Showing posts with label hyundai. Show all posts
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Friday, February 15, 2008

Leaked: Hyundai i35 Coupe Photo


Worldcarfans has received this photo from an anonymous source, is believed to be the production version of the Hyundai Genesis Coupe Concept. While they can not 100% verify its authenticity, Hyundai refused to deny that it is an accurate representation.

Believed to be called the Hyundai i35 Coupe should go to dealerships during spring 2009. The car will get a 3.8 liter V6 engine rated at over 300 horsepower, with 250 ft-lb of torque, and mated with a six-speed manual transmission. 0-60 mph times could be less than six seconds. It was previously reported that the 2+2 rear-wheel-drive coupe is separate to the front-wheel-drive Tiburon replacement.

The prospective of the Hyundai i35 Coupe looks good. The production version stays really true to the concept's more chiseled side and front styling. One thing that makes us think is that Hyundai originally said a factory model of the Genesis Coupe Concept would have three slats at the front to assist engine cooling. Remnants of this can be seen at the fog lights, but not in the oversized grille.

The deliveries of this car originally planned for early next year, production of an alleged Hyundai i35 Coupe would begin this year. And that means this photo may be real.

Monday, February 11, 2008

Geneva 2008 Preview: Hyundai HED-5 Concept


Hyundai has announced its lineup for the Geneva Show. The most important vehicle is the HED-5 concept, an MPV with good fuel economy, which seats for six (from Recaro).

The automaker will also unveil the restyled version of the Euro-market Matrix MPV and debut a new equipment package designed to cut vehicle emissions by up to 29% and encourage increased fuel economy. Not much details about the system but it seems like the Efficient Dynamics used by BMW.

Tuesday, February 5, 2008

Chicago 2008 Preview: Hyundai i-Blue Fel Cell Car To Make North American Debut At Chicago


Hyundai has confirmed that they will be premiering the Hyundai i-Blue fuel cell concept at the Chicago Auto Show. This is the North American debut as the company already showed this concept in Frankfurt last year.

The company has promised to have a production ready version by 2012, but that was probably for the Korean domestic market.

Sunday, February 3, 2008

Chicago 2008 Preview: 2009 Hyundai Sonata


Hyundai is bringing a refreshed Sonata to Chicago with a new look, a better interior and new powertrains. With the 2009 Sonata Hyundai wants to be able to compete with the juggernauts of the the mid-size sedan segment.

The 2009 Hyundai Sonata comes with a choice of two revised engines that sport more power and fuel economy to rival the sedan's most important rivals. The base Theta 2.4-cylinder inline-four makes now 175 horsepower and 169 lb.-ft. of torque with a new five-speed automatic. The 3.3-liter V6 is now making 249 hp and 229 lb.-ft. of torque.

The exterior revisions are simple, with a new front bumper, grille, lights and wheels and more chrome everywhere. Inside there's a completely revised interior that's much better than before and is even available with an optional sat nav, a first for the Sonata.

Gallery: 2009 Hyundai Sonata

Wednesday, January 23, 2008

Video: Hyundai Genesis Crash Test



Hyundai Genesis has just finished its first crash test. During the frontal impact test the passenger cabin remained virtually unaffected.And side impact test is good too thank to the side airbags.

Looking good. But really, most cars do this today.

Officially Unveiled: 2009 Hyundai Elantra Touring


Remember the Hyundai Elantra Touring Beach Cruiser Concept that appeared at last year's SEMA. Hyundai has officially unveiled the 2009 Elantra Touring at the Montreal International Auto Show and gave us a proper look at the car. Sold in Europe as the i30 CW, the Elantra Touring will be in showrooms a little later this year.

It's a good looking small wagon with a nicely-detailed interior. Power comes from a 2.0L making 141 horses mated to a five-speed manual or an optional 4-speed automatic.

Gallery: Hyundai Elantra Touring/i30 CW




Friday, January 11, 2008

Detroit 2008: Hyundai Genesis


The 2009 Hyundai Genesis made finally its North American debut at Detroit. The car will have a price tag that starts below $30,000 in US.

The Genesis sedan has clean lines and uncluttered surfaces that look detailed and expensive. Yes, it has a anonymous look. With a bit of Lexus LS in the headlights, some Infiniti in the profile and BMW taillights.

The Genesis sedan will be available with three engines including the automaker's familiar 3.3L and 3.8L Lambda V6 engines producing 264 HP/233 lb. ft. and 290 HP/264 lb. ft. The top-shelf motor will be Hyundai's first V8 in the U.S., the 4.6L Tau V8 that produces 368 HP and 324 lb. ft. of torque. The Tau V8 also gets paired with a ZF 6-speed automatic.

Gallery: Hyundai Genesis



Thursday, December 6, 2007

Officially Unveiled: Hyundai Genesis Sedan


The spy photos were detailed and plentiful, and this week any remaining mystery about the new Hyundai Genesis luxury sedan's looks has been put away.

The car was previewed to the media in Korea this week, and the photos released by Hyundai show the Korean-market version of the car. The newly-unveiled winged Genesis emblem found its place on the hood and wheel centers. -Continued after the jump...

Specific technical details are not given save for confirmation, but we know that Hyundai's new premium sedan will be offered with a 375 horsepower Tau V8 and a pair of Lambda V6's (3.3L and 3.8L). According to a company spokesman, the most expensive version of Hyundai's new flagship should come at around $40,000 USD depending on equipment (the V6 should sticker under $30K).

Koreans will be able to buy the car in January, with US and Chinese sales to follow later in the first half of '08. The car's full reveal will take place next month at the Detroit Auto Show.


Gallery: Hyundai Genesis




Tuesday, December 4, 2007

Hyundai Releases More Details About Genesis


Hyundai has released today some new details about its forthcoming Genesis sedan. And we present to you Hyundai's logo for the car. But only in the Chinese and Korean markets.

More important than the logo, Hyundai announced that both 3.3- and 3.8-liter V6 Lambda engines will be available in place of the range topping, 375 hp V8. The V8 will come with a six-speed auto box.

Press Release after jump.

PRESS RELEASE

(Seoul, Korea) Marking a new beginning, Hyundai Motor Co. today announced Genesis as the official name of its eagerly aniticipated luxury sports sedan. Benchmarking and bettering the competition, the Hyundai Genesis redefines luxury by presenting a credible alternative to the premium automobile offerings from Germany, Japan and the United States.

Adopting a rear wheel drive architecture and numerous technical innovations, Genesis opens a new era of high performance Hyundai motoring.

At the same time, the company has unveiled the Genesis emblem consisting of the Genesis logotype set in a black hexagonal shield framed by a pair of wings. The wings, executed in a hyper-metallic silver, symbolize the spirt of flight and soaring above it all. However, the Genesis emblem will only be applied to the Korean and Chinese markets.

With Genesis, Hyundai opens an exciting new chapter in its 40 year-long history to compete at the very highest levels of the automotive business.

At the pinnacle of the Genesis motoring experience is the all-new Tau V-8 engine which will deliver 375 horsepower to the rear wheels through a six-speed automatic transmission. Hyundai's silk-smooth V-6 Lambda engines will also be offered in 3.3- and 3.8-liter editions. Hyundai pledges excellence at every step of the Genesis ownership experience from purchase to delivery and after-sales service.

Tuesday, November 27, 2007

Hyundai Genesis Spied Uncovered


It looks like Hyundai doesn't care anymore if anyone sees the Genesis Sedan before its official debut at Detroit Show next January.

Gallery: Hyundai Genesis





Sunday, November 25, 2007

More Pictures Of Hyundai Genesis


There are some new Hyundai Genesis spy pictures.

Gallery: Hyundai Genesis






Saturday, November 17, 2007

Spy Shots: Hyundai Genesis Sedan


Some unmasked photos of Hyundai's RWD Genesis Sedan hit the web. And what you see is a cross between a Lexus LS and a BMW 5-Series sedan.

The front end looks very similar to the most expensive Lexus,
with a similar set of headlights, a spot-on grille, and similar bright
work. Out back, it appears that Hyundai took a pass on the classic Lexus C-pillar and used BMW 5-Series taillights too.
The big difference between the Genesis sedan and the vehicles it borrows from is that Hyundai's RWD V8 sedan priced in the $30,000 range.
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Thursday, November 15, 2007

LA 2007: Hyundai Concept Genesis Coupe


Today Hyundai has unveiled the Concept Genesis Coupe. Hyundai USA announced that the front-wheel-drive Tiburon replacement and rear-wheel-drive coupe are two different vehicles. The RWD coupe has a turbo four-cylinder and the 3.8L V6 from the Genesis sedan with over 300 HP.

Production version will be shown at New York Auto Show in late March.

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Gallery:Hyundai Concept Genesis Coupe