Interesting info regarding the i30 (our GT)
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Interesting info regarding the i30 (our GT)
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Jan 7 2013, 11:21 PM
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Club Founder Group: Admin Posts: 21,359 Posts Per Day: 3.04 Thanks Received: 2809 Trader Stats: 16 (100%) Joined: 23-December 04 From: Maryland Member No.: 1 Mood: Okay |
I found a little tidbit on an Australian site. Hyundai will be releasing an "SR" version of the new i30 hatchback. It features awesome new wheels, a rear diffuser, sporty red trimmed interior and... a 2.0 GDI engine with 174hp! I have a feeling we might just see this make it to the US.
Apparently, they will be doing an Accent SR as well. -------------------- |
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Jan 7 2013, 11:38 PM
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Damn Damn Damn Damn . . . Need to stop looking at this post. Must stay strong.
Haha but seriously that would be great if they brought it to the states. -------------------- Please consider helping keep the club online and independent. Donate here to help the club.
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Jan 8 2013, 12:12 AM
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Hey-I saw a video on taking care of the matte paint on a Veloster SR. The badge was on the front fender between the wheel and door, like on this I30. The rear diffuser shown is much beefier than the regular one.
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Jan 8 2013, 08:52 AM
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Club Regular Group: Lifetimer Posts: 131 Posts Per Day: 0.03 Thanks Received: 23 Trader Stats: 0 (0%) Joined: 5-August 12 From: Ottawa, ON, Canada Member No.: 13,293 Mood: Wise |
Interesting to see. I never realized that the centre stack in the i30 is slightly different than the GT, mainly the air vent positioning. I'm not a fan of all that red either, the stitching alone would probably have been enough. And for power plant, not a huge difference between it and the GT's but it certainly is an improvement over the i30 power plants (1.4 deisel or 1.6 gas).
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Jan 8 2013, 09:34 AM
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That Mitsubishi Guy Group: Leader Posts: 2,568 Posts Per Day: 0.57 Thanks Received: 423 Trader Stats: 3 (100%) Joined: 13-November 11 From: Central MA Member No.: 11,480 Mood: Complacent |
just like the SR version veloster, has all the niceities that i want and only half the globe away
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Jan 8 2013, 10:25 AM
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GT for life! Group: VIP Members Posts: 6,303 Posts Per Day: 0.90 Thanks Received: 478 Trader Stats: 2 (100%) Joined: 27-January 05 From: Greenville, SC Member No.: 34 Mood: Optimistic |
Ohh geez, I misread that post a little last night. I guess I assumed it was a 2.0T engine (like that in the Sonata) and my brain stopped functioning thinking the horsepower was 274 (not 174 as it is). Re-reading the change from 148HP to 174HP isn't all that great. I can now go back to life as regularly planned. But could you imagine the 2.0T engine in the GT. Ohh man, now you know why my brain stopped working and I stopped reading late last night!
LeMeez, when I saw the pictures I thought the same thing of the red interior. I really like the all black leather interior of the GT. I would need to see the red in person, but I think I would prefer my all black interior over that. I do like the wheels and the front LED fog lights. Wish those were standard equipment on the US models. -------------------- Please consider helping keep the club online and independent. Donate here to help the club.
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Jan 8 2013, 01:31 PM
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174hp may solidify this as my next car.
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Jan 8 2013, 06:43 PM
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J.Electron-Elantra 2013 GT Group: Lifetimer Posts: 594 Posts Per Day: 0.14 Thanks Received: 120 Trader Stats: 1 (100%) Joined: 24-September 12 From: Delaware Member No.: 13,648 Mood: Happy |
If they do direct injection, I would bet that the gas mileage will be about the same as the existing GT but give greater HP. If it doesn't have the same or better MPG; I would rather have the existing GT.
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Jan 11 2013, 03:06 PM
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Well, I was holding out for a 1.6 turbo.
The 2.0GDI means it'll be in the same catagory as say the 2014 Mazda 3 when it hits the market with it's 2.0 skyactive. decisions decisions . . . . . -------------------- A proud member of the club.
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Jan 12 2013, 06:00 PM
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Re-reading the change from 148HP to 174HP isn't all that great. I kind of disagree, 26hp and more torque would give a noticeable boost in pep. -------------------- |
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Jan 12 2013, 07:00 PM
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I meant substantial enough to make me seriously question the purchase of my GT. The only thing I would like is a little more pep when cruising at highway speeds and hitting some mountains. That is when I feel I need to push the car to get it up and keep my speed. My guess is the 2.0 would add that little extra I would like.
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Aug 6 2013, 07:42 PM
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If they do direct injection, I would bet that the gas mileage will be about the same as the existing GT but give greater HP. If it doesn't have the same or better MPG; I would rather have the existing GT. I have heard that 10% ethanol blends are hurting direct fuel injection systems. Recommendations are to use "higher quality" fuels, meaning use 100% gasoline(ethanol-free). -------------------- A proud member of the club.
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