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Hyundai ix20 – first photos

AutoLemming — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 18:24:21 +0000

The Korean car manufacturer will launch at the Paris Motor Show its own alternative form small family car segment, the ix20, whose photos were disclosed today by Autocar.

The Asian model adopted a design line introduced by his elder brother, ix35, which means that we are dealing with a hexagonal front grille, a new optical block and substantial changes on the interior.

Expected to be launched in mid November on the European market, the ix20 promises the best value for money in the segment and will have a big list of facilities. We are talking about air conditioning, start-stop system, ESP, Bluetooth connectivity, side airbags, all offered in the standard package. The new Hyundai ix20 will be also a safe car, and is expected to get five stars on the EuroNCAP tests.

The range of engines will include 1.4-liter petrol and diesel engines with 90 HP. The diesel engine will have CO2 emissions of only 114 g/km and an average consumption of only 3.6 liters/100 km. The list of engines will include a high end petrol engine with 125 HP.

Hyundai 2011 Sonata $19,195

AutoLemming — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 13:25:20 +0000

The new Hyundai 2011 Sonata will be on sale in dealerships in North America in just a few weeks and now we know the price tag. The “fluidic design” new challenger stakes a claim in the biggest segment in the U.S., and its price beings at $19,195. At this price tag you must add $720 for destination and delivery. The GLS sedan with a six-speed manual transmission is $500 more than the base 2010 model, but $200 less than the current class champion, the Camry. For your money you will get manual or automatic six-speed gearbox. The GLS and Limited are rated at 198 horsepower while the dual exhaust on the SE rounds it up to a nice round 200 hp. Plus, the car’s manual transmission GLS tops the segment in fuel economy for non-hybrids with a rating of 24 mpg city and 35 mpg highway.

Genesis Coupe 2.0T R-Spec

AutoLemming — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 21:39:49 +0000

Good news from Hyundai that brings at SEMA Show in Las Vegas. The car has core performance equipment from the 2.0T Track model and eliminates non-essential convenience equipment to reduce both cost and weight. In fact, the Genesis Coupe 2.0T R-Spec is the first production R-Spec model to arrive in the U.S. The car has a state of the art 2.0-liter low-pressure turbocharged intercooled four-cylinder engine orivuding a 210hp. It has a 6-speed close-ratio manual transmission, Electronic Stability Control with Traction control, Brembo braking system, Potenza RE050A tires and Track-tuned suspension. If you want this beautiful car you must be ready to pay $23750.

2010 Accent

AutoLemming — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 19:19:00 +0000

Hyundai fans are going to be really pleased to hear that the new 2010 Accent line up is going to be released and it includes six models. The new 2010 Accents receive lower friction engine components, lower-rolling-resistance silica tires, aerodynamic improvements, a “smart” alternator management system and other enhancements all aimed at reducing fuel consumption. The six models are: Blue 3-Door 1.6L Five-Speed M/T $9,970, GS 3-Door 1.6L Four-Speed A/T $12,995, GLS 4-Door 1.6L Five-Speed M/T $13,645, GLS 4-Door 1.6L Four-Speed A/T $14,645, SE 3-Door 1.6L Five-Speed M/T $16,195 and SE 3-Door 1.6L Four-Speed A/T $16,995.

Equus limousine

AutoLemming — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 17:05:38 +0000

Hyundai has released the new Equus limousine in its home market and it seems that the classy design is attracting a lot of high power executives that like a car with an extra stretch-out room. The new Equus VL500 has had 12 inches of extra length inserted in between its axles and it is more than the other competitors – Lexus LS460L and Mercedes S500L – have.
This new limo uses the Lambda 3.8-liter V6 as the standard powerplant. Other features include power rear footrests and massaging seats. The prices go from $113,000 to $122,180 only on the Korean market.

2010 Elantra sedan

AutoLemming — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 16:53:23 +0000

Hyundai has just announced the price the 2010 Elantra sedan. It seems that you can get it for about $14,145. The Elanta is available in three distinctive models with the addition of “Blue” to the lineup. The car featues a 2.0L engine and five-speed M/T transmission. You also get six airbags, ABS, 4-wheel disc brakes, Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), active front head restraints and adjustable head restraints. Elantra GLS has the equipment from the Elantra Blue equipped with the Comfort Package and adds a four-speed automatic transmission, dual front illuminated vanity mirrors with sunvisor extensions, plus fog lights. The Elantra GLS will be priced at $16,895.

Kia Koup

AutoLemming — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 19:51:25 +0000

Kia is preparing us its first ever two doors “Koup”. It is an alternative to the Honda Civic and Toyota Corolla in America. The car producer has confirmed that it will hit dealerships this summer. The sheetmetal look is quite attractive and it has a 104.3-inch wheelbase. This new car is a bit lower than the four-door but Kia says it will behave great on the roads. Other features include the sixteen-inch alloy wheels and also the speed-sensitive power steering. They are standard features. Kia Koup has the same engine options like the sedan version: 2.0-liter with 156 horsepower and 144 lb-ft of torque. Also, there is a five-speed manual or even a four-speed automatic. The SX has a 2.4-liter mill with 173 horsepower and 168 lb-ft torque. For this you can choose between a five-speed automatic or a six-speed manual. All the Koup versions have Bluetooth connectivity, six-speaker AM/FM/CD/MP3 audio system, power windows, air conditioning, cruise control and also tilt steering. Want more? Soon!

Hyundai concept car

AutoLemming — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 17:33:58 +0000

Hyundai has released a few plans for the first-ever hybrid automobile which will be made for the U.S. market. The hybrid’s design will be based on the 2011 midsize Sonata sedan. People say that this is not the only version of a fuel-saver the Korean manufacturer has for us. Automotive News says that Yang Woong-chul, the president of R&D for Hyundai-Kia Motors has previously stated that his company will turn to a more aggressive strategy towards the hybrid market. Hyundai wants to launch the new sporty plug-in electric car on the Seoul Motor Show right this year. The car is based on the Blue-Will concept. It will have a 1.6-liter gasoline direct-injected power plant and also a 100kw electric motor. Soon we will see this car on the roads.

Hyundai Equus sedan

AutoLemming — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 19:00:33 +0000

Guess who’s coming into town? Hyundai Equus sedan is. The buyers in the U.S. will be most satisfied with getting their first change at buying this superb card. Sources at Hyundai say that the car will be in shops in July at a starting price of around $60,000. The original version of the car, seven inches longer, it is available in Korea with Genesis’ 3.8-liter V6 or 4.6-liter V8. But the buyers in the States will be able to buy the bent-eight model this summer. The main competition for this model is the Lexus LS460 ($64,700), that has the same price but more luxury add-ons.

Hyundai HED-6 Concept

AutoLemming — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 20:00:31 +0000

The very next week the Geneva Motor Show is opening its gates and one of its exponents it’s the HED-6 concept from Hyundai.

The body of the car looks very nice and has a few well designed lines. Under the hood lies a 1.6-liter GDi four-cylinder engine with direct injection and turbo delivering 175 hp.

According to some rumors this concept will go by the name of iX35 and its production will take place at the Hyunday facility in Slovakia.

In the US the iX35 will travel as the next Tucson but unfortunately that’s all we know for now.

Stay tuned for more information on pricing and release date.