Comments on: Hyundai i30 1.6 and 2.0 launched in Malaysia! http://paultan.org/2009/07/23/hyundai-i30-16-and-20-launched-in-malaysia/ Paul Tan on the Automotive Industry Sun, 27 May 2012 06:38:33 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: khaotom http://paultan.org/2009/07/23/hyundai-i30-16-and-20-launched-in-malaysia/#comment-515896 khaotom Tue, 09 Aug 2011 01:23:10 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=16018#comment-515896 I just bought one over here in the US called the 2012 Elantra Touring 2.0 Manual Base Model, OTD $15750 that converts to about RM48K. The GOM is taking us for a ride for > 100% markup. I just bought one over here in the US called the 2012 Elantra Touring 2.0 Manual Base Model, OTD $15750 that converts to about RM48K. The GOM is taking us for a ride for > 100% markup.

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]]> By: okk http://paultan.org/2009/07/23/hyundai-i30-16-and-20-launched-in-malaysia/#comment-497023 okk Sat, 18 Jun 2011 16:00:47 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=16018#comment-497023 i30 is exspensive ,better i take honda jazz more beauty than i30.i think malaysia gorvement should lower the import car price,because the import car is to exspensive when u all compare to thailand or singapore,i think goverment try to safe proton and produa is the jurk car in the world dont have safetely rating.better i ride a old motor than malaysian car i30 is exspensive ,better i take honda jazz more beauty than i30.i think malaysia gorvement should lower the import car price,because the import car is to exspensive when u all compare to thailand or singapore,i think goverment try to safe proton and produa is the jurk car in the world dont have safetely rating.better i ride a old motor than malaysian car

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]]> By: the shadow http://paultan.org/2009/07/23/hyundai-i30-16-and-20-launched-in-malaysia/#comment-375720 the shadow Wed, 29 Sep 2010 17:34:03 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=16018#comment-375720 Paul, when's the i20 making its debut in Malaysia? How does it compare against the matrix & what would the price estimates be like?? Paul, when’s the i20 making its debut in Malaysia? How does it compare against the matrix & what would the price estimates be like??

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]]> By: Low http://paultan.org/2009/07/23/hyundai-i30-16-and-20-launched-in-malaysia/#comment-352566 Low Thu, 22 Jul 2010 07:38:19 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=16018#comment-352566 with that price, I ll get civic/peg308 instead. Duh! with that price, I ll get civic/peg308 instead. Duh!

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]]> By: wak wak http://paultan.org/2009/07/23/hyundai-i30-16-and-20-launched-in-malaysia/#comment-346118 wak wak Sun, 04 Jul 2010 16:04:39 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=16018#comment-346118 woi punya mahal. baik beli toyota caldina ricond jer lg besar.... woi punya mahal. baik beli toyota caldina ricond jer lg besar….

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]]> By: wan jb http://paultan.org/2009/07/23/hyundai-i30-16-and-20-launched-in-malaysia/#comment-336004 wan jb Mon, 31 May 2010 16:10:27 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=16018#comment-336004 too expensive for korean's car. gila too expensive for korean’s car. gila

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]]> By: Messi http://paultan.org/2009/07/23/hyundai-i30-16-and-20-launched-in-malaysia/#comment-331395 Messi Tue, 18 May 2010 03:16:20 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=16018#comment-331395 Go search i30 in google, or topgear.com. Then you know how good Hyundai's product. In term of handling and all rpung. Plus, they've won lots of award. Useless talking with donkeys malaysian -- Typical malaysian=typical proton Go search i30 in google, or topgear.com. Then you know how good Hyundai’s product. In term of handling and all rpung. Plus, they’ve won lots of award.
Useless talking with donkeys malaysian –
Typical malaysian=typical proton

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]]> By: kim dya yun http://paultan.org/2009/07/23/hyundai-i30-16-and-20-launched-in-malaysia/#comment-329843 kim dya yun Tue, 11 May 2010 07:57:58 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=16018#comment-329843 totally perfect!!! totally perfect!!!

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]]> By: Limo http://paultan.org/2009/07/23/hyundai-i30-16-and-20-launched-in-malaysia/#comment-293346 Limo Fri, 22 Jan 2010 23:41:27 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=16018#comment-293346 Just hoping the govern would consider bringing in diesel model. Talking about cutting carbon footprint, whereas, so many petrol cars are pouring on the road. SA told me malaysia's diesel only euro1 and that will ruin the car engine. Blah..blah..blah..time to change and go to more efficient and sustainable energy. Imagine a full tank on a CRDi can take u 1,000km. Just hoping the govern would consider bringing in diesel model. Talking about cutting carbon footprint, whereas, so many petrol cars are pouring on the road. SA told me malaysia's diesel only euro1 and that will ruin the car engine. Blah..blah..blah..time to change and go to more efficient and sustainable energy. Imagine a full tank on a CRDi can take u 1,000km.

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]]> By: Jeff Shan http://paultan.org/2009/07/23/hyundai-i30-16-and-20-launched-in-malaysia/#comment-293131 Jeff Shan Thu, 21 Jan 2010 23:35:19 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=16018#comment-293131 Saw the Avante 2.0 at Mid valley, KL. Price promo is 96000 with 17" rims, skirting, 7" GPS monitor. Yet to test drive. Price earlier was RM106K. 3 colours available. Still undecided. Should I wait for AFTA reduction? Saw the Avante 2.0 at Mid valley, KL. Price promo is 96000 with 17" rims, skirting, 7" GPS monitor. Yet to test drive.

Price earlier was RM106K.

3 colours available. Still undecided. Should I wait for AFTA reduction?

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]]> By: jg http://paultan.org/2009/07/23/hyundai-i30-16-and-20-launched-in-malaysia/#comment-278542 jg Mon, 30 Nov 2009 10:40:02 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=16018#comment-278542 Was at Kah Jln Ipoh to look at i10. Saw a black 2.0L i30 parked. From the looks and feel, it was good. Again, the price is an issue here. Maybe because it is CBU. Was at Kah Jln Ipoh to look at i10. Saw a black 2.0L i30 parked. From the looks and feel, it was good.

Again, the price is an issue here. Maybe because it is CBU.

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]]> By: mickey http://paultan.org/2009/07/23/hyundai-i30-16-and-20-launched-in-malaysia/#comment-278438 mickey Sun, 29 Nov 2009 15:49:27 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=16018#comment-278438 i30 beautiful car inside and out. very spacious, more power and torque compared to other 1.6 models by almost 10%, very nice interior and just the right dimensions. Not too small, kind of big for a hatch. Nice engine and good NVH attributes. Only problem as all mentioned is the price is too steep, especially since last Elantra 2.0 was no more than RM 94k. Now with the Kia Forte 1.6 well under RM 80k, can't see the i30 selling which is really a pity. Hope the Korean and conti cars make a astrong comeback, otherwise we havbe to put up with the T & H which is so underpar and most importantly way overrated. Renault / Pugs and VWs have got good stuff and so do Hyundai and Kia. i30 beautiful car inside and out. very spacious, more power and torque compared to other 1.6 models by almost 10%, very nice interior and just the right dimensions. Not too small, kind of big for a hatch. Nice engine and good NVH attributes. Only problem as all mentioned is the price is too steep, especially since last Elantra 2.0 was no more than RM 94k.

Now with the Kia Forte 1.6 well under RM 80k, can't see the i30 selling which is really a pity.

Hope the Korean and conti cars make a astrong comeback, otherwise we havbe to put up with the T & H which is so underpar and most importantly way overrated. Renault / Pugs and VWs have got good stuff and so do Hyundai and Kia.

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]]> By: 308T-BOY http://paultan.org/2009/07/23/hyundai-i30-16-and-20-launched-in-malaysia/#comment-278367 308T-BOY Sun, 29 Nov 2009 01:39:09 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=16018#comment-278367 appetite4destruction said, November 8, 2009 @ 5:30 pm saw the i30 at IKANO today… wow it’s look better than the pics here.. i was thinking bout buying the city now not sure anymore… city has better front end but overall the i30 looks better.. must test drive 1st b4 make my decision.. luv it with 16inch wheels… hmmm .. where can i test drive one.. beside i30 have manual version.. opt 4 manual limited these days except 4 P1.. ________________________________________ I guess another newbie on the road again~ comparing this car with honda City.. sigh branding is very important, once who hold the strength, should get benefit for it..that's a company's goodwill~ that's deserved by Honda & Toyota But since they both own the privilege for many years.. they should repay back to our supporter~ at least respect and cherish us .. IT's time for both of them stop offering 'emptyish' products !! the market is getting hot & hot.. and that;s good for us!! as for this i30, its a good car.. but somehow SIME DARBY can't do the trick like NAZA/NAZIM? with the PUG308 & and now the latest KIA Forte offering at a very attractive pricing given the very good specs.. how can i30 survive??? 6 air bags, panoramic roof, start-stop button, ESP,EBD, XXX,XXX~~~ the more i write..the more i feel how 'empty' is in honda & toyota.. e.g. 170k Accord 2.4 comes with only 4 air bags. for all models..u missing the sunroof.... appetite4destruction said,

November 8, 2009 @ 5:30 pm

saw the i30 at IKANO today… wow it’s look better than the pics here.. i was thinking bout buying the city now not sure anymore… city has better front end but overall the i30 looks better.. must test drive 1st b4 make my decision.. luv it with 16inch wheels… hmmm .. where can i test drive one.. beside i30 have manual version.. opt 4 manual limited these days except 4 P1..

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I guess another newbie on the road again~ comparing this car with honda City.. sigh

branding is very important, once who hold the strength, should get benefit for it..that's a company's goodwill~ that's deserved by Honda & Toyota

But since they both own the privilege for many years.. they should repay back to our supporter~ at least respect and cherish us ..

IT's time for both of them stop offering 'emptyish' products !! the market is getting hot & hot.. and that;s good for us!!

as for this i30, its a good car.. but somehow SIME DARBY can't do the trick like NAZA/NAZIM?

with the PUG308 & and now the latest KIA Forte offering at a very attractive pricing given the very good specs.. how can i30 survive???

6 air bags, panoramic roof, start-stop button, ESP,EBD, XXX,XXX~~~

the more i write..the more i feel how 'empty' is in honda & toyota..

e.g. 170k Accord 2.4 comes with only 4 air bags. for all models..u missing the sunroof….

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]]> By: appetite4destruction http://paultan.org/2009/07/23/hyundai-i30-16-and-20-launched-in-malaysia/#comment-272677 appetite4destruction Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:30:48 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=16018#comment-272677 saw the i30 at IKANO today... wow it's look better than the pics here.. i was thinking bout buying the city now not sure anymore... city has better front end but overall the i30 looks better.. must test drive 1st b4 make my decision.. luv it with 16inch wheels... hmmm .. where can i test drive one.. beside i30 have manual version.. opt 4 manual limited these days except 4 P1.. saw the i30 at IKANO today… wow it's look better than the pics here.. i was thinking bout buying the city now not sure anymore… city has better front end but overall the i30 looks better.. must test drive 1st b4 make my decision.. luv it with 16inch wheels… hmmm .. where can i test drive one.. beside i30 have manual version.. opt 4 manual limited these days except 4 P1..

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]]> By: Daniel Westmuller http://paultan.org/2009/07/23/hyundai-i30-16-and-20-launched-in-malaysia/#comment-271175 Daniel Westmuller Tue, 03 Nov 2009 09:22:23 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=16018#comment-271175 Something very wrong with the pricing. Heyyyy...wake up la... don't daydreaming. Who's gonna buy? Something very wrong with the pricing. Heyyyy…wake up la…

don't daydreaming. Who's gonna buy?

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]]> By: michael http://paultan.org/2009/07/23/hyundai-i30-16-and-20-launched-in-malaysia/#comment-268899 michael Sun, 25 Oct 2009 01:04:10 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=16018#comment-268899 compare jap car n korea car, who is better in technology and pricing? brother, i told u not to buy this car already ,,,,,,, compare jap car n korea car, who is better in technology and pricing?

brother, i told u not to buy this car already ,,,,,,,

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]]> By: michael http://paultan.org/2009/07/23/hyundai-i30-16-and-20-launched-in-malaysia/#comment-268898 michael Sun, 25 Oct 2009 01:01:36 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=16018#comment-268898 potato car potato car

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]]> By: gsk http://paultan.org/2009/07/23/hyundai-i30-16-and-20-launched-in-malaysia/#comment-264216 gsk Sat, 03 Oct 2009 22:00:43 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=16018#comment-264216 i own the Hyundai Avante/Elantra X20, must admit that this i30 2.0 is better than the X20 in many aspects even the head space... the soundproof, comfort level on the seats and suspension of is also better than than x20... but i like the dashboard of X20 than i30.... anyway, if i30 2.0 is the same price to X20 2.0, i would take i30...because i30 has European feeling.... the test drive feeling on i30 is one class above X20...i think it is price of i30 which scares people away, if i30 2.0 is only selling at RM 9xK, i would attract lots of buyers... i own the Hyundai Avante/Elantra X20, must admit that this i30 2.0 is better than the X20 in many aspects even the head space…

the soundproof, comfort level on the seats and suspension of is also better than than x20…

but i like the dashboard of X20 than i30….

anyway, if i30 2.0 is the same price to X20 2.0, i would take i30…because i30 has European feeling….

the test drive feeling on i30 is one class above X20…i think it is price of i30 which scares people away, if i30 2.0 is only selling at RM 9xK, i would attract lots of buyers…

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]]> By: chrishii http://paultan.org/2009/07/23/hyundai-i30-16-and-20-launched-in-malaysia/#comment-263843 chrishii Thu, 01 Oct 2009 23:45:59 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=16018#comment-263843 Bump in and have a test drive with the car and you will get the result of the price that you are paying for. Bump in and have a test drive with the car and you will get the result of the price that you are paying for.

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]]> By: JJ http://paultan.org/2009/07/23/hyundai-i30-16-and-20-launched-in-malaysia/#comment-260202 JJ Fri, 11 Sep 2009 14:07:51 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=16018#comment-260202 <a href="http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/road_tests/index.htm?id=284" rel="nofollow">http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/road_tests/index.htm?...</a> So where's the 1.6 Diesel Automatic. Bwahahaha. http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/road_tests/index.htm?…

So where's the 1.6 Diesel Automatic.

Bwahahaha.

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]]> By: JJ http://paultan.org/2009/07/23/hyundai-i30-16-and-20-launched-in-malaysia/#comment-260089 JJ Thu, 10 Sep 2009 21:21:53 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=16018#comment-260089 Do you know if the 2.0 Auto diesel will be brought in, Ahmad Sahar? Do you know if the 2.0 Auto diesel will be brought in, Ahmad Sahar?

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]]> By: Ahmad Sahar http://paultan.org/2009/07/23/hyundai-i30-16-and-20-launched-in-malaysia/#comment-259623 Ahmad Sahar Tue, 08 Sep 2009 13:02:45 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=16018#comment-259623 I had the privilege to test drive the 1.6 manual model today and Hyundai in Glenmarie. The salesperson, Ms. Yumi Lew was kind enough to arrange for the test drive. Driving position felt very comfortable. When I was driving the car out, I noticed that the clutch, brakes, shifter were all very pleasant to use. Brakes were quite sensitive but easy to modulate compared to say, Pug 308 GT. Car is very quiet at idle, almost silent. Pickup is reasonable but feels like you have to rev a bit. Engine very willing and smooth, but it gets a bit boomy at higher revs, but settles down. Suspension feels great and gives me confidence to drive. When taking the corner the car feels very flat and planted. The best thing was that even in 5th gear the engine was still able to accelerate easily from 40km/h, which I don't think many cars can do easily. Anyway I'll definitely be saving up to buy this car, as I think it's one of the best that I have driven. Thank you again to Ms. Yumi at Hyundai Glenmarie for arranging for the test drive. I had the privilege to test drive the 1.6 manual model today and Hyundai in Glenmarie. The salesperson, Ms. Yumi Lew was kind enough to arrange for the test drive.

Driving position felt very comfortable. When I was driving the car out, I noticed that the clutch, brakes, shifter were all very pleasant to use.

Brakes were quite sensitive but easy to modulate compared to say, Pug 308 GT. Car is very quiet at idle, almost silent. Pickup is reasonable but feels like you have to rev a bit. Engine very willing and smooth, but it gets a bit boomy at higher revs, but settles down. Suspension feels great and gives me confidence to drive. When taking the corner the car feels very flat and planted.

The best thing was that even in 5th gear the engine was still able to accelerate easily from 40km/h, which I don't think many cars can do easily.

Anyway I'll definitely be saving up to buy this car, as I think it's one of the best that I have driven. Thank you again to Ms. Yumi at Hyundai Glenmarie for arranging for the test drive.

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]]> By: toyo http://paultan.org/2009/07/23/hyundai-i30-16-and-20-launched-in-malaysia/#comment-259518 toyo Mon, 07 Sep 2009 20:51:20 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=16018#comment-259518 wake up hyundai.........wat a boring carrrrrr wake up hyundai………wat a boring carrrrrr

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]]> By: Angela http://paultan.org/2009/07/23/hyundai-i30-16-and-20-launched-in-malaysia/#comment-258639 Angela Thu, 03 Sep 2009 11:17:32 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=16018#comment-258639 I saw this i30 on the road last week. First look, very nice. Look for the price....my god! too pricey! Anyway, got stock ah? what color available? I saw this i30 on the road last week. First look, very nice. Look for the price….my god! too pricey! Anyway, got stock ah? what color available?

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]]> By: JJ http://paultan.org/2009/07/23/hyundai-i30-16-and-20-launched-in-malaysia/#comment-258416 JJ Wed, 02 Sep 2009 18:21:49 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=16018#comment-258416 Have you picked up your dozen i30, Bill Gates? Or was it a long queue? Have you picked up your dozen i30, Bill Gates? Or was it a long queue?

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]]> By: Bill Gates http://paultan.org/2009/07/23/hyundai-i30-16-and-20-launched-in-malaysia/#comment-256340 Bill Gates Fri, 21 Aug 2009 13:19:30 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=16018#comment-256340 RM100,000 for a hatchback? this is dirt cheap, I like to order a dozen i30 RM100,000 for a hatchback? this is dirt cheap, I like to order a dozen i30

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]]> By: Winson http://paultan.org/2009/07/23/hyundai-i30-16-and-20-launched-in-malaysia/#comment-255390 Winson Fri, 14 Aug 2009 07:12:50 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=16018#comment-255390 Does Malaysia version come with Sunroof and full ipod compatible? Does Malaysia version come with Sunroof and full ipod compatible?

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]]> By: JJ http://paultan.org/2009/07/23/hyundai-i30-16-and-20-launched-in-malaysia/#comment-255365 JJ Thu, 13 Aug 2009 14:14:30 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=16018#comment-255365 520/45 = 11.555555556 km/litre I think is normal. I guess you are driving an AT 1.6 then, Winson. Cheers. 520/45 = 11.555555556 km/litre I think is normal.

I guess you are driving an AT 1.6 then, Winson.

Cheers.

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]]> By: Winson http://paultan.org/2009/07/23/hyundai-i30-16-and-20-launched-in-malaysia/#comment-255210 Winson Wed, 12 Aug 2009 23:41:46 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=16018#comment-255210 Singapore only have 1.6 version ( as far i know)....how low is low..emm..45 litre city + some expressway driving ~520 km...what more should i expect ... Singapore just launched the wagon version for I30 as well.. muscular version.. initial I shortlisted airwave, mazda 3 (previous gen), I30 and finally i decided on I30 after test drove it. This is really a powerful little devil for 1.6 car..driving feel superb over mazda 3 and airwave. Singapore only have 1.6 version ( as far i know)….how low is low..emm..45 litre city + some expressway driving ~520 km…what more should i expect … Singapore just launched the wagon version for I30 as well.. muscular version.. initial I shortlisted airwave, mazda 3 (previous gen), I30 and finally i decided on I30 after test drove it. This is really a powerful little devil for 1.6 car..driving feel superb over mazda 3 and airwave.

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]]> By: gcsk http://paultan.org/2009/07/23/hyundai-i30-16-and-20-launched-in-malaysia/#comment-255173 gcsk Wed, 12 Aug 2009 20:18:16 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=16018#comment-255173 Hi Winson, is your i30 the 1.6 Auto version ? Hi Winson, is your i30 the 1.6 Auto version ?

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