Three new Hyundais were launched at KLIMS13, but the i40 Sedan, i40 Tourer and Tucson Facelift weren’t the only new metal on display at Hyundai-Sime Darby Motor’s booth – they also previewed the i30 and Veloster Turbo.
First seen in late-2011, this i30 five-door hatchback is the second generation carrying the name, replacing a competent but bland car. It competes in the competitive VW Golf and Ford Focus segment in Europe, along with its Kia-badged cee’d cousin and Japanese entrants Honda Civic and Toyota Auris. It is also sold in the US as the Elantra GT.
The display unit is powered by a 145 PS, 175Nm 1.8 litre ‘Nu’ MPI engine mated to Hyundai’s own six-speed automatic, With a 2.0 GDI version now available (it was launched in Australia in August) and HSDM starting to bring in the naturally-aspirated gasoline direct injection engine with the i40 range, one would think that the i30 will follow suit, but not for now at least.
The CBU imported i30 will come with a panoramic glass roof, smart welcome system, Flex Steer (three steering weights to choose from), a hidden reverse camera and electric parking brake, leather seats, among other things. In terms of safety, it will get 6 airbags and ESP stability control. To be launched in the first quarter of 2014, order books for this model are now open.
The other ‘coming soon’ car is the Veloster Turbo, the hot version of Hyundai’s unique 2+1 door coupe. The Veloster was launched in Malaysia one year ago with the sole engine choice of a 1.6 litre Gamma D-CVVT engine with 132 PS/158 Nm.
The Veloster Turbo takes things up a few notches with a 1.6 Turbo GDI engine that pushes out 184 PS and 265 Nm from 1,500 to 4,500 rpm. These figures are lower than the 201 hp US-spec car, but more or less equal to the UK-spec car’s 186 PS/265 Nm, which is also shared with our northern neighbour Thailand.
No timeframe or invitation to book, but this one should be coming anytime in 2014 – we’ve already spotted a white example being tested by the JPJ.
GALLERY: Hyundai i30 Hatchback
GALLERY: Hyundai Veloster Turbo
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Same old same old boring design…sigh
What happened to the previous i30 collecting dust in warehouse will be repeat in this as well..zzZZ
but..but…still much more sexy than ugly Vios..
Earlier in the year in Sydney, I see many young asians driving this cabbage.
Now towards the end of the year, I see so many oz online ads selling this car.
looks like u r so hardworking on criticizing Kia and Hyundai cars. are u suffering huge sales drop recently?
I am under great pressure from local dealer in Colombo to ship more Sonatas over.
Sam gave me ultimatum to have 15units more this weekend, with trade in value no more than RM55k for 15mth old or below units
for me last gen i30 more attractive eventhough not many people buy it
Suprima also not many people buy it now, seldom see it on the road…maybe not attractive enough…
if i’m not mistaken this car has cooler box just like kia cerato
This car will have by default a Terengannu number plate TNV ABCD by default
Unfortunately it is Hyundai …
very nice looking and specification for Veloster Turbo, but less attractive when recommended fuel by ron 97.
well many europe model can use regular ron91 and ron95 for max performance
The Veloster Turbo can accept 95 octane fuel. In fact we’ve got many Veloster Turbo owners in SG using 95octane fuel for their cars.
The ECU will detect a lower octane number and retard the timing accordingly to prevent pre-detonation.
There will be some loss of power with 95 octane gas. But the engine will work normally and within warranty specs. Don’t worry
Hyundai seems aggressive, Kia should bring in Ceed Pro GT and Ceed, as well as other European model. Spice up the market abit.
KIA bring in the Ceed?
OMG, KIA vehicles can’t even get a trade in price nowadays
u maw trade in itu KIA ka? sorry we dont accept KIA car.
Why our motor show like car showrooms?
Ahh… after so many yrs of waiting, my bolehland friends can finally get to enjoy REAL, top specced Hyundais in your country instead of @@ at SG market Hyundai/Kias whenever we visit your country.
Your i30 is even better specced than ours. Due to silly tax structure, our local agent brought in the base 1.6L Gamma II i30 only… and the aircon controls was fully manual, as compared to full climate controls as shown in your version.
Top spec korean cars nowadays still handles like cheap sampan though.. I’ll stick to Japanese car or even local Preve and Suprima..
Waiting for the euro 4 diesel fuel. If not mistaken,will be available in 2014 is it?
if some of u guys noticed the Veloster turbo only applicable for RON97 fuel type. Personal went to motorshow seen it on the spect sheet.. really holllyshit
Can afford the car but the fuel? LOL That’s funny.
I hope this new i30 won’t be a sales failure like how the first gen i30 did 5 years back…..
I want the sales to be successful, so that there will be more sorhais buying them now and selling them off at 50% of a year later, if they are lucky.
Used Kimchi prices are set to drop another 5%-10% in 2014
Should bring in i20 first, see the sales how.
Please do, need a steady stream of tai lan ngong sorhais to feed my business
Once again, Sam criticize the Korean car. So all Sam could afford is just a Hilux with full load of sand?
yes they’re bringing the nicer i30..hopefully the price’s around 80k..