Comments on: Hyundai i30 Cross Wagon 2008 AIMS

By: eh179driver

eh179driver — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 15:27:44 +0000

Andrew M the turning circle of a FWD car is often wider than expected due to the need to the fact that the front drive shafts can only rotate to a certain point before they can be damaged. This also applied to 4wd as well. The RWD cars obvilusly don’t have the same issue and a large RWD can often turn in a tighter radius. Saab overcame this by allowing the front wheels to “lean over” at full lock allowing a tighter turning radius. It was done so that in the Scandinavian countries, the locals could do tight U turns where there wa a build up of snow on the edge of the road. The only problem they had was if the manouvour was done at stupid speeds, the front wheels would lean over and break the front uprights. I have seen this happen in Australia with SAABs that have very high mileage.

By: Shinzitsu

Shinzitsu — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 01:26:07 +0000

Hyundai have been rated ‘above average’ and ‘better than most’ again in the JD Power vehicle dependability survey so no controversy for their quality anymore. Peugeots are good cars but they are substantially overpriced and the only reason seems to be because they are french. Their prices are so inflated that you can even buy a reasonably loaded FG Falcon(a much better choice i reckon) with the money that can buy a small peugeot.

I never think a car like FG Falcon will ever be beaten by a Peugeot in quality. SO if i wanted a small car i would prefer a Corolla or I30 to an overpriced 308 and for a large car, i would definitely be looking at Falcons or Aurions not an 607 which is even more overpriced above $70K.

By: Glen

Glen — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 15:47:06 +0000

Europe’s best selling cars in 2007 were:
1. Peugoet 207
2. VW Golf
3. Ford Focus
Does the 207 sell well in Europe because it is not reliable?
I have had a 307 for 6 years and it is a lot more reliable than the V6 Commodore I once owned.
I tested a 308 HDi and a i30 CRDi recently.
The 308 is better on steering and handling but both are very good cars.

By: Andrew M

Andrew M — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 11:20:31 +0000

interesting to note that the falcon only takes 5.8cm more room to turn around in.

its funny how people percieve small cars as easier to turn around

By: Andrew M

Andrew M — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 11:11:38 +0000

10M odd turning radius???

dont you mean 10M diameter??

By: Drive One

Drive One — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 10:10:17 +0000

“How could anyone compare a Hyundai to a Peugeot have you driven these two cars!!???!??”

Have you, Sparx? There is nothing wrong with the way an i30 drives, and they are a hell of a lot more reasonably priced and reliable than a bloody Peugeot.

I agree though, there is no comparison. Anyone who buys a Peugeot instead of a Hyundai needs their head read…

By: The Original Tom

The Original Tom — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 08:09:10 +0000

Hyundai are making leaps and bounds in terms of vehicle quality.

They are providing cars people want and at great value.

I reckon lots of people will feel more comfortable buying a Hyundai over a Peugeot, especially as they are now getting a very good reputation in Australia.

By: Sparx Porkley

Sparx Porkley — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 07:53:50 +0000

How could anyone compare a Hyundai to a Peugeot have you driven these two cars!!???!??

By: Hans

Hans — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 22:42:50 +0000

I was going to get a Peugeot 308 XSE wagon next year but perhaps the i30 CW is a better fit… I just hope that they make the luxury pack available for the diesel version on the wagon because in current hatch form only the petrol version gets the top spec.

By: eh179driver

eh179driver — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 16:22:00 +0000

Just proves you don’t need to go down the small SUV route to get a wagon. These will be very popular with the young family groups that need the extra space for the pram and still room for the dog or shopping. The I30 is a great car that still manages to look good as well. Up until this came out you needed to go SUV or second hand Lancer or Corolla wagon (I know from experiance). Well done Hyundai for having the guts to do. I hope it sell for you!