[omegaspeedy]

Freshly washed using my new Stihl high pressure washer (only the low velocity soap dispenser and no high pressure attachments which is  about equal to a good hose). This entirely covers the car in white suds (Meguiar's NXT Generation car wash). After a hand wash with micro-fibre mitten, I used the same soap dispenser with a 50/50 mix of Meguire's Ultra Quik Detailer to wash the suds off. I then dry with a Chamois and buff with dry micr0-fibre. Then comes the Meguiar's Ultra Quik Wax sprayed and buffed with micro-fibre. This leaves the car looking mint!!

[John B]

Really nice but get it undercover quick before it rains , those clouds look dodgy. I have just noticed you have an Elite badge on the rear , have not got one on mine

[Doggie 1]

Those badges are reserved only for a special few. 

Looking good. 

[omegaspeedy]

Really nice but get it undercover quick before it rains , those clouds look dodgy. I have just noticed you have an Elite badge on the rear , have not got one on mine

LOL John, yes its been raining for weeks here in Auckland……we're over it! I waxed it in the garage and quickly reversed it out to take these pics with the iPhone. It was then briskly put back in the garage.

Does yours have any other badges?

I'm loving this car so much. My wife has named her Heidi the Hyundai 

[omegaspeedy]

Cheers Doggie 1!

Should I use leather care on the seats? I'm not sure if it's real though the manual does say, don't use high alcohol products on the leather trim ie seats and steering wheel. I bought some nice automotive leather care.

[John B]

Really nice but get it undercover quick before it rains , those clouds look dodgy. I have just noticed you have an Elite badge on the rear , have not got one on mine

LOL John, yes its been raining for weeks here in Auckland……we're over it! I waxed it in the garage and quickly reversed it out to take these pics with the iPhone. It was then briskly put back in the garage.

Does yours have any other badges?

I'm loving this car so much. My wife has named her Heidi the Hyundai 

Yep sure sure looks good, The only badge on the rear is the i30 and of course the Hyundai badge with the camera for reverse under it.

[John B]

Those badges are reserved only for a special few. 

Looking good. 

Thought I was special.

[omegaspeedy]

Those badges are reserved only for a special few. 

Looking good. 

Thought I was special.

John, have you noticed if any other Elite models in Auz have the badge? I wouldn't stress, it's only another place for dirt and grime to hide out 

[John B]

Those badges are reserved only for a special few. 

Looking good. 

Thought I was special.

John, have you noticed if any other Elite models in Auz have the badge? I wouldn't stress, it's only another place for dirt and grime to hide out 

No they don't have them here, not really bothered , keep other motorist guessing I say Just wondered how Hyundai decide who gets the badge and who doesn't, maybe it is done when the cars reach there destinations. Someone might know. Anyway enjoy Heidi they are a great car. Sorry can't help you with the leather seats as I opted for the material but one of the members is bound to reply to your enquiry,there a good bunch on here.

[AusSam74]

Looks very nice - thanks for the tips on how to clean the car to look like that

Can someone point me to a website that differntiates the different i30 models, ie Trophy, Elite, Premium etc... the features and differences..

Thanks guys.

Sam.

Can someone point me to a website that differntiates the different i30 models, ie Trophy, Elite, Premium etc... the features and differences..

Thanks guys.

Sam.

The i30 range is here http://www.hyundai.com.au/vehicles/i30/specification-range

[AusSam74]

Thanks CraigB -

I have recently purchased a 2012 i30 Premium - and as we speak ( only had it 3 days ) loving it..

Love all the features, specs, look, feel, etc..

Only thing that remains to pass the test is reliability.... lets home it lives up to that as well...

Sam.

[Dazzler]

Looks great, love hearing about these happy owners..

[omegaspeedy]

The i30's must be specified different depending on country. Comparing the link above, my Elite has everything the Premium has except the panoramic roof! The only model here with panoramic roof is the 2.0l version. Interesting!

Loving the i30 even more. It just gets better every time I drive it.

[omegaspeedy]

Heres a couple inside shots!

The i30's must be specified different depending on country. Comparing the link above, my Elite has everything the Premium has except the panoramic roof! The only model here with panoramic roof is the 2.0l version. Interesting!

Loving the i30 even more. It just gets better every time I drive it.

Since you are in New Zealand then you would need to compare on the Hyundai NZ main page Hyundai i30 Hatch Specifications | Hyundai New Zealand

[omegaspeedy]

Thanks CraigB. Looks like there are only three models here.

[Doggie 1]

I never tyre of looking at wheels.
Nice car.