Comments on: Hyundai i30 photos leaked ahead of Geneva http://paultan.org/2007/02/26/hyundai-i30-photos-leaked-ahead-of-geneva/ Paul Tan on the Automotive Industry Tue, 14 Feb 2012 17:59:11 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Jeremy http://paultan.org/2007/02/26/hyundai-i30-photos-leaked-ahead-of-geneva/#comment-247338 Jeremy Mon, 29 Jun 2009 23:08:22 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/02/26/hyundai-i30-photos-leaked-ahead-of-geneva/#comment-247338 no..actually Korean Cars are more durable than Japanese car. (hyundai gave 5 years warranty also) I've used a Atos for 7 years. No problem so far. no..actually Korean Cars are more durable than Japanese car. (hyundai gave 5 years warranty also) I've used a Atos for 7 years. No problem so far.

]]> By: Hyundai Concept Genesis - D-segment competitor http://paultan.org/2007/02/26/hyundai-i30-photos-leaked-ahead-of-geneva/#comment-72643 Hyundai Concept Genesis - D-segment competitor Tue, 13 Mar 2007 19:46:20 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/02/26/hyundai-i30-photos-leaked-ahead-of-geneva/#comment-72643 [...] model naming scheme. Hyundai seems to have emulated BMW’s number scheme somewhat, with the Hyundai i30 being in the same segment as the 3-series which is the C-segment, while this new i50 will be [...] [...] model naming scheme. Hyundai seems to have emulated BMW’s number scheme somewhat, with the Hyundai i30 being in the same segment as the 3-series which is the C-segment, while this new i50 will be [...]

]]> By: transformer http://paultan.org/2007/02/26/hyundai-i30-photos-leaked-ahead-of-geneva/#comment-70561 transformer Thu, 01 Mar 2007 09:39:44 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/02/26/hyundai-i30-photos-leaked-ahead-of-geneva/#comment-70561 i think this Hyundai 1.4 109hp benefits from its variable valve timing(VVT) where CAMPRO engine series didn't comes with... IMHO, a 1.6 engine still have better low end power(torque) than 1.4 as VVT need certain preset rpm to be activated except its a Continous VVT(who knows! as Korean Makers are improving fast...) We just pray for P1 to comes out CAMPRO with VVT oneday... P1 Boleh! i think this Hyundai 1.4 109hp benefits from its variable valve timing(VVT) where CAMPRO engine series didn't comes with…

IMHO, a 1.6 engine still have better low end power(torque) than 1.4 as VVT need certain preset rpm to be activated except its a Continous VVT(who knows! as Korean Makers are improving fast…)

We just pray for P1 to comes out CAMPRO with VVT oneday… P1 Boleh!

]]> By: transformer http://paultan.org/2007/02/26/hyundai-i30-photos-leaked-ahead-of-geneva/#comment-70560 transformer Thu, 01 Mar 2007 09:33:38 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/02/26/hyundai-i30-photos-leaked-ahead-of-geneva/#comment-70560 hopefully this one is better than Accent in terms of dynamics! still can't forget Jeremy remark on Hyundai Accident! Ops Sorry! Hyundai Accent! hopefully this one is better than Accent in terms of dynamics!

still can't forget Jeremy remark on Hyundai Accident!

Ops Sorry! Hyundai Accent!

]]> By: bugbear http://paultan.org/2007/02/26/hyundai-i30-photos-leaked-ahead-of-geneva/#comment-70491 bugbear Wed, 28 Feb 2007 19:43:32 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/02/26/hyundai-i30-photos-leaked-ahead-of-geneva/#comment-70491 whoops~~ is actually 110hp for gen2... anywy, a nice looking hatchbk.. ;) whoops~~ is actually 110hp for gen2…

anywy, a nice looking hatchbk.. ;)

]]> By: bugbear http://paultan.org/2007/02/26/hyundai-i30-photos-leaked-ahead-of-geneva/#comment-70490 bugbear Wed, 28 Feb 2007 19:41:07 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/02/26/hyundai-i30-photos-leaked-ahead-of-geneva/#comment-70490 wow~ 1.4 109hp? compared to gen2's 1.6 109hp.... wow~ 1.4 109hp? compared to gen2's 1.6 109hp….

]]> By: owaief http://paultan.org/2007/02/26/hyundai-i30-photos-leaked-ahead-of-geneva/#comment-70461 owaief Wed, 28 Feb 2007 17:09:32 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/02/26/hyundai-i30-photos-leaked-ahead-of-geneva/#comment-70461 and i thought i will be only one who noticed the ford focus bumper design..... and i thought i will be only one who noticed the ford focus bumper design…..

]]> By: 4G63T DSM http://paultan.org/2007/02/26/hyundai-i30-photos-leaked-ahead-of-geneva/#comment-70291 4G63T DSM Tue, 27 Feb 2007 16:39:50 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/02/26/hyundai-i30-photos-leaked-ahead-of-geneva/#comment-70291 Why are malaysians so focused on how a car looks? Whole threads are dedicated on how it "copies" another car. ...... Its quite interesting where Hyundai is going to fit this car in its line up. Looks like they are going to slot it between the Getz and Accent, and looking at the engine choices, my guess it may just be the Getz replacement as the Getz is getting a bit long in the tooth. It might also replace the 5 door Accent modle that is also getting long in the tooth. Selling in Europe means that they may have a RHD unit for the British market, which also means, the chance of seeing it here as well. Great to see good lookign Korean cars. Looks like they have almost caught up an all fronts. Why are malaysians so focused on how a car looks?

Whole threads are dedicated on how it "copies" another car.

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Its quite interesting where Hyundai is going to fit this car in its line up. Looks like they are going to slot it between the Getz and Accent, and looking at the engine choices, my guess it may just be the Getz replacement as the Getz is getting a bit long in the tooth. It might also replace the 5 door Accent modle that is also getting long in the tooth. Selling in Europe means that they may have a RHD unit for the British market, which also means, the chance of seeing it here as well.

Great to see good lookign Korean cars. Looks like they have almost caught up an all fronts.

]]> By: nmh http://paultan.org/2007/02/26/hyundai-i30-photos-leaked-ahead-of-geneva/#comment-70279 nmh Tue, 27 Feb 2007 15:53:11 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/02/26/hyundai-i30-photos-leaked-ahead-of-geneva/#comment-70279 ford focus front bumper+honda nose+5series BMW headlamp+BMW 1series rear and many2 more in one small package.....nice...errr dizzy ford focus front bumper+honda nose+5series BMW headlamp+BMW 1series rear and many2 more in one small package…..nice…errr dizzy

]]> By: transformer http://paultan.org/2007/02/26/hyundai-i30-photos-leaked-ahead-of-geneva/#comment-70255 transformer Tue, 27 Feb 2007 11:52:20 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/02/26/hyundai-i30-photos-leaked-ahead-of-geneva/#comment-70255 nice front! especially the floating H logo copied from Honda's! the rear(view from side) reminds me of Suzuki Liana the rear light looks something from a merc, B-Class wish our P1 could offer something similar to this Hyundai, diesel engine wise! nice front! especially the floating H logo copied from Honda's!

the rear(view from side) reminds me of Suzuki Liana

the rear light looks something from a merc, B-Class

wish our P1 could offer something similar to this Hyundai, diesel engine wise!

]]> By: 8918 http://paultan.org/2007/02/26/hyundai-i30-photos-leaked-ahead-of-geneva/#comment-70251 8918 Tue, 27 Feb 2007 11:45:41 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/02/26/hyundai-i30-photos-leaked-ahead-of-geneva/#comment-70251 Looks very nice,powerfull engine,will it make it to M'sia? Heard that most korean cars fuel consumption is very high after 2 years on the road!Anyone can justify? Looks very nice,powerfull engine,will it make it to M'sia?

Heard that most korean cars fuel consumption is very high after 2 years on the road!Anyone can justify?

]]> By: tokmoh http://paultan.org/2007/02/26/hyundai-i30-photos-leaked-ahead-of-geneva/#comment-70241 tokmoh Tue, 27 Feb 2007 11:20:45 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/02/26/hyundai-i30-photos-leaked-ahead-of-geneva/#comment-70241 Indeed, but the faint resemblance of 1-series is something I cannot tolerate. It's just too fugly. And with that Myvi eyes, gosh, be original plz....... Indeed, but the faint resemblance of 1-series is something I cannot tolerate. It's just too fugly. And with that Myvi eyes, gosh, be original plz…….

]]> By: tokmoh http://paultan.org/2007/02/26/hyundai-i30-photos-leaked-ahead-of-geneva/#comment-70235 tokmoh Tue, 27 Feb 2007 11:09:00 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/02/26/hyundai-i30-photos-leaked-ahead-of-geneva/#comment-70235 So Hyundai just mix n match Myvi, Civic, 1-series, n A-class, then it became nice? Seriously la......I'm nt impressed, esp since it has an element of one of the ungliest cars after Juara -- 1-series--. So Hyundai just mix n match Myvi, Civic, 1-series, n A-class, then it became nice? Seriously la……I'm nt impressed, esp since it has an element of one of the ungliest cars after Juara — 1-series–.

]]> By: Hikaru http://paultan.org/2007/02/26/hyundai-i30-photos-leaked-ahead-of-geneva/#comment-70220 Hikaru Tue, 27 Feb 2007 10:26:32 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/02/26/hyundai-i30-photos-leaked-ahead-of-geneva/#comment-70220 Hyundai Coupe was already an indication of their capabilities in the design department as it was said to be a mimic from a Ferrari 456GT. Of course we all know it is a far cry from a Ferrari, but if flattery is the best complement, it only serves to say how well the others have faired and how much Hyundai wants to be like them. Maybe Hyundai need to step out of this world and lock themselves up until they come up with something new, something wholly original, something that marks and distinct themselves in terms of as "Hyundai" and not by copying/mimicking. Korea cars have come a long way and IMHO their quality is just above acceptable and technology is a still a few steps behind. Nonetheless, Koreans are willing to change and do what it takes to be the best. Driven say we say. Something the local car maker lacks. Hyundai Coupe was already an indication of their capabilities in the design department as it was said to be a mimic from a Ferrari 456GT. Of course we all know it is a far cry from a Ferrari, but if flattery is the best complement, it only serves to say how well the others have faired and how much Hyundai wants to be like them.

Maybe Hyundai need to step out of this world and lock themselves up until they come up with something new, something wholly original, something that marks and distinct themselves in terms of as "Hyundai" and not by copying/mimicking.

Korea cars have come a long way and IMHO their quality is just above acceptable and technology is a still a few steps behind. Nonetheless, Koreans are willing to change and do what it takes to be the best. Driven say we say. Something the local car maker lacks.

]]> By: khimfoh http://paultan.org/2007/02/26/hyundai-i30-photos-leaked-ahead-of-geneva/#comment-70219 khimfoh Tue, 27 Feb 2007 10:25:41 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/02/26/hyundai-i30-photos-leaked-ahead-of-geneva/#comment-70219 Bears a striking resemblance to the Opel/Vauxhall Astra Bears a striking resemblance to the Opel/Vauxhall Astra

]]> By: L7 http://paultan.org/2007/02/26/hyundai-i30-photos-leaked-ahead-of-geneva/#comment-70217 L7 Tue, 27 Feb 2007 10:08:08 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/02/26/hyundai-i30-photos-leaked-ahead-of-geneva/#comment-70217 this car looks cool though not as beautiful as its cousin cee'd. IMO korean car standard nowadays are acceptable both in qualities and reliability, they even came out with impressive design, something that are not expected from them long ago this car looks cool though not as beautiful as its cousin cee'd. IMO korean car standard nowadays are acceptable both in qualities and reliability, they even came out with impressive design, something that are not expected from them long ago

]]> By: Mayonaise http://paultan.org/2007/02/26/hyundai-i30-photos-leaked-ahead-of-geneva/#comment-70207 Mayonaise Tue, 27 Feb 2007 09:34:20 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/02/26/hyundai-i30-photos-leaked-ahead-of-geneva/#comment-70207 The back reminds me of the 2nd generation Fiat Punto. Side profile is definitely similar to the Mazda 3 hatchback. The back reminds me of the 2nd generation Fiat Punto. Side profile is definitely similar to the Mazda 3 hatchback.

]]> By: BrakeFader http://paultan.org/2007/02/26/hyundai-i30-photos-leaked-ahead-of-geneva/#comment-70203 BrakeFader Tue, 27 Feb 2007 09:20:39 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/02/26/hyundai-i30-photos-leaked-ahead-of-geneva/#comment-70203 Impressive looking car. Would be great if this could be a sporty and youthful replacement of Hyundai Matrix. The current one looks too family car-like. The design looks like a mix of genes from various cars, like Honda Accord, Ford Focus, BMW 1 series (Especially the rear door and side profile aka twisted metal BMW style). Impressive looking car. Would be great if this could be a sporty and youthful replacement of Hyundai Matrix. The current one looks too family car-like.

The design looks like a mix of genes from various cars, like Honda Accord, Ford Focus, BMW 1 series (Especially the rear door and side profile aka twisted metal BMW style).

]]> By: gearknobz http://paultan.org/2007/02/26/hyundai-i30-photos-leaked-ahead-of-geneva/#comment-70201 gearknobz Tue, 27 Feb 2007 09:14:24 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/02/26/hyundai-i30-photos-leaked-ahead-of-geneva/#comment-70201 Quote from J "Design wise is very nice… but I heard Korean cars in general do not last very long. Wear and Tear is faster than most Japanese cars. Even Proton last longer." You have to redefine you thought about korean's car after this.Here in UK Kia is offering 7 years warranty for those who buy KIA Ceed. Maybe they are over confidefent?Maybe not? Quote from J "Design wise is very nice… but I heard Korean cars in general do not last very long. Wear and Tear is faster than most Japanese cars. Even Proton last longer."

You have to redefine you thought about korean's car after this.Here in UK Kia is offering 7 years warranty for those who buy KIA Ceed.

Maybe they are over confidefent?Maybe not?

]]> By: ed0r http://paultan.org/2007/02/26/hyundai-i30-photos-leaked-ahead-of-geneva/#comment-70191 ed0r Tue, 27 Feb 2007 07:30:24 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/02/26/hyundai-i30-photos-leaked-ahead-of-geneva/#comment-70191 The front esp the H part looks like the 2007 Honda Civic! The front esp the H part looks like the 2007 Honda Civic!

]]> By: narrowband http://paultan.org/2007/02/26/hyundai-i30-photos-leaked-ahead-of-geneva/#comment-70141 narrowband Tue, 27 Feb 2007 01:35:49 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/02/26/hyundai-i30-photos-leaked-ahead-of-geneva/#comment-70141 The rear (backside) curve really reminds me of BMW 1 series. Other than that, I think this is not bad at all. The rear (backside) curve really reminds me of BMW 1 series.

Other than that, I think this is not bad at all.

]]> By: J http://paultan.org/2007/02/26/hyundai-i30-photos-leaked-ahead-of-geneva/#comment-70131 J Tue, 27 Feb 2007 00:15:23 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/02/26/hyundai-i30-photos-leaked-ahead-of-geneva/#comment-70131 Design wise is very nice... but I heard Korean cars in general do not last very long. Wear and Tear is faster than most Japanese cars. Even Proton last longer. Any Korean cars owners who can share their experience with their 2 to 3 years old Korean makes ? Design wise is very nice… but I heard Korean cars in general do not last very long. Wear and Tear is faster than most Japanese cars. Even Proton last longer.

Any Korean cars owners who can share their experience with their 2 to 3 years old Korean makes ?

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