2012 i30

accim · **Reply #30: September 07, 2011, 11:46:11**

Yeah. Although I don't doubt it will look great, I'm just wondering how it will be.

As before when you had:

and

And the interior.. Look at the Hemmi's interior and mine

Dazzler · **Reply #31: September 07, 2011, 11:57:59**

Almost like a different car

We should have done a before and after with Trish's CW

rustynutz · **Reply #32: September 07, 2011, 16:05:49**

Well, I like it, even the swoopy low bit at the mirrors.....

And I wonder if it's coming with a decent slush box instead of the old one that was stolen from Noah's Ark?

Also I spy a heap of extra buttons on the steering wheel, I wonder what they do?

Hmmm, keyless start too.......

bumpkin · **Reply #33: September 07, 2011, 18:45:22**

Extra buttons will be for phone, I have 9 buttons on the ix20.

Sent from my 1000et

bumpkin · **Reply #34: September 07, 2011, 18:51:31**

The hacks at Auto Express reckon the 1.6 petrol will be in the range again??

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/news/autoexpressnews/272197/new_hyundai_i30_revealed.html

Sent from my 1000et

Dazzler · **Reply #35: September 07, 2011, 23:01:35**

Yeah, probably a direct injection version I'm guessing with increased BHP

Doggie 1 · **Reply #36: September 08, 2011, 02:36:55**

Here's today's report from Sydney Morning Herald:

http://smh.drive.com.au/motor-news/hyundais-new-i30-revealed-20110907-1jxkj.html

Dave

**Reply #37: September 08, 2011, 05:03:25**

I'm glad I got mine when I did... this one looks like it was designed by a teenager brought up on transformer toys. Too many swoops and curves for mine. I'd prefer they look more to EU than Asia for their designs.

I prefer the simple refined (if conservative) look of the original.

Shambles · **Reply #38: September 08, 2011, 07:57:09**

Quote from: Pip on September 08, 2011, 05:03:25

I prefer the simple refined (if conservative) look of the original.

Amen to that

Or, as a transformer teenager might say... +1

Doggie 1 · **Reply #39: September 08, 2011, 09:11:57**

I actually quite like it.
But I don't think the two-bar grille does it any favours but would be better if horizontal.

Dazzler · **Reply #40: September 08, 2011, 11:26:33**

I can see where you are coming from but (with respect) we need to take a realistic pill...

Hyundai needs to keep up with current and future trends (Ford Focus, Mazda 3 etc...) and I think this latest incarnation does that

Doggie 1 · **Reply #41: September 08, 2011, 11:29:59**

Quote from: Dazzler on September 08, 2011, 11:26:33

I can see where you are coming from but (with respect) we need to take a realistic pill...

Hyundai needs to keep up with current and future trends (Ford Focus, Mazda 3 etc...) and I think this latest incarnation does that

Who was that responding to Dazz?
I presume those who don't like it so much?
I don't mind the look of it myself.
Dave

Dazzler · **Reply #42: September 08, 2011, 11:36:51**

Quote from: db08 on September 08, 2011, 11:29:59

Who was that responding to Dazz?
I presume those who don't like it so much?

Yep Pip and Steve...

Doggie 1 · **Reply #43: September 08, 2011, 11:40:41**

rustynutz · **Reply #44: September 08, 2011, 15:16:53**

Quote from: Pip on September 08, 2011, 05:03:25

I'm glad I got mine when I did... this one looks like it was designed by a teenager brought up on transformer toys. Too many swoops and curves for mine. I'd prefer they look more to EU than Asia for their designs.

I prefer the simple refined (if conservative) look of the original.

It was designed in Germany, pip....

**Reply #45: September 08, 2011, 16:09:10**

Quote from: rustynutz on September 08, 2011, 15:16:53

Quote from: Pip on September 08, 2011, 05:03:25
I'm glad I got mine when I did... this one looks like it was designed by a teenager brought up on transformer toys. Too many swoops and curves for mine. I'd prefer they look more to EU than Asia for their designs.

I prefer the simple refined (if conservative) look of the original.

It was designed in Germany, pip....

Surely not? Maybe the original but this looks like pure oriental copy stuff. I've been looking at Japanese design for a long time and this looks typical (yeah I know its Korean but after all they are looking at topling Toyota so sensible they copy the Japanese), they (Asian designers) just can't help themselves with the flashy gizmos. A sort of throw-back to the American 60s cars. They on the other hand were original and in a (unique at the time) class of their own.

The best Japanese designs came from Bertone's Mazdas in the 70s. And he wasn't Asian.

And IMHO the Germans have it right, currently.

rustynutz · **Reply #46: September 08, 2011, 16:32:25**

Here's an article that mentions it being designed in Germany, pip....

http://www.caradvice.com.au/132086/2012-hyundai-i30-to-be-unveiled-at-frankfurt-motor-show/

Dazzler · **Reply #47: September 08, 2011, 22:56:39**

I like the sound of that:-

....and further improvements to the fuel-efficient diesel engine variants planned for the new model.

sparki30 · **Reply #48: September 09, 2011, 15:12:06**

I love it ! just my bank balance doesn't . The price will be interesting, as they are looking at upping the Hyundai image me thinks the price will too.

Dazzler · **Reply #49: September 09, 2011, 23:29:20**

The improvement in Hyundai quality has had a bad effect on the price

Although i20 over here is now $15,990 drive away for 5 door which should get them moving

**Reply #50: September 10, 2011, 09:05:50**

Quote from: rustynutz on September 08, 2011, 16:32:25

Here's an article that mentions it being designed in Germany, pip....

http://www.caradvice.com.au/132086/2012-hyundai-i30-to-be-unveiled-at-frankfurt-motor-show/

Yeah maybe... but whomever determines the design direction is certainly not looking at MB, BMW, Audi or VW for inspiration.

alan2938 · **Reply #51: September 13, 2011, 16:38:07**

Frankfurt motor show 2011 - Hyundai i30
12 September 2011

Quote

This is Hyundai’s new i30, which will aim to offer Golf- and Focus-beating space and a higher-quality interior, when it goes on sale in spring 2012.

Designed at Hyundai’s European studios near Frankfurt, the latest i30 gets a new, longer chassis that’s designed to free up cabin space. Hyundai has yet to announce precise dimensions, but the company’s chief designer, Thomas Bürkle, has admitted that the wheelbase has stretched slightly for the new generation. Luggage space has increased too, by around 10%.

http://www.whatcar.com/car-news/frankfurt-motor-show-2011/hyundai-i30/258370

accim · **Reply #52: September 15, 2011, 13:31:58**

More more more

http://www.avtomobilizem.com/forum/download/file.php?id=32124&mode=view

http://www.avtomobilizem.com/forum/download/file.php?id=32123&mode=view

http://www.avtomobilizem.com/forum/download/file.php?id=32122&mode=view

http://www.avtomobilizem.com/forum/download/file.php?id=32121&mode=view

http://www.avtomobilizem.com/forum/download/file.php?id=32140&mode=view

http://www.avtomobilizem.com/forum/download/file.php?id=32139&mode=view

http://www.avtomobilizem.com/forum/download/file.php?id=32137&mode=view

I'm not yet sure if I like the previous rear end of the car more or this one. I think maybe the previous one. Interior and the frot are both of course better looking

Doggie 1 · **Reply #53: September 15, 2011, 13:59:08**

Thanks for the pics Accim

accim · **Reply #54: September 15, 2011, 15:55:00**

And some better ones with "accessories"

http://www.autoblog.com/2011/09/13/2012-hyundai-i30-elantra-touring-frankfurt-2011/

Dazzler · **Reply #55: September 15, 2011, 22:25:24**

Thanks accim (very interesting)

From straight back on I didn't like it but from an angle it has really started to grow on me .. It is probably a bit more cohesive than the old hatch rear which took me a long time to accept.

Reaper · **Reply #56: September 16, 2011, 07:25:46**

Will it be available in cw, or will they keep that for the i40? I saw the live feed from germany somewhere online, when it was revealed but the audio did not work at first, wasn't anyone mentioning it.

Don't know the details (price) but if there was a nice looking cw, I might find the i30 more interesting than the i40. It seems lots of the great features of i40 is available for next generation i30 as well. The i40 is an awesome stationcar, but the size/length of the car I'm not sure about. When I went to the premier here, kinda figured out I'd rather have an ix35 if I was to trade in.

accim · **Reply #57: September 16, 2011, 08:27:30**

Quote from: Reaper on September 16, 2011, 07:25:46

Will it be available in cw, or will they keep that for the i40? I saw the live feed from germany somewhere online, when it was revealed but the audio did not work at first, wasn't anyone mentioning it.

Don't know the details (price) but if there was a nice looking cw, I might find the i30 more interesting than the i40. It seems lots of the great features of i40 is available for next generation i30 as well. The i40 is an awesome stationcar, but the size/length of the car I'm not sure about. When I went to the premier here, kinda figured out I'd rather have an ix35 if I was to trade in.

I guess there must be a CW too. But you never know, they just might, as you've said, pass that job to i40CW. I asked my dealer the same question and he also didn't know. He said it should be, but doesn't know if nor when.

But I have some good news about the grill. At least that sounds good news to me, as I didn't like the front grill that much. There will be 2 versions of the grill:

This one (type B) - which we've already seen:

and this one (type A) - the one I like more:

And some larger pictures:

(xenon)

(illuminating the floor)

(illuminating the door handles)

(Steering wheel with 3 "modes/options" -> City/Comfort/Sport

(electrical handbrake)

The engines should be (source es.autoblog.com

1.4i 16v 100 HP
1.4i 16v 120 HP
1,6 GDI 135 HP
1,4 CRDI 90 HP
1.6 CRDI 110 HP
1.6 CRDI 128 HP

Dazzler · **Reply #58: September 16, 2011, 12:02:07**

I like Type A grill better too...

You have sources some more excellent photos accim (You are a champion)

accim · **Reply #59: September 16, 2011, 13:14:58**

Hehe, thanks

Well the car is really interesting and honestly speaking, I found the source on one of the Slovenian automobile forums. A lot of interesting comments -> it's hard to believe that BMW/VW/Renault..., owners, like the car and are asking about approx prices, when it will come out and things like that.

2012 i30 - REVEALED!!