Difference between 2008 and 2009 model

kymbolino · **March 03, 2009, 23:48:54**

Hi everyone,

Do you know if there is a difference between the 2008 model and 2009 model of the i30 SX?

Many thanks.

130MAN · **Reply #1: March 03, 2009, 23:55:33**

I like to know to?

I just ordered our's on the 27th of February 2009.
I hope I get a 2009 built?

kymbolino · **Reply #2: March 04, 2009, 00:47:37**

I assumed I was getting a 2009 model however the 'model code' of what I've ordered is i30SXEM08 which makes me think it's an '08 model. I've read somewhere that they're identical but I'm looking for confirmation of that.

MyChemR · **Reply #3: March 04, 2009, 00:49:02**

Why don't you ask your seller? I would

Bi3O · **Reply #4: March 04, 2009, 02:33:24**

I wanted the seller to put "build in 2009" in the contract to ensure I will get a 2009's car, but it was refused.

From the reselling point of view, i30 2008 might get the buyer to think it is older than an 2009's one IMO.

130MAN · **Reply #5: March 04, 2009, 07:05:08**

I have emailed my dealer and told him that I want a 2009 Built with ESP and not a 2008.
He emailed back and said that it is confirmed that you will be getting a 2009 built with ESP and all the other stuff we ordered.

Dazzler · **Reply #6: March 04, 2009, 09:45:31**

Quote from: 130MAN on March 04, 2009, 07:05:08

He emailed back and said that it is confirmed that you will be getting a 2009 built with ESP and all the other stuff we ordered.

I would be keeping their reply in a safe place...

Quote from: Bi3O on March 04, 2009, 02:33:24

I wanted the seller to put "build in 2009" in the contract to ensure I will get a 2009's car, but it was refused.

I think I would have "refused" to sign until they did.. there is no reason I can think of why they couldn't have put that...

130MAN · **Reply #7: March 04, 2009, 09:59:22**

Yes I am going to keep my email in a safe place?
thanks

kymbolino · **Reply #8: March 04, 2009, 10:17:12**

I would ask the dealer however I'm not sure whether to trust his advice because it might be in his interest to sell me the 2008 over the 2009. By the sounds of it though there is no, or very little, physical difference between the years so I might not worry about it. I need the car ASAP and won't be able to wait out reordering it. Thanks everyone for your responses.

**Reply #9: March 04, 2009, 10:19:34**

Quote from: kymbolino on March 03, 2009, 23:48:54

Hi everyone,

Do you know if there is a difference between the 2008 model and 2009 model of the i30 SX?

Many thanks.

There is a difference between the build date and the model... just trying to clarify.

The '09 model started to be built about September '08 and included (I'm pretty sure) ESP as standard across the range. ESP can be identified, as posted elsewhere, by the module in the engine bay but more easily by an "ESP" switch at knee height in the cabin.

An '09 model would certainly be the one to get unless looking for a bargain price on old stock which in Oz at least may have only one remote key, no ESP and no CC for the diesel.

The actual build date is on a sticker (decal) on the passenger side B pillar.

To get the latest (current) features you need to confirm that it's an '09 model with the build date incidental to that although I'd be expecting something made in the last couple of months if buying now.

accim · **Reply #10: March 04, 2009, 10:57:09**

Hmm I think I saw the "new" i30. I was passing by a Hyundai dealer and it looked to me like it was different. Well I'm not sure, but it looked to me like it has different front lights? The housing was not "chrome", it was black i think? I'll try to check it one more time today..

Morias · **Reply #11: March 04, 2009, 11:10:35**

I got the dealer to include in my contract that it will be an 09 build. I insisted on that, as under the current sale you get a further $1,800 discount on top of whatever else you can negotiate if it is an 08 build.

I couldn't get an 08 build in my colour choice with ESP, and therefore did not get the further $1,800 discount, hence my requirement for the special condition.

However, my dealer is being extremely evasive about when the car will get to Australia, as in providing no information at all. If anyone else has any information on when the 09 builds will get here, I would be interested to know.

130MAN · **Reply #12: March 04, 2009, 11:15:44**

He told us it will be roughly 2 weeks.

accim · **Reply #13: March 04, 2009, 13:08:31**

Ok, this is how the 2009' model looks. I was right. It has different front lights.. But i'm not sure i like it. They are "too black"... Have to see it better in person..

Here it looks nice

And yes, I think they all have ESP, but I'm not sure..

MyChemR · **Reply #14: March 04, 2009, 13:52:12**

Thank's god I don't see any chrom

sopel · **Reply #15: March 04, 2009, 13:55:24**

here you have more differences:
https://i30ownersclub.com/forum/index.php/topic,2427.msg22081.html#msg22081

Lakes · **Reply #16: March 04, 2009, 18:33:56**

The only thing that could excite me, would be it 09 had a 6 speed gear box or 2.0 CRDi.
the ESP & CC are nice to have , but think economy could improve with 6 speed, and would not mind more grunt. so 24 extra cubic inch would be nice

130MAN · **Reply #17: March 05, 2009, 00:30:34**

I just got an email this morning saying the car will be ready on the 12th of March to pick
up with all the extra's put on and a full tank of fuel. Can't wait 8)

Morias · **Reply #18: March 05, 2009, 01:50:28**

Hi 130Man, what type of I30 are you getting? Once you get the car, can you please confirm it is a 2009 built. I ordered my car on 24 February 2009, and the dealer hasn't managed to tell me anything about when I will get the car. They were saying it could be 2 months for a 2009 built car.

130MAN · **Reply #19: March 05, 2009, 01:59:26**

Quote from: Morias on March 05, 2009, 01:50:28

Hi 130Man, what type of I30 are you getting? Once you get the car, can you please confirm it is a 2009 built. I ordered my car on 24 February 2009, and the dealer hasn't managed to tell me anything about when I will get the car. They were saying it could be 2 months for a 2009 built car.

I'm getting the Hyundai i30 SLX, Vivid Blue, Auto, with Rear spoiler, Reverse park assist, mudflaps, Alloy
Pedals, floor Mats and slimline numbers plates.
No problem I will confirm it's 2009 built. Plus it depends where you live also?

Morias · **Reply #20: March 05, 2009, 02:13:05**

Hi 130Man, where do you live? I am in Brisbane. Is that the diesel or petrol I30?

My dealer said wherever I30's are unloaded first in Australia in Townsville, Brisbane or Sydney, mine will be sourced there.

130MAN · **Reply #21: March 05, 2009, 02:22:02**

Melbourne, Country area and it's petrol

kymbolino · **Reply #22: March 05, 2009, 11:22:11**

On my deal contract, the 'make and model' is listed as 'HYUNDAI i30 SX with ESP Manual'. Would that confirm it's a 2009 model? Did the 2008 models not come standard with ESP?

Thanks.

EymaTeapot · **Reply #23: March 05, 2009, 11:29:15**

The 08 model since about mid year came standard with ESP.
The only difference with th 09 model is the build plate.

Dazzler · **Reply #24: March 05, 2009, 11:32:43**

and the dark lining in the headlights...?

kymbolino · **Reply #25: March 05, 2009, 11:35:50**

I think I've done an about-turn. I think like the 2008 headlights more. Great! Now I don't care what I get!

EymaTeapot · **Reply #26: March 05, 2009, 12:40:06**

Quote from: dazzling_darryl on March 05, 2009, 11:32:43

and the dark lining in the headlights...?

Is that right?
I wil have to check that out tomorow.

Bi3O · **Reply #27: March 06, 2009, 02:13:54**

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Quote from: Bi3O on March 04, 2009, 02:33:24
I wanted the seller to put "build in 2009" in the contract to ensure I will get a 2009's car, but it was refused.

I think I would have "refused" to sign until they did.. there is no reason I can think of why they couldn't have put that...

Because I ordered the Protection Pack as well, so the sales man said it had to be ordered from the factory and it wont be a 2008's, so he only agreed to put in "2009" at the end of the make and model box, it read like "Hyundai i30 sx 2009". It sounded logical at the time, so I signed the contract.

Bi3O · **Reply #28: March 06, 2009, 02:16:12**

Quote from: 130MAN on March 04, 2009, 11:15:44

He told us it will be roughly 2 weeks.

You are lucky, my contract says "April/ASAP".

130MAN · **Reply #29: March 06, 2009, 04:08:53**

You are lucky, my contract says "April/ASAP".
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Maybe it's what state you are in?