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The original model was launched in the UK just four-and-a-half years ago, giving the i30 one of the shortest replacement cycles in the industry. That Hyundai has the resources to renew its cars so frequently must surely terrify the competition...
Think the fuel consumption of 74.3 mpg in combined cycle seems way over the top
Cheers AlanQuoteThe original model was launched in the UK just four-and-a-half years ago, giving the i30 one of the shortest replacement cycles in the industry. That Hyundai has the resources to renew its cars so frequently must surely terrify the competition...Scares the shit out of me. I wish they'd kept the new "fluidic style" for another time, say, 5 years hence.
Have I missed something somewhere, what does this mean "Still, where it counts, economy, it's hard to beat. Blue Drive technology helps it achieve its impressive fuel-economy figure, with stop-start shutting down the engine when idle."
Sorry, don't like that idea at all. I used to drive about 40 k's each way to work through the Adelaide suburbs. At peak hour, max of about 1k between lights. Imagine all the stop starts and wear and tear on the battery / starter. Yuk.
Pity Hy wasted their money creating 3 mode steering. Alan and this reviewer basically agree to leave the setting in normal. The money could have been better spent further improving the sound insulation issue, even though some improvement has been made.IMO If you're going to fiddle with steering then you have to change the suspension as well, like exotic cars do & that's out of the question for a family car.
I was very happy with the stability of the car and the merits of the flex steer system. I am at a loss to understand why some magazine reviews have been critical of the steering – saying it lacks feel - especially at the straight ahead position. I found it much better than my current i30 but will concede that less adventurous motorists will probably leave it in the “normal” setting, rather than "sport" or "comfort" regardless of circumstances.