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Hyundai is continuing its shock and awe campaign on the automotive industry, having revealed the first official photos of its new plug-in hybrid concept car – BLUE-WILL . Due to be unveiled at the Seoul Motor Show, BLUE-WILL will boast a host of innovative technologies designed to return excellent fuel economy and lessen its impact on the environment. It utilizes a range of recycled materials in its construction, with PET soft drink bottles used to make the material for the headlamp bezels, while some interior plastics and the engine cover have been forged from materials derived from plant extracts rather than fossil fuels and are bio-degradable. The concept is powered by an all-aluminium direct injection 1.6-litre petrol engine which is mated to a CVT transmission and a 100kw electric motor which is at the heart of Hyundai’s parallel hybrid drive architecture. The Lithium Ion Polymer battery pack is bundled with the fuel tank underneath the rear seat to maximize luggage space, with the...
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Hyundai knows 210 horsepower in a 3380-pound car won’t astound anyone. It imagines the base Genesis coupe with its 2.0-liter turbocharged four as a blank canvas for tuners and speed-widget makers chasing the young buyers who will be hooked by the turbo’s $22,750 starting price. One thing is certain: There will be lots of zoom parts available. The 1998cc four is the same basic engine as in the 291-hp Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, both engines being byproducts of the Global Engine Manufacturing Alliance, a joint venture among Hyundai, Mitsubishi, and Chrysler. Similarities outweigh the differences, we’re told, between the Evo’s motor and Hyundai’s all-aluminum Theta four with its twin-cam variable valve timing and Mitsubishi TD04H turbo making 15.0 psi. Core components such as pistons and rods should move freely between them, for example. Hyundai’s engine uses a different computer, from Siemens. The software wasn’t intentionally made easy to crack, “but it’s not very tough,” says one Hyundai...
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Despite its Southwestern nameplate, our spy photographers have spotted the next-generation 2011 Hyundai Tucson while undergoing a battery of cold weather testing. Production for the Korean market is expected to start in the last quarter of 2009, with sales in the States starting in mid-2010 – likely making the all-new Tucson a 2011 model year offering in North America. Sources are saying to expect only four-cylinder powerplants, including a turbocharged model after the initial launch. This is probably a smart move on Hyundai ’s part seeing how sensitive Americans are to MPGs these days. We wouldn’t be surprised to see the next Tucson get close to 30 mpg highway, with an equally impressive 20+ in the city. While insiders told up they had some pretty modern designs on the drawing boards, the Hyundai decision makers went for a traditional, yet new (and “safe”) look for the small crossover. Expect the 2011 Hyundai Tucson to take some styling cues from its bigger brother, the Hyundai Veracruz...
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The 2010 Hyundai Equus is now officially revealed to the Korean and the web motorists and like the Genesis Hyundai does not put its badge on the car, it comes with its own branding. Despite the fuzz, the Equus is no match for big European players but it should come with a price that can cause trouble to all of them. The Equus also features two different grilles for V6 and V8 models. This flagship Korean executive saloon offers a roomy interior which is either four or five seater, in the four seater version there is a big middle console where the buttons for the four zone air conditioning system and other gadgets are located. The dashboard is a fine design overall, but European cars have grown up from this woodish layout many years ago. Using this amount of wood makes the interior feel like an old car. The Hyundai Equus can be considered as an alternative for the expensive European brands for those who cannot afford them, although it is still some years away. © Source: motorward We need...
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Hyundai is showing off their latest concept car to a select group of journalists today. Called the Hyundai ix-onic , it will be the second generation of the Tucson. The new concept features a new, production-ready engine as well. Hyundai will start building an incredibly clean 173 horsepower 1.6-liter engine later this year. Producing only 149 grams of CO2 per kilometer, the new engine will make its way into the market version of the ix-onic. This engine could also be built into other Hyundai models, like the i30. Currently, the Tucson also has a 140 hp 2.0-liter in-line four petrol engine, and a 173 hp 2.7-liter V6 petrol. Some countries also got access to a very efficient, 140 hp 2.0-liter diesel. Hyundai did not say if these engines would still be available. Once it hits production, the new crossover will be called the Hyundai iX35. The company says it will look very similar to the latest concept car, with the exception of a few details. Lights, bumpers, and materials will likely be...
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Hyundai most luxurious car ever is almost ready and was revealed to the journalists in Korea. As you could guess form the sketches published earlier, this car goes into the same category as Mercedes S-Class, BMW 7-series and Lexus LS, and Hyundai is not shy of admitting that Equus is a mixed copy of them all! 2010 Hyundai Equus will launch, in Korea, next month and comes with two V8 engines to choose from, a 3.8 or a 4.6 liter, and will feature Hyundai’s very own 8-speed auto gearbox. © Source: motorward We need your comments below >>
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We've known rough performance numbers on the 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe for some time now: 0-60 in under six seconds, up to 30 mpg with the 2.0T, and so on. But one set of key numbers has eluded us until now: price. Hyundai's rear-drive performance hopeful will weigh in at $22,000 for the base 210-hp 2.0L turbo model, and the 306-hp 3.8L V6 will start at $25,000 . Despite being the price leader, the 2.0T still piles on a lot of kit including a six-speed manual transmission, a full compliment of brake-related electronics (ABS, traction control, brake force distribution, and brake assist) and 18-inch alloys wrapped in Bridgestone Potenzas. Standard creature comforts include keyless entry, cruise control, air conditioning, leather wrapped wheel and shifter, a six-speaker AM/FM/XM/CD/MP3 player with USB port and steering wheel audio controls, and Bluetooth. Tuner types and gearheads will probably be most interested in the newly announced mid-priced 2.0T R-Spec model ( $23,750 ). Hyundai...
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The first teaser rendering of the Hyundai HED-6 SUV concept, set to be unveiled in Geneva motorshow on March 3rd, indicates the concept will hint at a next-generation Mazda-like styling for Hyundai SUVs. Cue the flowing lines and prose. HED-6 combines muscular design and everyday utility to fit comfortably in an urban or out-of-town environment. The dramatic exterior design is enhanced by the hexagonal grille, angular style lines and piercing back-swept front headlamps, with the bold look completed by 21-inch, mirror-polished alloy wheels. The three-dimensional, sculpted shape of the rear window is achieved using "Lexan" high-performance plastics instead of regular glass. To emphasize the dynamic flowing lines, the designers have developed a special ‘Ice Blue' exterior paint, with an advanced pigment effect for a brilliant shine. Equipped with LED daytime running lights and powered by a 175 HP, 1.6-litre GDi turbocharged engine, HED-6 gives an indication of the next generation...
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