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GENERAL STUFF => TEST DRIVES & TESTIMONIALS => Topic started by: BedfordIan on February 02, 2020, 15:56:36

Title: Tested a 2019, 1.4 n-line +
Post by: BedfordIan on February 02, 2020, 15:56:36
Me again - been out & had the usual short test drive of the 1.4 n line +.

I have to say, it picked up & seemed pretty willing to play - i was a bit concerned it might be a bit slow Vs my 2015 1.6T but not an issue on that score.
Good support from the seats & a nice tone from the engine / exhaust.
Suspension / tyres (slightly) softer than on mine which TBH isn't a bad thing when driving on the lousy quality of UK roads.
On the whole, I'm quite taken by it...

HOWEVER - when engaging reverse the door mirrors dip  :question: :question:- that is very strange and disconcerting - not able to see anything other than the floor & so you are reliant on the camera.


a) any views; did you get used to this quickly etc
b) is there any ( easy) way to stop this function.
c) is it pretty much standard across the range  - & now cars generally?

Cheers ( i didn't think i was a luddite, but maybe I'm turning into one!)

Title: Re: Tested a 2019, 1.4 n-line +
Post by: Dazzler on February 02, 2020, 20:05:52
The dipping door mirror would be switchable in the menus. Interestingly it's normally only the kerb side mirror that does that in cars so equipped. I liked it in a previous car I had (not my previous 2017 i30 1.6T SR) I don't think that feature is offered on Aussie delivered i30's unless they snuck it into the Premium or new N-line without anyone telling me.  :cool:
Title: Re: Tested a 2019, 1.4 n-line +
Post by: Shambles on February 02, 2020, 20:45:37
Hi!

On my GD (and on my current Ioniq) the door mirror flipping was set/unset by using the L/R switch on the door handle control. When left in either left or right position the reverse function dips both mirrors; when in the neutral position the dipping does not occur.
Title: Re: Tested a 2019, 1.4 n-line +
Post by: BedfordIan on February 02, 2020, 21:16:14
Thanks both  :) :)
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