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07/11/2024

I've been waiting for a sporty hybrid and Hyundai has one, but, the ingredients are in three cars. The is the closest despite being the oldest platform. 👍 handling, 👍 tyres, a Rorty engine note, and 7spd DCT make for a sweet package, but it's the least accomplished in the hybrid stakes. 7l/100kms when you're having fun is good, but not 5.5 good as per i30 4door. Kona is too heavy & soft to be considered sporty. It's a nice SUV, but a Jedi seeks not these things.
Both the sedan and Kona have the right idea, with a larger electric assistance, but miss out on an extra gear (6spd DCT) and as a result, work the NA1.6 harder and it doesn't sound like it's having a good time. So where's the win? Put the 1.5 turbo +7DCT combo and NLine suspension into the sedan with the larger hybrid electric setup, aiming for around 160kw and 270nm combined. That would be progress. Currently, each variant is focused on efficiency without any performance gain. Why would anyone want to spend more money for less power?
While we're talking the art of the possible, just stick the 1.6T hybrid AWD from the Tucson straight into the Kona. There's no reason the one that looks the most like a spaceship should be the slowest.

05/11/2024

EVs are the future. Hybrids are the... current solution.

05/11/2024

This will scare a few people. I only had a brief cursory look and it's pretty sharp (as you would hope for $115k+orc). Are we ready for a new MG topless roadster?

04/11/2024

Happy anniversary (actually it was August but true to form, I forgot 😆)
Also, I would like to say thanks to the haters. Because of innate tribalism, I bought this demo for $8000 less than my VFII wagon. I miss RWD yaw and attitude, but, appreciate the V6 AWD gusto.
But now what? 🤔

03/11/2024

A short night mission to catch V2 under neon at
Great setup. Good vibes. ✌️

03/11/2024

You probably need to forget about this being a "hybrid" in the normal sense of the werd. No orange cables because no HV circuit. Just a huge starter/generator.
Instead, a 117kw (5500rpm) 253nm (1500-3500rpm 😋) 1.5T mild hybrid delivers specifically in the mild part, less in the hybrid. Like any car I drive, learning to get the best out of it is half the joy. There's plenty of joy to be had in the below-to-near national speed limit range, returning around 6.5l/100kms.

03/11/2024

Okay, so maybe there weren't that many cobwebs. Mrs Flyt and I took the for a 250km day trip to , yesterday. Last time was in . The turbo makes a difference, already spooled up for hitting opportunistic overtakes, but it's still lacking compared to the LGX V6 in the speed cat. P.S. 40 series profile is not ideal over corrugations beyond Wolvi... 😬

03/11/2024

Breaking: old man blows out cobwebs on local mountain road.

01/11/2024

Slow burn
The i30 is no longer a competitor for the Corolla. The rolla can't do this unless you're willing to spend GR money, and the NLine has a big brother for that battle.
This version still adds urges and presence, excellent seats and a heavy tiller. The NLine thrives in the hills, but, coarse chip requires stereo mitigation. It will only be right for you if you have the right environment, but it would be a fun adventure seeking one out.
I recommend a summer night with the windows open.

31/10/2024

Quality ≠ well built. It simply means meeting expectations. The brand establishes the expectation. The product executes. To that end, familiarity feels like good quality, and as the saying goes, can also breed contempt.
However, it's been a while since I've driven an i30, so it's familiarity was more of a rekindling, like getting back to your favourite cafe after too long an absence. 👋

31/10/2024

Nird Mavrol

31/10/2024

Not the greenest of hybrids, the runs a generator/starter motor to charge a 48V system, providing extra torque when needed. This is a great way to protect the DCT during slow speeds reducing clutch engagement and slip. There's a nice gritty engine note too, which adds sporty intent to the environment. Cont'd

30/10/2024

Reading post about the Ineos Grenadier got me thinking about the number of urban Defenders I've seen. This guy has the necessary ATs, checker plate lower sills and rock sliders, but no lift (and not much articulation I would bet). Poser? No doubt it would still be fun, just like the Grenadier.

30/10/2024

Insert "Life moves pretty fast" quote.
In 24 hours I swapped for hybrid, southern state for northern state, late night PowerPoints for Empire of the Sun, work for fam, and long pants for shorts.
After 1176kms averaged a respectable 6.0l/100kms including hwy and mountainous terrain. Let's see if the mild hybrid can finally tick that hybrid sport mix I've been looking for.

27/10/2024

Sweeet Galaxie just chilling, unlike the hooligans behind the Altona Italian Social Club! Just around the corner there was a crowd being drowned out by the sounds of Lamborghini Murchi bouncing of the limiter, then several CLA AMGs snap crackle and popping down the street, and a M2 doing the old take off at the lights from a turning lane to cut in front of traffic on the right. What a bunch of show offs. It was great!🤣

27/10/2024

When purchased the sites in Broadmeadows and Geelong for $75+million, they stated a commitment of $500 million for development of the sites and up to 5000 jobs over the "next decade", in 2019. I didn't get to the Broad Meadows site, but Geelong is still a wasteland. Should get pretty busy in the next 5 years then...

27/10/2024

Choose your Sunday cruiser.
Both had epic soundtracks. In this case, there is no wrong answer.

26/10/2024

Plenty of old Aussie metal still roams the hills of country Victoria, most with mild bumps or scrapes. The Fairlane G220 is 20 years old now. Ford's oldest running continuous nameplate (starting in the US in 55, and Oz in 59) at the time of its death. The lumpy 5.4 V8 loved a rumble and a drink. Was 7.9 0-100 fat back then?

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