Test Drive Hyundai I30 since 2007 Hatchback

All photos Hyundai i30 since 2007

The kitchen is high and not very

What do you prefer: is the sharp carrot, fua-gra or smoked sausages? What in the kitchen, that in the engineering bureau, the method of cooking and tastes is much different depending on which school is held and where the chef comes from.
Hyundai I30 new dish of Korean autocillion. We are trying to figure out what it is eaten by, in parallel, tasting Ford Focus and Peugeot 308.
PEUGEOT 308 1.6 automatic transmission
Outside
For the sophistication of the rapid body, Peugeot picks up glasses in absentia. He really beautiful! On the one hand, a number of family traits are clearly traced: the wide range of the radiator lattice, the attached line of the windshield and an easy fantasy on the theme of optics, but, on the other, almost one hundred percent knowing the model.
Peugeot has such a feature: to create several extravagant cars, the appearance of which begins to be considered classic after a while. I think the model 308 is just that.
Inside
From our troika in Peugeot is most interesting. The point is not even in honed ergonomics, but in the architecture itself. Salon 308th, as if puzzle, recruited from elements of different interiors. White devices with silver border, it would also approach the grade D sedan, the console is framed and tastefully. The quality of pretty gray plastic is different from the magnificent on top of the front panel to cheap and ringing on the handles of the doors.
The chairs were not bad, the seat is enough to plant two passengers, the visibility is above all praise.

In move
The BMW motor perfectly pulls the same as noise with intensive acceleration. 1.6 liters of workshop coped with urban vanity in terms of dynamics, but there is no sound insulation to the salon.
The suspension is excellent comfortable, but at the same time, it is tight and without a swing manages the pits. From here and confident handling. The steering wheel is frankly: lightweight and weak tie, but it can be used to it; A sharply tuned chassis in high-speed turns behaves great.
But the automatic transmission turned out to be unnecessarily angry. It is thinking about the switching long, but it works sharply and with a tangible blow with a sharp press of the accelerator.
TOTAL
Interesting, memorable, and because a rather popular car. For relatively soft steering settings, a driver chassis is hidden; The exquisite interior is convenient and highly designed. Little liked a jerking machine Boykom German-French engine much more suitable hand box. Otherwise, the 308th showed himself a very worthy opponent.

Ford Focus 2.0 MCPP
Outside
The previous focus looked pretty good. It is not necessary to be the owner of a new generation to admit: the second and a half has become prettier. Plus, the update for a while solved the problem of any popular model: the number of twins.
The external quality of the assembly pulls on the four Focus focus gaps between the hood and wings. Access to the hood lock is carried out by moving an oval on the radiator grid: the used models on the silver plated surface will necessarily be loss
At the speed, the rear window quickly overlaps a layer of dirt: a problem characteristic of hatchbacks. But the rear janitor does not always save: no frequent automatic operation mode forces manually to make 3-4 movements with a brush. Trifle but distracts
Inside
Salon in the GHIA configuration looks good; The devices are well read, the steering wheel is perfectly in hand, it is convenient to rotate. There are no buttons on the steering wheel, and the control of the radio as in Peugeot is made on a separate console to the left at the wheel.
The impression of the interior spoil the attractive dust of the dark velor, unimportant to the assembly (differs from the instance to the instance) and fit the materials. For example, in the test car, the cover of the driver's door was sinking.
The chair is narrocated, but for thin people is an advantage. People with a wide back will feel uncomfortable until they feed and expand the sash side support. It is hard to twist the backrest knob located far behind the handle: fragile girls it is unlikely to be under power. The remaining adjustments are quite comfortable and do not cause difficulties.

In move
It is necessary to make a reservation that Ford was initially in a winning position: its 2.0 l with the MCPP was opposed to two 1.6-liter cars, each of which, in addition, had an automatic transmission. Who was in a winning position for reasons of the dynamics understandable.
The choice of transmissions is rather ideological, but you will not refuse focus even with mechanics in the convenience of operation. The reason lies in a clear operation of the gearbox and in properly selected gear ratios.
Starting the engine is accompanied by a loud thud and tangible vibrations. However, at idle and in motion vibration control deficiencies are not felt. In general, elastic engine, low and high-torque.
Among the other advantages: the ability to customize an interesting toy electric power of gravity; correct and clear efforts on all pedals. Still enjoyed a wonderful combination of high Ride with excellent controllability.
TOTAL
Despite some nasty stuff, Focus bad combines an affordable price with a decent content. Behavior on the road, technical equipment and design also are strengths Vsevolozhsk compact. Pop flaws in ergonomics and assembly on the contrary, play into the hands of competitors.

Hyundai i30 1.6 automatic transmission
Externally
The first-born of a new line with alphanumeric names looks ambiguous. This is not a new word in the design, and some rethinking of the experience of Japanese and European competitors. Turned too is plain and boring. Although it is worth remembering that the i30 first golf class Hyundai's stylistically strongly reminiscent of compatriot: Kia ceed.
Inside
Very pleased with the trim: soft and sturdy materials; simple but clear and perfectly readable devices; convenient steering wheel and logical style

audio system and climate-controlled center console. The design can be described as quiet there is little that can catch, but nothing annoying.
Driving position is comfortable, collected, but the seat seemed too soft. Pleased sweeping steering column, and in two directions: Korean uncommon for automotive industry.
Lack assembly tugovat door locks, not always closed on the first try. It is noteworthy that on the instrument panel does not have lights, signaling the tightly closed doors.
In move
No good insulation is one of the most obvious shortcomings of the model. And no annoying sound of the engine and the rumble, which is reached by bus. Did not like the time and refusing to drop automatic transmission, although this did not affect the smooth acceleration. The difference between a smooth and very sharp start almost imperceptible: the motor is willing, but not particularly hot and frisky 122 liters. with. will not name. For driving in urban motor dynamics enough for the eyes. Another thing is that precisely control its thrust is better to hand.
TOTAL
Amend the year-aventh ago, the chances of success would be much higher. It was hard to compete with Ford Focus before, and after successful restyling and preserving gentle pricing policies and more complicated. But on the hand of Hyundai plays the effect of new items, the strengthening image of the brand and the assurance of the company's managers that the rise in prices for cars will not be rapid.