2017 i30 Wagon

The Gonz · **Reply #30: February 17, 2017, 21:50:29**

Hatches are the big sellers but I agree the streamlining of wagons and sedans always looks better. Although we wouldn't quite call them hatches, I still recall a succession of Porsche models throughout the 80s and 90s struggling to create a nice looking bum - IMHO.

beerman · **Reply #31: February 17, 2017, 23:01:12**

It is amazing how the past two fake photos have been almost exactly right.....

Wonder if the wagon will ever make financial sence again....

nzenigma · **Reply #32: February 18, 2017, 23:00:08**

Ah yes!! The 2018 i30 with a front bench seat and a growling 6 litre V8 under the bonnet. Heaven

The Gonz · **Reply #33: February 18, 2017, 23:04:33**

I do recall fondly driving my first car, an HQ wagon, with left leg propped up across the bench seat*, right foot on accelerator, right elbow over window sill, left hand hanging off the bottom of the wheel, Jimmy Barnes screaming out of my self-installed Brian's Auto Speed Shop Rough Country AM/FM stereo cassette deck.

*Traumatic slushbox, of course.

nzenigma · **Reply #34: February 18, 2017, 23:34:24**

Don't forget the column gear shift.

Q. What's the gear lever for?

A. to hang all your gear on!

beerman · **Reply #35: February 19, 2017, 00:17:50**

Quote from: The Gonz on February 18, 2017, 23:04:33

I do recall fondly driving my first car, an HQ wagon, with left leg propped up across the bench seat*, right foot on accelerator, right elbow over window sill, left hand hanging off the bottom of the wheel, Jimmy Barnes screaming out of my self-installed Brian's Auto Speed Shop Rough Country AM/FM stereo cassette deck.

*Traumatic slushbox, of course.

beerman · **Reply #36: February 19, 2017, 00:19:12**

or

Depends on how old you want to admit to being i guess

beerman · **Reply #37: February 23, 2017, 08:27:29**

New Hyundai i30 wagon revealed

Dazzler · **Reply #38: February 23, 2017, 10:11:54**

Thanks Beerman (nicer than the hatch I think)

beerman · **Reply #39: February 23, 2017, 10:35:08**

Does this mean that Hyundai Australia's on again, off again affair with the wagon is back on?

Discuss.....

Dazzler · **Reply #40: February 23, 2017, 15:06:24**

Quote from: beerman on February 23, 2017, 10:35:08

Does this mean that Hyundai Australia's on again, off again affair with the wagon is back on?

Discuss.....

It was/ is always going to depend on the relative exchange rates when/if Hyundai has excess stock of the wagon for our market. On past experience this could very well be 12 months away. Who knows what the exchange rates will look like by then with Doggies mate (Trump) and Italy's economy teetering on the brink of collapse. That is assuming they again build the wagon exclusively in Europe.

The way the world is at the moment, by then Pauline Hansen could be the Prime Minister and North Korea could have nuked South Korea. Probably lucky my name isn't Nostradames..

beerman · **Reply #41: February 23, 2017, 20:49:21**

Quote from: Dazzler on February 23, 2017, 15:06:24

Quote from: beerman on February 23, 2017, 10:35:08
Does this mean that Hyundai Australia's on again, off again affair with the wagon is back on?

Discuss.....
It was/ is always going to depend on the relative exchange rates when/if Hyundai has excess stock of the wagon for our market. On past experience this could very well be 12 months away. Who knows what the exchange rates will look like by then with Doggies mate (Trump) and Italy's economy teetering on the brink of collapse. That is again assuming the build the wagon exclusively in Europe.

The way the world is at the moment, by then Pauline Hansen could be the Prime Minister and North Korea could have nuked South Korea. Probably lucky my name isn't Nostradames..

A glow in the dark i30 wagon.....I like it

Dazzler · **Reply #42: February 23, 2017, 20:54:43**

nzenigma · **Reply #43: February 23, 2017, 21:01:24**

Woke up this morning.
Looked out window, no evidence of an Indonesian invasion....
So it must be a good day .......
Read Dazz's post....
Now cutting my wrists.

Dazzler · **Reply #44: February 23, 2017, 21:02:44**

Doggie 1 · **Reply #45: February 24, 2017, 06:25:28**

I have a sneaky little feeling that this won't have much to do with the Trump factor.

It will have everything to do with the Euro zone and the forthcoming elections in France, Holland and Germany which will have an influence on the Euro (currency) and the EU as a whole.
Especially if Le Pen wins France and Wilders wins Holland.
Plus the Greek economy will play a part too on the value of the Euro.
But one thing is certain. Trump will still get the blame for it.

nzenigma · **Reply #46: February 24, 2017, 07:19:53**

Quote from: Doggie 1 on February 24, 2017, 06:25:28

But one thing is certain. Trump will still get the blame for it.

The i30 wagon?

So he should, he's a drivelling idiot and he's American.

tohis · **Reply #47: February 24, 2017, 07:46:22**

Quote from: Dazzler on February 23, 2017, 10:11:54

Thanks Beerman (nicer than the hatch I think)

Compared to the PD Hatch, there's a small but important difference in the tail lights, making the whole rear more apart from VW Golf.

Edit: Actually, from that viewing angle it's pretty similar to the GD Wagon!

Edit2: Oops, one look from the straight rear - those lights aren't much different after all. Just like in GD, you change the viewing angle a bit and it looks totally different!

**Reply #48: March 01, 2017, 22:02:10**

Good look in and around it.

nzenigma · **Reply #49: March 01, 2017, 22:20:37**

Thanks Slydog, good coverage of the whole vehicle.
For me, it has an appealing look. Unfortunately, when its on the road it probably wont stand out from all the look alike makes, which will be a pity. I thought that the GD styling managed to break the mould.

Shambles · **Reply #50: March 01, 2017, 22:43:47**

Looks like I'm driving what will be my last i30, based on all that run-of-the-mill body styling

Dazzler · **Reply #51: March 01, 2017, 22:44:10**

Yes, Thanks Slydog...

Very true Gary!