[Shambles]

"A hot hatch version of the new Hyundai i30 is under evaluation. It would be based on the new three-door model, which is due to go on sale at the end of 2012."

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We shall see...

[syecadelic]

when they say 3-door.. is that a referral to a new model i20? 200bhp would be awesome and would make me reconsider my next choice. but would hav to have a guess and say its the same engine set up as the turbo veloster.

Is Hyundai finally opening their eyes and targeting a wider audience.. e.g rivaling the hot hatches out there? or attempting to anyways.
Turbo i10? 140bhp on the way

[Dazzler]

when they say 3-door.. is that a referral to a new model i20? 200bhp would be awesome and would make me reconsider my next choice. but would hav to have a guess and say its the same engine set up as the turbo veloster.

 They appear to be talking a 3 door i30 not i20. Seeing they have the veloster I cant really see the point of making a 3 door i30. I reckon they should just throw a 200 bhp motor in a 5 door with uprated suspension and brakes...

[syecadelic]

when they say 3-door.. is that a referral to a new model i20? 200bhp would be awesome and would make me reconsider my next choice. but would hav to have a guess and say its the same engine set up as the turbo veloster.

 They appear to be talking a 3 door i30 not i20. Seeing they have the veloster I cant really see the point of making a 3 door i30. I reckon they should just throw a 200 bhp motor in a 5 door with uprated suspension and brakes...

Rather true, but then I gues the 3 door i30 will look different altogether to the 3 door i30veloster.. similar thing with how VW Have the GTi Golf,and the sirocco, basically the same car, but a different shell,
**SCORED OUT TYPO**

[2i30s]

id be very interested in the three door i30 @200bhp.  im off to look at the 2012 i30 when it hits the dealers,i may wait for that three door if the new one takes my fancy. 

[Phil №❶]

 

I'm not a fan of the 3 door concept. I get claustrophobic in 2 door cars (in the rear), I never travel in them. If it's a safety issue, isn't it simpler to set the child lock on so the door can't be opened from inside. 

[syecadelic]

I'm not a fan of the 3 door concept. I get claustrophobic in 2 door cars (in the rear), I never travel in them. If it's a safety issue, isn't it simpler to set the child lock on so the door can't be opened from inside. 

More style than safety, i think some 3dr cars look really good, e.g. Vauxhall Astra H, 5 door is just brute ugly, but the 3dr is so sleek, however i'd never buy a 3dr due to loss of practicality

[2i30s]

usually a 3 door car is a great deal lighter than its 5 door variant,and with a higher hp motor, it becomes a little rocket. 

[Phil №❶]

And it's another way to save a manufacturing buck too. 

[2i30s]

And it's another way to save a manufacturing buck too. 

true,but often the sporty 3 door has a heavy price tag. 

[Keith]

And it's another way to save a manufacturing buck too. 

true,but often the sporty 3 door has a heavy price tag. 

Double bonus for Manufacturer & Dealers then!

[syecadelic]

I thought 3 door variants work out cheaper, e.g i20 etc, also have a lower insurance premium..

[Dazzler]

Some 3 door cars used to attact an insurance loading in the past as they were considered sporty or more popular with young drivers..

[Phil №❶]

And it's another way to save a manufacturing buck too. 

true,but often the sporty 3 door has a heavy price tag. 

So you pay more to get less.

I'd be concerned about drumming in the large uninterrupted metal side too.