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  • Hyundai Equus it's available this summer in America

    Hyundai Equus it's available this summer in AmericaFirst unveiled in March in the Korean domestic market, the latest attempt of Hyundai at capturing a slice of the complete size luxury market, Hyundai Equus, soon will be on its way to America in the form of one hundred models this summer, testing the field. Hyundai Equus is priced at about 75,000 Dollars, in the ballpark having its intended competition: 7 Series from BMW, S-Class by Mercedes-Benz and LS 460L – Lexus.The Equus model will run with the same V8 4.6 Liter Tau found in sedan Hyundai Genesis. The Equus unit is priced higher substantially than their Five Series competitor, with V6 power at ...

    Tags: hyundai, equus, u.s., usa, summer, america

  • Hyundai and its wonderful Nuvis 2009

    Hyundai and its wonderful Nuvis 2009Treat Nuvis by Hyundai like a hidden 3D image picture. Look now at everything a bit out of focus, so, squint the eyes, look at the upcoming Hyundai crossover autos. Premiering at the Auto Show New York, the Nuvis is showing the styling way, direction, used on upcoming refreshes to cars likes the Tucson, Veracruz and Santa Fe. Just like the concept Blue-Will, the Nuvis model is a showcase for the Blue Drive hybrid system of Hyundai. The concept runs with a Theta II 2.4-liter engine fitted to an automatic six-speed transmission plus an electric 40 hp (205 N-m) motor. 'Our goal was to create ...

    Tags: hyundai, nuvis, 2009, concept, suv, show, ny

  • Hyundai hires a brand new chief of design

    Hyundai hires a brand new chief of designHyundai hired Philip Zak ex GM designer as chief of its North American Californian (in Irvine) design team. Hyundai Design Center of the The Korean carmaker has been with no chief designer in the firm since Joel Piaskowksi's departure, who joined later the Californian Advance Design center of Mercedes-Benz.The portfolio of Zak includes General Motors's truck lines experience - where he worked, designed the Oldsmobile Bravada last-generation and Chevrolet Equinox, sedan mainstream lines - where created Pontiac G6 and the Cobalt by Chevrolet - to the newest posting as Europe GM top stylist, overseeing Opel, Saab and Vauxhall.Zak spent twenty years at the various operations ...

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  • Preview in NY - Hyundai Nuvis concept unit teased

    Preview in NY - Hyundai Nuvis concept unit teasedHyundai released a teaser picture of its future Nuvis concept auto, a crossover-esque gullwinged auto designed in the carmaker's Irvine, California, studio of design. Hyundai did not release a lot of info about this concept, that will be shown at the New York International Auto Show next week but there are some things we can now discern from this teaser.The automaker from Korea did affirmed that this concept 'hints at a possible design direction for a future-generation crossover, blending attributes of a tall urban car and a premium utility vehicle' meaning it could preview - a Tucson replacement - at least vaguely. The small logo ...

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  • Hyundai ready to talk about Nuvis Concept before New York Auto Show

    Hyundai ready to talk about Nuvis Concept before New York Auto ShowThe world will peer into Hyundai`s future when the Nuvis concept makes its world debut at the 2009 New York Auto Show. The Nuvis is the eleventh signature concept car to be designed at the company`s California Design Center in Irvine, Calif. In addition to showcasing the brand`s cutting-edge capabilities, Nuvis also hints at a possible design direction for a future-generation crossover, blending attributes of a tall urban car and a premium utility vehicle.

    Tags: nuvis, concept, new-york, ny-motorshow, cuv, crossover

  • Hyundai Tiburon 'Eco sport' positioned apparently below Genesis

    Hyundai Tiburon 'Eco sport' positioned apparently below GenesisAs you know, Hyundai plans on reviving the Tiburon coupe model, in concept at least if not in name too, as a sibling (low-priced) to its brand new Genesis Coupe unit. Hyundai Motor America's CEO, John Krafcik, affirmed that this all-new coupe car will be a fuel efficient, cheaper, stylish sibling, more performance-oriented auto - Genesis.'It will have a lower price point, kind of eco sport positioning, where it is not going to be all about performance' Krafcik reported to Autoweek. 'It is going to be very fuel efficient. It is going to be stylish, a real nice complement to the Genesis coupe'. As you ...

    Tags: hyundai, tiburon, eco, sport, genesis

  • Kia reveals its Forte LPI Hybrid

    Kia reveals its Forte LPI HybridKia revealed recently its brand new Forte sedan model at the Auto Show in Chicago, but the Korean carmaker unveiled a more exciting variant of the Forte just presented n South Korea. Called Forte LPI Hybrid, this new unit intends to preview a global unit.Forte LPI Hybrid - as its name implies, is using the same hybrid system debuted on the Hyundai Elantra last year. As such, this Forte LPI Hybrid is using a liquefied petroleum gas 1.6L engine, making 114 horsepower. An electric motor – powered by a battery pack (lithium polymer) — adds an extra 20 horsepower. The power is sent right to ...

    Tags: kia, forte, lpi, hybrid, hyundai, elantra

  • Kia unveils more teasers of Sorento

    Kia unveils more teasers of SorentoKia has unveiled 2 more sketches of the next Sorento replacement before its April revealing at the Auto Show in Seoul, though it is not as revealing like this last teaser, nor it give away as much as the spy photos do. The brand new Sorento will get a bigger, as well adding a 3rd –row seat, moving to the unitbody platform of Hyundai Santa Fe. Powertrain-wise, Sorento model take the more efficient fuel route getting Hyundai’s brand new 4 cylinder Theta II 2.4L motor with around 170hp plus 170 ft lbs. The V6 unit will be also available, using a V6 3.8L V6 good ...

    Tags: kia, teaser, sorento, seoul, show, hyundai, santa fe

  • Hyundai Equus unveiled; might come in America

    Hyundai Equus unveiled; might come in AmericaHyundai is teasing America with the Equus - its largest sedan. Hyundai made different generations of this auto for a decade for the Korean home market mostly, doing a great job in keeping it of the radar in North America, until now. So, at the 2009's beginning there was a sketch (tease), and official photos and a press release (which is in English) has now surfaced.Is Hyundai will give the Genesis sedan model a big brother in the U.S.? Time will tell. So, what we know is the all-new Equus unit will come having the V6 268 hp 3.8-liter and V8 360 hp 4.6-liter from ...

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  • Hyundai Genesis Coupe drift auto by Rhys Millen Racing

    Hyundai Genesis Coupe drift auto by Rhys Millen RacingGenesis Coupe is Hyundai`s highlight at the Chicago Auto Show this year - a drift auto made by Rhys Millen Racing. It`s Red Bull sponsored, the car will rival this year in some events. Rhys Millen, drift champion, whose firm is sharing his name, so, Millen was on hand Wednesday at the show to help reveal the Genesis 550-horsepower. 'Today’s announcement puts the Genesis Coupe into three great motorsports series' said John Krafcik, the CEO and acting president of Hyundai Motor America. `We like to refer to the Genesis Coupe as the sinister sibling to the North American Car of the Year, the Genesis sedan ...

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  • july 2008 Hyundai Accent
  • 3-doors, coupé - Fuel: petrol
    Topspeed: 195 km/h
  • july 2008 Hyundai Coupe
  • 3-doors, coupé - Fuel: petrol
    Topspeed: 211 km/h
  • july 2008 Hyundai Grandeur
  • 3-doors, coupé - Fuel: diesel
    Topspeed: 180 km/h
  • july 2008 Hyundai i10
  • 3-doors, coupé - Fuel: diesel
    Topspeed: 192 km/h
  • october 2006 Hyundai i20
  • 5-doors, mpv - Fuel: petrol
    Topspeed: 185 km/h
  • october 2006 Hyundai i30
  • 5-doors, mpv - Fuel: petrol
    Topspeed: 190 km/h
  • october 2006 Hyundai i30 CW
  • 5-doors, mpv - Fuel: diesel
    Topspeed: 180 km/h
  • july 2008 Hyundai Matrix
  • 5-doors, mpv - Fuel: petrol
    Topspeed: 186 km/h
  • july 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe
  • 5-doors, mpv - Fuel: petrol
    Topspeed: 186 km/h
  • march 2007 Hyundai Sonata
  • 5-doors, mpv - Fuel: petrol
    Topspeed: 190 km/h
  • july 2008 Hyundai Tucson
  • 5-doors, mpv - Fuel: petrol
    Topspeed: 192 km/h
  • june 1987 Hyundai Atos Multi
  • 4-doors, sedan - Fuel: petrol
    Topspeed: 206 km/h
  • august 2000 Hyundai Atos Spirit
  • 5-doors, mpv - Fuel: petrol
    Topspeed: 173 km/h
  • july 2001 Hyundai Atos
  • 5-doors, mpv - Fuel: diesel
    Topspeed: 168 km/h
  • november 1996 Hyundai Elantra
  • 3-doors, hatchback - Fuel: petrol
    Topspeed: 183 km/h
  • november 1996 Hyundai Excel
  • 3-doors, hatchback - Fuel: petrol
    Topspeed: 214 km/h
  • june 1997 Hyundai Getz
  • 3-doors, hatchback - Fuel: diesel
    Topspeed: 191 km/h
  • september 2000 Hyundai Lantra
  • 3-doors, hatchback - Fuel: petrol
    Topspeed: 214 km/h
  • september 2000 Hyundai Lantra Wagon
  • 3-doors, hatchback - Fuel: petrol
    Topspeed: 226 km/h
  • september 2000 Hyundai Pony
  • 3-doors, hatchback - Fuel: diesel
    Topspeed: 205 km/h
  • september 2003 Hyundai Pony Combi
  • 3-doors, hatchback - Fuel: petrol
    Topspeed: 209 km/h
  • august 2003 Hyundai Satellite
  • 3-doors, hatchback - Fuel: diesel
    Topspeed: 187 km/h
  • june 2003 Hyundai Scoupe
  • 3-doors, hatchback - Fuel: diesel
    Topspeed: 207 km/h
  • september 2007 Hyundai Stellar
  • 3-doors, hatchback - Fuel: petrol
    Topspeed: 203 km/h
  • july 2006 Hyundai Terracan
  • 3-doors, hatchback - Fuel: petrol
    Topspeed: 220 km/h
  • july 2006 Hyundai Trajet
  • 3-doors, hatchback - Fuel: petrol
    Topspeed: 220 km/h
  • june 2005 Hyundai XG
  • 3-doors, hatchback - Fuel: petrol
    Topspeed: 209 km/h