[jamiec]

HYUNDAI has cut the price of entry to its i30 range, adding a sleek-looking three-door coupe priced from $19,990 driveaway.

Link here http://www.goauto.com.au/mellor/mellor.nsf/story2/DFFF5FCAB53D7854CA257B9B002204BE

[Doggie 1]

Good value.

[Dazzler]

Thanks Jamie 

You are good at spotting this stuff 

[jamiec]

Cheers Daz

[SandRsSR]

I like it!

[Lester]

I saw in the paper this morning, i30 5 door, going for $19,990 'driveway.'    Special Edition i30.  What are the extras? like the Trophy I have? 

[Dazzler]

Might be a miss print Lester.. I did a quick google and the only reference I found for OZ was the 3 door as a special edition drive away for $19,990.. 

There are 5 doors drive away for $19,990 or less though..

http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/results.aspx?q=(((((SiloType%3d%5bBrand+new+cars+in+stock%5d)%7c(SiloType%3d%5bDemo+and+near+new+cars%5d))%26((Make%7b%3d%7d%5bHyundai%5d)%7b%26%7d(Model%7b%3d%7d%5bi30%5d)))%26(Service%3d%5bCarsales%5d))%26((Price%3drange%5b15000..20000%5d)%26(Year%3drange%5b2013..2013%5d)))&sortby=TopDeal#{

[Lester]

Thanks Dazzler, might be. I note the Czech 3 door i30 has a 1.6 motor.  Think I will stick to my FD i30 Trophy 2 litre, goes well.

I think our British friends on here slammed the Czech i30's did they not? 
 

[Lester]

Thanks Dazzler, might be. I note the Czech 3 door i30 has a 1.6 motor.  Think I will stick to my FD i30 Trophy 2 litre, goes well.

I think our British friends on here slammed the Czech i30's did they not? 
 

As Uncle Lester changes into 4th gear.   Vroom, red lining.

[Dazzler]

Thanks Dazzler, might be. I note the Czech 3 door i30 has a 1.6 motor.  Think I will stick to my FD i30 Trophy 2 litre, goes well.

I think our British friends on here slammed the Czech i30's did they not? 
 

Actually Lester, some of them have been sitting on the fence  The FD series cars from the Euro factory did seem a little more prone to QC issues than the Korean factory cars we got.

It is perhaps a little early to judge the QC comparison with the GD series but my gut feeling is the Euro factory may have lifted and the Korean factory may have slipped so not much in it now. 

Thanks Dazzler, might be. I note the Czech 3 door i30 has a 1.6 motor.  Think I will stick to my FD i30 Trophy 2 litre, goes well.

I think our British friends on here slammed the Czech i30's did they not? 
 

As Uncle Lester changes into 4th gear.   Vroom, red lining.

 

[Dazzler]

Driving past the Burnie Hyundai Dealership yesterday (wrong side of the road and quite a bit of traffic so couldn't take a photo)

There was a 3 door i30 parked out the front (a silver one) .. I think they look slightly nicer than the 5 door and should sell well at A$19,990 driveaway 

[Lakes]

Are the three door shorter wheelbase?

[Doggie 1]

Are the three door shorter wheelbase?

Not sure    but they have two less doors.   

[rustynutz]

It has the exact same wheelbase as the Hatch & Tourer, John.... 

[Lakes]

It has the exact same wheelbase as the Hatch & Tourer, John.... 

Thanks Rusty, they must have longer doors, be a pain in tight parking sport but i rarely use rear doors

[Dazzler]

I do like the styling of the 3 door .. a Blue Auto and a White Manual at Devonport Today 

[Doggie 1]

Yes, they're a nice looker.   

[Lakes]

I still have not seen one yet. i'm wondering what the point of a two door with same wheelbase is? like whats the attraction? cheaper price? easier yo get in or out drivers seat? drivers seat more adjustment?
just wondering.

[Dazzler]

I still have not seen one yet. i'm wondering what the point of a two door with same wheelbase is? like whats the attraction? cheaper price? easier yo get in or out drivers seat? drivers seat more adjustment?
just wondering.

Price (and only a 1.6 petrol so slightly more economical)

Plus looks might appeal to the young ladies .. I can see them selling a few 

They are fairly well spec'd at the price (to offset the smaller engine) e.g. standard alloys...

I wonder if the lower Aussie dollar will jeopardise these and the Euro built Tourer imports going forward??

[Doggie 1]

Yes, cheaper price point, another sector they are competing in.

[Just Rick]

I see Hy has readjusted their fuel economy rates on both the diesel and the petrols now here in Aust,from 4.7 to 6.3,wonder what sparked this change on their behalf,wonder if it was all us whinging tightass I30 buyers.

[Doggie 1]

Interesting. 

[rustynutz]

We'd you see that, Rick? 
I've looked at the Hyundai website and also downloaded the latest brochure and the figures are still the same....

[Just Rick]

We'd you see that, Rick? 
I've looked at the Hyundai website and also downloaded the latest brochure and the figures are still the same....

on the car sales sites,unless I was reading them wrong,have to go back and have another look

[Lester]

With the 3 door i30 on sale for $19990, it has the 1.6 engine, what is that like? Czech made? Anyone on here got one?  Thinking of buying one for my Missus, trade in the Micra ST-L.

[Dazzler]

You be the guinea pig Lester. I reckon they would be ok. Should be good on fuel too.

[Aussie Keith]

I'm thinking that would be a great update for the Getz actually. Hmmmm.

[Dazzler]

I'm thinking that would be a great update for the Getz actually. Hmmmm.

Yes, a better update than an i20 (although an accent would be OK too) 

[Lester]

You be the guinea pig Lester. I reckon they would be ok. Should be good on fuel too.

Thank you Sir Dazzler, I am not keen on 3 door vehicles though.