Hyundai Azera

We recently got our first official sneak peak at the upcoming 2012 Hyundai Azera, but the South Korean automaker keeps dropping new information and pictures on its mid-size sedan that will take its place between the Sonata and the Genesis. This time we have details on the engine options for the KDM version, which will continue to use the Grandeur nameplate.

In South Korea, the Azera will be offered with a choice of two naturally aspirated engines, both featuring direct-injection technology. The base model will be powered by the same 2.4-liter GDI four-cylinder gasoline unit found on the Hyundai Sonata and Kia Optima, while the flagship version will be motivated by a 3.0-liter GDi V6 delivering 270HP and 31.6 kg/m of peak torque.

The company states on the official brochure that the four-cylinder model will return an average fuel consumption of 12.8 km/lt (equal to 30.1 mpg US and 7.8 lt/100km), while the V6, 11.6 km/lt (27.3 mpg US or 8.6 lt/100km).

Hyundai has not made any comments or announcements regarding the powertrain options for the North American version of the Azera, though likely it will be offered exclusively with V6 engines. Recently, the South Korean automaker said that the Azera may get its North American debut at the New York Auto Show next April.

2011 Hyundai ix20 specifications and features with price details

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Hyundai ix20 latest model MPV-type dynamic modern style and functionality, length 4.1 M cars are equipped with very long wheelbase class (2.615 M) and the roof as high as 1.600 M. It offers spacious rooms with dimensions. Designed and developed at Hyundai R & D center in Rüsselsheim, ix20 is second to adopt the European car ‘sculpture fluidic’. Fluidic design with a touch of sleek style exterior reflects the dynamic flow. With dynamic design, economical power trains, unique flexibility and security without compromise.

Equipped with active and passive safety technology to ensure maximum protection, fitted as standard in some countries such as ESP (Electronic Stability Program), ABS (anti_lock braking system) and Hillstart Assist Control (to prevent roll-back when it started to tilt). Hyundai ix20 will continue to enhance security to achieve the maximum 5-star rating in the NCAP’s.

The all new ix20 is available with four choices euro V-compliant engines: two petrol and two diesel, which can generate electricity 77ps to 125ps. It will also offer manual and automatic transmissions available in the form drivetm blue (except the 1.6 with automatic transmission), which includes Stop & Go (ISG) technology, low rolling resistance tires and alternator management system (AMS). Blue drivetm ix20 version provides class-leading CO2 emissions level of just 114 g / km (1.4-liter diesel engine U2) makes these cars environmentally friendly.

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Hyundai i40W Sonata 2011 specs features with price details

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Hyundai i40W, which will debut at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show in March 2011. The Hyundai i40W is designed to compete against the likes of the Volkswagen Passat, Opel Insignia and Ford Mondeo. Its exterior has been inspired by the newest Hyundai car concepts such as the i-flow and Genus. The car is also said to be styled at Hyundai’s European design headquarters and packs in superior gasoline and diesel four-cylinder engines.

The high-end i40Wcomes equipped with a 177-hp 2.0L gasoline engine. Consumers can also indulge on the new 1.7L CRDI diesel engine, offering 115 horsepower for low output model and 136 horsepower for the high output model.The company also plans to include a 2.0L R-diesel engine later. It is capable of producing 177 horsepower and will be mated to company’s new dual clutch automatic transmission.The Hyundai i40 Coupe will be offered with both diesel and petrol engines, including a 1.7-litre and a 1.6-litre unit. The Hyundai i40 Coupe 1.7 diesel will be sold in two power output versions of 115bhp and 140bhp. The details of the Hyundai i40 Coupe 1.6 petrol are not yet clear, but it is known is that it will be offered with both a manual and an automatic transmission.

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2011 Hyundai Elantra Specification and Review

Hyundai is going to officially unveil the 2011 Hyundai Elantra at the LA Auto Show this coming Wednesday. But in the meantime little details about one of Hyundai's best-selling models have been leaking out.

It looks like all the new compact sedans are getting 40 mpg or more and the 2011 Elantra will now be included in that list. The Elantra will get 40 mpg on the highway and 29 mpg in the city. That puts it head to head with the 2012 Ford Focus and right behind the Chevy Cruze Eco that gets 42 mpg on the highway. The difference between the Cruze and the Elantra is that every Elantra will get 40 mpg, while only the Cruze Eco with a manual transmission achieves the 42 mpg rating.The Elantra will be powered by a 1.8L four-cyl that puts out 148 horsepower and 131 lb-ft. of torque.

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Hyundai Azera GLS 2011 specifications and features with price details

The Azera is Hyundai's characteristic in the straight-size, approach-luxury sedan market. The Azera mixes encourage, interior space, and a host of features for a very honorable price.The front-wheel drive Hyundai Azera has 2 trims: the GLS, and the Limited. The GLS is supplied by a 260-hp 3.3-liter V6 engine; the Limited is powered by a 3.8-liter 283-hp V6.

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Engine

• Horsepower 260 @ 6200
• Size 3.3L/-TBD-
• Torque 233 @ 4500
• Type Gas V6

Fuel Data

• EPA Fuel Economy Est - City 20 MPG
• EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy 28 MPG
• Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx 19.8 gal

Drivetrain Specifications

• Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive

Interior Specifications

• Front Headroom 40.2 in
• Front Hiproom 55.5 in
• Front Legroom 43.7 in
• Front Shoulderroom 57.9 in
• Passenger Capacity 5
• Second Headroom 38.2 in
• Second Hiproom 55.1 in
• Second Legroom 38.2 in
• Second Shoulderroom 57.1 in

Exterior Specifications

• Curb Weight 3576-3708 lbs
• Height, Overall 58.7 in
• Length, Overall 193.3 in
• Min Ground Clearance 6.4 in
• Tread Width, Front 62.2 in
• Tread Width, Rear 61.6 in
• Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb 37.4 ft
• Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall N/A ft
• Wheelbase 109.4 in
• Width, Max w/o mirrors 72.8 in

Wheels

• Front Wheel Material Aluminum
• Rear Wheel Material Aluminum

Tires

• Front Tire Size P235/55VR17
• Rear Tire Size P235/55VR17

• Standard Engine 3.3L V6
• Standard Transmission 6 Speed Automatic
• Cylinders 6
• Horsepower @RPM 260@6200
• Fuel Economy Cty/Hwy 20 / 28
• Combined Fuel Economy 23
• EPA Class Large
• Number of Valves 24
• Torque @RPM N/A
• Fuel Type System Gas Engine / Multi-Port Fuel Injected
• Turbo (Yes/No) No
• Overdrive Transmission Yes
• Battery Output N/A
• Compression 10.4:1
• Displacement 3342 / 204
• Bore X Stroke 3.62x3.30
• Cruising Range 455.4 miles

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Hyundai ix35 SUV

Hyundai ix35 SUV powered by a 2.2-litre CRDi power plant, the Santa Fe boasts of an engine that returns 197 bhp and comes with a six-speed manual gearbox.

2011 Hyundai Equus Price

It's official: The 2011 Hyundai Equus will be the most expensive Korean vehicle in the U.S. market when it goes on sale in December. Hyundai on Tuesday said the base Equus Signature model will start at $58,900, while the uplevel Equus Ultimate will start at $65,400. Prices include a $900 destination charge.

2010 Hyundai Santa Fe Specs,Features and Price Details

Hyundai Motors India has launched its luxury SUV, the Santa Fe, in the Indian market. The seven seater SUV is equipped with 2.2litre (2199cc), four cylinder, DOHC (16Valve), CRDi engine with an electrically controlled Variable geometry Turbo for better acceleration and improved in-gear response times. The 2.2CRDi produces 197bhp. Hyundai Santa Fe comes with all-wheel-drive.The Hyundai Santa Fe is primarily a front-wheel drive and has a user-selectable 4WD option which stays powered on up to a speed of 40kms after which it goes back to being a front-wheel-drive SUV. As of now, Hyundai has brought only the six-speed manual transmission.

2010 Hyundai Santa Fe Overviews

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2010 Hyundai Santa Fe Features

• Leather seats,
• Climate control,
• Cruise control,
• Audio-kit,
• Large 18 inches alloy wheels,
• Independent blower control for the third row seats
• Six-airbags
• A very advanced ESP system
• Traction Control
• ABS package

The Santa Fe has been launched in two variants: a two-wheel drive only (4X2) and the four-wheel-drive variant (4X4).The ARAI certified mileage of the Santa Fe is 14.66 kmpl. The new SUV will come in as a CBU Import from South Korea and will be available in two variants and four colours including Phantom Black, Sleek Silver, Vanilla White, Steel Blue. The preliminary price for Santa Fe 4X2 is 20.95 Lakh, and the top-of-the-line 4X4 is 22.95 Lakh. The Hyundai Santa Fe will compete with SUVs like Tata Aria Chevrolet Captiva, Toyota Fortuner, Ford Endeavour, Mitsubishi Outlander, Nissan X-trail and the yet-to-be-launched Skoda Yeti.

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Hyundai Veloster to Hit 40 MPG, Topping Honda CR-Z Figures Without Hybrid Set-up

Hyundai is aiming to achieve an EPA rating of more than 40-mpg with its new Veloster model. The stubby hatchback has already been likened to the Honda CRX of old by Hyundai Motor America president John Krafcik, and now it seems Hyundai is planning to really steal Honda’s thunder, by besting the Japanese automaker’s reborn CRX, the CR-Z. That model, despite using a hybrid drivetrain, gets 36/39-mpg city/highway with a CVT, or a slightly lower 31/37-mpg with a 6-speed manual.

Better yet, Hyundai’s non-hybrid system, (believed to be a 140-hp, direct-injection 1.6-liter 4-cylinder), will keep both weight and cost to a minimum by keeping a heavy and expensive hybrid system out of the picture.

Krafcik has also let slip more details about the Veloster, including the fact that all models will come with a large in-dash screen – likely to show trip info and to manage things like iPods, etc.

[Source: AutoGuide.com]

Hyundai Sells 5 Million Sonatas Worldwide

“The five million mark is a testament to Hyundai’s continuous quality improvement, technological advancement and differentiated design,” said Steve S. Yang, President and CEO of Hyundai Motor. “It’s Korea’s No. 1 sedan and now aims to be a game changer for the segment worldwide.”

Of the total, 2.7 million units were sold in Korea while 2.3 million were sold in overseas markets. The U.S. was the biggest market for Sonata outside Korea with 1.3 million cumulative sales. Sales of Sonata from overseas markets accounted for two-thirds of total sales this year, demonstrating the growing popularity of the latest version abroad.

When the cars are lined up bumper to bumper (overall length 4,820 mm), the length is equivalent to one round trip between Seoul and New York (one-way distance 11,000 km). When the cars are piled up (overall height 1,470 mm), the 5 million units are about 800 times the height of the Mount Everest (8,848m).

Sonata is now entering its sixth generation since its launch in 1985, gaining steady popularity worldwide as Hyundai’s leading sedan and competing head to head against Toyota’s Camry and Honda’s Accord.

[Source: Hyundai]

Hyundai Accent Tops Class in J.D. Power and Associates Initial Quality Study

PRESS RELEASE: HYUNDAI ACCENT TOPS CLASS IN J.D. POWER AND ASSOCIATES INITIAL QUALITY STUDY

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., 06/17/2010 - J.D. Power and Associates announced today that the Hyundai Accent topped the sub-compact segment in its 2010 Initial Quality Study (IQS). Owners of the economical and fun-to-drive 2010 Accent reported the fewest problems per 100 vehicles in its segment. Elantra also finished in the top three in the compact car segment.

Overall, Hyundai finished third among non-premium brands in the 2010 Initial Quality Study, holding a top-three position for the second consecutive year, well below the industry average for reported problems per 100 vehicles.

“Pursuit of industry-leading quality is Hyundai’s number one global priority,” said John Krafcik, president and CEO, Hyundai Motor America. “It’s fitting that our most economical model, the Accent, leads its class in initial quality. It demonstrates that quality and value can go hand-in-hand.”

The J.D. Power and Associates IQS measures 228 attributes, including the overall driving experience, engine and transmission, and a broad range of defect and design problems reported by vehicle owners. The 2010 study tallied over 82,000 responses from owners of new, 2010 model-year vehicles.

[Source: Hyundai]

Hyundai Genesis and Sonata Named to Edmunds.com’s Top Best Dark-Horse Cars List

Edmunds.com named both the 2010 Hyundai Genesis and 2011 Hyundai Sonata to its Top 10 Best Dark-Horse Cars of 2010 list.

"The Top 10 Best Dark-Horse Cars of 2010 represent the true dark horses in the market – the cars that somehow fly just below the radar when it comes to consumer awareness, but nevertheless have a lot to offer shoppers on the hunt for quality and value," Hyundai reported.

“The all-new Sonata is a smart buy with modern style, top-tier quality and outstanding residual value. Couple that with a four-cylinder engine producing class-leading fuel economy and the power of a larger V6, and the Sonata should definitely be on consumer shopping lists in the mid-size sedan segment,” said Scott Margason, director of product planning, Hyundai Motor America. “Additionally, the North American Car of the Year-winning Genesis continues to be an extremely disruptive force in the large sedan and near-luxury segments.”

“Although they may not have the same level of recognition as say the Ford Explorer, Honda Civic or Toyota Camry, these cars offer great value and quality, and definitely should be on more consumers’ shopping lists,” said Karl Brauer, Senior Analyst and Editor at Large for Edmunds.com.

[Source: Edmunds]

Hyundai Canada sets all time sales record in May

Hyundai Auto Canada Corp. today announced it recorded its second consecutive month of record-breaking sales and its 16th straight month of best-ever sales increases. With 12,620 units sold in May 2010, the company surpassed its previous company record set in April 2010 by 125 units.

The May 2010 performance represents an increase of 12.6 percent over the same month in 2009. Hyundai has sold 50,713 units year-to-date, representing an increase of 19.7 percent over the first five months of 2009.

"Hyundai products are clearly resonating with Canadian customers," said Steve Kelleher, president and CEO, Hyundai Auto Canada Corp. "With the high-profile launch of the all-new the Tucson and Sonata garnering attention for the whole Hyundai brand, customers are discovering our strong line-up of products deliver unmatched quality, value and style. We've also brought to market the Hyundai Smart Advantage. By offering customers lower prices combined with 0% financing, we're able to take the tremendous value equation of our vehicles and make them more affordable."

The Elantra Touring, Sonata and Tucson vehicles in the Hyundai line-up showed strong sales in the market, recording increases of 42.2, 61.5 and 74.6 percent, respectively.

[Source: Hyundai Canada]

Hyundai launches i45 "Driven by obsession" campaign in Australia

Hyundai Motor Company Australia has launched a campaign for its new mid-sized sedan i45, with its ads featuring water droplet technology that creates shapes from cascading water.

The TV ad shows individual water droplets falling and creating shapes as they hit the car. One of the key images is a massive sword being “thrust” into the i45.
The “Driven by Obsession” campaign, created by Innocean Worldwide in partnership with Disciple, includes television, cinema, print, online, point of sale and outdoor.

Tim Brown, Disciple creative partner, said: “We’d seen graphic waterfalls technology at trade shows and felt that using it was a beautiful and captivating way to tell our story.”

Innocean took over the car maker’s creative account in April last year.

According to the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries April 2010 VFACTS report, Hyundai’s vehicle sales in the year to the end of April rose 65.4 per cent, compared the same 2009 YTD period.

This was compared to the overall car market which was up 20.3 per cent during that same period.

[Source: Hyundai]

2010 Hyundai Genesis Receives IIHS 'Top Safety Pick'

The 2010 Hyundai Genesis Sedan has recently been tested and awarded the ‘Top Safety Pick’ by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). This award is earned by all vehicles who manage to achieve the institute’s top rating of “Good” for front, side, rollover and rear crash protection. A vehicle cannot achieve the ‘Top Safety Pick’ if it hasn’t got Electronic Stability Control (ESC) as standard.

The South Korean car company earned the ‘Top Safety Pick’ with the 2009 Hyundai Genesis Sedan as well, but this year the standards were raised even higher and a roof strength test was added to the procedures.

The new guidelines require the roof to withstand more than two times the strength of current federal requirements in order to properly maintain the vehicle’s integrity in a rollover accident. And Hyundai made the adjustments to the Genesis roof structure to improve protection.

"Genesis was designed to be one of the safest vehicles on the road and includes features such as ESC and Hyundai's first electronic active front head restraint system, which helps prevent whiplash," said Derek Joyce, manager of product planning, Hyundai Motor America.

[Source: Hyundai]

Hyundai Moving Santa Fe Production to Kia West Point Plant

Hyundai Motor Co. is considering shifting some production from its factory in Alabama to a recently opened plant run by sister company Kia, Hyundai spokesman Robert Burns said.

Moving some production from Hyundai's Montgomery, Ala., plant to Kia Motor Co.'s West Point, Ga., facility could be a way to maximize the efficiency of both plants, Burns said.

Any final decision would come from the South Korean headquarters of Hyundai, which owns Kia, he said.

"They're evaluating options to make sure we fully utilize the capacity of U.S. production," Burns said.

Hyundai's Montgomery plant currently builds the Sonata sedan and the Santa Fe SUV. Kia's plant in West Point, which began production late last year, builds just the Sorento SUV.

Sales of both companies have risen sharply in the U.S. in the last year. Hyundai sales are up 20 percent year to date, while Kia sales have climbed 13 percent, according to Autodata Corp.

News of the possible shift was first reported by the trade publication Automotive News.

[Source: BusinessWeek]

Busan: Hyundai Unveils All-New Avante (Elantra)

Hyundai has unveiled the 2011 Elantra (known as the Avante in South Korea) at the Busan Motor Show in its home country. This is the fifth generation of the popular compact car, Hyundai’s best-selling model worldwide, with over 6 million units sold since 1990.

Completely redesigned, the Elantra uses design cues from the new Accent, unveiled this month at the Auto China 2010 in Beijing, but also from the new Sonata. The new Elantra wears a "fluidic sculpture" design with four-door coupe styling, High Intensity Discharge headlights (HID) and LED taillights.

Interior pictures are yet to be released, but Hyundai says in the press release that the cabin offers "advanced features not found on other compacts." Equipment includes heated rear seats, ambient lighting, and a color TFT LCD information display.

Under the hood, the Elantra is powered by a 1.6-liter Gamma GDI (Gasoline Direct Injection) four-cylinder engine, developing 140 horsepower and 133 lb-ft of torque (167 Nm). The unit is paired with a six-speed automatic transmission. It’s the first time GDI technology and six-speed automatic are put together on a compact sedan in Korea. The direct injection and the automatic gearbox make the Elantra “10 percent more fuel efficient than its closest competitors,” according to Hyundai.

"The new Avante encompasses Hyundai's latest ambitions, featuring the best styling and performance in its class. We're confident that it will once again redefine the compact segment worldwide," said Steve S. Yang, president and CEO of Hyundai's Global Business Division. Korean sales will begin in the second half of 2010, with global availability shortly thereafter.

[Source: Hyundai]

Beijing: Hyundai Introduces New Direct Injection I4, V6 and 8-speed Automatic

Hyundai’s new Accent was the star of the companies exhibit at this year’s Beijing Auto Show, but the debut of two new engines and a new automatic transmission will have broader implications for the rest of the company’s lineup.

In addition to the 2.4L GDI four-cylinder in the Sonata (pictured above), two new gasoline direct-injection engines were unveiled at Beijing, a 1.6L four cylinder putting out 138 horsepower, a 28 horsepower bump over Hyundai’s current 1.6L four banger. The 1.6 GDI should appear in the Accent, Elantra, certain Kia models and the upcoming Veloster compact sports car. Even more enticing was the mention in a product video that the 1.6 could potentially be turbocharged and paired up with a dual-clutch gearbox, though no timeline was given for either technology.

Hyundai’s long awaited GDI version of the Lambda V6 was also previewed, although the engine was only rated at 296 horsepower, which is a few ponies less than the current Lambda makes in Hyundai’s Genesis Coupe. One can assume that there will be different variations, and that the engine will see a bump in power when it comes Stateside. Hyundai also joins Lexus in the elite 8-speed automatic club, and it’s a sure bet that the Genesis Sedan and Coupe will get the new 8-speed auto option.

With Hyundai positioning itself as a premium brand, the company has an obligation to innovate on its own, and not just play catch-up – even if they’re hot on the heels of world leaders like Lexus.

[Source: Hyundai via AutoGuide.com]

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Beijing: Hyundai Unveils All-New Verna (Accent)

Of the more U.S.-relevant reveals at the 2010 Beijing Auto Show in China today is this Hyundai Verna. Why? Because it's the overseas version of what we know as the 2011 Hyundai Accent.

Sporting Hyundai's latest 'fluidic sculpture' design language, the Verna comes off overall as a shrunk-down 2011 Sonata - not that that's a bad thing. The now-familiar sweeping side character line, oversized headlights, and wavy front grille are all present on the new Accent - a vehicle that has been in need of a significant makeover for some time.

From what we can see of the interior, Hyundai seems to have applied a slightly up-market touch to the inside of its new Verna. The Korean automaker also claims to have made large improvements to NVH levels in the compact sedan.

Underhood, the 2011 Verna features the new-generation Gamma gasoline engine in either 1.4-liter or 1.6-liter DOHC inline-four configurations. The larger of the two is expected to be offered in the U.S. and 106 horsepower and 114 pound-feet of torque are available in the Chinese-spec version. Transmission options include a five-speed manual or four-speed automatic.

Hyundai, like many other automakers, has been enjoying strong sales in China, with over two million vehicles being sold there since the brand arrived in 2002. In 2009, Hyundai posted a 94-percent year-over-year sales boost, making for an easy decision to maintain its presence in the market.

We'll continue to keep you updated as more information on the U.S.-spec 2011 Hyundai Accent arrives.

[Source: Hyundai via Motor Trend]

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Hyundai Sonata: Most-Viewed Midsize Sedan on AutoTrader.com in March

Hyundai's all-new Sonata midsize sedan was AutoTrader.com’s most-viewed vehicle in its class during the month of March. For the first time ever, Sonata surpassed competitors that include Honda Accord, Toyota Camry and Nissan Altima. AutoTrader.com recorded 16.5 million unique monthly visitors in March, the highest traffic the company had ever experienced.

“Industry wide, traffic seems to be increasing and the Sonata is hitting showrooms at an ideal time to capitalize on renewed consumer interest in cars,” said Scott Margason, director of product planning, Hyundai Motor America. “Sonata’s new design identity is drawing significant shopper attention, motivating and driving consumers to include it on their list when considering their next car purchase.”

Hyundai’s all-new 2011 Sonata represents a modern approach to the traditional midsize sedan segment by using only advanced four-cylinder engines, emotional design and luxury features offered with Hyundai’s strong value proposition. The Sonata launched with a new Theta II 2.4-liter gasoline direct injection (GDI) engine and in-house six-speed automatic transmission. The vehicle offers class-leading fuel economy of 22 mpg city/35 mpg highway and 198 horsepower standard.

Hyundai also announced 2.0-liter Theta II turbocharged GDI four-cylinder engine and Sonata Hybrid models last week at the New York International Auto Show, rounding out an exciting new 2011 Sonata lineup.

[Source: Hyundai]