jamestay1

got a 56 fabia now and might change in 2 years.i don't like the new fabia so it looks like i might get the new hyundai i20 instead.
shame that skoda didn't design a better car !!

Paris Preview: Hyundai to debut new i20 sub-compact - Autoblog

jonbloo

The Fabia is so much better I cant express in words how much Skoda is a better car brand then Hyandai, For a start Skodas last years and are bullet proof put a 5 year old skoda Fabia next to a similar 5 year old accent and the fabia will feel so much better and less knackered.

110ivan

I fully agree with you.Wife had an Atos and everytime I step into it you feel as if you're climbing into a 80's banger after a sunday race.Rattles everywhere,bits of plastic cracking and falling off,worst ride but on the plus side car has got a 150,000 kms and only refused to start once due to a failed battery and is quite economical when compared to the Felly and the Fabia's she's currently driving which is expected as Atos is built from rice paper and has no electrical comodities such as p/steering,air con or
ABS which makes cars heavier.It is so light that when driving at speeds over a 110km/h (top speed is limited at a 130) the car starts to feels as it's goiung to lift off.I absolutely hate it.Also as I once saw on top gear the reason for buying Korean was because they were cheap which seems pointless nowadays as prices have risen up to levels of much better equipped and safer european cars.Mind you if there's a Korean car I'd buy at the moment it would be a Kia Proceed (the three door version).It looks stunning.

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Dr Zoidberg

You are hardly making a fair comparison - Hyundai have improved no end over the last couple of years and you're talking about their much older models.

Oh , and the Kia Proceed is basically the same car as the i30 so it seems odd to recommend one and criticise the other

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FocusZtec

Have you driven an i30?

Nuff said. Massivey underated car imo. Great interior quality. More rattles in the MK5 Golf I compared it to!

And I'll certainly be looking at the i20 as a possible replacement for my Fiesta 1.6 TDCi (they have a 126bhp 1.6 TD engine/6 speed box planned for the flagship model).

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Bassa

I also think, at least from the photos, the forthcoming Hyundai i20 looks great. It will be produced in India and reporters say that big improvements regarding quality have been made to lift this out of the budget sector and compete head on with the class leaders. There will be a good choice of engines with a 1.6 126bhp six speed oil burner being the flagship. At least they will produce an fully automatic petrol version, a 1.4, instead of the jerky semi autos most appear to be offering these days. A 5 year unlimited mileage warranty to boot - Hyundai's have always faired pretty well reliability wise.
Look forward to seeing it in the flesh, could be a tempting proposition?

skorob2007

Personally, I think it looks bland and a step down market from the Fabia.I'd also hate to think about the depreciation - Hyundais are notoriously bad for holding their value.

nickcoll

Agree with skorob2007, but the big issue for me is no diesels. I just don't want to have to drive a cr*ppy low-torque petrol engined car when I could have a decent bit of diesel grunt AND get 20% better fuel consumption and lower emissions for the same performance. Same goes for the Honda Jazz which otherwise looks like a good car too.

bobjim

i had a 1998 hyundai coupe, see the members section, best car i've ever had,
would sell my vRS to get it back

FocusZtec

Errr, there will be a good choice of diesel engines available as mentioned above in a couple of posts. The highest output one will offer 126bhp and around 190lb/ft torque In something that weights a little less than a fabia at a guess.

I'd seriously consider the car as already mentioned.

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Fab Estate

According to Wiki there will be diesels available from launch.

jonbloo

Well do it then! you could probably get 2, one for the week and one for the weekends they depreciate so badly, wait another week and have a 3rd one.

bobjim

would love to but due to my situation i need a diesel,

they dont depreciate that badly!!! the little koreans make great cars
couldnt have 3 thats silly, 2 would be ample,

the older fabia is rock bottom prices now, cheaper than some of the 1998 hyundai coupe's

jamestay1

my dad has owned 2 Hyundai's , a accent coupe and now a amica.they always starts first time etc, ok the build isn't good but i'm sure the new i20 will be (like the i30 is).
i could buy a 2 year old i20 for around £5000 and it will still have a 3 year warranty same as a 10 grand brand new fabia.
i bet the big boys are S%"**ing themselves.

Captain Sisko

I know a family who have only bought Hyundais. They currently have an Accent and a Coupe.

Not really my cup of tea but I do like the Getz personally.
I don't think the big boys are really crapping themselves. They might smart a little but no-one really crapped at the Koreans huge 7 year warranties
People will buy what they want and spend extra if they have to.

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Bassa

According to What Car, the Mk 1 Fabia hatch range, dependent on model, has a retained value after 3 years from 38% to 45%. The Hyundai Getz, which the i20 will replace, has retained values from 38% to 40% - so they are not a million miles apart. Then of course, one has 3 years or 60k mechanical warranty, the other, 5 years unlimited mileage mechanical warranty.

One assumes the new i20 will be a far better car than the outgoing Getz.

HZ123

Case proved then Bassa. I do not think I120 car looks much different from the multitude of other makes around. At least the Fab looks too narrow and a bit geeky. That said the warranty does shade it. My wife also had a Getz and it was a great little car. As for retained values in the current climate you can deduct 10% from the figures quoted.

JSJ

There are no really 'bad' cars anymore, it is coming more and more down to personal choice.

However, looking at the design, although prettier than the fabia, I would say that the fabia will beat it handsomely on interior space and boot space.

Bassa

Bet it won't have 'keep fit' rear windows though!

woodenspatulas

the new range of Hyundai's does look better than the outgoing stuff. i just took a 3 year old getz in and its rubbish! noisy, cheap, and bits were practically falling off it already! compare it to the 3 year old fabia they px'd it for and they are worlds apart.

but in another 3 years time i think it will be a much closer thing. they are moving forward with the times.

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JSJ

Not covered under the 5 year warranty?

I noticed that they are a hire car favourite in spain.