Hey look, another car we can't have here - The All New Hyundai i30
The launch of the new i30 heralds the next market blitz from Hyundai. With each generation of their models, they make such leaps in value and quality, that it's no longer surprising. So, yes, the i30 is a dandylicious C-segment car, and no, they won't sell it to us here in the States. Same story, different company - though it speaks volumes about Hyundai that anyone would have a twinge of jealousy that one of their cars is not part of the selection in their country.
The styling is crisp and clean, with a dash of youth thrown in; but otherwise a safe design route. The production car is almost the same as the car previewed at the Geneva Motor Show. There is a whole slew of options available, and at least six airbags are standard. Efficient diesels net you 51-60 miles per (imperial) gallon. Trim levels are Comfort, Style and Premium. Prices start at £10,995.
Probably the biggest piece of news is the fact that Hyundai is completely changing their naming system. They, like everyone else, are going alphanumeric. It really doesn't matter either way, but it looks a lot like a giant leap for Hyundai-kind onto the band-wagon. Model numbers will range from i10 to i50, each multiple of ten corresponding to the next vehicle segment, so the i10 will be a micromobile, and the Genesis concept will likely be the i50 (at least we'll get that one).
But what does it really matter, anyway. Here, we still have to deal with the Accent. Oh, lord.
Gallery: Hyundai i30
[Source: Hyundai]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Alex Nunez 10:35AM (6/26/2007)
The good news:
We're getting the i30 Wagon, badged as an Elantra:
http://www.autoblog.com/2007/04/23/us-bound-hyundai-bringing-i30-wagon-as-elantra-in-08/
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Owen 3:04PM (6/26/2007)
That is good news! This is a 5 seater correct? Too bad we can't get the diesels too. Never can have enough good wagon choices, now if we can only convince the buying public that they're superior to their thirsty SUVs. I'm still smitten with the Astra wagon I saw last time I was in Germany (known as the estate, we're getting the two hatches in the states, which I am still thrilled about).
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Luke Kraus 12:46AM (6/29/2007)
Ever heard of the Infiniti I30, Hyundai? Isn't it going to be confusing if carmakers start naming their cars after one another?
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Katalina 2:52PM (8/13/2007)
Premier Hyundai XG as a prototype was held in 1998 in Paris, and serial and car beacon much more a few months later in the auto Seoul. The car was created on the platform Hyundai Sonata c long by 50 mm and a width of 165 mm in length. At home and car much more is called Grandeur.
More: http://hyundai-review.blogspot.com/2007/07/hyundai-xg-review.html
More: http://hyundai-review.blogspot.com/
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