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To answer your question, after collecting generally positive feedback from H3 and H5 owners for over a year, I decided to buy one. But since I want a 2012 model, and the product launch has been unexplicably delayed from September until some unknown future date (my dealer said it might even now be after next January), I have been unable to buy my new 2012 H5 (Euro model). I want to try a 4wd H5 with the 2.0VGT and Hyundai 5-speed automatic. If you read my posts, I have explained that I encountered driveability problems with this model after its introduction this year, as well as the 6-speed manual.
Since the latest 2.0VGT/automatic-equipped H5s I've test driven have improved driveability, but the 6-speeds still don't, plus considering the stop-and-go traffic here during rush hour, I'm planning to buy an automatic. But, I want the enhancements that the 2012 model will offer.
In July, I was told GW would be taking orders in September and I could have the truck in 30 days. Now, everything has changed and the dealer can't tell me anything definite. GW is certainly not inspiring confidence in me about their sales marketing and management. There are days when I consider buying a 2011 H3 with the 2.5TCi, because it's by far the best looking model (due to the intercooler hood scoop), it's performance is far superior to the 2.0VGT, and it has a Bosch fuel system with a fuel heater (I live in northern China).
So, I'm waiting on GW to get their act together. I can only guess that the 2012 models have problems that have not yet been addressed, and as a result, production could not begin in September as originally planned.
Since the latest 2.0VGT/automatic-equipped H5s I've test driven have improved driveability, but the 6-speeds still don't, plus considering the stop-and-go traffic here during rush hour, I'm planning to buy an automatic. But, I want the enhancements that the 2012 model will offer.
In July, I was told GW would be taking orders in September and I could have the truck in 30 days. Now, everything has changed and the dealer can't tell me anything definite. GW is certainly not inspiring confidence in me about their sales marketing and management. There are days when I consider buying a 2011 H3 with the 2.5TCi, because it's by far the best looking model (due to the intercooler hood scoop), it's performance is far superior to the 2.0VGT, and it has a Bosch fuel system with a fuel heater (I live in northern China).
So, I'm waiting on GW to get their act together. I can only guess that the 2012 models have problems that have not yet been addressed, and as a result, production could not begin in September as originally planned.