Recently, we had the opportunity to test the second-generation of the Hyundai’s European C-Segment compact, the i30. But so far, Hyundai has only launched the i30 5-door hatchback and i30 wagon, while the sportier 3-door i30 is still being kept under wraps.
Korean Hyundai i30 fan club members have recently caught a prototype of the 3-door i30 during its final pre-production testing session. Looking closely at the spy shots, it appears that Hyundai has given the i30 3-door a distinct identity, which resulted in more aggressive exterior styling.
According to Hyundai Europe boss Allan Rushforth, the Korean automaker will being considering a hot variant, with the 1.6 gasoline direct injection with turbo (T-GDi), used in the Veloster Turbo (that also come to Europe) with around 180-190 hp. But now, I have a question, could it be this i30 hot hatch a rival to the Veloster Turbo?
Source: [i30club]
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18 commentsI think that if this supposed i30 3-door hatch come to the US with a 201hp 1.6L T-GDI...RIP my Veloster Turbo shopping!
I think that if this supposed i30 3-door hatch come to the US with a 201hp 1.6L T-GDI...RIP my Veloster Turbo shopping!
There is one thign i don't understand - what for is Veloster turbo in Europe? No chance against i30... And why i30 will not be truth hot hatch - with over 8 sec 0-100... max warmed hatch:)
There is one thign i don't understand - what for is Veloster turbo in Europe? No chance against i30... And why i30 will not be truth hot hatch - with over 8 sec 0-100... max warmed hatch:)
Jose Antonio, are You from Spain?
Jose Antonio, are You from Spain?
I get those pictures in other korean forum. To enter at the i30club, you need to have korean citizenship. Yes, ivm from Spain. Greetings! ;)
I get those pictures in other korean forum. To enter at the i30club, you need to have korean citizenship. Yes, ivm from Spain. Greetings! ;)
is not a 3 door i30, just see the frame (2nd door) behind of the pilot door, same size than first door! and see a picture of the 3door Rio that hasn't 2nd door frame in the rear glass.
is not a 3 door i30, just see the frame (2nd door) behind of the pilot door, same size than first door! and see a picture of the 3door Rio that hasn't 2nd door frame in the rear glass.
Looks like the Delorian from Back to the Future....
Looks like the Delorian from Back to the Future....
The front door is more longer and look in the form of the cut below
The front door is more longer and look in the form of the cut below
This was a cool car. I am wondering why the back part of the car covered. I want to see the samples.
This was a cool car. I am wondering why the back part of the car covered. I want to see the samples.
DIego what you are suggesting is that is i30 5 door hatchback? Hidden? Why?
DIego what you are suggesting is that is i30 5 door hatchback? Hidden? Why?