[druggist]

Hyundai i30 facelift introduced with 186 HP 1.6-liter Turbo version

Hyundai i20 Coupe unveiled with sporty looks

Hyundai i40 facelift revealed for Europe

[CraigB]

I like the i30 3dr turbo option... the new grill looks good too I wonder if we will get them in Australia and at what price I'm guessing an extra 10k will be added for the turbo

i20 looks hot too but to small an engine for my liking.

[cruiserfied]

Again with the low power figures. Why make it so much lower than Kia. Hyundai as owner of Kia should have the higher powered sport variants. AAAAHHHHHHHGGGGGHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[CraigB]

At least the same engine from the turbo Kia would have been nice, their the same engines aren't they just different power spec's

[The Gonz]

That i40 is ugly.

[CraigB]

That i40 is ugly.

It's not to bad in the sedan but the wagon looks odd with the way the roof rakes off at the rear.

[cruiserfied]

That i40 is ugly.

It's not to bad in the sedan but the wagon looks odd with the way the roof rakes off at the rear.

Agree the I40 wagon looks a bit odd. But the sedan will be nice.
I30 looks pretty sharp.

[Johnno]

I'm gonna have to disagree, the i30 front looks naf, grill is ok but all that plastic under the drl is odd makes it look cheap, would of been better if they fitted some lights there, might be a optional extra but would of been better to show it with the lights fitted.

I quite like the look of the i20

I like the i40 wagon looks like a V40, not to sure about the saloon the back looks a tad high.

Engine wise seems a bit odd to lower the power in the i30, must have something to do with marketing, but should be a piece of piss to remapp it

[Asterix]

Like the look of that i20.... 

Only change to the i40 is front and maybe rear lights..

I like that the i30 CRDi now will have 300 Nm with the 7 speed Dual clutch but why only 280Nm when manual box...
Now we just need Hy to have the max torque sooner than 1900 rpm, but I can't find any spec's on the www yet.

[AlanHo]

Again with the low power figures. Why make it so much lower than Kia. Hyundai as owner of Kia should have the higher powered sport variants. AAAAHHHHHHHGGGGGHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hyundai do not own KIA.

In 1997 Kia were bankrupt and Hyundai bought 51% of the shares to get them back on their feet.

Later the Korean Govt forced Hyundai to divest shares and Hyundai currently own 33.9% of KIA.

KIA then hired Peter Schreyer in 2006 to head their design (ex Audi and designer of the Audi TT amongst others) - this has turned around KIA and sales have taken off.

Peter Schreyer has now been made head of design for both KIA and Hyundai to inject some style into Hyundai cars.

[cruiserfied]

Again with the low power figures. Why make it so much lower than Kia. Hyundai as owner of Kia should have the higher powered sport variants. AAAAHHHHHHHGGGGGHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hyundai do not own KIA.

In 1997 Kia were bankrupt and Hyundai bought 51% of the shares to get them back on their feet.

Later the Korean Govt forced Hyundai to divest shares and Hyundai currently own 33.9% of KIA.

KIA then hired Peter Schreyer in 2006 to head their design (ex Audi and designer of the Audi TT amongst others) - this has turned around KIA and sales have taken off.

Peter Schreyer has now been made head of design for both KIA and Hyundai to inject some style into Hyundai cars.

Fair enough. I didn't know about the government stepping in. Knew they had 51% when they first bailed them out. Doesn't change my opinion though. Hyundai needs to step up in the performance.
Government also stepped in to stop them buying out one of the other Korean brands. At the time with Kia already they would have been been bigger that the government.

[Asterix]

Like the look of that i20.... 

Only change to the i40 is front and maybe rear lights..

I like that the i30 CRDi now will have 300 Nm with the 7 speed Dual clutch but why only 280Nm when manual box...
Now we just need Hy to have the max torque sooner than 1900 rpm, but I can't find any spec's on the www yet.

Found this. Max torque @1500-3000 rpm. That is very good news 

280 Nm @ 1500-3000 rpm (MT)

300 Nm @ 1750-2500 (7DCT)

Revamped Hyundai i30 to Receive 7-Speed DCT and More Improvements - The Korean Car Blog

[Phil №❶]

Again with the low power figures. Why make it so much lower than Kia. Hyundai as owner of Kia should have the higher powered sport variants. AAAAHHHHHHHGGGGGHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I30 drivers are more refined.   It's all torque, anyhow 

[beerman]

Kia target the edgier market, that's why their designs are different (I said to a Hyundai sales person the Sportage was more masculine than the Hyundai, he said Kia were after the 'younger edgier side of the market'.

That could be why the Sporty Hyundai makes less power, they have given up power for better refinement in the motor. Divide and conquer....

I30 looks nice....

[beerman]

and more



2015 Hyundai i30 Revealed, i30 Turbo Joins Range | The Motor Report

[Lorian]

Revamped Hyundai i30 to Receive 7-Speed DCT and More Improvements - The Korean Car Blog

Wow how fast are these new models that they have a Land departure warning system?

In all the new specs im mostly interested in the active front aerodynamic flap. Any pics?

[cruiserfied]

Revamped Hyundai i30 to Receive 7-Speed DCT and More Improvements - The Korean Car Blog

Wow how fast are these new models that they have a Land departure warning system?

ROFL that's a good one.

[VaerO]

Sorry but to me Hyundai have taken a huge step backwards in terms of design, these cars are hideous!

[CraigB]

Sorry but to me Hyundai have taken a huge step backwards in terms of design, these cars are hideous!

That's a bit strong isn't it other than the nose cone/grill the i30 is identical and the turbo has twin exhaust and different rear bumper.

The i20 is a massive improvement of the previous model and looks much more classy and aggressive if it weren't for the smaller engine I would seriously be thinking about one of them for myself... maybe the little woman might get one and I can bomb it for her

[VaerO]

Sorry but to me Hyundai have taken a huge step backwards in terms of design, these cars are hideous!

That's a bit strong isn't it other than the nose cone/grill the i30 is identical and the turbo has twin exhaust and different rear bumper.

The i20 is a massive improvement of the previous model and looks much more classy and aggressive if it weren't for the smaller engine I would seriously be thinking about one of them for myself... maybe the little woman might get one and I can bomb it for her

I agree the i20 is a massive improvement on the previous gen but these refreshed i30's and 40's are ugly! I don't understand this new thick eyebrow DRL accent... looks alright on big car like the Santa Fe. The new grill is ok but the current one looks better in my opinion. I like how the current one curves up and continues it's line through the headlights and on to the body of the car, this new one just cuts off.

Oh and I hope the tuning folk inspired rims are a sign Hyundai have improved sound deadening 

[Dazzler]

I like the new grill and rear treatment, but the DRL set up IS a backward step! 

[beerman]

Don't mind them myself. Wonder when they hit the Tourer?

[Dazzler]

Don't mind them myself. Wonder when they hit the Tourer?

Same factory, so 2015 is my guess.

[beerman]

It took a while for the Tourer to surface last time (before the delayed arrival in Australia).

[VaerO]

Have to admit the design is starting to grow on me... I'll judge them when I can see one in person.

[Johnno]

 MSN UK

looks like they're going to scrap the Veloster in the UK

New Turbo hot hatch and facelift for Hyundai i30

[CraigB]

Looks like the 3dr wont be available in the UK either, I wonder what we're going to get here

[Aussie Keith]

I'm afraid this i30 would need to be a lot cheaper than the Kia to be worth considering. The instruments look sparse and the interior trys too hard. I'm not sure about the plastic fill at the front rather than driving lights.

Maybe it will look better in the showroom.

[Aussie Keith]

i20 looks great in the pics. I wonder if we will get the diesel here?

[Dazzler]

i20 looks great in the pics. I wonder if we will get the diesel here?

I don't reckon Keith.. Diesels seem to be on the outer going forward.. 

I'm thinking small petrol turbo might be more likely...