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2011 Hyundai Sonata, Hybrid Edition

Stevie Janowski — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 14:00:57 +0000

Hyundai is not only about to introduce their 2011 Sonata sedan redesign, but also a Sonata Hybrid. Korean automaker Hyundai has brought a new hybrid car with Lithium Polymer batteries to the New York Auto Show. The company says that the Hyundai Sonata Hybrid is more powerful than the hybrid versions of the Ford Fusion, Lexus HS250h, Nissan Altima, and Toyota Camry.

The Sonata hybrid uses an all-aluminum 2.4-liter engine that produces 169 horsepower (126 kW, 171 PS) and up to 156 ft-lb of torque. It is paired with a 40-horsepower (30-kW, 41-PS) electric motor that produces 151 ft-lb of torque. The full parallel system is mated to a new six-speed automatic transmission.

Hyundai claims their car, at 3,457 lbs, weighs the least of the other four vehicles mentioned. This helps the car’s fuel economy, estimated at 37 mpg in the city and 39 mpg on the highway. The car is capable of driving on all-electric at speeds up to 62mph, but all-electric range was not disclosed.

Features on the car include redesigned aerodynamics that provide a lower drag coefficient, new grille, a different set of wheels, an updated set of interior colors, and a 4.2-inch LCD screen. You can read more about the car’s elements in the press release below. The new Hyundai Sonata Hybrid will be released for the 2011 model year.

Source: Hyundai PR | WorldCarFans

2010 Hyundai Tucson Revealed

Stevie Janowski — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 19:10:11 +0000

2010 Hyundai Tucson revealed in a fancy press release and event at the 2009 LA Auto Show.

ALL-NEW TUCSON DELIVERS BETTER FUEL ECONOMY AND MORE POWER

Los Angeles, Dec. 3, 2009 – In 2010, a revolutionary new Tucson joins the rapidly evolving Hyundai product line. The sleek crossover from Hyundai, with its athletic European design, strikes a stark contrast from its predecessor and improves in every functional area, from its roomier cabin with extra cargo space to its leap in fuel economy and technology. Tucson features the company’s “Fluidic Sculpture” design language and is the first vehicle in Hyundai’s 24/7 version 2.0 product initiative (seven all-new models by the end of 2011).

The all-new Tucson is the first Hyundai CUV (Crossover Utility Vehicle) to be designed and engineered in Europe at Hyundai’s Frankfurt-based design and technical centers. It features precedent-setting engineering including advanced weight saving technology and the eco-efficient Theta II 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine delivering up to 31 mpg on the highway. True to Hyundai form, the Tucson applies life-saving safety technologies as standard equipment while offering, for the first time, Downhill Brake Control (DBC) and Hillstart Assist Control (HAC). Likewise, to keep its passengers informed and comfortable Tucson integrates Hyundai’s first panoramic sunroof, touch-screen navigation and a Bluetooth® hands-free phone system.

European Design

Key attributes of Hyundai’s Fluidic Sculpture design philosophy are the athleticism and sophistication that Tucson demonstrates through its flowing lines, full surfaces and muscular presence. This athletic design language is highlighted by bold, dynamic graphic elements such as the new Hyundai family hexagonal front grille, aggressive lower air intake, sculptured hood creases, swept back headlights, sleek greenhouse and wraparound taillights. Chrome grille accents and door handles lend sophistication to the top-of-the-line Tucson Limited.

Conceived in a global collaboration among Hyundai’s U.S., Korean and European advanced product groups, with design execution led by the Frankfurt studio, the new Tucson was developed as an urban cruiser. It is tough and compact for life in the city, yet sleek and agile for out-of-town travel.

The Tucson combines dynamic, sculpted, performance-oriented styling with thoughtful everyday utility to create a vehicle that will change the way consumers, especially younger car buyers, think about compact crossovers.

With an overall length of 173.2 inches, a width of 71.7 inches and a height of 66.3 inches (with roof rails), Tucson has a great stance and road presence. The design team fused a light, elegant and sporty upper body with belt lines flowing off both the front and rear wheel arches, to a tough, planted lower body so that it is assertive in the way it sits on the road.

The profile of Tucson features a sports car-like theme with a double-zigzag treatment for the wheel arches that wrap around the available Euroflange 18-inch alloy wheels. The concave sills have a wedge-shaped profile that extends rearward and wraps around into the rear bumper, a first of its kind design in a vehicle of this type. The profile is further enhanced by modern silver roof rails.

With high-mounted taillights, multi-surfaced glass and a sculpted bumper, the rear of Tucson also incorporates dynamic design elements.

* 2010 Tucson 61 Pounds lighter than the outgoing model despite being three inches longer
* The 2010 Tucson is 3.3 inches longer and one inch wider than its predecessor, yet 61 pounds lighter
* 2010 Tucson has a longer wheelbase and overall width than CR-V, Escape and Forester to deliver more packing efficiency

Hyundai Genesis Gets Sportscar Treatment for SEMA

Stevie Janowski — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 16:03:26 +0000

The SEMA Show and Hyundai get a kick in the pants when three tuners – Rhys Millen Racing, Street Concepts and HKS – get together and give birth to a Genesis Coupe roadster. The “GReddy X-Gen Street Genesis Coupe” is an example of the tuning partner’s showcase – Not only will the product be displayed for this show but customers will be able to customize their own cars using parts presented.

This tuned up Genesis Coupe 2.0T includes a turbo kit, a large front-mounted intercooler and a SE Spectrum Elite cat-back exhaust system – which for now brings the Coupe to 350 horse power and maximum torque of 320 lbs-ft, along with 0 – 60mph time under 6 seconds. After SEMA the tuner says “more changes will be made to achieve a power figure close to 500 horse power.” For now those changes will remain a mystery.

Exterior-wise bits like an aero lip spoiler, a carbon fibre bonnet and an aggressive rear spoiler were added. The interior comes with Sparco racing seats, a boost controller, a turbo timer, some modified gauges and a remote switching system.

via WCF

Hyundai ix-Metro Makes Glorious Frankfurt Debut

Stevie Janowski — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 13:44:18 +0000

The mysterious Hyundai ix-Metro city car concept has made its glorious debut at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show. ix-Metro contains a 1.0-liter GDI turbocharged engine, paired to a six-speed dual clutch transmission, that produces 123 horse power. The Hyundai vehicle weighs only 950kg (remember, this is Europe) and gets 3.3-liters of fuel consumption per 100 kilometers/60 mph. Best of all, an on-board dash computer starts your day off with an adorable smiley face! Enjoy the hi-res photos below and let us know what you think.
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Hyundai ix35 and ix-Metro Caught Naked in Frankfurt

Stevie Janowski — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 18:02:21 +0000

Hyundai PR must be slipping, that or it’s a fantastic move! The Hyundai ix35 concept was caught sans-cover in Frankfurt, along with new ix-Metro drawings leaked to the web. Let’s start with the ix35 – on its way to 2009′s Frankfurt Motor Show, World Car Fans and S.B. Medien (who has copyright on these photos) snagged a glimpse of the 2010 – 2011 Hyundai ix35 / Tucson SUV. Looks like there’s a new grill, new headlights, new fog lights, and lower to the ground appearance. The back-end is rounder, has a spoiler, steeper angled glass, new rear lighting that spreads from the side paneling to the hatch.

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Next we have the ix-Metro and i10 concepts – the first city cars available from Hyundai. Smaller then the Accent, the ix-series in general is the way Hyundai will bring small, economy class commuting to their world. ix-Metro features a Hybrid Electric Drive, also known as a HED. Its turbocharged petrol engine displaces 1.0-liter, it is run by a 6-speed dual clutch transmission and returns C02 emissions of 80g/km.

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Get ready to check out the ix35, aka the all-new Tucson, along with ix-Metro, i10 & more at The 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show Sept. 17th.

2010 Hyundai Accent Face Lift Spied

Stevie Janowski — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 15:56:51 +0000

Hyundai revealed their new Verna model over in Kim Jong Il country, Korea – and many are speculating this will be the 2010 Hyundai Accent face lift once the vehicle comes stateside.

She certainly seems to like the idea.

Why do people think this will be the next Accent front end? Because the Verna is a base for the Accent globally. This supposed new Accent grill is a lot beefier then previous model, with curved headlights and a fat Hyundai smirk. Internally, a new USB and Auxiliary inputs for music, standard PowerBass subwoofer, Bluetooth and new blue instrumentation lighting will add to your driving experience.

Currently, the Accent Base ranges from $11,200 – $14K so expect something similar to those figures once the new Accent drops in North American somewhere during 2010. We personally can’t wait to see them in the lots of Hertz & Enterprise Rent-A-Car.