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2013 Hyundai i30 Three-Door to Debut in Paris

2013 Hyundai i30 Three-Door is set to debut at this year’s Paris Motor Show in the end of the month. The new generation i30 is the third member of the i30 family, which up until now consisted only of its siblings – the five-door hatchback and the Tourer.

What’s different here is that the three doors give this Hyundai more sporty styling. The exterior of course incorporating Hyundai’s “fluidic sculpture” and shows sharply-raked beltline, more angular glasshouse silhouette and longer front doors. All this gives more dynamic profile.

What’s new here is the black-finished mesh insert and central bar, which accentuate the hexagonal grille, now flanked by new, sportier fog lamp clusters consisting of the spots connected to LED daytime running light strips. The same design approach is continued in the clusters, and the front-end design is completed by a newly-profiled lower bumper.

At the rear, one can see an updated lower bumper area with new horizontal, sculpted fog lamps. They contrast the upright units of the five-door. These lights combined with the new black insert at the bottom of the bumper create the impression of a wider, sportier rear design. Exclusive 16-inch alloy wheels complete the visual appearance.

In addition to this the new i30 includes a wide range of standard equipment. The ride and handling were updated as well, and in addition to this the settings of the FLEX STEER system will help them change the steering assistance depending on their preference and prevailing conditions.

More importantly, the new generation i30 is offered with a choice of four engines and five power outputs, mated to a six-speed manual or automatic transmission. At the top of the powertrain range is the ‘U-II’ 1.6-litre diesel engine, generating 128 hp (94 kW).

2013 Hyundai i30 Three-Door will be officially unveiled at the 2012 Paris Motor Show on 27th of September.

Source: Hyundai

September 17, 2012

New Range Topping 2012 Hyundai Veloster Turbo SE

The range topping 2012 Hyundai Veloster Turbo SE is the first vehicle which includes brand’s 1.6-litre T-GDI engine with a high-compression, twin-scroll turbocharger. In addition to that the power output has been boosted and the low end torque increased.

This new trim level model generates 184 hp (135 kW) and 195lb ft (265Nm) of torque and is mated to a standard six-speed manual transmission featuring wider gear ratios. The top speed here is 133 mph.

Other interesting numbers are revealed through the acceleration time, which from 0 to 62mph is just 8.4 seconds. Maximum torque here is achieved between 1,500rpm and 4,500rpm. In addition to these, the Veloster Turbo SE offers CO2 emissions of just 157g/km with fuel economy of 40.9mpg on the combined cycle.

Furthermore, the improved body control is now possible thanks to the firmer dampers. Exteriorwise, this Veloster Turbo retains the standard car’s unique 1+2 door layout but with the addition of visual enhancements.

The latter were designed to give the car even more athletic and purposeful stance. The front bumper, radiator grille and front fog lights are also new to the Turbo. The rear also benefits from a revised bumper with new fog lamp design, round twin exhausts and diffuser.

Next, longer and wider rear spoiler with integrated LED brake light is featured in the visual changes along with a red “Turbo” nameplate on the bottom right of the bootlid. This Hyundai now runs on new 18-inch alloy wheel designs with chrome inserts.

The exterior trim colors featured here are namely the White Crystal (Solid), Phantom Black (Pearl) and Matt Grey finish. As an option, there is also a tilt and slide Panoramic sunroof available.

The interior of the Veloster Turbo SE features a wide range of standard equipment, which in fact makes it the ultimate model in the Veloster range.

For instance this includes re-designed leather seats with grey panels, with the “Turbo” nomenclature embossed on the driver’s and passenger’s seats, driver’s seat which is electrically adjustable with lumbar support, a 7-inch touchscreen satellite navigation system, reverse parking camera with parking guidance, an upgraded eight-speaker sound system including amplifier and subwoofer.

The 2012 Hyundai Veloster Turbo SE is going to be available in showrooms from the end of September priced at £21 995.

Source: Hyundai

August 28, 2012

2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport – Price $24450

Hyundai has announced the price list for the 2013 Santa Fe Sport. It is priced from $24,450 excluding $825 delivery & handling fee.

This price is for the entry level coming with a four-cylinder 2.4 liter petrol engine with 192HP (141 kW) driving the front wheels. The fuel economy is very good – 23 mpg in city, 33 mpg on the highway and 26 mpg on combined cycle.

There is also a 2.0 liter turbocharged petrol engine delivering 267HP (196 kW) and 364Nm (269 lb-ft) of torque. The fuel economy measures 22 mpg in city, 31 mpg on the highway and 25 mpg on combined cycle. This engine with FWD has a base price of $27,700 excluding the delivery and handling fee.

The standard extras of 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport include 6-speed automatic gearbox, 17” alloy wheels, Air Conditioning, 7 airbags, Hill-start Assist Control, Downhill Brake Control, Remote Keyless Entry system with alarm, LED brake and headlight accents, power doors and windows and Bluetooth-enabled 6-speaker audio system.

AWD is available as an option for just $1750.

The standard extras for the 2.0 liter turbocharged petrol include 19” alloy wheels, chrome exhaust tips, luminescent gauge with color LCD trip computer and a push button “Start”.

Source: Hyundai

August 8, 2012

Hyundai Elantra Coupe: Good for Surviving a Zombie Apocalypse

Comic-con is happening right now in San Diego and people are not the only ones who indulge in cospaly (short for costume play). Here’s a Hyundai Elantra Coupe which stems from one of the world’s favorite apocalyptic scenarios – how to protect ourselves in times of a zombie attack?

Robert Kirkman, who designed this “Zombie Survival Machine” Elantra might have the answer. He also happens to be the creator/writer of the popular franchise “The Walking Dead”… which, much to our relief, is about zombies. No need to know that however, as that front plow with spikes on it is obviously not for clearing up snow from the streets (those can be found at the nuclear winter scenario booth). Nope, this one is for dicing your way through hoards of slow-walking, brain hungry ghouls. As a good measure, the glassy bits of the car are also barred and there’s a hatch on the roof in case of emergency. Powerful floodlights at the front and back are good for your awareness and rather road illegal but let’s face it, how many oncoming cars will be blinded by the light in a zombie ridden Atalanta, Georgia. At the back, the trunk is supposedly full of various “electric and pneumatic weaponry”. The tires are a classic with those knee-choppers sticking out of them and inside you get a CB radio system. All of that and more can be found at HyundaiUndead.com and on Sktbound.com.

Being a Hyundai Elantra Coupe, the Zombie Survival Machine boasts 148 zhp (that’s zombie horsepower) from it’s 1.8-liter engine mated to a six-speed … say automatic because changing shifts and fending off clinging zombies is demanding work. On paper, it should an Elantra coupe does around 34 mpg on the combined cycle. Nor sure about this particular one though.

Another more generic looking Elantra GT also shares the spotlight as it has the cover of the 100th Walking Dead comic as its paint job. That’s the whole point of the Hyundai Undead line: To celebrate the release of the 100th issue of “The Walking Dead” comic. There will be a VIP Black Carpet Event on July 13 to mark the occasion.

Source: Hyundai

July 13, 2012

2013 Hyundai Santa Fe – Pricing

2013 Hyundai Santa Fe is the latest new generation SUV delivered by Hyundai and it is going to be at dealerships in the middle of October this year.

The new Santa Fe is powered by a 2.2-litre CRDi engine which generates 197 hp (145 kW) and 311lb ft (230 Nm) of torque. This engine is mated to a six-speed manual transmission as a standard, and optionally can be coupled with six-speed automatic one.

The 4WD manual Santa Fe has combined fuel consumption figure of 46.3mpg and 159g/km of CO2 emissions. On the other hand the automatic model delivers 41.5mpg and just 178g/km, respectively.

The new Hyundai SUV model is available in three trim levels and a choice of either five- or seven-seat configurations. In addition there is a wide range of standard equipment features which the customers of 2013 Santa Fe will enjoy.

For example the vehicle runs on 18-inch alloy wheels, which are in the standard package. In it are also featured body coloured door handles, body coloured door mirrors with integrated indicator lights, reverse parking sensors, daytime running lights, self-levelling suspension (seven seat only), rear spoiler with high-mounted brake light, air conditioning, Bluetooth® with voice recognition, multi-function steering wheel and Hyundai’s adjustable Flex Steer™ system.

But the list of the standard equipment doesn’t finish here. A number of safety features are also included: ESP, Hill Start Assist, Vehicle Stability Management, Trailer Stability Assist and seven airbags, and Active Bonnet System.

The first trim of the model is called Premium and its function is to add to the standard equipment touchscreen satellite navigation, reverse parking camera with Parking Guidance System, electric folding door mirrors with puddle lamps, dual zone climate control, heated front seats, roof rails, chrome effect door handles and black leather seat trim.

The second trim – Premium SE, consists of vast array of comfort, safety, and luxury features. It adds to the Premium feature the following: 19-inch alloy wheels, electric driver’s seat adjustment, Panoramic sunroof, Xenon headlights, keyless entry with engine start/stop button, front parking sensors, Smart Parking Assist, tyre pressure monitoring system, Supervision Cluster with LCD display.

2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Rear

2013 Hyundai Santa Fe prices:

New Generation Santa Fe

	Fuel Type	CO2 Emissions g/km	Recommended On The Road Price £
Style
2.2 CRDi 5 seat 2WD manual	D	155	25,495.00
2.2 CRDi 7 seat 2WD manual	D	155	26,695.00
2.2 CRDi 5 seat 4WD manual	D	159	26,895.00
2.2 CRDi 5 seat 4WD automatic	D	178	28,595.00
2.2 CRDi 7 seat 4WD manual	D	159	28,095.00
2.2 CRDi 7 seat 4WD automatic	D	178	29,795.00
Premium
2.2 CRDi 5 seat 4WD manual	D	159	28,995.00
2.2 CRDi 5 seat 4WD automatic	D	178	30,695.00
2.2 CRDi 7 seat 4WD manual	D	159	30,195.00
2.2 CRDi 7 seat 4WD automatic	D	178	31,895.00
Premium SE
2.2 CRDi 7 seat 4WD manual	D	159	32,695.00
2.2 CRDi 7 seat 4WD automatic	D	178	34,395.00

Source: Hyundai

June 27, 2012

2013 Hyundai i30 Tourer Production Begins

2013 Hyundai i30 Tourer is going to join the i30 family as its production has already started. This Hyundai model will keep the characteristics which have made its hatchback sibling a great deal of success.

Not only will bring the Tourer the great quality, value, stylish design, efficiency and driving enjoyment, but also it will add greater load-carrying capability to the i30’s package.

The launch of the Tourer is the next phase of the New Generation i30’s introduction. The aim of Hyundai is to bring about more choice for their consumers. In addition the importance of quality and in terms of design, engineering and manufacturing will be retained.

The Tourer will come with a load capacity of 528-litres with the rear seats raised and 1,642-litres when the seats are folded. This means that the new i30 Tourer will add further practicality to the everyday life of its customers.

The design of the car was of course inspired by the new design philosophy of the company, and is in total coherence with Hyundai’s fluidic sculpture form language.

In addition it is important to highlight that the i30 has already achieved five-star rating from Euro NCAP in the organisation’s test programme. Here are included 90% score in the ‘child occupant’ assessment, with maximum points in the ‘18-month-old’ and ‘3-year-old’ tests.

Pricing and specification will be revealed shortly before launch.

Source: Hyundai

June 15, 2012

2013 Hyundai Equus

Hyundai‘s flagship, executive battle cruiser is born again for the year 2013. Hyundai Equus – the biggest, most powerful, safest and most equipped car, the company has ever made. There will be two trim levels (Signature and Ultimate) but no matter how you look at it, both of them are bundled with mind-boggling technology and it’s hard to tell them apart.

Both will unconditionally get the bulky 5.0-liter Tau DOHC V8 that sends 429 hp and 376 lb-ft of torque through a Hyundai-developed 8-speed automatic gearbox. That power then is transferred to the rear wheels which is a big thing for Hyundai. Because of the Dual Continuously Variable Valve Timing and the high-pressure direct injection system, the economy is good…ish as well – 15 mph city, 23 mpg highway and 18 mpg combined.

Weight distribution is said to be 52:48 and thanks to a Continuous (lots of continuity with the Equus) Damping Control unit, and road surface can be tackled with the exact level of stiffness and rigidity. Then there’s the Vehicle Stability Management which controls a full bag of features (the ESC, the electronic parking brake and the smart cruise control) thus keeping you out of the ditch. Don’t think however, that the Hyundai Equus engineers went easy on the occupant safety tech. Not even slightly. You get dual airbags at the front, side airbags for both the front and the back as well as curtain ones on the length of the roof and a driver’s knee airbag. The seat belts strap on tightly when the Equus senses an imminent collision while the headrests ensure your head is where it should be – on your shoulders. A camera on the front grille (Ultimate) monitors for objects when parking and sends the data to an LCD monitor inside. The bootlid camera at the back comes as standard.

As for luxuries, the Signature lists more than 40 features. Among them, there’s a 608-watt Lexicon 7.1 Discrete surround-sound audio system with 17 speakers, a massaging driver seat, a lane departure system, a set of 19-inch chromed alloy wheels and a Navigation system with DIS and multimedia controller.

The Ultimate actually looses an occupant space at the back but the remaining two get individual reclining and massaging seats, tinted rear windows an entertainment system for the back and….a refrigerator. This one is obviously for the more bossy type of people. The ones that plan to spend a great portion of their time being driven around rather than driving themselves. But then again, the concept behind the Equus is just that – being executive…at an affordable price (which is still undisclosed).

Source: Hyundai

June 14, 2012

2013 Hyundai Veloster Starting from $17,450

The massively popular Hyundai Veloster hits the US showrooms with a 2013 model year that’s pretty well priced – $17,450 for the 1.6 GDI, 6-speed manual. The one we are interested though, is the Veloster Turbo which has the same engine, but well… twin-scroll turbocharged. The prices for it start at $21,950 (6-speed stick) but what you get in return is a real treat – 201 hp, 195 lb-ft. of torque, 38 mpg of highway consumption, sporty looks, sporty notes and sporty equipment.

The 1.6L engine is swift in response, frugal and decently powerful thanks to it’s twin-scroll turbo technology and direct injection. Couple it with the 6-Speed SHIFTRONIC Automatic transmission and you’ll get the top of the line Veloster at the price of just $22, 950 – $1000 more than the manual.

The front grille is bigger, more pronounced and more hexagonal? LED’s and fog lights make sure the front has a premium luxury feel. The side skirts and the rear diffuser integrated rear bumper result in a more road-hugging stance when compared to the base Veloster. The exhaust pipes are now two round ones instead of a single trapezoidal module and all the while, 18-inch wheels with chrome inserts complete the looks.

Inside, you get “Turbo” embroiled on the headrests. The gauge cluster is quite 21st century with it’s two TFT displays between the dials, the pedals are from aluminum and the starter is a button. The only non-sporty thing are the standard heated seats – an unnecessary luxury which can only add weight.

Source: Hyundai

June 7, 2012

2013 Hyundai Elantra debuts as Langdong in China

2013 Hyundai Elantra has been exclusively unveiled for the Chinese marks at the 2012 Beijing Motor Show. The new Hyundai model is exclusively designed for China and includes differentiated design and improved features.

The Elantra will carry the name “Langdong” (or 朗動 in Chinese). Next to this car was showcased the all-new Santa Fe as well. Langdong can be translated as a “dynamic (car) for the new generation” and this show where the marketing target f the brand lies.

Langdong will be produced in Hyundai’s new, third plant in Beijing starting the second half of this year. In fact, the Langdong is based on a design concept under the name Wind Craft. The latter is part of Hyundai’s design philosophy of Fluidic Sculpture. The Fluidic Sculpture has been successfully applied to the company’s entire lineup for three years.

Its design includes aggressive front-end design with wraparound headlights. They create the feeling of motion and powerful stance. The streamlined character line on the side volume sweeps back dramatically toward the rear, giving the entire vehicle the appearance of having been crafted by the wind.

Langdong model has compact dimensions, and yet providing the feel of a larger car. It has an overall length of 4,570 mm, width of 1,775 mm, height of 1,445 mm and a wheelbase of 2,700 mm.

More importantly, the car can be equipped with either a 1.6L or a 1.8L MPI engine. The first one has a maximum power of 93.8kW (127.4 hp) and a maximum torque of 155.5N.m (15.9kg.m). Pn the other hand the 1.8L engine has a maximum power of 107.4kW (146.1ps) and a maximum torque of 174.6N.m (17.8kg.m). Both can be mated to a 6-speed manual or an automatic transmission.

The new model will deliver its customers an excellent fuel economy as well and includes Hyundai’s Active ECO driving mode.

Inside of the car only premium materials were used, and in addition feature premium technologies such as: navigation system, dual-zone and fully automatic air conditioning; ventilated, fully adjustable power seats with seat heaters, an LCD instrument display and push-button start.

In terms of safety and security the vehicle is equipped with series of active and passive safety features: side air bags, an emergency brake reminder, tire pressure monitoring system, Blue Link infotainment system, and etc.

Source: Hyundai

June 1, 2012

Gemballa’s Diamond Finish: Sparkle, Sparkle

Gemballa which are known for this and this, have now taken up a somewhat bonkers project. As far as we know, the first of April was a long time ago but, lo and behold, it’s the “world’s first diamond coating for the interior and exterior finish of vehicles”. So there you go. Now you can have soulless Hyundai look like a backstage prop from the Wizzard of Oz. And yes, we are talking about actual diamonds:

“When GEMBALLA speaks of diamonds, we really mean it”, explains CEO Andreas Schwarz. “Our complex process uses genuine diamonds as its key ingredient – not metal pigments, glass fragments, or crystals.”

We are dumbfounded in the search of what one might gain from that. As an argument, Gemballa suggest that diamonds have the strongest light refraction properties which in layman terms means sparkly. Very sparkly. We hate to think what happens when the car form the oncoming traffic bathes you in high-beams. Also, you wouldn’t want to leave your diamond-coated car in front of the grocer’s, would you? Of course not, shopping at the grocer’s is for mortals. A private helicopter supplies you with organic caviar from Spain.

Gemballa continue on saying that the diamond is one of the hardest naturally occurring substances known to man which is a comforting thought. Knowing that my interior is now seasoned with thousands of pieces of diamond, I would love to scrape off my face on them should an accident occur.

The tuners are confident that that is the right finish for their already carbon fiber abundant cars. We, on the other hand, are not.

Source: Gemballa

May 21, 2012

2013 Hyundai Sonata Tackles Other from its Segment

Don’t you hate it when car manufacturers bash one another over which one is the leader in a segment? That’s exactly what Hyundai are now doing with their 2013 Sonata. We had to go trough bulks of comparisons between their car (the 2013 MY) and 2012 MY Altimas and Accords, Malibus and Fusions to actually get to some relevant information. Whichever table we looked at, the Sonata was one step ahead… but is that really the case?

It is cheap, we’ll give them that. At $21,720 you get a Sonata GLS complete with the “Popular Equipment Package”. That roughly means front heated seats and fog lights among other luxuries. Power comes from a Theta II GDI 2.4-liter unit which, judging by the acronym, one might think it’s a diesel. The thing is GDI stands for Gasoline Direct-Injection and that’s what the Sonata uses to spray fuel into the cylinders at pressure of 2,175 psi. Thus the compression ration stands at a high 11.3:1 and the pistons inside are dished so that they can handle the combustion process more efficiently. With all that in mind, we are being told that the Sonata achieves 24 mpg in an urban environment and 35 mpg on the highway. The transmission that comes as standard is a six-speed automatic with SHIFTRONIC and has to deal with 198 horsepower and 184 lb.-ft. of torque. The SE trim also boasts a standard dual exhaust system which adds 2 more hp and 2 more lb.-ft. of torque.

While the 2.4 Theta II GDI is naturally aspirated, the 2.0-liter one is turbocharged. That means even more power and almost no compromises in terms of efficiency – 274 hp at 6000 rpm and 269 lb-ft of torque within the 1,750 – 4,500 rpm range.

On the Hyundai Sonata 2.0T SE trim you get a fully automatic temperature control unit which is convenient. What isn’t convenient, but rather exciting, is the sporty suspension – stiffer springs and larger stabilizer bars, resulting in a 20 percent increase in roll resistance. Add to that 18-inch, low profile tires and a constantly adapting electric power steering and you’ve got yourself a car that does not shy away from a corner.

Driver aids include the usual ABS and ESP systems but also Electronic Brake-force Distribution – depending on the place of load, braking power gets redirected. Six airbags and active front-seat head restrains keep you safe and sound.

It goes without saying, that inside, the connectivity is topnotch – XM Satellite Radio for three months, Bluetooth, a place to plug in your iPod or USB drive and a touch-screen navigation system that comes with the SE and Limited trim levels.

Overall, the Hyundai Sonata sounds like a decent car. The only thing the company needs to do is to stop jabbing the others and gain and focus on their product. The automotive industry should not tolerate dirty play.

Source: Hyundai

May 9, 2012

2012 Hyundai i20 Prices Announced

2012 Hyundai i20 debuted a more than a month ago at the Geneva Motor Show. And now Hyundai is announcing full pricing and specification for the new model. It will be available for purchase starting from 7th of May.

The new Hyundai i20 prices start from £9 995, which goes for the three-door 1.2 petrol Classic model. On the other hand the most expensive – 90ps (66 kW) 1.4 CRDi Style model costs £14 295.

What is new in the i20 is the enhanced interior, which includes new wheel designs plus a hexagonal front grille. Additional design changes to the front end feature new rounded front wings while the reshaped bonnet and headlights continue the theme along with new fog light clusters and daytime running lights.

Observed from behind, i20 has a redesigned rear bumper and taillights.

The interior of the Hyundai model is entirely made from high-quality materials, which deliver soft-touch plastics. It also includes a revised and classier centre consol along with updated seat trims.

2012 Hyundai i20 is available in three main trim levels: Classic, Active and Style. In each model is included broad list of standard specification featuring remote central locking, six air bags, air conditioning, ESP and, for the first time on i20, Vehicle Stability Management.

In addition to this the brand has added inside even more value with the feature of Active trim, which adds 15-inch alloy wheels, Bluetooth with voice recognition, electric/heated door mirrors, front fog lights, leather steering wheel and gear knob and electric rear windows (five door bodystyle) when compared with Classic.

Thirdly, the range-topping Style comes with 16-inch alloy wheels, automatic headlights, rain sensing front wipers, climate control along with an automatic dimming rear view mirror with an integrated reversing camera.

There is also available the optional Convenience Pack, which encompasses keyless entry, engine Start/Stop button, chrome exterior door handles and supervision cluster.

Another important highlight is that the i20 range will feature the cleanest internal combustion diesel engine in terms of CO2 emissions with the 1.1-litre unit emitting just 84g/km.

In details the improved 1.2-litre petrol engine, is now cleaner, more efficient and more powerful than the model it replaces. The maximum output it creates is now 85 ps (67 kW). Additionally, it delivers improvements in fuel consumption estimated from 55.4mpg to 57.7mpg on the combined cycle, plus emissions reductions from 119g/km CO2 to 114g/km CO2.

All these facts make the 1.2 petrol engine one of the most efficient ones in the world.

Moreover, the 1.2-litre petrol i20 is now available in Style trim.

The Blue Variant of the i20 is powered by Hyundai’s ultra-efficient 1.1-litre “U-ll” three-cylinder diesel engine. The latter is combined with Intelligent Stop and Go and low rolling resistance tyres emits a mere 84g/km.

Source: Hyundai

April 21, 2012

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