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| | Hyundai XG30 3.0 V6 auto .
LOW MILEAGE 49,800 miles
Visit us for a test drive Cody Cars Lysons avenue Ash Vale Aldershot GU125QF Find out where we are Call us to discuss this vehicle 01252 546140 07836 ...> 633107 Visit Our eBay Showroom Hyundai XG30 3.0 V6 auto LOW MILEAGE 49,800 miles Price: £2,699.00 Scroll over the thumbnails to enlarge Not what you were looking for? Other vehicles from this dealer | About Us Cody cars is run by peter and john Cody, a partnership running since 1970 we run the business from a property once owned by our great grandfather Samuel Franklin Cody the first man to make a powered flight in an aeroplane at farnborough in 1908, so we are a famous family in ash vale were we run our business. Description This car was a demo plus one very carefull owner with full service history spare wheel new and unused, in superb condition throughout, with full dark grey leather interior, climate control, program heated seats, traction control etc etc the XG 30 is the top range of this model and this one has been very well cared for.it has it`s full set of keys and central locking remote and all hand and service books.last owner was a non smoker.pics to follow. Safety Features Airbag Driver, Airbag Passenger, Airbag Side, Electronic Stability Program (ESP), Immobiliser, Alarm Exterior Features Catalytic Converter, Alloy Wheels In-Car Entertainment Radio, Cassette Player, CD Multichanger Interior/Comfort Air Conditioning, Climate Control, Central Locking, Cruise Control, Leather Seats, Electric Adjustable Seats, Electric Heated Seats, Electric Windows, Power Steering, Sunroof, Tilt Steering Wheel Consumption/Emissions mpg (combined): 25.0 mpg (urban): 17.5 mpg (extra urban): 33.2 CO2 emissions: 270 Why buy from us? We offer cars that we check over prior to offering them for sale. nearly all cars come with a 12 month MOT, we offer a good range of used car some with very low mileage and most with full service history please phone any of our numbers to talk about any of our cars even after hours. Interested? Get in touch Phone: 01252 546140 Email Visit Our eBay Showroom Visit us for a test drive Cody Cars Lysons avenue Ash Vale Aldershot GU125QF Find out where we are Warranty We offer a 3 months guarantee on most of our cars, a parts and labour guarantee our own not an insurance guarantee, Terms & Conditions We accept most types of credit and debit cards (not amex) building society cheques and bankers drafts, personal cheques take 4 days to clear under nornal banking hours. X
| £2699.00 | 08/02/12 20:45 |
New Hyundai 30 for sale |
| | THE CLEANEST HYUNDAI XG 30 ON THE PLANET .
HELLO AND WELCOME TO MY AUCTION FOR MY VERY VERY CLEAN 2000 HYUNDAI XG 30, 29000 GENUINE MILES, YES 29000 MILES FROM NEW. I HAVE OWNED THIS CAR FOR 2 YEARS ...> EXACTLY WITH NO FAULTS, PROBLEMS OR ANYTHING. FILL MOT FOR ONE YEAR FROM TODAY. THIS IS A REALLY SUPER CLEAN CAR, DRIVES SUPERB WITH A 6 CYLINDER 3LITRE ENGINE MATED TO A SILKEY SMOOTH AUTO BOX WITH 5 SPEED AND TRIPTRONIC. THE INTERIOR IS LIKE NEW AND I CANNOT STIPULATE HOW CLEAN IT IS! IT COMES WITH 3 KEYS AND 2 REMOTES, THIS REALLY IS THE TOP OF THE POPS IN CARS, IT HAS EVERYTHING.. CLIMATE, LEATHER, ELECTIC HEATED MEMORY SEATS, NO RIPS OR TEARS. AS NEW WITH BEIGE CARPET WITH FACTORY OVERMATS WHICH ARE ALSO LIKE NEW. SUNROOF, SONY MINIDISK WITH MULTI CD CHANGER IN BOOT. CAN ACHIEVE 30 MPG EASILY, TRAVEL IN CHAMPAGNE STYLE FOR LEMONADE MONEY! THE ONLY REASON FOR SALE I HAVE A BOUGHT A 2006 3.3 SONATA AND THIS ONE HAS TO GO. THERE IS NO HANDBOOK OR SERVICE BOOK WITH THE CAR WHEN I BOUGHT IT BUT ALL MOT`S CONFRIM GENUINE MILEAGE. JUST HAD SERVICE BEFORE MOT. TAXED TO MARCH ALSO. THE MILEAGE WAS ASSURED BY THE GARAGE WHICH I BOUGHT IT FROM AND CAN BE OBTAINTED. THE CAR IS IN REALLY EXCELLENT CONDITION MECANICALY AND GOES LIKE A DREAM. WILL LISTEN TO REASONABLE OFFERS AND REMEMBER YOU BID TO BUY! YOU WONT FIND A CLEANER ONE OF THESE ANYWHERE WITH THIS MILEAGE, ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE EMAIL. GENUINE BIDDERS ONLY! NO RESERVE. X
| £818.75  | 11/02/12 22:07 |
| | HYUNDAI XG 30 3.0 V6 PETROL IN METALLIC SILVER FULL SPEC 45,000 MILES FSH .
STUNNING CAR, GUARANTEED MILEAGE, 1 PREVIOUS OWNER
This has to be one of the finest Hyundai XG 30`s anywhere! Having had only 1 previous owner, covered only a genuine 45,500 miles and absolutely immaculate ...> throughout. Back seats have never been sat in, non - smoker owner and fully loaded with extras. Full service history and totally HPI clear. There is some power wash damage to the paint on one wing mirror which will be rectified before sale. There is also slight cosmetic paint scrape on the corner bumper that will also be rectified professionally before sale (See Image) Apart from the afore mentioned (Which Will Be Rectified) this is probably the most luxurious and best priced car anywhere!It is priced to sell and first to see will buy!!Any inspection is welcome.Safety FeaturesDriver Airbag, Airbag Passenger, Airbag Side, Electronic Stability Program (ESP), Immobiliser, Alarm Exterior FeaturesCatalytic Converter, Alloy Wheels In-Car EntertainmentRadio, CD Multichanger Interior/ComfortElectric tilt & slide Sunroof, Air Conditioning, Climate Control, Central Locking, Cruise Control, Electric adjustment Leather Seats, Heated front Seats, Electric Windows, Electric Mirrors, Power Steering, Adjustable Tilt Steering WheelConsumption/Emissionsmpg (combined): 25.0mpg (urban): 17.5mpg (extra urban): 33.2CO2 emissions: 270Hyundai XG 30 - 3.0 V6 Top SpecPhone: 07714 33 4842Email: phillsmith24@hotmail.co.ukVisit Our eBay Showroom X
| £1395.00 | 12/02/12 14:06 |
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| | 02) Hyundai XG30 3.0 V6 auto 4dr BLACK LOW MILEAGE 48000 MILES FULL MOT .
02) HYUNDAI XG30 3.0 AUTO 4dr BLACK 1 PREVIOUS OWNER
How much is it? From a standard BT landline, calling an 0844 number will cost you 5p (+VAT) per minute at all times. Visit us for a test drive Whitley ...> Bay Car Sales Unit 5 Foxhunters Road Whitley Bay NE25 8UG Find out where we are Call us to discuss this vehicle 08446632662 Visit Our eBay Showroom 02) Hyundai XG30 3.0 V6 auto 4dr BLACK LOW MILEAGE 48000 MILES FULL MOT 02) HYUNDAI XG30 3.0 AUTO 4dr BLACK 1 PREVIOUS OWNER Price: £1,499.00 Scroll over the thumbnails to enlarge Not what you were looking for? Other vehicles from this dealer | About Us we are a family run business we are well established since oct 1995 with over 15 years of trading used vehicles. if we havent got the vehicle in stock that you require call us as we can locate any type or age of vehicle for your requirements . our stock of cars are main dealer part exchanges. if you have any questions email us or phone us we do our best to answer all enquiries Description IDEAL AUTOMATIC LOW MILEAGE FULL MOT £200 MINIMUM PART EXCHANGE ALLOWANCE EXCELLENT CONDITION Safety Features Airbag Driver, Airbag Passenger, Airbag Side, Electronic Stability Program (ESP), Immobiliser, Alarm Exterior Features Catalytic Converter, Alloy Wheels In-Car Entertainment Radio, CD Player Interior/Comfort Air Conditioning, Climate Control, Central Locking, Cruise Control, Leather Seats, Electric Adjustable Seats, Electric Heated Seats, Electric Windows, Power Steering, Sunroof Consumption/Emissions mpg (combined): 26.4 mpg (urban): 18.5 mpg (extra urban): 35.3 CO2 emissions: 256 Why buy from us? we make buying a new car so easy we have sold thousands of cars dont take our word see qype and see what customers are saying Interested? Get in touch Phone: 08446632662 Email Visit Our eBay Showroom Visit us for a test drive Whitley Bay Car Sales Unit 5 Foxhunters Road Whitley Bay NE25 8UG Find out where we are Warranty we offer 6, 12, and 24 months warranties at a very reasonable price all our warranties are parts and labour Terms & Conditions we are specialist in all types of finance from low rate finance to finance for people who have a low credit rating or problems in the past . we have an excellent success rate call us to solve your credit problems. all major cards are accepted X
| £1499.00 | 13/02/12 20:55 |
| | 2001 HYUNDAI XG30 Automatic, Taxed With Long MOT. Nice Clean Car .
Welcome to the Sale of my 2001 51 Plate Hyundai XG30,I am only selling her as I need an Estate Car or a 4 x 4.This quite a rare old car with only a few ...> hundred sold in the UK between the years 2000 and 2003.She has a lovely smooth 3 ltr V6 coupled to a 5 speed automatic gear box with optional tiptronic selector.I get around 32 mpg which isnt bad for such a large car with a big engine.Since owning her I have had fitted New Front & Rear Brake Discs and Pads, 3 New tyres and had the tracking done and also had a new windscreen fitted.I have also had the Engine serviced with new oil, oil filter, air filter and changed the Auto GearBox fluid.She drives like a dream and is fitted with plenty of toys that all work.She is taxed until the end of February 2012 and has an MOT until December 2012.The interior is clean with lovely Tan Leather Seats and matching carpets with the original XG30 Mats.She never fails to start and is very comfortable to drive. She has worn her 111000 miles very well and drives like a car thats done half as many miles.She has the odd age related small dinks and small marks, but as you can see from the pictures she is a pretty old thing.Before you bid please remember this is a big engined car, so please no dreamers who after winning the auction realise they cant get any insurance !Any questions please feel free to ask.Please No Timewasters or Silly Offers, ive had enough of those to last a life time.If you would like to come and view the car before the auction ends please feel free to do so, But please remember this is an 11 year old car and not brand new !Winning Bidder Cash on Collection Please.Happy Bidding : ) X
| £750.00 | 23/02/12 21:21 |
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Test: Hyundai i30
Review by
Feann Torr - 2/November/2007
You've
got the nod from the bank manager and you've decided to see what's on
offer in
the small car market. There's more European-influenced designs than you
can shake a gear stick at, drive away deals, free petrol offers and all
sorts of the other enticements.Make no mistake - small cars
are big business.The big names are likely to find their way onto your shortlist - Toyota
Corolla, Mazda3, Ford Focus, Mitsubishi Lancer, Holden Astra. All of them are quality cars
with smooth looks and rich heritages.So
what's this - The
Hyundai i30? It's got no heritage, I've never seen one before, and
there's nary a German engineer in sight. But you know what? It's a
strong showing from Hyundai and with a keen price, impressive features
and a new look inside and out, it'll make one of life's big
decisions even more difficult.Not more than half a dozen years
ago informed buyers used to approach the Hyundai brand with caution. "Korean cars are cheap for a
reason" people would say. But every year Hyundai cranks out better and
better cars. They look smoother, they drive better, and the new i30 is no
exception to this trend.In
the last few years Hyundai has been climbing the new car quality
and reliability ladder as it improves its design and manufacturing
processes. The Korean cars are always improving, and Hyundai has even
confirmed that its next generation Tiburon sports coupe will be a
proper sports car, with rear-wheel drive!But that's besides the point really. We're here to find out what the Hyundai i30 is all about, so let's take a look: Quick Links Drive Engine Exterior Interior Make: Hyundai
Model: i30 (SR)
Price: $26,490
Transmission: 5-speed manual
Engine: 2.0-litre, Inline
4-cylinder, petrol
Seats:
5
Safety: 6 airbags (driver/front
passenger (x2), front side (x2) and curtain airbags
(x2)), ABS, ESP
Car
Supplier: Hyundai Australia Drive: 3.5/5 Hyundai's i30 is hoping to shake up thesmall car market with its dynamic design Sitting on 17-inch wheels with wide tyres, theHyundai i30 SR model has good cornering grip Engine: Hyundai Beta 2.0-litre 4-cylinder The transversely mounted 1975cc inline 4-cylinder engine
features aluminium alloy cylinder heads. Dual
overhead camshafts
(DOHC) actuate a total of 16-valves (4-valves per cylinder) that
feature
variable valve timing. The engine has an 10:1
compression ratio and will tolerate all petrol grades from 91 RON upwards when filling
its 53 litre fuel tank.
Fuel
consumption: 7.2L/100kmCO2 Emissions: 170g/km Max Power:
105kW @ 6000rpm Max
Torque: 186Nm @ 4600rpm The 2.0-litre, 4-cylinder engine is remarkably flexible, delivering good acceleration whilestill remaining frugal, drinking 7.2L/100km Hyundai's i30 is one of the Korean company'sbest looking vehicles to date - a classy design The
interior presents very well, is functional,and features some clever additions, like USB One of the interesting things about a fashionable looking
car is that it makes you want to drive it. And the opposite can be
said for ugly cars too. Thankfully Hyundai has crafted what is
arguably its best looking small car to date, and it feels well built
when you ease yourself in, the doors shutting with a satisfying thud.It's
got all the safety and comfort features you'd expect of an
imported European car, with airbags, ESP, CD stereo, climate
control, USB jack and more, only without the $30k+ price tag. You can
read more about these features further down in the Interior explanation.The
SR model Hyundai i30 we are testing here is the sporty
range-topper, the variant that got protein power a gym membership, yet
is powered by the same 2.0-litre petrol engine as the other cars in the
range. This bodes well for the entire i30 range because the driveline
is uniformly smooth.Though the engine is no technological
trend-setter, it is smooth and flexible and I as inadvertently found
out it'll spin the front wheels without too much provocation. Our model
was fitted with a 5-speed manual which gives the car an impressive turn of speed and the driver plenty of control.I must say I stalled it a couple of times to begin with, but this
is no reflection of the gearbox or the clutch, which are both
accomplished devices (I'd just dropped off a Holden V8 ute with a
very different clutch feel). Indeed, the gearbox is a very smooth
shifter - there's nary a notch to be felt as you guide the lever from
first through fifth gear, and it allows for quick shifts too.With
105kW of power at six grand, and an eagerness to rev even higher and
without getting raspy, the 4-cylinder petrol engine is finally able to
match it's rivals head on. The Corolla, Focus, and it's other rivals no
longer have the refinement or poweradvantage they once had over Hyundai. The
car's improved powertrain allows it to easily navigate its way through
the heaving peak hour crush, while the rear view mirror and the side
mirrors provide good levels of rearward vision. The seating position is
generally pretty good and combined with a tidy 4.24 metre length and a
1.77m width and short overhangs (not to mention responsive
steering),parking it is not at all scary. Out on the highway
the Hyundai i30 will trundle along nicely, the engine speed sitting on
2600rpm in 5th gear at 100km/h, which is quite economical. We
handed the keys back to Hyundai with a final reading of 7.6L/100km,
after covering 396km. We didn't even use a full tank of fuel, and the
trip computer claimed we still had 180km of fuel left. Not bad that,
for a 53 litre tank.The small car responds well to steering
input, with a precise steering feel that isn't too light. A lot of
new cars these
days feel over assisted and the steering is much too light in my
opinion. This can lead to reduced steering feedback and
disconnects you from the road somewhat.There's a bit of
weight and resistance to the steering which is
refreshing in a small car which provides for a more rewarding driving
experience when you find a good stretch of winding road. The heavier
steering can be attributed to the MDPS (Motor Driven Power Steering), which
is different to traditional hydraulic power steering units, yet is still
engine and
road speed-sensitive.There's no vagueness in the steering feel that used to be a
Hyundai hallmark, and there's also audio and cruise control buttons on
the steering wheel which are nice touches.The Hyundai i30 SR is the model most
suited to enthusiastic driving because it's fitted with large
17-inch alloy wheels shod with wide 225/45 aspect ratio tyres. It
maintains good traction as a result of the tyres, and the
suspension system (MacPherson front struts and an independent
'Torsion Blade' multi-link rear) helps keeps body roll to a relative
minimum, allowing you to concentrate on tracking through corners.I
did notice a bit of jounce when riding over mid-corner bumps and
potholes, but it's not terminal and is probably accentuated by the car's
light weight rather than its suspension. It'll understeer if pushed
hard, but has a fairly neutral feel through all but the tightest
corners. On straight roads and during everyday driving the ride is smooth for the most part too. I don't think it's chassis is quite as accomplished as the Ford Focus, but it's up there with the new Mitsubishi Lancer for dynamics and can belt through corners relatively quickly when you keep the engine singing above 5000rpm.The anchors are fairly touchy but this is no bad thing; touchy brakes are better than soggy ones. There's
good feel through the brake pedal when you need to mash it hard as the
fool in front of you decides to take a physically demanding phone call
in an 80km/h zone (I yelled and possibly swore at him to pull over and
he just grimaced at me - clearly I was overreacting to a potentially
fatal collision).Stopping power is considerable too, and this is helped by a fairly low kerb weight of just over 1360kg, and nicely sized disc brakes: 280mm fronts, 262mm rears.Overall,
I reckon that Hyundai's jazzy new i30 is a very cool customer, a clean
operating machine. There's a real sense of effortlessness about driving
it, but you don't feel detached either. The gear changes are light and
seamless, the steering is well weighted and reactive to road speed, and
with ample of poke from the engine the car motivates well.There's
nothing inherently wrong with the way the car drives and though it
doesn't have as much character as some of its rivals, it's a huge
improvement on Hyundais of yore.Engine: 4/5Efficiency and power. Must be a Honda right?It's
a Hyundai actually, and an impressive piece of engineering. Nicknamed
the 'Beta' engine, it may not be the best motor in its class, but it's
very easy to live with. There's precious little harshness when the
engine revs out (which was surprising) and it's not too noisy. Best of all it's got a good environmental record, with low CO2 emissions and good fuel economy.The
fuel-injected 4-cylinder engine provides the car with a good deal of
acceleration in the lower gears and only bogs down if you stuff up your
gear change, like when you miss a gear and hit 4th instead of 2nd.Reading
the spec sheet of a new car, in this instance 105kW and 186Nm, doesn't
mean much these days. Everyone's got variable valve this and twin cam
that, to the point where the real world test is the most authoritative
way to gauge a cars performance. On the street the car feels
every bit a 105kW buzz box, getting its power to the front wheels via
the 5-speed manual very effectively. There's enough power there to
override the considerable tyre grip, but the ESP and traction control
systems regulate the power delivery so that the wheels rarely miss a
beat (though you can turn it off).Hyundai claims the 2.0-litre
petrol engine in the i30 returns fuel economy of 7.2L/100km on the
combined city and highway cycle, and we recorded 7.6L/100km which is
still pretty good. This involved about 40 per cent highway driving, 20
per cent city driving and commuting, and the rest pedal-to-the-metal
driving along twisty roads to test the chassis. All told, that's a very impressive fuel economy figure.Exterior: 3.5/5When I picked up the Hyundai i30 SR I was somewhat surprised with what I
saw: a stylish design with an overt European influence. Granted, we're testing the
range-topping SR sports model complete with the big wheels and a
drop body kit to make it look even cooler, but that doesn't take anything away from the car's overall shape.Apart
from the slightly over-developed headlights (the extended trailing edge
irks me), the Hyundai i30 looks good in my opinion.How's this:
on the Saturday I picked up the car a random bloke driving a
Holden Crewman stuck his neck out the window to comment on the
car, which had me momentarily speechless. "Nice looking car mate. What
is it?" Err, thanks man. It's an i30, a new Hyundai.I half
thought he was mocking me, but catching a glimpse of the car reflected
in the windows of a Melbourne City department store showed that the i30
does in fact cut a sharp figure.For mine the wheels go a long
way to sealing the deal - five spokers with subtle chrome gloss
accents - but as mentioned the overall body shape is easy on the eye.
It's unashamedly European, with smooth flowing lines and nothing too
radical or try-hard to offend the eye. From the side view
the window line kicks upwards towards the rear and this lends the
car a sophisticated style, while the rear end has a passing resemblance
to a BMW 1 Series.The front end has a modern look about it, with a stylised grille and a good sized front air dam below that. There's also fancy projector beams housed in the headlight clusters either side of the grille. I'm no great fan about the extended
trailing edge of the headlight design that wraps around into the front
quarter panels, but in hindsight I think that without that little
'kick' the front end would too closely resemble a Toyota Corolla.Interior: 4/5 One
of the most impressive elements of the new Hyundai i30 is the interior.
It looks good, it feels good, it's functional and it's roomy. It has a
modern look and feel and I was initially incredulous: this can't
be a Korean car, can it? Starting with the drivers view, the instrument display shows two
large dials - speedo and tacho/rev meter - which are fairly plane Jane,
but very legible thanks to a bold font. At night they glow blue,
giving the cabin a funky, almost futuristic ambiance. Between the two
main instrument dials is a rectangular LCD display that details trip
functions - fuel usage, average speed, distance to empty and so on.The
front seats are fairly comfortable with a decent amount of cushioning,
but when you start throwing the i30 into corners the meagre
side-bolsters leave a little to be desired.The leather wrapped
steering wheel is smaller than normal - a very good thing in my book as
it usually means there's less effort needed to make the car turn -
and features useful cruise and audio controls (though the entry level
SX models miss out on steering wheel controls).Overall dashboard
and interior plastics are rather impressive; the dash plastics are soft
touch with a thatched texture and little things like the unique
electric window buttons and dual USB and audio AUX ports (for
MP3 players and USB stick connectivity) provide for a nice point
of difference from its small car rivals.A curvy dash design like
the wings of a bird arching around the driver and front passenger
creates a nice sense of space up front, and the centre console is aglow
with twin cobalt LCD screens that detail the heating/cooling and
the stereo systems respectively. Everything works
well, is relatively ergonomic, and an air conditioned glove box -
essentially a 'chully bun' to use the New Zealand vernacular - adds yet
more functionality to the car's cabin.The rear seats are well
cushioned making longer journeys bearable for back seat passengers, and
leg room is not bad for a car of this size. A pair of adults or three
ankle biters will find ample room in the rear on short to medium
journeys.Standard features in all i30 models include things like
dual front airbags, anti-whiplash front head restraints, pollen
filtered air conditioning, power windows, remote entry with alarm and
power steering. ESP is standard on our test model, the $26,490 i30
SR, but will cost $1,790 and $990 for the base and mid-range SX and SLX
models respectively (which also adds curtain and front-side
airbags on the SX).Our test car, the SR, adds things like an
well sorted 6-speaker stereo, alloy pedals, leather inserts on the
seats, ESP, six airbags, and of course the 17-inch wheels and body
kit, which is an above average level of equipment for under $27,000.
The boot isn't bad either, with a very usable 340 litres of space that
expands to 1250 litres when you fold the rear seats down. Overall
I really warmed to the i30's interior. The design is modern but
not completely soulless, and it's clear that Hyundai has tried a few
different ideas with the interior design, such as a smart looking
centre console and vertically aligned air vents.Overall:
4/5 There's a big pile of cash in your bank account, you're on the
hunt for a trendy Euro-style small car and there's a short list
that includes name brands like Toyota,
Mazda, Ford and Mitsubishi. Do yourself a favour and add Hyundai to that shortlist, because the i30 is a bona fide contender.Hyundai
is the fastest growing mainstream car maker in the world and after
driving the i30 for a week it's not hard to see why. The vehicle is, at
the very least, competent in every respect and excels in some,
particularly the overall design and the new Beta 4-cylinder engine.The
company was once the butt of many jokes but it's small car is now on
level pegging with the Toyota Corolla and Mazda3, matching and in
some cases beating its rivals in terms of standard equipment, engine
output, fuel efficiency, ride and handling.The i30 is a remarkably savvy small car and quite probably the Korean company's best vehicle to date.It
shows that Hyundai hasn't been complacent. It's taken the bull by the
horns and made a red hot go of it. After in-depth research and
development the i30 was created and I have a sneaking suspicion it will
go very close to upsetting the status quo in the hugely popular
Australian small car market. Pros: Cons: 2.0-litre Engine
Interior Design
Exterior Design
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