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• VW’s price in au is just crap, it is only 2/3 in Europe or in us compare to here. i don’t understand why Aussies always like to pay a lot for nothing. look at BWM, 335i sedan, here 11k, in US just 4.1k you can buy online from BMW itself.

  Yeo Posted on 09 March 2010 12:18am

• I have just ordered an i30 SR to replace my VW Golf V.  Prior to the Golf I had an Elantra for about 7yrs with no major issues.  The Golf on the other hand (which I bought brand new 1.5yrs ago) has more rattles than a creche, door frames flex even when backing out of a driveway, and DSG gearbox is really clunky. I’ve had other quality issues like rubber falling off the inside of the back doors. I had none of these problems with my Elantra and yet people would be quick to think the Golf would be better built but sadly it wasn’t. I’m not alone in this and have read many reports of quality issues with the Golf V series. In the US, Hyundai has overtaken VW and Toyota in quality ratings and it’s evident in what I’ve seen in the new i30.  I’d rather buy a car from a car company that knows it has to go the extra mile to win customers than a company that’s just complacent.

  John of Sydney Posted on 10 May 2009 5:58pm

• I have just orderd the i30 SLX ofter testing it, found it to be very well made and like the shape. I have always been a VW man all my life right from the golf 1 all the way to golf 4. The golf is a good car but cost to much to run, were as the i30 look just as good and cost a lot less to run, so at the end of the day I have more money and a good car that is the i30.

  Marc Ashford of Cronulla Posted on 20 January 2009 4:44pm

• Err, do people actually consider spending 20 grand on one of these. Imagine what you could buy for 20 grand, a vy ss, second hand golf, vx clubsport. Hell you could get a 2004 vy v6 berlina for say 12 grand, then you have $8,000 left over from the 20grand to spend on petrol for the next few years. Now that sounds economical to me, and you get to have a holden instead of a new age excel.
  Dont people think?

  Jordan Posted on 07 November 2008 12:59am

• Cavok:  “safety economy and value?” its time you start looking to move into retirement village. by the way those awards you just described are a load of crap.

  Carsguide- only interested in el cheapo plastic cars that are economical
  Ancap- People who play soccer instead of Aussie rules or Rugby League
  Racv- Run by people with gray hair whos interest in cars they had as a kid is a distant memory. More interested in insurance and caravaning than cars. Have you read Royal Auto? ZZZZzzzzzzZZZZZzzzzzz

  jamie Posted on 07 November 2008 12:48am

• Hyundai i30:
  2008 RACV, RACQ & RAA most Economical Small Car to own and run,
  2007 Carsguide Car of the Year,
  2007 Carsguide Green Car of the Year,
  5 star ANCAP rating.

  …I guess safety, economy, and good value for money isn’t for everyone.

  Cavok Posted on 18 October 2008 3:40am

• There is an old saying in life is that you only get what you pay for ! sadly i find this in hyundai cars cheap and cheap for a reason…...sadly you cant polish a Turd !

  Norman Foster of perth Posted on 15 September 2008 6:00pm

• Why is it that people are far too close minded to see that it is possible for a manufacturer to turn the page, and start producing some products worthy of accolades? Surely with all the attention that the i30 has been receiving from major vehicle magazines and journalists, not only in Australia, but the world over (including Russia but definitely not Georgia), people would keep their opinions closeted until they take the time to really go through the i30 to see what the fuss is all about. Seems to me that a lot of people are basing the quality of the new Hyundai range on vehicles from another time. Ill admit, the excels were a flop in the quality stakes, as were quite a few of Hyundai’s vehicles back in the day. The idea was to create a market for sub $20k new vehicles, which was achieved with the excels. Over time, this did 2 things. 1. The big manufacturers wanted in on this now booming market, and they introduced competitively priced vehicles with the quality to boot. 2. Hyundai, realizing that the big players were leaps ahead in quality, had to lift there game to a competitive point. So you see, Hyundai can’t stay afloat with inferior products, and there are proving that by tossing in the 5 year unlimited warranty in the hopes that the stigmata, that many seem to fall back on, that Hyundai is still an inferior product.

  Although I am no car enthusiast by any measure, I have worked in automotive sales for a few years now with two of the biggest quality driven brands on this earth, Toyota and Mazda. To be honest, I too was under the misguided notion that Hyundai produced sub-par vehicles, even when I took a position at Hyundai. In actual fact, they paid me more and the hours were better, and that was the deciding factor in my employment. However from day one, they stuck me in one of the new i30’s and I was blown away. Having come from new corolla’s (the best selling car in the world ever) and the Mazda 3 (the most popular privately owned vehicle in Australia) I was blown away with the overall finish of the i30. I mean, the i30 petrol is only a small investment more than that of a Yaris or Mazda 2, which are painfully small cars. In short, the value for money this vehicle presents is great.

  my thoughts is for those few who are still not convinced that the i30 is Hyundai’s turning point, but have not taken the car for a drive or even managed to sit in one, I think you too will be pleasantly surprised. And hey, maybe it’s not for everyone, and that’s fine. That’s why you have a whole plethora of choices beyond the i30! Ultimately, if you base your opinions on old technology and old products of coarse you will be let down. But please, take the time to see what is out there beyond your comfort zone. I don’t expect you to race out and buy one just to tell me ‘I told you so’ but at least after a drive you will have the ability to weigh in on the debate with more interesting comments than “my 1987 excel was terrible”, “they are built in Korea” or “I will spit on any Hyundai”. Maybe a little more class is needed with a few people on this forum as well…

  Thanks guys!

  joed gibb (toyota convert) of perth Posted on 29 August 2008 8:35pm

• Hyundais are good cars. The tecnology they contain isnt what drives the space shuttle but it is alot more advanced than the likes of Holden and Ford. Its interesting that peple in Australia love their V8 muscle car ssuch as the XR8 and Holdne V8 but they rely on tecnology that has bot changed from world war 2 such as push rods. This is a joke. The other thing with these vechiles is they actually have less power to engine displacment compared to asian and european cars. This is evident by dividing the kW of an engine by the number of litres the engine displacment is. Hyuandai are the best cars since sliced bread but they certainley are alot better than many cars driving on Australian roads and there reliability is becoming alot better. If you dont mind paying lots in petrol, pouring out tons of CO2 and feeding the global addication of oil and the problems that go with it buy a eneffecient piece of crap or buy somthing alittle smaller and way more effeicient and walk/cycle use public transport. Go the small cars I say

  chris of Brisbane Posted on 26 July 2008 8:24pm

• Reading most of these comments makes me realise why our world is in serious trouble. It’s mainly because of those people out there who prioritise their purchases of cars based on image rather than fuel efficiency and value for money. And it’s sad that people are judged by what they drive. Very immature and materialistic. I drive a holden berlina, a tank in my opinion. Reliable yes, but with the current fuel prices, way too expensive to drive.Not my vehicle of choice, but rather of circumstances. My next purchase decision will be based on fuel efficiency and price and at the moment the Hyundai stacks up. For all you immature petrol heads out there, GROW UP! You can’t change who you are by the vehicle you dirve!

  Sue Simmons of east gippsland Posted on 22 July 2008 12:53pm

• WE HAVE OWNED A 2000 ACCENT AND A 2005 TUCSON 4X4 2.7 AND HAVE FOUND BOTH TO DO WHAT THEY WERE BOUGHT FOR. THE ACCENT IS CHEAP TO RUN AND THE TUCSON IS A DREAM ON THE HIGHWAY.  WE HAVE HAD NO PRODLEMS WITH EITHER EVCEPT THO CLOCK IN THE ACCENT. WE HAVE SOLD THE ACCENT AND AM WAITING ON A I30. IF IT PERFORMS LIKE THE OTHERS WE WILL BE MORE THAN HAPPY.

  Ian Gleeson Posted on 26 June 2008 10:59am

• I’d buy this car over a Daewoo or a Daihatsu any day.

  Moose Posted on 25 June 2008 1:05pm

• Hyundai Slayer - Spit on either of my Hyundai’s and you’ll know about it.

  People are forgetting one important detail about Hyundai’s past. They were built cheaply back in the day when they used crap old Mitsubishi engines. The X3 Excel used Hyundai’s first in-house designed engine. You know what? it’s just as robust as any Japanese motor. The Elantra and i30 are no different. Both use Hyundai’s in-house ‘Beta’ motor. I have an 98 Excel and 05 Elantra and swear by their in-house engines. You can’t fault them for reliability. i30 is a very good car. people are just too anal to admit that Hyundai is no longer joke. Hyundai haters, I love my Hyundai’s.

  Cheers

  Dean Posted on 21 April 2008 10:51pm

• This is how Kia Ceed, clone of i30 is made.

  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qSd91e5ANNg

  cg reader Posted on 20 April 2008 2:34am

• i once had a hyundai lantra, when i didnt think much about cars. What a big mistake that turned out to be, it had a real lot of problems. And back then people were saying the same thing about the hyundais like they had turned a corner, and that they improved so much, but in reality they hadn’t, and my car was more trouble than it was worth, i dont think these hyundais will be much different. i expect in a year or two, new hyundai buyers will have problems like i did. Hyundai…..never again

  james Posted on 16 April 2008 8:54pm

• come on people Hyundai are making some good cars right now and this is one of them

  david Posted on 08 April 2008 4:59pm

• Unlike the 99% of posters, I have this model and I agree with the reviewer. It’s a great smooth ride and it really is unlike the Elantra or the Excel- which is good.

  real Gen Y of Sydney Posted on 07 April 2008 8:53pm

• I dont see why people are hating the hyundai. the way i see it, im glad people drive hyundais because it make my crappy old bomb look classy

  king ping Posted on 25 March 2008 9:40pm

• Thanks for the laugh guys/girls.

  Two cents,
  If you didn’t care, you wouldn’t be wasting your time posting on this forum. The fact that i30 is receiving such rave reviews must be really upsetting. Don’t let that put you off, I enjoy reading your posts. :D

  Hyundai Slayer,
  Thank you for assisting to complete the picture of the ‘hyundai hater’. So far we’ve got: ignorant, insecure, illogical, superficial, and now spitter. Did I miss anything?
  You’d better take some water with you on your next public outing… you’re going to be doing A LOT of spitting.

  Cavok Posted on 25 March 2008 5:40pm

• GOD himself could make this car and pretty much anyone i know with an interest in cars would not touch it with a 30 foot pole with THAT badge.

  But besides that, I dont really care anyway. the I30 makes eveyone elses car look a lot better

  two cents Posted on 21 March 2008 3:10am

• Cheap rubbish, move on.. I spit on every Hyundai I see. Buy one, expect some saliva!

  Hyundai Slayer of Sydney Posted on 19 March 2008 10:46pm

• My two cents,
  Ummm no. I don’t think you quite grasped the concept there. Actually you didn’t even get close.

  I considered the VW Golf – bland exterior styling, and very light on features compared to the i30. It wasn’t in the running for long. But if you would rather pay more for less, that’s your choice.

  “Hyundai trash heap”? Even if Hyundai released the greatest, most revolutionary vehicle of all time - you wouldn’t know about it. It’s still a Hyundai, right? :D

  Cavok Posted on 19 March 2008 2:44pm

• Two cents,
  Odd you wold call the i30 trash heap when it fares so well in Build quality surveys yet In the JD power survey, VW placed 36th of the 37 manafacturers. You can at least take heart that you beat Landrover.
  Yes image may be important but at least I know that with my i30 I get style with reliabiliy and value for money. Traits foreign to VW

  EYMA TEAPOT Posted on 19 March 2008 12:44pm

• Now this is an interesting topic. So what you are saying is that I would be foolish to consider forking out extra cash because the car has a better image.
  I think that is a very unworthy thing to say. If i did that with life, i would drive around in an ugly trash heap, would have a 150kg girlfriend, not brush my teeth, won’t shower, never clean my house, all because I dont care less about my image. NO THANKS, i will take the VW golf over the hyundai trash heap any day

  My two cents Posted on 18 March 2008 6:58pm

• I have to laugh. I find it amusing that some people are so insecure that they would spend many thousands of dollars on a badge - all in the name of perceived popularity. It takes me back to the primary school days at recess.
  I’m sorry, but if you can’t see past your own prejudices when it comes to something as expensive as a motor vehicle, then you are deserving of ridicule.

  The price, features and performance of the i30 speak for themselves. It’s a great car. The fact that the i30 is such a ‘thorn in the side’ of the ignorant few makes me love it even more. :D

  Cavok Posted on 18 March 2008 3:25pm

• Seriously - I would not be caught dead in this plastic rubbish. I once had the horrible experience of being passenger in a Hyundai… Never again! If you are a poor ass that can go a little further than taking the bus, this is for you! I expect to see none of these in my street! Social suicide at it’s finest! I am definitely not an A to B car owner.

  Gay Gen Y of Sydney Posted on 17 March 2008 6:25pm

• Lucky you bill, you have found a girl with a far better car in the torana than you do (presuming you do drive a hyundai). I love toranas and if wanted a classic car the torana would be among my choices. Aussie, small and looks beautiful. Particulary the XU1 GTR, or the A9X and most Aussie classic muscle cars go up in value unlike any car in hyundai’s history.

  wendy keam Posted on 13 March 2008 5:49pm

• I came across this little forum yesterday and was not intended to put in my 2cs worth until I read Kohan recommendation of buying an Astra instead of the i30. Well if you want your astra be garaged at Holden instead at your home, if you want to drive in the heat without aircon, if you want problems to have the car started whenever it is hot well take Koran hint buy a lemon buy an astra.  Don’t take my word for it, check www.motorsm.com.  I had an Hyundai coupe never had any problems and yes it had the wow factor. Was approached on numerous occasions by chicks complimenting me of my car.

  Pat East of Melb Posted on 13 March 2008 11:50am

• Haha - oh my god - she IS a bogun! BMW is the car of choice for today’s ‘CUB’. I also see countless numbers of common boguns driving older Beemers - thinking they’re all ‘high and mighty’. It’s freakin’ hilarious! These people are stuck in a time when the car you drove repesented your social status. To me, the i30, particularly the Diesel variant represents excellent value for money, particularly with respect to fuel economy. I will look on drivers of such cars as intelligent people who know how to invest their dough wisely.

  Bill Posted on 12 March 2008 11:18am

• Well good for you Wendy Dear.
  Its sounds like your above dating anyone driving a common car like a Hyundai.
  Would i have any chance with you if I rocked up in an Alfa or a Renault or is it only german cars that do it for you.
  By the way, the i30 was designed in Germany and many people have even accused Hyundai of copying the BMW 1 series. Does that help my chances or have I already blown it. Not to worry, I have a hot date tonight with a real classy chick who drives Torana.

  EYMA TEAPOT Posted on 07 March 2008 5:07pm

• Dearest bill and eyma teapot ,
  I drive a BMW 318 in fact, since when do bogans drive BMW’s? And I would rate bogans in ford utes high above anyone who would buy this car.

  wendy keam Posted on 06 March 2008 7:15pm

• Kohan, the youtube top gear video you refer to in your post was put to air in 2004 according to one of the youtube forum members. Apart from being ridiculously out of date (very much like your opinions), the i30 wasn’t even one of the vehicles reviewed!
  “i dont and most other car enthuists dislike hyundais”  - since when did you survey all car enthusiasts and determine that “most” didn’t like hyundai’s? I certainly wasn’t involved in your survey, so I’ll have to assume that it was just another one of your many rubbish statements.
  I for one will be glad that you won’t be making any more posts about “this car”. Actually, most of your negative comments have been directed at the manufacturer, not the i30. I think you’re more of a brand name enthusiast than a car enthusiast.

  Cavok Posted on 29 February 2008 8:42pm

• Lets face it…KOREA IS THE NEXT JAPAN.
  Remember when everyone bought something (especially whitegoods and electronics) because it was made in Japan? Thats all in the past.
  Cars are depreciative assets, cost money to run - they are just tools for the job. Anyone thinking any car is about image and gets hung up about what they drive shouldnt be driving on our roads - remove the sheetmetal / plastic, and its their that it counts - and what you get for the price - and Hyundai has stepped up with the i30, and we havent seen it yet but so has its sister company Kia. And this is only the start.
  3rd in the JD Power survey of the tough US market and land of the lemon law - they must be doing something right.
  And anyone waiting for a nice compact wagon - wait for the i30 wagon - in the US Elantra Touring (Wagon). The Kia c’eed wagon is already out in the EU.
  As a car tester for a niche car manufacturer, having tested most of the C segment cars, the i30 is just like baby bears porridge - just right! No wonder its pushing alot of buttons with some other car manufacturers!

  Paul Bass Posted on 29 February 2008 8:27pm

• Yes Wendy, and the guy would drive away pleased that he didn’t waste his time and money buying dinner for a bogun. What decade are you living in?

  Bill Posted on 29 February 2008 5:15pm

• im sorry about this. this will be my last post about this car. i leave it to proffesional motoring journelists to tell you about hyundai and other korean cars just go on to www.youtube.com and type in “Top Gear Hyundai the Korean car2” . it will actually show you why i dont and most other car enthuists dislike hyundais.
  -like top gear say “they make them like white goods, they are like fridge freezers” “there just tools, there’s no soul there’s no passion and frankly anyone do that”

  i personally love my cars and if i spend thousands of dollars on a car it would have to put the biggest rosiest smile on my face and my car has.

  kohan gasperino Posted on 28 February 2008 6:29pm

• and as for petrol, it is worth every cent, and would happily pay twice the price at my 12per 100kms. and since i have a wagon i can fit a 4 seater couch in the back let alone the golf clubs you will struggle to get in your car.

  And jeremy clarkson, my most respected motoring journelist suggests to get the VW Golf diesel if your so obsessive about petrol prices.

  kohan gasperino Posted on 28 February 2008 5:51pm

• OK, I have egg on my face. My appolgies Rob from Launceston for you have taste.
  Back to Kohan now and his comment that the I30 doesnt have wow factor, i agree.
  Not many cars do and your old commondore isnt one of them.

  EYMA TEAPOT Posted on 28 February 2008 3:57pm

• Eyma, I think you’ll find that what you thought was a post from Rod was actually a post to Rod from kohan (it reads “To Rod Fulton – Launceston”). Apart from that, I don’t think kohan is correct about anything else.

  I test-drove most of the competitors in this class and nothing came close to the i30 in terms of features and value for money. The car looks great, is very practical and user friendly. The i30 is a worthy winner of the car of the year award.
  I ended up buying the SR and haven’t looked back. It’s a great car!

  Cavok Posted on 28 February 2008 1:58pm

• Kohan, I think maybe you need to re-read Robs words because i dont think he is in agreement with me at all. He is apparantly just another narrow minded person like you.
  You can laugh at me all you want as i drive around in my new HYundai I30 averaging around 5 l/p100 while your commondore [not a mispelling] does what Kohan…. Do i hear 12?..maybe 13l/p100?
  As for Wendy, well she most likely drives a beetle so her opinion doesnt count.

  EYMA TEAPOT Posted on 28 February 2008 12:34pm

• talking about warranties, mitsubishi give out 5 years and the option of 10 years, thinking that they are reliable, but my previous car ,a 2 nd hand mistubishi magna, was a big load of japanese plastic garbage that within a year it went from smooth to 2 new auto transmissions and the engine was very near death. my commodore i bought at 430,000kms on its original enigine and trans and nearly everything else has no problems for the 3 years i have had it and is closing in on half a million kms. A hyundai has no chance in hell of doing that when a hoon like me is at the wheel. also like i said in a previous post no one will say to you “wow you have got the new hyundai i30”. Do you really want people in looking at your car and pointing and laughing at it, well you can expect it if you buy this hidious thing. take some pride in your next car purchase. 
  PS. i like what wendy keam said and whole heartedly agree, if i were female.
  PPS. what you have wriiten shows how clever you are. you are critisising rod, who happens to agree with you. HAHAHAHAHA

  kohan gasperino Posted on 27 February 2008 5:44pm

• I just thought Rods comments about Hyundai being plastic and falling apart and not being in the same league as the german manafactured vehciles is very interesting.
  This certainly goes against the J D power reports which show BMW and Mercedes in the bottom half dozen manafacturers for faults per 100 vehciles and VW second worst above only Landrover. And where did Hyundai finish? Wait for it Rod…..Third behind only Porsche and Lexus. I guess that is why they confidently offer a five year unlimited kilometer warrant knowing that they have the lowest number of warranty claims of any manafacturer.
  Anyone who is smart enough to put aside any prior brand perception and listen to knowledgable sources like The Cars Guide Car of the year or Austalias best buy awards Will find this to be a brilliant car worthy of serious consideration.

  EYMA TEAPOT Posted on 27 February 2008 1:47pm

• Its a shame Australian vehicle manufactures have not been able to learn from their mistakes as quickily as Hyundai. It wasn’t long ago Hyundai made rubbish, 10 years later their build quality and reliability has easily overtaken what Ford and Holden can produce. The chances of a serious recall on an I30 is very slim, another recall on VE and a few when FG is released is very high.

  C MCMAHON of Sydney Posted on 25 February 2008 4:09pm

• if a guy asked me me out and i said yes and he went to pick me up from my house in that car, i would tell him to give his car back to his grandma and he shouldnt bother coming back.

  wendy keam Posted on 18 February 2008 6:39pm

• To Rod Fulton - Launceston
  Can you honestly look at a hyundai and not think “PLASTIC”. and that bumpers and lining etc will start falling off soon. and that the glue that holds the interior together will wear out soon. I know i cant. I have been so passionate about cars my whole life, it was apparently the first word i spoke, and i just cant get my head around why anyone could buy one of these.  my father works for volkswagon (not being biased, i wouldnt buy one) but the cars he brings home are proper german quality, standards of bmw and audi, but at a lower price. the same cannot be said for hyundai.
  To Wayne McKenzie - Perth WA
  I dont believe your comments are valid, holden and ford have had 4 cylinder cars for almost 40 years and before that those 3 speed 6 cylinders were perfect for australia.and returned decent fuel ecenomy ,i should know i own a 66 hr holden that has better economy than my ‘92 magna 4 cylinder.
  thats why in the time of the 48-215 FX holden, every second car bought was an FX.  HOW ABOUT RETURNING SOME AUSSIE PRIDE PEOPLE!!! also the 60 year old FX returned a very respectable 9.5kms per 100kms, a new v6 hyundai does 10.1kms per 100kms (even with all this modern technology, hahaha)
  -Also how could you buy a car with so much interest in fuel consumption, i buy a car on its soul, hyundai aint got no soul, it is something you can not love. do people say “wow you have got the new hyundai.” No….. they dont.

  kohan gasperino Posted on 18 February 2008 6:30pm

• The Koreans are coming of age. Just don’t go by the name stigma and people’s perception and do yourself a favor and test drive the i30 then judge yourself. Test drive the others I won’t mentioned them here and I settled with the SR manual. Agree with the carsguide award fully. Wish they could bring it here soon with the 2L CRDi in them!

  Tommy Stancil of Sydney Posted on 11 February 2008 4:59pm

• Hey guys,
  I am no car expert, just doing some research to buy a diesel car…Tested-drove the 207, Golf TDI, Jetta TDI and I30…...I30 is definitely the worst of them all….in fact the only one I wouldn’t even consider….you don’t feel any power, just feels like your regular 1.0 petrol car…bear in mind we drove both the petrol and diesel, the diesel was ok, but no comparison with VW or Pegeout but the petrol one, no comments….
  Heard it won some “best car of the year” award….Hard to believe!

  Gragi of Sydney Posted on 10 February 2008 12:44am

• I have just test driven a 307, a Golf, a Focus, and an i30, all diesel. I can assure Kohan that the i30 is far from being rubbish. But I agree with his comment on European styling. Hyundai should be singing their own praises rather than that of their European competitors. The Golf has many things, but style is not one of them. The i30 leaves it for dead.

  Rod Fulton of Launceston Posted on 30 January 2008 6:23pm

• Attention to build quality + over 60MPG(diesel) = Car of the Year.  Australia with large distances and spread out suburbs should/must have economical transport! Remember when Holden/Ford/Valiant only offered a straight six with a three speed column shift; they didnt bother to give us what we should have had until the Japanese and Europeans were exporting four cylinder 5 speed medium size cars. Most vehicle models in the UK have affordable diesel derivatives. Its about bloody time we have the same.

  Wayne McKenzie of Perth WA Posted on 30 January 2008 2:14pm

• This is why i have no respect for cars guide. i read it every week and get furious at how they give plastic el cheapo cars so much credit. the i30 is garbage. the advertising campaign suggests it has european styling. WHY WOULDNT YOU JUST BY A EUROPEAN CAR IF YOU WANT EUROPEAN STYLING!! not some korean pretender. Hint for everyone, buy the holden astra it is actually european (designed in germany, made in belgium) and is only $2k more. the mazda 3 is also in the same league.

  kohan gasperino of melbourne Posted on 29 January 2008 5:46pm

• well all i can say is well done hyundai they have certanly done the hard yards slowly but surely people are finding out there more makes out thereother than toyota, mazda, and subaru those three makes are just resting on there laurals hyundai vehicles are are with out a shadow of a doubt value for money i have compared hyundai with other makes eg toyota etc and nothing comes close

  david mckee of toowoomba Posted on 27 January 2008 9:14pm

• interesting negetave comments on Hyundai and the i30. My family have owned several Hyundai’s during the past 5 years Getze,Elantra and Assent and can only sing their praise.I can still recall the first Japanese cars. Look at them now.Hyundai have now done the hard yards.
  If Australian manufactures had there way we would still be driving cars without all the mod cons we now enjoy.It took imports to force their hand.This still continues to be the case. When was the last time you drove a GOOD small diesel car from Ford or Holden ? “the future !” R.S..

  Ron Sproul of Sydney Posted on 17 January 2008 10:45am

• I agree that Hyundai have come along away however when comparing with say Ford Focus there is not much between it. So at the end of the day would you risk buying a Hyundai?  Maybe. Another point is the I30 is based on the Hyundai Elantra, has the same engine and similar styling inside and the I30 is actually heavier so I have no idea how they achieve better economy and why the Elantra did not even get a mention? I think this is just very heavy advertising at its best to push a particular brand further..

  bruce of sydney Posted on 30 December 2007 8:47pm

• Car of the year? Well perhaps on your marking criteria, but surely you wouldn’t want to own one compaired to what else is out there at the price. Or more particularly at only just a little bit extra over the price of the Hyundai. I drove one and it’s not for me thanks. I’ll go for something that drives like a car for just a smidgin more money. Lancer, Civic or even Toyota.

  Roger Knight Posted on 21 December 2007 9:31am

• I bought a Hyundai i30 SLX within 2 weeks of them being released and have been very pleased. I had been looking carefully at all the 2 litre hatches and some of the smaller cars, nothing could match the kit, the finish and safety pack of the i30.  I bought a Tiburon 18 month?s ago after trading a Mazda MX5 turbo and wasn’t disappointed. I knew how Hyundai had been improving. The i30 is another step up.

  Glenn Atkinson of Wauchope Posted on 17 December 2007 5:16pm

• I was a bit uncertain about the Hyundai i30 and why you awarded it your car of the year? But this article really tells me lots about all the aspects of the car and why you like it so much. I think the video is great too, why aren’t there more of these on your site? Videos are so much easier to follow than articles. I always use videos to research cars and yours made me feel like I was sitting in there with you. Now you have convinced me to go and test drive the new Hyundai i30 tomorrow.
  Thanks Sarah.

  sarah of sydney Posted on 13 December 2007 11:47am

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