015, 11:48:59: I had some time to kill today, so drop into the local Hyundai dealer to have a sticky at the Genesis (which didn't really impress, not for that coin) the Sonata which was park next to did impress, great lines.

Park in front was the new Series 2 GD and the older GD2 so I took the opportunity to take a snap.
Visually there is one difference the Grille which I'm undecided if it's an improvement or not. My son who was with me at the time was abetment that the older style grille was much nicer.

What's your preference ?

I did also notice the pricing on the older style was only $17488 which is a whole lot of car for that price.
Must be a great time to be in the market as dealers clear the old stock for the new facelift model
Title: Re: new i30 facelift coming off the production line
Post by: Dazzler on April 05, 2015, 12:58:20: Thanks for the photo Joe. Any chance of Hosting it in a much bigger size on Igmur or some other hosting site please?
Title: Re: new i30 facelift coming off the production line
Post by: joebris on April 05, 2015, 13:28:15: larger image http://i.imgur.com/awrbnNK.jpg (http://i.imgur.com/awrbnNK.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/awrbnNK.jpg)
Title: Re: new i30 facelift coming off the production line
Post by: CraigB on April 05, 2015, 16:08:40: I don't think the new grill is that bad...the chrome strips going all the way down give it the appearance of more depth which I think makes it look slightly more aggressive " I cant decide "
Title: Re: new i30 facelift coming off the production line
Post by: Asterix on April 05, 2015, 18:41:10: The new design for me, please.. :cool:
Title: Re: new i30 facelift coming off the production line
Post by: Dazzler on April 05, 2015, 21:41:39: Thanks a lot Joe :goodjob:

Not much in it (A fairly budget update...) :fum:
Title: Re: new i30 facelift coming off the production line
Post by: joebris on April 05, 2015, 23:31:42: Quote
Not much in it (A fairly budget update...) :fum:

yeah very budget, you can buy the new grille for a couple of hundred
:link: Brand New Front Grille for Hyundai 2012 2015 I30 Elantra GT Hatchback | eBay (http://www.ebay.com/itm/OEM-Brand-New-Front-Grille-for-HYUNDAI-2012-2015-i30-Elantra-GT-Hatchback-/161659842283?fits=Make%3AHyundai%7CModel%3AElantra+GT)
Title: Re: new i30 facelift coming off the production line
Post by: Dazzler on April 05, 2015, 23:57:40: Wow, that didn't take long! :eek: Cheaper than trading it on a new one! :whistler:
Title: Re: new i30 facelift coming off the production line
Post by: Johnno on April 06, 2015, 02:03:56: At the moment I still like the grill of the gd on the right, the chrome strips seems to flow with the lines of the bonnet and seems to break the grill up with only 2 chrome strips making it look a bit smaller than the new version. Who know's it might grow on me.(http://www.4smileys.com/smileys/love-smileys/hug_smiley.gif) (http://www.4smileys.com)
Title: Re: new i30 facelift coming off the production line
Post by: Doggie 1 on April 06, 2015, 02:45:18: Out of those two I prefer the new one.
But overall, I prefer the original GD Active front.
Title: Re: new i30 facelift coming off the production line
Post by: diablo on April 06, 2015, 05:00:25: I don't care too much about the looks, I'd only upgrade if the turbo version meets my desires. There ain't any older ones going cheap in the sell-off of last years models.
Title: Re: new i30 facelift coming off the production line
Post by: Doggie 1 on April 06, 2015, 05:08:10: (http://i832.photobucket.com/albums/zz244/WAPOL5666/photo35_zpsjna88yce.jpg) (http://s832.photobucket.com/user/WAPOL5666/media/photo35_zpsjna88yce.jpg.html)
Title: Re: new i30 facelift coming off the production line
Post by: CraigB on April 06, 2015, 07:01:13: The chrome going from end to end looks even better than the one pictured above, might have to think about ordering one :D
(http://i.imgur.com/9ykguWK.png)
Title: Re: new i30 facelift coming off the production line
Post by: Doggie 1 on April 06, 2015, 08:13:44: Quote from: CraigB on April 06, 2015, 07:01:13
The chrome going from end to end looks even better than the one pictured above, might have to think about ordering one :D
(http://i.imgur.com/9ykguWK.png)

Or two....... :D
Placement of number plate might spoil it a bit though.
Why do we have to have front number plates? :undecided:
Title: Re: new i30 facelift coming off the production line
Post by: CraigB on April 06, 2015, 08:26:54: True, plates are the ugliest things on the front of cars :disapp:

I might order one in a couple of months Dave, if you want one as well we can save on shipping costs :)
Title: Re: new i30 facelift coming off the production line
Post by: Doggie 1 on April 06, 2015, 09:55:56: Quote from: CraigB on April 06, 2015, 08:26:54
True, plates are the ugliest things on the front of cars :disapp:

I might order one in a couple of months Dave, if you want one as well we can save on shipping costs :)

Let me know how much Craig.
Cheaper than a new car. ;)
Title: Re: new i30 facelift coming off the production line
Post by: CraigB on April 06, 2015, 10:02:54: Quote from: Doggie 1 on April 06, 2015, 09:55:56
Quote from: CraigB on April 06, 2015, 08:26:54
True, plates are the ugliest things on the front of cars :disapp:

I might order one in a couple of months Dave, if you want one as well we can save on shipping costs :)

Let me know how much Craig.
Cheaper than a new car. ;)
Doesn't look like we would save on shipping, by ordering two including shipping would be $539.96, we'll see in a couple of months how the dollar fares :goodjob2:
Title: Re: new i30 facelift coming off the production line
Post by: Shambles on April 06, 2015, 10:03:24: Quote from: joebris on April 05, 2015, 23:31:42
yeah very budget, you can buy the new grille for a couple of hundred
:link: Brand New Front Grille for Hyundai 2012 2015 I30 Elantra GT Hatchback | eBay (http://www.ebay.com/itm/OEM-Brand-New-Front-Grille-for-HYUNDAI-2012-2015-i30-Elantra-GT-Hatchback-/161659842283?fits=Make%3AHyundai%7CModel%3AElantra+GT)

I don't like what that new grill does to your car colour :scared:

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y297/ShamblesX/_35.jpg~original)
Title: Re: new i30 facelift coming off the production line
Post by: CraigB on April 06, 2015, 10:05:32: Quote from: Shambles on April 06, 2015, 10:03:24
Quote from: joebris on April 05, 2015, 23:31:42
yeah very budget, you can buy the new grille for a couple of hundred
:link: Brand New Front Grille for Hyundai 2012 2015 I30 Elantra GT Hatchback | eBay (http://www.ebay.com/itm/OEM-Brand-New-Front-Grille-for-HYUNDAI-2012-2015-i30-Elantra-GT-Hatchback-/161659842283?fits=Make%3AHyundai%7CModel%3AElantra+GT)

I don't like what that new grill does to your car colour :scared:

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y297/ShamblesX/_35.jpg~original)
:lol: lucky mines already silver :D
Title: Re: new i30 facelift coming off the production line
Post by: Doggie 1 on April 06, 2015, 10:05:49: Quote from: CraigB on April 06, 2015, 10:02:54
Quote from: Doggie 1 on April 06, 2015, 09:55:56
Quote from: CraigB on April 06, 2015, 08:26:54
True, plates are the ugliest things on the front of cars :disapp:

I might order one in a couple of months Dave, if you want one as well we can save on shipping costs :)

Let me know how much Craig.
Cheaper than a new car. ;)
Doesn't look like we would save on shipping, by ordering two including shipping would be $539.96, we'll see in a couple of months how the dollar fares :goodjob2:

:) :goodjob:
Title: Re: new i30 facelift coming off the production line
Post by: Dazzler on April 06, 2015, 11:21:23: If you guys get 2, you'll have more front than Dolly Parton! :whistler:

You might be able to sell your old fronts on Ebay for a few bucks (To replace damaged ones!) :goodjob:
Title: Re: new i30 facelift coming off the production line
Post by: CraigB on April 06, 2015, 11:26:50: Quote from: Dazzler on April 06, 2015, 11:21:23
If you guys get 2, you'll have more front than Dolly Parton! :whistler:

You might be able to sell your old fronts on Ebay for a few bucks (To replace damaged ones!) :goodjob:
:D

That's a good idea Dazz :goodjob2: I'm just checking with Tim if the foam bumper behind the grill is compatible with the new grill, it should be hopefully :fingers:
Title: Re: new i30 facelift coming off the production line
Post by: cruiserfied on April 06, 2015, 11:32:14: I recon it would be.
Title: Re: new i30 facelift coming off the production line
Post by: CraigB on April 06, 2015, 11:40:12: Quote from: cruiserfied on April 06, 2015, 11:32:14
I recon it would be.
:happydance:
Title: Re: new i30 facelift coming off the production line
Post by: CraigB on April 07, 2015, 09:39:04: My brother and family is stopping at Korea on their way back from the US so he is going to pick me up one of the new grills, it'll cost me roughly $260 when converted to AUD.

Dave, he can only bring one extra package with him unfortunately :Pout: the grill has to be unpackaged a put in a bogie board case as carry on luggage.
Title: Re: new i30 facelift coming off the production line
Post by: Doggie 1 on April 07, 2015, 12:36:18: Quote from: CraigB on April 07, 2015, 09:39:04
My brother and family is stopping at Korea on their way back from the US so he is going to pick me up one of the new grills, it'll cost me roughly $260 when converted to AUD.

Dave, he can only bring one extra package with him unfortunately :Pout: the grill has to be unpackaged a put in a bogie board case as carry on luggage.

That's what Schapelle said. :rofl:
No worries, all good. :goodjob:
Title: Re: new i30 facelift coming off the production line
Post by: CraigB on April 07, 2015, 12:50:34: Quote from: Doggie 1 on April 07, 2015, 12:36:18
Quote from: CraigB on April 07, 2015, 09:39:04
My brother and family is stopping at Korea on their way back from the US so he is going to pick me up one of the new grills, it'll cost me roughly $260 when converted to AUD.

Dave, he can only bring one extra package with him unfortunately :Pout: the grill has to be unpackaged a put in a bogie board case as carry on luggage.

That's what Schapelle said. :rofl:
:lol: there wont be room in the boogie bag with a grill and board in there ( and they're not that stupid :D )
Title: Re: new i30 facelift coming off the production line
Post by: Wingerdave on April 07, 2015, 13:59:35: Yipeeeeeee......... The al new i30 has arrived in The Netherlands :happydance:

(click to show/hide)
... but only the CRDi version :crazy1: :disapp:
Title: Re: new i30 facelift coming off the production line
Post by: Doggie 1 on April 08, 2015, 10:01:12: Quote from: Wingerdave on April 07, 2015, 13:59:35
Yipeeeeeee......... The al new i30 has arrived in The Netherlands :happydance:

(click to show/hide)
... but only the CRDi version :crazy1: :disapp:

You've got the best one then. :)
Title: Re: new i30 facelift coming off the production line
Post by: The Gonz on April 08, 2015, 11:21:06: :iws:
Title: Re: new i30 facelift coming off the production line
Post by: AlanHo on April 08, 2015, 11:53:30: I recognise that the diesel is better for most Australians because you enjoy a warmer climate and generally drive longer distances regularly.

In Europe it's different.

Most private buyers are family people who need a car for running about locally, visiting friends and relatives occasionally and driving long distances rarely. For such people (like me) a diesel with a DPF is a bad choice - it is why when we came down to one car between us, I changed to petrol.

In the UK new car sales are mainly to leasing companies and commercial enterprises. They are attracted to diesel because they are more economical on fuel and the employees car tax is much lower.

So petrol versus diesel is not one choice fits all - it depends on individual circumstances.
Title: Re: new i30 facelift coming off the production line
Post by: bumpkin on April 10, 2015, 12:35:36: So do we take it from the redesign that "fluidic design" is no longer the ethos?

The original GD, ix20 and i40 all had the chrome "separators" in the headlamp cluster being extended into the chrome of the grill, creating the overall look of it belonged together, the new one looks like an aftermarket upgrade IMO. :undecided:
Title: Re: new i30 facelift coming off the production line
Post by: Wingerdave on April 10, 2015, 13:13:47: :whsaid: