2010 Hyundai VeracruzHyundai revealed details for the 2010 seven-passenger Veracruz, a model that will be offered in two trim levels, GLS and Limited. Set to compete with models like the Honda Pilot and Toyota Highlander, the 2010 Veracruz comes with new standard features and new exterior colors.
The 2010 Veracruz is powered by a 3.8-liter DOHC V6 engine that delivers 260 hp and 257 lb-ft. of torque. The engine is mated to an Aisin six-speed gearbox with SHIFTRONIC manual control.
The GLS version is equipped with ESC, ABS, rear spoiler, 17-inch alloy wheels and seating for seven. Also standard is a 172-watt AM/FM/XM Satellite Radio/CD/MP3 audio system, iPod/USB auxiliary inputs, air conditioning with cabin filter, steering wheel audio/cruise controls, heated power side mirrors with approach lighting and side turn signal repeaters, front solar glass and rear privacy glass, remote keyless entry, and power windows and door locks, power driver seat, roof rack side rails, backup warning system, leather wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, fog lights, automatic headlamps, heated seats, and temperature-controlled storage.
The Veracruz’s GLS Premium Package adds LG navigation system, Infinity Logic 7 audio system, memory settings for seat and mirrors, power tilt-and-telescopic steering wheel, dual-zone automatic temperature control, a power tilt-and- slide glass sunroof and power tailgate.
The GLS version is equipped with ESC, ABS, rear spoiler, 17-inch alloy wheels and seating for seven. Also standard is a 172-watt AM/FM/XM Satellite Radio/CD/MP3 audio system, iPod/USB auxiliary inputs, air conditioning with cabin filter, steering wheel audio/cruise controls, heated power side mirrors with approach lighting and side turn signal repeaters, front solar glass and rear privacy glass, remote keyless entry, and power windows and door locks, power driver seat, roof rack side rails, backup warning system, leather wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, fog lights, automatic headlamps, heated seats, and temperature-controlled storage.
The Veracruz’s GLS Premium Package adds LG navigation system, Infinity Logic 7 audio system, memory settings for seat and mirrors, power tilt-and-telescopic steering wheel, dual-zone automatic temperature control, a power tilt-and- slide glass sunroof and power tailgate.
2009 Hyundai Genesis Coupe Hyundai unveiled its highly anticipated Concept Genesis Coupe during a press conference at the Los Angeles International Auto Show today. The concept car heralds the introduction of an all-new, rear-wheel drive 2 + 2 sports coupe scheduled to join the Hyundai lineup in the spring of 2009. Following the introduction earlier this year of the Concept Genesis sedan, Concept Genesis Coupe signals Hyundai’s second step in broadening its appeal to driving enthusiasts.
2009 Hyundai Genesis
Hyundai aims to shatter premium automobile paradigms with the North American International Auto Show introduction of its new flagship, the all-new Genesis sports sedan on January 13. With capabilities and features comparable to $60,000 premium sedans, Genesis will be offered at a starting price under $30,000 when it goes on sale this summer.
Genesis is built on Hyundai’s all-new, performance-driven rear-wheel-drive architecture. It offers three powertrains, including 3.3-liter and 3.8-liter V6 engines, and Hyundai’s all-new 4.6-liter Tau V8. Tau will produce an estimated 368 horsepower on regular fuel, and lead all its competitors in specific output with 80 horsepower per liter. With technology rivaling more expensive luxury sedans, Genesis showcases features such as XM NavTraffic, Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFLS), Smart Cruise Control, Lexicon® audio systems and electronic active head restraints.
Genesis is built on Hyundai’s all-new, performance-driven rear-wheel-drive architecture. It offers three powertrains, including 3.3-liter and 3.8-liter V6 engines, and Hyundai’s all-new 4.6-liter Tau V8. Tau will produce an estimated 368 horsepower on regular fuel, and lead all its competitors in specific output with 80 horsepower per liter. With technology rivaling more expensive luxury sedans, Genesis showcases features such as XM NavTraffic, Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFLS), Smart Cruise Control, Lexicon® audio systems and electronic active head restraints.
2009 Hyundai SonataHyundai will unveil at the Chicago Auto Show the 2009 Sonata that features an all-new interior, enhanced suspensions and revised powertrains boasting both improved fuel economy and horsepower. It will be available in three different trims: GLS, SE and Limited. Sales will begin later this month.
The 2009 Sonata will be powered by Theta II 2.4-liter DOHC inline four-cylinder engine that delivers more horsepower and quicker acceleration, while also improving fuel economy. The Theta II is rated at 175 horsepower and 168 lb.-ft. of torque.
The V6 engine has also been improved: it now pumps out 15 more horsepower and three more pound-feet of torque (249 horsepower @ 6,000 rpm and 229 lb.-ft. of torque at 4,500 rpm).
For 2009, Sonata raises the bar for value and standard safety technology in the mid-size segment. Hyundai’s sales leader boasts new features ranging from standard USB/iPod auxiliary inputs to available navigation and sport-tuned suspension. Combined with Sonata’s continued leadership in safety - it remains the only mid-size sedan under $20,000 with standard Electronic Stability Control (ESC) - the 2009 American-made Sonata is the smartest choice in the competitive mid-size sedan segment.
The 2009 Sonata will be powered by Theta II 2.4-liter DOHC inline four-cylinder engine that delivers more horsepower and quicker acceleration, while also improving fuel economy. The Theta II is rated at 175 horsepower and 168 lb.-ft. of torque.
The V6 engine has also been improved: it now pumps out 15 more horsepower and three more pound-feet of torque (249 horsepower @ 6,000 rpm and 229 lb.-ft. of torque at 4,500 rpm).
For 2009, Sonata raises the bar for value and standard safety technology in the mid-size segment. Hyundai’s sales leader boasts new features ranging from standard USB/iPod auxiliary inputs to available navigation and sport-tuned suspension. Combined with Sonata’s continued leadership in safety - it remains the only mid-size sedan under $20,000 with standard Electronic Stability Control (ESC) - the 2009 American-made Sonata is the smartest choice in the competitive mid-size sedan segment.
2009 Hyundai Elantra TouringHyundai unveiled today at the CHicago Auto Show the 2009 Elantra Touring, a sportier, more functional variant of Hyundai’s popular Elantra sedan.
Elantra Touring is powered by the same fuel-efficient 2.0-liter, in line four-cylinder found in the Elantra sedan. This sophisticated 16-valve powerplant employs Dual Overhead Camshafts (DOHC) and Continuously Variable Valve Timing (CVVT) for a very broad power band, coupled with high fuel efficiency and low emissions.
The Elantra Touring’s exterior dimensions (176.2 inches long, 69.5 inches wide and 59.8 inches high) make it a great fit in the compact five-door segment, while its long wheelbase (106.3 inches) means that Elantra Touring offers class-leading interior volume.
Elantra Touring is powered by the same fuel-efficient 2.0-liter, in line four-cylinder found in the Elantra sedan. This sophisticated 16-valve powerplant employs Dual Overhead Camshafts (DOHC) and Continuously Variable Valve Timing (CVVT) for a very broad power band, coupled with high fuel efficiency and low emissions.
The Elantra Touring’s exterior dimensions (176.2 inches long, 69.5 inches wide and 59.8 inches high) make it a great fit in the compact five-door segment, while its long wheelbase (106.3 inches) means that Elantra Touring offers class-leading interior volume.
2009 Hyundai Tucson Hyundai revealed details on the 2009 Tucson SUV. It comes minor improvements such as better transmission management systems, torque converters, steering pump belt and engine management system.
For 2009, Tucson returns with additional exterior and interior changes including all-new 16-inch alloy wheels, 200-watt Kenwood Navigation/Audio System[1], a more distinctive chrome grille, new tailgate trim, more color choices and new GLS seat fabric.
The Tucson SE 4WD receives standard heated front seats and a windshield wiper de-icer. An optional B&M Racing Sport Shifter adds shorter throw-lengths and enhances precision to Tucson’s manual transmission. Tucson also has standard XM Satellite Radio™ and an auxiliary audio input.
The Tucson entry model is the GLS. It comes standard with a 2.0-liter inline four cylinder engine, five-speed manual transmission and front-wheel drive.
Stepping up to the mid-range SE trim brings a 2.7-liter DOHC V6 engine, four-speed SHIFTRONIC automatic transmission, unique 16-inch alloy wheels with 235/60R16 tires, bodyside cladding, foglights and bodycolored door handles and mirrors.
Moving up to the luxurious Limited, Tucson customers will enjoy leather seating surfaces, heated front seats, power sunroof (V6 models), a six-disc in-dash CD changer and subwoofer.
For 2009, Tucson returns with additional exterior and interior changes including all-new 16-inch alloy wheels, 200-watt Kenwood Navigation/Audio System[1], a more distinctive chrome grille, new tailgate trim, more color choices and new GLS seat fabric.
The Tucson SE 4WD receives standard heated front seats and a windshield wiper de-icer. An optional B&M Racing Sport Shifter adds shorter throw-lengths and enhances precision to Tucson’s manual transmission. Tucson also has standard XM Satellite Radio™ and an auxiliary audio input.
The Tucson entry model is the GLS. It comes standard with a 2.0-liter inline four cylinder engine, five-speed manual transmission and front-wheel drive.
Stepping up to the mid-range SE trim brings a 2.7-liter DOHC V6 engine, four-speed SHIFTRONIC automatic transmission, unique 16-inch alloy wheels with 235/60R16 tires, bodyside cladding, foglights and bodycolored door handles and mirrors.
Moving up to the luxurious Limited, Tucson customers will enjoy leather seating surfaces, heated front seats, power sunroof (V6 models), a six-disc in-dash CD changer and subwoofer.
2009 Rhys Millen Racing Genesis Coupe Rhys Millen Racing revealed at SEMA today their customized "Art of Speed" Genesis Coupe. The car was built in just 12 weeks.
The RMR Genesis Coupe is powered by a 2.0-liter turbocharged engine, enhanced by a Turbonetics turbocharger, waistgate and blow-off valve to provide extra horsepower and torque. RMR also designed a custom intake manifold to ensure better engine breathing.
On the exterior the car features a combination of Hyundai blue, silver and unpainted black carbon fiber with its signature weave pattern. It utilizes a KW coilover suspension with two-way adjustable damping technology.
All of the parts for the RMR Genesis Coupe are built with a modular design. A customer could put on all the parts at once or add them one at a time. The carbon fiber decklid, hood, rocker panels, rear fenders, front fascia, front fenders and rear diffuser all have molds and will fit the factory mounts and could be sold in the future.
The RMR Genesis Coupe is powered by a 2.0-liter turbocharged engine, enhanced by a Turbonetics turbocharger, waistgate and blow-off valve to provide extra horsepower and torque. RMR also designed a custom intake manifold to ensure better engine breathing.
On the exterior the car features a combination of Hyundai blue, silver and unpainted black carbon fiber with its signature weave pattern. It utilizes a KW coilover suspension with two-way adjustable damping technology.
All of the parts for the RMR Genesis Coupe are built with a modular design. A customer could put on all the parts at once or add them one at a time. The carbon fiber decklid, hood, rocker panels, rear fenders, front fascia, front fenders and rear diffuser all have molds and will fit the factory mounts and could be sold in the future.
2009 Hyundai i20 3-doorHyundai will unveil at the Geneva Motor Show the 3-door version of the i20 hatchback (not currently sold in the U.S.) The i20 is placed between the successful i10 and i30 models and is built on the same platform as the 5-door model.
The best sold model will be the one powered by a .2-litre petrol engine – dubbed ’Kappa’. The new, all-alloy unit combines miserly fuel consumption with low CO2 emissions to produce a compelling package with exceptionally low running costs.
Kappa is the latest example of the company’s expertise in developing lightweight, low-NVH, super-efficient engines. With a displacement of just 1,248cc, Kappa unit develops an impressive 78PS and a class-leading torque figure of 119Nm endowing the i20 with responsive acceleration and excellent driveability.
The best sold model will be the one powered by a .2-litre petrol engine – dubbed ’Kappa’. The new, all-alloy unit combines miserly fuel consumption with low CO2 emissions to produce a compelling package with exceptionally low running costs.
Kappa is the latest example of the company’s expertise in developing lightweight, low-NVH, super-efficient engines. With a displacement of just 1,248cc, Kappa unit develops an impressive 78PS and a class-leading torque figure of 119Nm endowing the i20 with responsive acceleration and excellent driveability.
2009 Hyundai Equus Hyundai revealed today the 2009 Equus on the Korean market. Equus is in its second generation and will be available in three trim levels, with prices between $42,410 USD to $70,234 USD. There is no info yet if the Equus will be offered in the USA.
Equus is being offered with a choice of V6 and V8 engines, with power of 290-hp and 366-hp respectively. The V6 has a a fuel-economy of 25 mpg, while the V8 delivers 27 mpg.
Front and rear, Equus rides on 5-link suspension featuring lightweight aluminium control arms. Such a multi-link setup for both the front and the rear is uncommon in the industry but through a careful optimisation of the wheel geometry and bushing characteristics, stability and ride quality were optimised. To improve shock control over the wheels, Hyundai worked in partnership with ZF-SACHS to develop Amplitude Selective Dampers (ASD) which features an innovative relief valve, a design Equus shares with only one other car in the world, its luxury stable-mate Genesis. The air suspension is electronically governed to minimize body roll, nose-diving and other undesirable characteristics.
Equus also comes equipped with an Electric Parking Brake which is automatically released once the vehicle is put into drive gear and an Electro-Hydraulic Power Steering System which reduces fuel consumption.
Equus is being offered with a choice of V6 and V8 engines, with power of 290-hp and 366-hp respectively. The V6 has a a fuel-economy of 25 mpg, while the V8 delivers 27 mpg.
Front and rear, Equus rides on 5-link suspension featuring lightweight aluminium control arms. Such a multi-link setup for both the front and the rear is uncommon in the industry but through a careful optimisation of the wheel geometry and bushing characteristics, stability and ride quality were optimised. To improve shock control over the wheels, Hyundai worked in partnership with ZF-SACHS to develop Amplitude Selective Dampers (ASD) which features an innovative relief valve, a design Equus shares with only one other car in the world, its luxury stable-mate Genesis. The air suspension is electronically governed to minimize body roll, nose-diving and other undesirable characteristics.
Equus also comes equipped with an Electric Parking Brake which is automatically released once the vehicle is put into drive gear and an Electro-Hydraulic Power Steering System which reduces fuel consumption.
2009 Hyundai Genesis Prada
Hyundai Motor Company (Chairman & CEO Chung Mong-Koo) presented the new "Genesis Prada" today in Seoul, the first of only three units produced by the Korean automaker in partnership with Italian luxury goods maker Prada, to be officially unveiled at the Seoul Motor Show on April 2. Of these three unique cars, one will remain with Hyundai as a milestone of the Genesis history and development, while two will be auctioned for charity and the income will be donated to an institution which will be announced at a later stage.The "Genesis Prada" represents a unique edition of the Genesis - selected as the 2009 North American Car of the Year ? and is characterized by a special design that reflects Prada’s (CEO Mr. Patrizio Bertelli) sophisticated innovation, attention to detail, uncompromised quality approach and values both in the design and in the materials.For this project, designers from Hyundai and Prada worked together for over four months since last November, both at Hyundai’s R&D center in Namyang and at Prada’s Design Center in Italy, where a Genesis models were delivered to allow a 1:1 scale development.In particular, with regards to the design of the bodywork, Prada developed a sporty interpretation of the Genesis bodywork, complemented by alloy rims designed and produced by Prada in Italy. The paintwork is in matte metallic midnight blue, combined with metal parts in titanium, whereas the dark matte plated gold replaces the existing shining chrome for the radiator grill, the emblem, and the outer handles.The innovations introduced by Prada include also a 20-inch alloy wheel and an outer antenna with edge shape.For the interior, the dashboard and the upholstery have also been revisited and artisan-crafted in "saffiano" leather - the top quality leather that, more than any other, is identified with the Prada brand - to obtain a luxurious and sophisticated finish.Finally, in order to underline to an even greater extent the unique image of the "Genesis Prada," a new special technology was applied to all gold plated details and all wood grain parts.
2009 Hyundai Nuvis
Treat Hyundai’s Nuvis like a 3D hidden image picture. Squint the eyes and look at everything a little out of focus, now you’re looking at the future Hyundai crossover vehicles.
Premiering at the New York Auto Show, the Nuvis shows the styling direction that will be used on future refreshes to vehicles such as the Tucson, Santa Fe and Veracruz.
Just like the Blue-Will concept, the Nuvis is a showcase for Hyundai’s Blue Drive hybrid system. The concept is powered by a 2.4-liter Theta II engine mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission and a 40 hp (205 N-m) electric motor.
Don’t expect to see the Nuvis on the streets anytime soon. While the flowing lines are attractive, the gullwing doors and limited seating for four makes the Nuvis more of a styling exercise than a future production vehicle.
2009 Hyundai NuvisTreat Hyundai’s Nuvis like a 3D hidden image picture. Squint the eyes and look at everything a little out of focus, now you’re looking at the future Hyundai crossover vehicles.
Premiering at the New York Auto Show, the Nuvis shows the styling direction that will be used on future refreshes to vehicles such as the Tucson, Santa Fe and Veracruz.
Just like the Blue-Will concept, the Nuvis is a showcase for Hyundai’s Blue Drive hybrid system. The concept is powered by a 2.4-liter Theta II engine mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission and a 40 hp (205 N-m) electric motor.
Don’t expect to see the Nuvis on the streets anytime soon. While the flowing lines are attractive, the gullwing doors and limited seating for four makes the Nuvis more of a styling exercise than a future production vehicle.
