Comments on: Hyundai i800 8-seater launched in the UK http://paultan.org/archives/2008/05/09/hyundai-i800-8-seater-launched-in-the-uk/ Paul Tan on the Automotive Industry Tue, 07 Oct 2008 00:28:43 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.2 By: Auto_crat http://paultan.org/archives/2008/05/09/hyundai-i800-8-seater-launched-in-the-uk/#comment-164021 Auto_crat Mon, 12 May 2008 13:29:58 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/05/09/hyundai-i800-8-seater-launched-in-the-uk/#comment-164021 Definitely not in the league of Alphard or Elgrand. But they're on the way. Get rid that 2 tone colours. It reminds me of Ria. Definitely not in the league of Alphard or Elgrand. But they’re on the way. Get rid that 2 tone colours. It reminds me of Ria.

]]> By: dzat46 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/05/09/hyundai-i800-8-seater-launched-in-the-uk/#comment-163947 dzat46 Mon, 12 May 2008 03:07:06 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/05/09/hyundai-i800-8-seater-launched-in-the-uk/#comment-163947 Anybody know if the seat is removable as per most minivan? Anybody know if the seat is removable as per most minivan?

]]> By: mr42 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/05/09/hyundai-i800-8-seater-launched-in-the-uk/#comment-163942 mr42 Mon, 12 May 2008 02:35:42 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/05/09/hyundai-i800-8-seater-launched-in-the-uk/#comment-163942 No rear wipers ka?..Sigh..In Malaysia, we always need rear wipers on vans, MPVs and SUVs..., especially during the rainy seasons... No rear wipers ka?..Sigh..In Malaysia, we always need rear wipers on vans, MPVs and SUVs…, especially during the rainy seasons…

]]> By: Goddess http://paultan.org/archives/2008/05/09/hyundai-i800-8-seater-launched-in-the-uk/#comment-163845 Goddess Sun, 11 May 2008 06:12:59 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/05/09/hyundai-i800-8-seater-launched-in-the-uk/#comment-163845 great panel great panel

]]> By: szw http://paultan.org/archives/2008/05/09/hyundai-i800-8-seater-launched-in-the-uk/#comment-163816 szw Sat, 10 May 2008 16:53:27 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/05/09/hyundai-i800-8-seater-launched-in-the-uk/#comment-163816 its here long time ago and the mechanics and technician has undergo training 4 dis vehicle and i10 over here. its here long time ago and the mechanics and technician has undergo training 4 dis vehicle and i10 over here.

]]> By: dzat46 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/05/09/hyundai-i800-8-seater-launched-in-the-uk/#comment-163790 dzat46 Sat, 10 May 2008 12:09:36 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/05/09/hyundai-i800-8-seater-launched-in-the-uk/#comment-163790 albagmane said, May 9, 2008 @ 9:54 pm autoindustrie said, May 9, 2008 @ 4:41 pm It’s a Hyundai…. I find it weird that people associate this with an Elgrand or Alphard… ______________________________________________________________________________ nth weird to associate it with Elgrand or Alphard since since we are talking bout the size and shape of this MPV, besides this one is known for 8 seater… ---------------------------------------------------------------- Agreed wt albagmane...anyway, hyundai have improve a lot....reliablity wise & customer service (Hyundai Sime not Kah bintang)...i rate my hyundai trajet higher (reliable + excellent cust serv from Hyundai Sime) than my Honda City (so much issues + twice send for warranty repairs in 2 yrs time + bad cust service)...anyway, from recent minivan comparison done by canadian auto, overall best rating was given to hyundai entourage/kia sedona....was rated higher compares to toyota sienna/honda odc/nissan quest/chrysler town & country/pontiac montana/mazda5 ....anyway, msian still rates japs higher but from my experience of owning both ....i rates hyundai higher albagmane said,
May 9, 2008 @ 9:54 pm

autoindustrie said,
May 9, 2008 @ 4:41 pm
It’s a Hyundai….
I find it weird that people associate this with an Elgrand or Alphard…
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nth weird to associate it with Elgrand or Alphard since since we are talking bout the size and shape of this MPV, besides this one is known for 8 seater…

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Agreed wt albagmane…anyway, hyundai have improve a lot….reliablity wise & customer service (Hyundai Sime not Kah bintang)…i rate my hyundai trajet higher (reliable + excellent cust serv from Hyundai Sime) than my Honda City (so much issues + twice send for warranty repairs in 2 yrs time + bad cust service)…anyway, from recent minivan comparison done by canadian auto, overall best rating was given to hyundai entourage/kia sedona….was rated higher compares to toyota sienna/honda odc/nissan quest/chrysler town & country/pontiac montana/mazda5 ….anyway, msian still rates japs higher but from my experience of owning both ….i rates hyundai higher

]]> By: albagmane http://paultan.org/archives/2008/05/09/hyundai-i800-8-seater-launched-in-the-uk/#comment-163696 albagmane Fri, 09 May 2008 13:54:17 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/05/09/hyundai-i800-8-seater-launched-in-the-uk/#comment-163696 autoindustrie said, May 9, 2008 @ 4:41 pm It’s a Hyundai…. I find it weird that people associate this with an Elgrand or Alphard… ______________________________________________________________________________ nth weird to associate it with Elgrand or Alphard since since we are talking bout the size and shape of this MPV, besides this one is known for 8 seater... autoindustrie said,
May 9, 2008 @ 4:41 pm
It’s a Hyundai….
I find it weird that people associate this with an Elgrand or Alphard…
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nth weird to associate it with Elgrand or Alphard since since we are talking bout the size and shape of this MPV, besides this one is known for 8 seater…

]]> By: autoindustrie http://paultan.org/archives/2008/05/09/hyundai-i800-8-seater-launched-in-the-uk/#comment-163677 autoindustrie Fri, 09 May 2008 08:42:25 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/05/09/hyundai-i800-8-seater-launched-in-the-uk/#comment-163677 BTW, I thought I remember somebody sending in pics of this car in JPJ? BTW, I thought I remember somebody sending in pics of this car in JPJ?

]]> By: autoindustrie http://paultan.org/archives/2008/05/09/hyundai-i800-8-seater-launched-in-the-uk/#comment-163676 autoindustrie Fri, 09 May 2008 08:41:23 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/05/09/hyundai-i800-8-seater-launched-in-the-uk/#comment-163676 It's a Hyundai.... I find it weird that people associate this with an Elgrand or Alphard... It’s a Hyundai….

I find it weird that people associate this with an Elgrand or Alphard…

]]> By: mitlanevo http://paultan.org/archives/2008/05/09/hyundai-i800-8-seater-launched-in-the-uk/#comment-163672 mitlanevo Fri, 09 May 2008 08:27:29 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/05/09/hyundai-i800-8-seater-launched-in-the-uk/#comment-163672 add on: bigger wheels..... few LCD screens...... a bit of chrome but not too bling..... some VIP style bodykits (like those Japan/Taiwan Elgrand and Alphard)..... and I'm sure this MPV will be very nice!!!! add on:

bigger wheels…..
few LCD screens……
a bit of chrome but not too bling…..
some VIP style bodykits (like those Japan/Taiwan Elgrand and Alphard)…..

and I’m sure this MPV will be very nice!!!!

]]> By: dzat46 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/05/09/hyundai-i800-8-seater-launched-in-the-uk/#comment-163671 dzat46 Fri, 09 May 2008 07:45:14 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/05/09/hyundai-i800-8-seater-launched-in-the-uk/#comment-163671 Yes...perfect future replacement for my current trajet. Keep the price the same as trajet & bring this diesel engine....wow 12km/liter, much better than my 10km/l trajet...finally a 7/8 seaters with enough luggage capacity. No need to use my thule roof box which i'm using when travelling wt full ppl (family + inlaws).....will buy one of this Yes…perfect future replacement for my current trajet. Keep the price the same as trajet & bring this diesel engine….wow 12km/liter, much better than my 10km/l trajet…finally a 7/8 seaters with enough luggage capacity. No need to use my thule roof box which i’m using when travelling wt full ppl (family + inlaws)…..will buy one of this

]]> By: albagmane http://paultan.org/archives/2008/05/09/hyundai-i800-8-seater-launched-in-the-uk/#comment-163660 albagmane Fri, 09 May 2008 05:14:59 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/05/09/hyundai-i800-8-seater-launched-in-the-uk/#comment-163660 as mentioned earlier, it has potential of being a great MPV looker such as those Elgrands or Alphards... all it needs is some nice looking bodykit n wheels, oso not to forget, lower it down a bit pls... n oh yea, white would be the best suitable color... as mentioned earlier, it has potential of being a great MPV looker such as those Elgrands or Alphards… all it needs is some nice looking bodykit n wheels, oso not to forget, lower it down a bit pls… n oh yea, white would be the best suitable color…

]]> By: armandd http://paultan.org/archives/2008/05/09/hyundai-i800-8-seater-launched-in-the-uk/#comment-163653 armandd Fri, 09 May 2008 04:44:00 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/05/09/hyundai-i800-8-seater-launched-in-the-uk/#comment-163653 the 3rd row looks pretty small to me. the 3rd row looks pretty small to me.

]]> By: zanggief http://paultan.org/archives/2008/05/09/hyundai-i800-8-seater-launched-in-the-uk/#comment-163642 zanggief Fri, 09 May 2008 02:59:36 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/05/09/hyundai-i800-8-seater-launched-in-the-uk/#comment-163642 This may give another beat for the tyt hiace....as they have both of the size but i800 has the advantage on luxurious interior.. Paul, any idea on the price segment for this model as we saw it in the JPJ recently? This may give another beat for the tyt hiace….as they have both of the size but i800 has the advantage on luxurious interior..

Paul, any idea on the price segment for this model as we saw it in the JPJ recently?

]]> By: the stik http://paultan.org/archives/2008/05/09/hyundai-i800-8-seater-launched-in-the-uk/#comment-163638 the stik Fri, 09 May 2008 02:24:04 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/05/09/hyundai-i800-8-seater-launched-in-the-uk/#comment-163638 van jenazah.. van jenazah..

]]> By: shamel http://paultan.org/archives/2008/05/09/hyundai-i800-8-seater-launched-in-the-uk/#comment-163636 shamel Fri, 09 May 2008 02:07:42 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/05/09/hyundai-i800-8-seater-launched-in-the-uk/#comment-163636 I'll pick this over overpriced and old-school (engine below seat) design Hiace, Urvan etc. BTW if the price is right. I’ll pick this over overpriced and old-school (engine below seat) design Hiace, Urvan etc. BTW if the price is right.

]]> By: KF http://paultan.org/archives/2008/05/09/hyundai-i800-8-seater-launched-in-the-uk/#comment-163635 KF Fri, 09 May 2008 02:06:10 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/05/09/hyundai-i800-8-seater-launched-in-the-uk/#comment-163635 Definitely the choice vehicle for the guys at bangbus.com...;-) Definitely the choice vehicle for the guys at bangbus.com…;-)

]]> By: azrai http://paultan.org/archives/2008/05/09/hyundai-i800-8-seater-launched-in-the-uk/#comment-163615 azrai Thu, 08 May 2008 22:51:38 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/05/09/hyundai-i800-8-seater-launched-in-the-uk/#comment-163615 Weststar competitor right. Weststar competitor right.

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