Comments on: Hyundai i30 5-Door Hatch http://paultan.org/2007/04/16/hyundai-i30-5-door-hatch/ Paul Tan on the Automotive Industry Tue, 14 Feb 2012 15:00:50 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: OooO http://paultan.org/2007/04/16/hyundai-i30-5-door-hatch/#comment-328118 OooO Tue, 04 May 2010 17:34:46 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/04/16/hyundai-i30-5-door-hatch/#comment-328118 wah... all fighting so gan jiong... @@" overall its a nice car ba.. :) cheers ! wah… all fighting so gan jiong… @@”
overall its a nice car ba.. :) cheers !

]]> By: opp http://paultan.org/2007/04/16/hyundai-i30-5-door-hatch/#comment-266874 opp Sat, 17 Oct 2009 12:43:00 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/04/16/hyundai-i30-5-door-hatch/#comment-266874 sutera is chevrolet car , in china is cheely car , hundred percent the same look. i30 is quite good got everything in side. sutera is chevrolet car , in china is cheely car , hundred percent the same look. i30 is quite good got everything in side.

]]> By: opp http://paultan.org/2007/04/16/hyundai-i30-5-door-hatch/#comment-266873 opp Sat, 17 Oct 2009 12:40:20 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/04/16/hyundai-i30-5-door-hatch/#comment-266873 do you know Myvi is daihatsu sirion car , bulat bulat from sirion , just change the logo only,please la.who copy do you know Myvi is daihatsu sirion car , bulat bulat from sirion , just change the logo only,please la.who copy

]]> By: Loo http://paultan.org/2007/04/16/hyundai-i30-5-door-hatch/#comment-255125 Loo Wed, 12 Aug 2009 15:41:45 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/04/16/hyundai-i30-5-door-hatch/#comment-255125 seancheaw, what the hell u been talking? Did u heard that proton implement something new? campro engine? that 1 is piece of shit, ok? even the latest campro CPS is tuned by Lotus, not Proton. Did they introduce Proton Exora with Proton-tuned ride and Handling technology? wake up bro...... pls review how korean car maker make their business, then look back our Proton history, U WILL BE AMAZED... Even Kia manage to do better than Proton. seancheaw, what the hell u been talking?

Did u heard that proton implement something new?

campro engine? that 1 is piece of shit, ok?

even the latest campro CPS is tuned by Lotus, not Proton.

Did they introduce Proton Exora with Proton-tuned ride and Handling technology? wake up bro……

pls review how korean car maker make their business, then look back our Proton history, U WILL BE AMAZED…

Even Kia manage to do better than Proton.

]]> By: John, the Wearyone http://paultan.org/2007/04/16/hyundai-i30-5-door-hatch/#comment-254320 John, the Wearyone Wed, 05 Aug 2009 15:22:32 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/04/16/hyundai-i30-5-door-hatch/#comment-254320 I cant understand the comment re centre console; looks in-line to me, as it was in the model I tested, could be the photo angle. A very nice well put together car. I'm not too worried whether it's a copy of X,Y or Z. I'm looking forward to getting my i30 CRDi 1.6 Style end of August. I just wish all motor manufacturers would go back to having a proper front/rear bumper. My old Citroen ZX's soft black plastic bumpers withstood several minor impacts without ever showing a mark. A misjudged parking maneuver(by another) can cost upwards of £300. I cant understand the comment re centre console; looks in-line to me, as it was in the model I tested, could be the photo angle. A very nice well put together car. I'm not too worried whether it's a copy of X,Y or Z. I'm looking forward to getting my i30 CRDi 1.6 Style end of August.

I just wish all motor manufacturers would go back to having a proper front/rear bumper. My old Citroen ZX's soft black plastic bumpers withstood several minor impacts without ever showing a mark. A misjudged parking maneuver(by another) can cost upwards of £300.

]]> By: jazzer87 http://paultan.org/2007/04/16/hyundai-i30-5-door-hatch/#comment-254231 jazzer87 Tue, 04 Aug 2009 23:35:16 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/04/16/hyundai-i30-5-door-hatch/#comment-254231 i totally agreed wif Arthas Lee & Marzonian rather than seancheaw(plz dun forget Myvi is taken 99.9% design from toyota passo or daihatsu),tis car realy a nice one in overall especially the interior part...i think it can give a high competition towards the japanese cars at tis price range such as vios,city,jazz,yaris,low spec altis n civic 1.8*(mayb or totaly not effected)...tis car even has some features of the high end japanese car like harrier (4 auto power windows & etc)...i have a great impression towards tis car n gonna step into hyundai showroom for a visit(which i never did)...if the rear lamps could b equipped by LED nicer...hehe...tq... i totally agreed wif Arthas Lee & Marzonian rather than seancheaw(plz dun forget Myvi is taken 99.9% design from toyota passo or daihatsu),tis car realy a nice one in overall especially the interior part…i think it can give a high competition towards the japanese cars at tis price range such as vios,city,jazz,yaris,low spec altis n civic 1.8*(mayb or totaly not effected)…tis car even has some features of the high end japanese car like harrier (4 auto power windows & etc)…i have a great impression towards tis car n gonna step into hyundai showroom for a visit(which i never did)…if the rear lamps could b equipped by LED nicer…hehe…tq…

]]> By: hani http://paultan.org/2007/04/16/hyundai-i30-5-door-hatch/#comment-254123 hani Tue, 04 Aug 2009 14:31:46 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/04/16/hyundai-i30-5-door-hatch/#comment-254123 hello everyone, for me i30 is a very nice and smart car. hope i can grab this car soon. Many improvement frm Hyundai. good work. hello everyone,

for me i30 is a very nice and smart car. hope i can grab this car soon. Many improvement frm Hyundai. good work.

]]> By: Arthas Lee http://paultan.org/2007/04/16/hyundai-i30-5-door-hatch/#comment-253043 Arthas Lee Wed, 29 Jul 2009 16:48:34 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/04/16/hyundai-i30-5-door-hatch/#comment-253043 i30 = 9xk = expensive GenII,Neo = 5xk = cheap i30 = copycat = follower ? GenII,Neo = original = leader ? conclusion : GenII,Neo = cheap leader, eg leader of kedai runcit i30 = smart follower Seanchew, u better be not working but having ur own business, cause working is following others also, u copycat? If you have ur own business, you better be selling Alienwares, else you also copycat crap.... i30 = 9xk = expensive

GenII,Neo = 5xk = cheap

i30 = copycat = follower ?

GenII,Neo = original = leader ?

conclusion :

GenII,Neo = cheap leader, eg leader of kedai runcit

i30 = smart follower

Seanchew, u better be not working but having ur own business, cause working is following others also, u copycat?

If you have ur own business, you better be selling Alienwares, else you also

copycat crap….

]]> By: Marzonian http://paultan.org/2007/04/16/hyundai-i30-5-door-hatch/#comment-253041 Marzonian Wed, 29 Jul 2009 16:40:44 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/04/16/hyundai-i30-5-door-hatch/#comment-253041 "seancheaw said, April 16, 2007 @ 9:04 am I would rather drive a GEN II or Satria Neo (at least they look original)rather than crap like this, if someone is driving this piece of crap, it will only let other people know that you will always be a follower (copycat), never a leader, because I believe you are what you drives. Hey Paul, I noticed they copied Myvi headlights too, they meter console is from Volkswagen or Skoda, Air-cond vents and audio set design from Lexus RX. Getting sick looking at it! " Gen 2 and Satria Neo .... -.- whats wrong with copycat, followers of great leaders are better than leaders of kampung kurap.... "seancheaw said,

April 16, 2007 @ 9:04 am

I would rather drive a GEN II or Satria Neo (at least they look original)rather than crap like this, if someone is driving this piece of crap, it will only let other people know that you will always be a follower (copycat), never a leader, because I believe you are what you drives. Hey Paul, I noticed they copied Myvi headlights too, they meter console is from Volkswagen or Skoda, Air-cond vents and audio set design from Lexus RX. Getting sick looking at it!

"

Gen 2 and Satria Neo …. -.- whats wrong with copycat, followers of great leaders are better than leaders of kampung kurap….

]]> By: dr aidil http://paultan.org/2007/04/16/hyundai-i30-5-door-hatch/#comment-251782 dr aidil Thu, 23 Jul 2009 17:38:33 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/04/16/hyundai-i30-5-door-hatch/#comment-251782 FINALIST AUSTRALIAN CAR OF THE YEAR AWARD 2007 1. Hyundai i30 CRDi (94pts) 2. VW Golf GT TSi (86pts) 3. Mazda2 Maxx (75pts) 4. Mitsubishi Lancer VR (71pts) 5. Mercedes-Benz C280 (66pts) 6. Holden Ute SV6 (56pts) 7. Ford Mondeo Zetec (37pts) 8. Subaru Impreza RS (32pts) 9. BMW X5 3.0d (31pts) 10. BMW 335i sedan (25pts) 11. Volvo C30 T5 (21pts) FINALIST AUSTRALIAN CAR OF THE YEAR AWARD 2007

1. Hyundai i30 CRDi (94pts)

2. VW Golf GT TSi (86pts)

3. Mazda2 Maxx (75pts)

4. Mitsubishi Lancer VR (71pts)

5. Mercedes-Benz C280 (66pts)

6. Holden Ute SV6 (56pts)

7. Ford Mondeo Zetec (37pts)

8. Subaru Impreza RS (32pts)

9. BMW X5 3.0d (31pts)

10. BMW 335i sedan (25pts)

11. Volvo C30 T5 (21pts)

]]> By: transformer http://paultan.org/2007/04/16/hyundai-i30-5-door-hatch/#comment-82408 transformer Tue, 17 Apr 2007 15:46:25 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/04/16/hyundai-i30-5-door-hatch/#comment-82408 some ideas comes from Corolla to 1 series... but anyway its a nice car.... but when it reach our shore, doubt many of those nice gadget would not be included..... or downgraded! SIGH! (If only it would reach our shores!!!) Love to see diesel car here.... maybe have to wait after 2020... some ideas comes from Corolla to 1 series…

but anyway its a nice car…. but when it reach our shore, doubt many of those nice gadget would not be included….. or downgraded! SIGH! (If only it would reach our shores!!!)

Love to see diesel car here…. maybe have to wait after 2020…

]]> By: mits27 http://paultan.org/2007/04/16/hyundai-i30-5-door-hatch/#comment-82285 mits27 Mon, 16 Apr 2007 22:35:58 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/04/16/hyundai-i30-5-door-hatch/#comment-82285 Even it is copy cat, it looks very nice from exterior and interior, it is great improvement from Hyundai, wonder do we change to get this model in malaysia? Cannot believe it is Hyundai design, very nice... Even it is copy cat, it looks very nice from exterior and interior, it is great improvement from Hyundai, wonder do we change to get this model in malaysia? Cannot believe it is Hyundai design, very nice…

]]> By: mystvearn http://paultan.org/2007/04/16/hyundai-i30-5-door-hatch/#comment-82273 mystvearn Mon, 16 Apr 2007 20:41:16 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/04/16/hyundai-i30-5-door-hatch/#comment-82273 nce but then not sure if it will appeal that long come production time nce but then not sure if it will appeal that long come production time

]]> By: jonjwlee http://paultan.org/2007/04/16/hyundai-i30-5-door-hatch/#comment-82260 jonjwlee Mon, 16 Apr 2007 19:36:13 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/04/16/hyundai-i30-5-door-hatch/#comment-82260 They basically took a cee'd, ripped off the body panels, clipped an Astra front end on it, took a pair of headlights from the Daihatsu parts bin (which, unknowingly to them, were from a Myvi), slapped on four doors from an A6 modified to fit, pasted a 1 Series rear, stuck an Astra rear bumper on it, hammered on it a pair of previous-gen Punto taillamps and say, "This is our new car. All rights reserved." They even went up to sister company Kia and stole some pro_c'eed/ex_c'eed concept car wheels... I guess that's what they meant by making their cars "premium-looking". One look at the rear-end and I bet my house you'll mistake it for a 1 Series. Good job, Hyundai. Well done. They basically took a cee'd, ripped off the body panels, clipped an Astra front end on it, took a pair of headlights from the Daihatsu parts bin (which, unknowingly to them, were from a Myvi), slapped on four doors from an A6 modified to fit, pasted a 1 Series rear, stuck an Astra rear bumper on it, hammered on it a pair of previous-gen Punto taillamps and say, "This is our new car. All rights reserved."

They even went up to sister company Kia and stole some pro_c'eed/ex_c'eed concept car wheels…

I guess that's what they meant by making their cars "premium-looking". One look at the rear-end and I bet my house you'll mistake it for a 1 Series.

Good job, Hyundai. Well done.

]]> By: BrakeFader http://paultan.org/2007/04/16/hyundai-i30-5-door-hatch/#comment-82254 BrakeFader Mon, 16 Apr 2007 17:49:23 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/04/16/hyundai-i30-5-door-hatch/#comment-82254 It is a ceed twin. Another shared model platform like Rio/Accent, Optima/Sonata and Sportage/Tucson. Only diff is that the hyundai version offer higher spec and trim. If not mistaken Kia doesn't use HID Projection lamp for ceed. It is a ceed twin. Another shared model platform like Rio/Accent, Optima/Sonata and Sportage/Tucson. Only diff is that the hyundai version offer higher spec and trim. If not mistaken Kia doesn't use HID Projection lamp for ceed.

]]> By: nmh http://paultan.org/2007/04/16/hyundai-i30-5-door-hatch/#comment-82240 nmh Mon, 16 Apr 2007 15:54:28 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/04/16/hyundai-i30-5-door-hatch/#comment-82240 interior looks good but suxx, why they face the center console to the driver while the design is symetry...its terrible..just make it straight. I dont want to buy this car just bcoz of this terrible design centre console interior looks good but suxx, why they face the center console to the driver while the design is symetry…its terrible..just make it straight. I dont want to buy this car just bcoz of this terrible design centre console

]]> By: kei9 http://paultan.org/2007/04/16/hyundai-i30-5-door-hatch/#comment-82218 kei9 Mon, 16 Apr 2007 15:26:40 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/04/16/hyundai-i30-5-door-hatch/#comment-82218 the front design is good.it gets my approval. the front design is good.it gets my approval.

]]> By: Kaboda http://paultan.org/2007/04/16/hyundai-i30-5-door-hatch/#comment-82209 Kaboda Mon, 16 Apr 2007 14:24:05 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/04/16/hyundai-i30-5-door-hatch/#comment-82209 This is a fantasic improvement for Hyundai, I drove an rental a car Accent and that was total rubbish. Proton is definitely light years behind Hyundai not only are the engine output decent the interior is really good. Lots of space, cup holders etc, even the good old ipod slot. Give these guys credit where its due. This is a fantasic improvement for Hyundai, I drove an rental a car Accent and that was total rubbish.

Proton is definitely light years behind Hyundai not only are the engine output decent the interior is really good. Lots of space, cup holders etc, even the good old ipod slot.

Give these guys credit where its due.

]]> By: wmblade http://paultan.org/2007/04/16/hyundai-i30-5-door-hatch/#comment-82203 wmblade Mon, 16 Apr 2007 13:17:59 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/04/16/hyundai-i30-5-door-hatch/#comment-82203 Interior is well-designed! If only the exterior is as well. Interior is well-designed!

If only the exterior is as well.

]]> By: azrai http://paultan.org/2007/04/16/hyundai-i30-5-door-hatch/#comment-82184 azrai Mon, 16 Apr 2007 11:28:02 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/04/16/hyundai-i30-5-door-hatch/#comment-82184 New Impreza sibling? New Impreza sibling?

]]> By: 707 http://paultan.org/2007/04/16/hyundai-i30-5-door-hatch/#comment-82170 707 Mon, 16 Apr 2007 10:38:28 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/04/16/hyundai-i30-5-door-hatch/#comment-82170 looks like the Kia Ceed! looks like the Kia Ceed!

]]> By: avanza http://paultan.org/2007/04/16/hyundai-i30-5-door-hatch/#comment-82161 avanza Mon, 16 Apr 2007 10:06:22 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/04/16/hyundai-i30-5-door-hatch/#comment-82161 Everytime I see Hyundai advance in their automotive lineups, I can't help but see how far Hyundai has left Proton behind. Hyundai has a 10-year head start to Proton. But in terms of car lineups, it's light years ahead of Proton. Back in the mid 80s, the Pony was just on par with the Saga. The Excel was again on par with the Wira. Hyundai was also using Mitsubishi engines. But now, Hyundai has leapt way, way ahead! Their engine can give the Japs a run for their money! Proton??? Kudos to Hyundai! Everytime I see Hyundai advance in their automotive lineups, I can't help but see how far Hyundai has left Proton behind. Hyundai has a 10-year head start to Proton. But in terms of car lineups, it's light years ahead of Proton.

Back in the mid 80s, the Pony was just on par with the Saga. The Excel was again on par with the Wira. Hyundai was also using Mitsubishi engines. But now, Hyundai has leapt way, way ahead! Their engine can give the Japs a run for their money! Proton???

Kudos to Hyundai!

]]> By: aesthari http://paultan.org/2007/04/16/hyundai-i30-5-door-hatch/#comment-82160 aesthari Mon, 16 Apr 2007 09:57:56 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/04/16/hyundai-i30-5-door-hatch/#comment-82160 Looks nice, but I noticed the wagon version isn't much different in terms of space and looks, so why did they even bother designing it? Looks nice, but I noticed the wagon version isn't much different in terms of space and looks, so why did they even bother designing it?

]]> By: Capt Shopalot http://paultan.org/2007/04/16/hyundai-i30-5-door-hatch/#comment-82151 Capt Shopalot Mon, 16 Apr 2007 09:37:44 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/04/16/hyundai-i30-5-door-hatch/#comment-82151 Cooolll! Injecting some continental designs sure make the car looks good, in & out Cooolll!

Injecting some continental designs sure make the car looks good, in & out

]]> By: jehutyz http://paultan.org/2007/04/16/hyundai-i30-5-door-hatch/#comment-82150 jehutyz Mon, 16 Apr 2007 09:33:24 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/04/16/hyundai-i30-5-door-hatch/#comment-82150 The rear view like a 3-Series with longer A-Class backlight. The rear view like a 3-Series with longer A-Class backlight.

]]> By: seancheaw http://paultan.org/2007/04/16/hyundai-i30-5-door-hatch/#comment-82140 seancheaw Mon, 16 Apr 2007 09:04:10 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/04/16/hyundai-i30-5-door-hatch/#comment-82140 I would rather drive a GEN II or Satria Neo (at least they look original)rather than crap like this, if someone is driving this piece of crap, it will only let other people know that you will always be a follower (copycat), never a leader, because I believe you are what you drives. Hey Paul, I noticed they copied Myvi headlights too, they meter console is from Volkswagen or Skoda, Air-cond vents and audio set design from Lexus RX. Getting sick looking at it! I would rather drive a GEN II or Satria Neo (at least they look original)rather than crap like this, if someone is driving this piece of crap, it will only let other people know that you will always be a follower (copycat), never a leader, because I believe you are what you drives. Hey Paul, I noticed they copied Myvi headlights too, they meter console is from Volkswagen or Skoda, Air-cond vents and audio set design from Lexus RX. Getting sick looking at it!

]]> By: NiceCar http://paultan.org/2007/04/16/hyundai-i30-5-door-hatch/#comment-82115 NiceCar Mon, 16 Apr 2007 07:34:23 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/04/16/hyundai-i30-5-door-hatch/#comment-82115 A huge improvement for Hyundai.. espeacially the interior design and features.. The interior is better than exterior, overall not bad!!!! A huge improvement for Hyundai.. espeacially the interior design and features..

The interior is better than exterior, overall not bad!!!!

]]> By: cnc http://paultan.org/2007/04/16/hyundai-i30-5-door-hatch/#comment-82113 cnc Mon, 16 Apr 2007 07:14:28 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/04/16/hyundai-i30-5-door-hatch/#comment-82113 A bit of everything makes the car looks good actually. I think the front does look very much the same as the nice Vauxhall Astra. A bit of everything makes the car looks good actually. I think the front does look very much the same as the nice Vauxhall Astra.

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