Upgraded Hyundai i30 U At Geneva

Hyundai will reveal an updated version of its highly successful i30 hatchback at Geneva.

The revised i30 builds on the strengths of the current i30 range, whilst taking styling cues from the 2010 MY i30 Edition to further accentuate the car's dynamic design.

Hyundai will seek to launch the upgaded i30 (2011 MY) this summer. Specification, pricing and launch timings will be confirmed in due course.

Hyundai Go Blue

On the eve of Hyundai's Geneva debut, where the all new Hyundai iX35 will be revealed, the Korean giant will also showcase a plethora of eco-focused Blue Drive vehicles.

The i10, i20 and i30 will undergo a number of tweaks to transmissions, tyres and aerodynamics, aided by ISG technology, in order to achieve to the sub-100g/km range.

The i10 will employ a new efficient 1.0 petrol engine, emitting CO2 of just 99g/km, whilst the i20 with 1.4 CRDi engine will be mated to a new 6 speed manual transmission and produce just 98g/km of CO2. The i30 uses the 1.6 CRDi 90PS engine and produces CO2 emissions of just 98g/km and 99g/km for the hatchback and estate models respectively.

Hyundai Announce New 'Editions' For 2010

Hyundai will release a slurry of special editions in 2010 based on their popular i10, i20 and i30 models.

Badged 'Edition' each will deliver unique enhancements with eye catching style and added value within the range.

With VAT due to revert back to 17.5% in January, Hyundai are keen to keep their 2009 sales success going by offering better value, high spec versions through styling enhancements to both interior and exterior, based on it's mid range Comfort models.

i10 Edition
By far and away Hyundai's most popular model in 2009 was the Hyundai i10. Selling over 25,000 models or three times it's projected target in 2009, Hyundai simply ran out of stock but recently announced an improvement in the supply chain.

For just £50 more than a Comfort, the i10 Edition offers fantastic value for money and a real stand out package. A comprehensive specification list is complemented by stylish extras to create a more desirable package and a real incentive to up-sell from the Comfort. Key highlights include:

• Air conditioning
• 14" alloy wheels
• Remote central locking
• Electric windows
• Leather steering wheel and gear knob
• Body coloured bumper and side mouldings - the first time offered on i10
• Coloured interior trim

The 1.1 engine ensures that i10 Edition is offered at the most competitive price possible while still providing additional specification over the Comfort. Edition also boasts the lowest insurance costs of any i10 at 2 (1-20 Groups) or 9 (1-50 Groups).

i20 Edition
The new arrival had a slow start to 2009 due to early supply problems but soon set the pace and proved extremely popular with previous owners of the outgoing Hyundai Getz.

The i20 Edition is aimed at the individual who wants an eye catching and stylish car. Offered as a 1.2 petrol and based on the Hyundai i20 3 door and 5 door body styles, it is positioned between the Comfort and Style trims. To really complete an already competitive package, the interior has received special attention, and is now finished with bespoke upholstery featuring high quality genuine leather inserts and contrast stitch detail. Now combining elegant style inside and out, the i20 Edition offers:

• Air conditioning
• 15" alloy wheels
• 'Edition' leather and cloth seat trim with contrast stitching
• Electric windows
• ESP
• Leather steering wheel and gear knob
• Front fog lights
• Remote central locking
• Steering wheel audio controls
• USB and Aux connections

A price walk of £405 over the Comfort 1.2 offers genuine value for money, and as a final measure to promote even more showroom appeal, we are also offering this special edition in two new colours exclusive to Edition, Ice Blue and Crystal White.

i30 Edition
Completing the group, the i30 Edition is instantly recognisable, featuring a sporty body styling package including all new bumpers, front grille and side skirts. Based on the 2010 MY Comfort, it provides a bridge to the top of the range Premium, and gives customers the option of a dramatic exterior makeover, unique interior details, and some high value extras included in the package:

• 'Edition' exterior styling package
• 16" alloy wheels
• Air conditioning
• Privacy glass
• Electric windows
• ESP
• Steering wheel audio controls
• USB and Aux connections
• Front fog lights
• Interior styling package - sports pedals and dials, chrome finished gear knob

Available in a range of popular colours and including Crystal White paint, exclusive to this version in the Hyundai i30 range, the stylish package will provide real showroom presence and stand out appeal. And, offered with 1.4 petrol, 1.6 petrol and 1.6 CRDi 115PS engines, the i30 Edition will provide something for all levels of driver from the value seeker to those that demand more performance.

Scrappage
Hyundai will offer all 'Edition' models onto its successful scrappage scheme. Prices will start from £6,325 for the i10, £7,915 for the i20 1.2 3dr and £9,995 for the i30 1.4 manual.

The new Edition range goes on sale on 4th January 2010.

Hyundai Announce 2010 i30

Hyundai released details of its new 2010 Hyundai i30 hatchback today.

Due to be launched on the 4th January 2010, Hyundai will streamline the range offering a new entry level price point, better equipment levels and consistent price walks between trim levels.

The repositioning includes the introduction of a Classic trim as well as deletion of the Style and adjustments to the specification of the Comfort and Premium trims. The new i30 Classic will be the entry model to the range, and will be available with the existing 1.4 petrol engine and a new 1.6 CRDi 90PS diesel engine.

The Classic 1.4 petrol will be available from £12,000 OTR, positioning it at a lower price point than the 2009 MY Comfort whilst retaining a competitive level of standard specification such as ESP, air conditioning and electric front windows.

The i30 Classic 1.6 CRDi 90PS will be available from £12,950 OTR, reducing the price entry point of the diesel range by £1,140.

In between the Comfort and Premium will sit the 2010 special edition, designed to broaden i30's appeal, generate showroom interest and act as a bridge between the volume and top specification levels.

Cost of ownership

The i30 continues to offer unrivalled value for the retail customer, delivering competitive pricing combined with very low total ownership costs, competitive fuel economy and CO2 emissions plus the benefit of a 5 year unlimited mileage warranty.

For the company car driver, the 2010 model year range is an equally attractive proposition, with low P11D values and competitive CO2 emissions. The Comfort 1.6 CRDi 115PS will cost the 40% tax payer £723 per year, £466 less than a similarly specified Citroen C4.

Introduction of Intelligent Stop & Go technology

Available from the 2010 model year, Intelligent Stop & Go technology (ISG) will be introduced as a special order option on all models with manual transmission. This technology will reduce CO2 emissions and lower VED taxation for selected models. Highlights include:

• CO2 emissions of the new Classic 1.6 CRDi 90PS reduce from 115 to 110 g/km, allowing businesses a 100% year one capital write-down allowance
• CO2 emissions of the Comfort 1.6 CRDi 115PS Estate reduce from 124 to 119 g/km, saving the customer £85 per year in road tax
• Improvements in fuel economy of up to 10% on the Hatchback and 14% on the Estate

The new Hyundai i30 range goes on sale on 4th January 2010.

Hyundai Bucks The Trend

Just like we predicted back in Decemember when Hyundai launched its all new Hyundai i20 in the UK, the Korean car giant has seen car sales grow a massive 33% in January where other manufacturers have been falling by the wayside.

The key to its success lies in its value for money image. Consumers these days are doing far more research seeking out products that offer real value in terms of quality and price.

Coupled with a slurry of new eco-friendly products like the i10 and i20, consumers are simply flocking to showrooms for a closer look where they've discovered Hyundai is no longer the poor mans alternative to Ford but a huge global brand with European designed cars, industry leading warranties and prices and specification that put the likes of Ford and Vauxhall to shame.

The Korean company registered 1,885 cars in Britain last month, a 5.66 percent increase over 2008’s figures. The increase wasn’t bulked out by massive ‘fire sale’ cut-price deals to big fleet buyers either, as 1,352 of those cars total went to private customers. This represents a 33.7 percent rise in sales to this sector compared to 2008 and gave Hyundai a 2.5 percent share of the retail market.

Managing Director of Hyundai UK, Tony Whitehorn said: "They are reading press reports and comparing specification, prices and warranties before making a commitment. Hyundai is coming out on top and it means we are attracting customers who have never considered the brand before. They really like what they find and it’s translating into genuine sales."

Unlike Ford and Vauxhall, Hyundai did not increase its prices in January either, making the company’s products look even more competitive.

Hyundai are set to launch a second wave of eco-friendly models later in the year. The i30 Blue, which uses an advanced technology called ISG (Idle Stop & Go) which turns the engine off when the vehicle is stationary, makes it's debut alongside the all new three-door Hyundai i20 and a concept SUV codenamed HED-6.

Hyundai Start Production On i30 Blue

Hyundai has started production of its next generation eco friendly i30 hatchback at its European factory in Nosovice, Czech Republic.

Instead of something obvious like "green" Hyundai decided on a global strategy to name all low emission vehicles to be launched, starting with i30, under the sub-brand "blue".

Hyundai have made massive investment in R&D and are committed to lowering vehicle CO2 emissions and reducing costs for consumers. The first technology to come out of this investment is ISG (Idle Stop and Go) technology which Hyundai is bringing to one of its production cars for the first time.

The first glimpse of this new technology will be at the Geneva Motorshow on March 3rd where the i30 Blue will be showcased alongside the three door version of its all new Hyundai i20 supermini as well as a new SUV concept codenamed HED-6.

Ideal for city driving, the i30 blue will automatically switch the car’s engine off when stationary.

The ISG system uses an advanced starter motor connected to the ECU, which monitors the car’s status at all times. Remarkably, this technology applied to Hyundai’s 1.6-litre petrol engine reduces fuel consumption by 7% on the official combined cycle, while achieving a lower CO2 rating of 142g/km, compared to 152g/km on the regular i30 1.6.

Available in UK showrooms by the autumn, the i30 blue will come in both five-door hatchback and estate body styles and with a choice of 1.4-litre and 1.6-litre petrol engines. Other i30 engine derivatives will progressively be offered with ISG technology, followed by more models in the Hyundai range.

Hyundai i30 Specification Changes

Hyundai announced specification changes to its Hyundai i30 hatchback on the back of the commencement of production at their first European automotive plant, the Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Czech (HMMC) in Nosovice, the Czech Republic.

Very soon, this facility will be taking over the supply of the highly acclaimed Hyundai i20 to the European market.

Key changes to the new i30 variants are the introduction of headlamps with black bezel, a re-location of the USB & Aux unit from the console storage box to the lower centre fascia, deletion of the centre fascia upper tray and new Material Codes starting with 'IR'.
Hyundai will be gradually introducing the HMMC (Czech) i30 variants to the network depending on the stock levels of the equivalent HMC (Korea) i30 variants.

Hyundai i30 Campaign Enhancement

Hyundai have seen the sales rate of its new Hyundai i30 exceeding expectations, no doubt driven by positive PR and its 0% finance offer.

However, the supply chain for certain models now appears to be overstretched and Hyundai are now unable to supply to keep up with demand. The i30 models effected are the 1.4 and 1.6 diesel Comfort models which are entry level derivatives. Also effected are the 1.4 and 1.6 diesel Style.

The supply situation is bound to frustrate its dealer network especially with less than a week to go until the new registration. However its not all bad news.

The focus now will be to sell the higher specification models from stock and in order to do that Hyundai have announced 4 years 0% finance with a 20% deposit.

The offer is applies to the following i30 derivatives:

• 1.6 Petrol Style & Premium manuals
  
• 1.6 Diesel Premium (manuals and auto)
• All 2.0 Diesel models

The extension of the 0% finance offer over 4 years will allow customers to purchase higher specification i30 models at lower monthly payments. The offer ends 31st March 2008