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, 21 Mar 2010 07:52:05 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Limo http://paultan.org/2009/07/23/hyundai-i30-16-and-20-launched-in-malaysia/#comment-293346 Limo Fri, 22 Jan 2010 15:41:27 +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.

]]> 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 15:35:19 +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?

]]> By: jg http://paultan.org/2009/07/23/hyundai-i30-16-and-20-launched-in-malaysia/#comment-278542 jg Mon, 30 Nov 2009 02:40:02 +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.

]]> By: mickey http://paultan.org/2009/07/23/hyundai-i30-16-and-20-launched-in-malaysia/#comment-278438 mickey Sun, 29 Nov 2009 07:49:27 +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.

]]> By: 308T-BOY http://paultan.org/2009/07/23/hyundai-i30-16-and-20-launched-in-malaysia/#comment-278367 308T-BOY Sat, 28 Nov 2009 17:39:09 +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….

]]> By: appetite4destruction http://paultan.org/2009/07/23/hyundai-i30-16-and-20-launched-in-malaysia/#comment-272677 appetite4destruction Sun, 08 Nov 2009 09:30:48 +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..

]]> 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 01:22:23 +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?

]]> By: michael http://paultan.org/2009/07/23/hyundai-i30-16-and-20-launched-in-malaysia/#comment-268899 michael Sat, 24 Oct 2009 17:04:10 +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 ,,,,,,,

]]> By: michael http://paultan.org/2009/07/23/hyundai-i30-16-and-20-launched-in-malaysia/#comment-268898 michael Sat, 24 Oct 2009 17:01:36 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=16018#comment-268898 potato car potato car

]]> By: gsk http://paultan.org/2009/07/23/hyundai-i30-16-and-20-launched-in-malaysia/#comment-264216 gsk Sat, 03 Oct 2009 14:00:43 +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…

]]> By: chrishii http://paultan.org/2009/07/23/hyundai-i30-16-and-20-launched-in-malaysia/#comment-263843 chrishii Thu, 01 Oct 2009 15:45:59 +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.

]]> By: JJ http://paultan.org/2009/07/23/hyundai-i30-16-and-20-launched-in-malaysia/#comment-260202 JJ Fri, 11 Sep 2009 06:07:51 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=16018#comment-260202 http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/road_tests/index.htm?id=284 So where's the 1.6 Diesel Automatic. Bwahahaha. http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/road_tests/index.htm?id=284

So where’s the 1.6 Diesel Automatic.

Bwahahaha.

]]> By: JJ http://paultan.org/2009/07/23/hyundai-i30-16-and-20-launched-in-malaysia/#comment-260089 JJ Thu, 10 Sep 2009 13:21:53 +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?

]]> 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 05:02:45 +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.

]]> By: toyo http://paultan.org/2009/07/23/hyundai-i30-16-and-20-launched-in-malaysia/#comment-259518 toyo Mon, 07 Sep 2009 12:51:20 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=16018#comment-259518 wake up hyundai.........wat a boring carrrrrr wake up hyundai………wat a boring carrrrrr

]]> By: Angela http://paultan.org/2009/07/23/hyundai-i30-16-and-20-launched-in-malaysia/#comment-258639 Angela Thu, 03 Sep 2009 03:17:32 +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?

]]> By: JJ http://paultan.org/2009/07/23/hyundai-i30-16-and-20-launched-in-malaysia/#comment-258416 JJ Wed, 02 Sep 2009 10:21:49 +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?

]]> 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 05:19:30 +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

]]> By: Winson http://paultan.org/2009/07/23/hyundai-i30-16-and-20-launched-in-malaysia/#comment-255390 Winson Thu, 13 Aug 2009 23:12:50 +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?

]]> 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.

]]> By: Winson http://paultan.org/2009/07/23/hyundai-i30-16-and-20-launched-in-malaysia/#comment-255210 Winson Wed, 12 Aug 2009 15:41:46 +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.

]]> By: gcsk http://paultan.org/2009/07/23/hyundai-i30-16-and-20-launched-in-malaysia/#comment-255173 gcsk Wed, 12 Aug 2009 12:18:16 +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 ?

]]> By: JJ http://paultan.org/2009/07/23/hyundai-i30-16-and-20-launched-in-malaysia/#comment-255149 JJ Wed, 12 Aug 2009 09:09:03 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=16018#comment-255149 How low is low, Winson? :) (XX km/l) Anyway, if only there is a 1.6 Turbo Diesel Auto Trans with 7 seat on sale in Malaysia with good (read "cheap") price. :) How low is low, Winson? :) (XX km/l)

Anyway, if only there is a 1.6 Turbo Diesel Auto Trans with 7 seat on sale in Malaysia with good (read “cheap”) price. :)

]]> By: Winson http://paultan.org/2009/07/23/hyundai-i30-16-and-20-launched-in-malaysia/#comment-255109 Winson Wed, 12 Aug 2009 05:37:55 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=16018#comment-255109 I personally driving I30 in Singapore... and to be frank..i chosed this over mazda 3 (last gen) and Honda Airwave. This car is magnificient ... stable driving, low FC ..etc.. its worth to buy... I personally driving I30 in Singapore… and to be frank..i chosed this over mazda 3 (last gen) and Honda Airwave. This car is magnificient … stable driving, low FC ..etc.. its worth to buy…

]]> By: Specialist http://paultan.org/2009/07/23/hyundai-i30-16-and-20-launched-in-malaysia/#comment-254857 Specialist Tue, 11 Aug 2009 02:30:29 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=16018#comment-254857 Hmm... For those want to buy i30 now. Please do so, because I never gain anything. I never ask people not to buy i30, let's make this clear first. After 4 Months from now, we will check the i30 price again ok. Hmm… For those want to buy i30 now. Please do so, because I never gain anything. I never ask people not to buy i30, let’s make this clear first. After 4 Months from now, we will check the i30 price again ok.

]]> By: gcsk http://paultan.org/2009/07/23/hyundai-i30-16-and-20-launched-in-malaysia/#comment-254748 gcsk Mon, 10 Aug 2009 04:08:28 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=16018#comment-254748 not necessary Rhys Miller, for Hyundai Santa Fe, it is CKD now, the sales volume on Sante Fe isn't that signficant too... not necessary Rhys Miller, for Hyundai Santa Fe, it is CKD now, the sales volume on Sante Fe isn’t that signficant too…

]]> By: Rhys Miller http://paultan.org/2009/07/23/hyundai-i30-16-and-20-launched-in-malaysia/#comment-254707 Rhys Miller Sun, 09 Aug 2009 03:49:57 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=16018#comment-254707 There will not be a CKD of this model as it is not the volume model for Hyundai in Malaysia There will not be a CKD of this model as it is not the volume model for Hyundai in Malaysia

]]> By: Rhys Miller http://paultan.org/2009/07/23/hyundai-i30-16-and-20-launched-in-malaysia/#comment-254706 Rhys Miller Sun, 09 Aug 2009 03:45:27 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=16018#comment-254706 There will not be a ckd of this model as it is not a volume model. There will not be a ckd of this model as it is not a volume model.

]]> By: gcsk http://paultan.org/2009/07/23/hyundai-i30-16-and-20-launched-in-malaysia/#comment-254688 gcsk Sat, 08 Aug 2009 13:55:11 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=16018#comment-254688 I dun believe the price for i30 1.6 will drop to 70 K ++... i suspect specialist is either making an assumption based on nothing or he is a sales agent for other car brands to ask people not buy Hyundai cars or what... i am currently driving Elantra X20, bought at near 90K which i think it is very value for money as it really satisfies me from its comfort, power, FC, steady on highway, based on its price... now i am having interest in this i30 1.6 for my sister, if the 1.6 auto can go like 85-90K, will really consider it as the interior space of i30 is even bigger than my Elantra X20... personally i would not prefer the Peugeot 308vti as being told my friend who drives 308 told me the spared parts and service cost is expensive... i have compared the spared parts of Hyundai and Peugeot by asking around people who own the cars... Hyundai is still considered much cheaper as Peugeot is European car... somemore the P308 is 1400KG weight though it has slightly higher torque... also for my friend's P308 CKD version, i closed the door feel like not solid though the doors are heavy... i feel that the i30 door closing sounds better than P308 :) i checked out from Shah Alam Sime Darby show room, so far from the Hyundai Road show in OneU till now, the sales closed on the i30 is almost the 1.6 only... most the show rooms dun even have test drive unit for the 2.0 version, feel that the Sime Darby SA dun even have confidence to sell the 2.0 version as they know the price is just too much to attract buyers... i think the 2.0 version really have to wait till it got chance to become CKD only can attract buyers... however for the i30 1.6 (auto) CBU version, i see if there are discounts or cash rebate, still can catch buyers if the price range is near 90K like that because i30 is segment C while competitors like Vios, City, Latio, Suzuki SX4 are all segment B cars which are narrow in width, the i30 has 1775mm, 3 adults can sit comfortably at rear seats, not like Vios, the shouders of passengers are really squeezing each other. I dun believe the price for i30 1.6 will drop to 70 K ++… i suspect specialist is either making an assumption based on nothing or he is a sales agent for other car brands to ask people not buy Hyundai cars or what…

i am currently driving Elantra X20, bought at near 90K which i think it is very value for money as it really satisfies me from its comfort, power, FC, steady on highway, based on its price…
now i am having interest in this i30 1.6 for my sister, if the 1.6 auto can go like 85-90K, will really consider it as the interior space of i30 is even bigger than my Elantra X20…
personally i would not prefer the Peugeot 308vti as being told my friend who drives 308 told me the spared parts and service cost is expensive…
i have compared the spared parts of Hyundai and Peugeot by asking around people who own the cars… Hyundai is still considered much cheaper as Peugeot is European car… somemore the P308 is 1400KG weight though it has slightly higher torque… also for my friend’s P308 CKD version, i closed the door feel like not solid though the doors are heavy… i feel that the i30 door closing sounds better than P308 :)

i checked out from Shah Alam Sime Darby show room, so far from the Hyundai Road show in OneU till now, the sales closed on the i30 is almost the 1.6 only… most the show rooms dun even have test drive unit for the 2.0 version, feel that the Sime Darby SA dun even have confidence to sell the 2.0 version as they know the price is just too much to attract buyers…
i think the 2.0 version really have to wait till it got chance to become CKD only can attract buyers…

however for the i30 1.6 (auto) CBU version, i see if there are discounts or cash rebate, still can catch buyers if the price range is near 90K like that because i30 is segment C while competitors like Vios, City, Latio, Suzuki SX4 are all segment B cars which are narrow in width, the i30 has 1775mm, 3 adults can sit comfortably at rear seats, not like Vios, the shouders of passengers are really squeezing each other.

]]> By: Winson http://paultan.org/2009/07/23/hyundai-i30-16-and-20-launched-in-malaysia/#comment-254595 Winson Fri, 07 Aug 2009 08:38:20 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=16018#comment-254595 If everyone wait..thats mean no demand..no demand..they wont CKD it here..so how come the price will drop?? Can anyone explain? If everyone wait..thats mean no demand..no demand..they wont CKD it here..so how come the price will drop?? Can anyone explain?

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