Hyundai Accent (2012)

CAR GARAGE | Hyundai Accent (2012) | That largely forgettable models failed to Establish the South Korean automakers' reputation, but its Accent replacement, launched for 1995, marked a notable step forward. Redesigned for 2000 and 2006, Gaining stature each time, the 2012 Hyundai Accent is the fourth generation of Hyundai's subcompact. With its chrome-accented, hex-shaped grille, wraparound headlights, and sculpted hood creases, the 2012 Hyundai Accent exhibits what calls its fluidic design language.

Hyundai claims the redesigned Accent is more aerodynamic than a Honda Fit or Ford Fiesta. Visually, hatchback models are highlighted by a rising beltline, sculpted character line, roof-mounted spoiler, and vertical taillamps. The 2012 Hyundai Accent is 3.5 inches longer than before, on a wheelbase that's gained 2.8 inches. Front legroom has grown, and seat track (fore / AFT distance) has Increased. Cargo volume totals 13.7 cubic feet in the sedan's trunk, versus 21.2 cubic feet inside the hatchback. Hillstart Assist is installed on automatic-transmission models, for the first time.

Weighing 40 pounds less than the predecessor engine, the four-cylinder Produces 138 horsepower (up 25 percent) at 6300 rpm and 123 pound-feet of torque at 4850 rpm. The 2012 Hyundai Accent is claimed to be the only subcompact with a choice of six-speed transmissions: manual or automatic either. The manual gearbox includes an indicator EcoShift Suggests That the most efficient shift points, while the automatic has Shiftronic manual mode, for drivers prefer to change gears who on Their Own.

Automatic system has an active Eco That can boost gas mileage up to 7 percent.  Whether it's equipped with a manual or automatic transmission, the 2012 Hyundai Accent gets a fuel-economy estimate of 30 mpg in city driving and 40 mpg on the highway.  Acceleration in the 2012 Hyundai Accent is passable at low speeds, though start-up is Leisurely. Hyundai's manual gearbox is nothing special, with rather long "throws" like most subcompacts.  The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) classifies Accent as a compact rather than a subcompact.

Hydrogen Hyundais Cross Europe, Longest Hydrogen Journey Ever

 

As an alternative to oil, hydrogen seems so promising, and yet so impossible. The only emissions from hydrogen fuel cells is water. Alas, the expense and lack of infrastructure mean they’re pretty much just a pipe dream for now. But over in Europe, two teams of drivers have driven hydrogen-powered Hyundai’s over 1,400 miles, from Scandinavia to the Rivera, powered by nothing by hydrogen.

The journey was made using a pair of Hyundai iX35 FCEV’s, and neither vehicle ever run out of fuel thanks to Europe’s growing hydrogen fuel infrastructure. Granted, the journey was plotted specifically to utilize hydrogen fuel stations, but it was a long-enough drive to make it the longest recorded journey by a car running hydrogen fuel.

Many automakers have pledged to bring hydrogen fuel vehicles to the U.S., and there are plans for “hydrogen highways” along the East Coast of the U.S. as well as across the UK. Even with the plotted course, the teams came close to running out of fuel when certain stations were closed, forcing them to find an alternative.
I won’t hold my breath for an affordable hydrogen car any time soon, but I am hopeful that within my lifetime, hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles will make up a relevant portion of the marketplace.


Source: Gas2.0

Hyundai Veloster Turbo Review (2013)

CAR GARAGE | Hyundai Veloster Turbo Review  (2013) | Hyundai's Veloster Ultimately Turbo will be compared with the likes of the Volkswagen Polo and Golf GTIs, Peugeot 208 GTi upcoming as well as the Renault Clio RS. For an expected starting price of below $ 35,000 (official prices are yet to be confirmed for the Australian market), the turbocharged Veloster retails well above the Polo GTI ($ 27.290) but below its bigger brother, the Golf GTI ($ 38.990). Rear-seat headroom is compromised by the slopping roofline but there is noticeably more leg and shoulder room than its light-sized hot-hatch rivals. From the outside the Hyundai Veloster is Certainly a unique proposition.

If a Volkswagen GTI with a badge appeals to you Because of its understated nature, the Veloster Turbo simply is not for you. On the inside the Veloster Turbo is very similar to its naturally aspirated variants. Our test car featured special leather sport seats with the word Turbo embedded, a slightly different interior color and the Addition of a standard sunroof. With the vehicle still a few months away from its anticipated arrival in Australian dealerships, Car Advice headed to South Korea to drive a six-speed manual Korean-specification left-hand-drive Veloster Turbo around the green and mountainous countryside.

Powered by a 1.6-liter four-cylinder turbocharged engine, the sporty Veloster Produces 155kW of power and 265Nm of torque. That's exactly same output power as the much larger 2.0-liter turbo found in the Golf GTI but 15nm less torque. However, the Veloster Turbo Happens to weigh roughly 100 kg less (1270kg curbs weight) than its German competitors, the which Gives it a better power-to-weight ratio, the which Hyundai claims is currently the best in its class.

Facts and figures aside, get behind the wheel and the Veloster Turbo feels just as quick as any comparably priced sports car on the market. In-gear acceleration is Relentless with the factory-made turbo kicking in at around 2500rpm and pulling hard beyond 5000rpm. Arguably the real thrill of owning a hot-hatch has never been about the 0-100km / h times unnecessary facilitate That drags at the lights, but the car's cornering ability and the go-kart steering feel That thrills around winding roads. To be clear, the Veloster Turbo is Certainly no Megane or Clio RS.

Up through Korea's Hilly and twisty countryside, we found our Veloster Turbo Could obliterate both sharp and winding corners. The Veloster's front-wheel-drive set-up is not as well as its European rivals tamed (the Kumho solus tires, 215/40R18, also leave room for improvement), but there's hardly any torque steer out of corners.  This leaves the Veloster Turbo as the flagship company's performance until the next-generation Genesis Coupe Becomes available in right-hand-drive in a few years' time. Thankfully though, the Veloster Turbo is an admirable starting point for the Korean giant. Overall, the Hyundai Veloster Turbo presents an excellent choice for a first-time or veteran hot-hatch buyer.

2013 Hyundai Veloster Turbo

Elements and aerodynamic bodywork with 1.6 liter supercharged 204 hp.

Originally manufactured for the American market, the Hyundai Veloster Turbo exhibited at Detroit appeared certainly aggressive, thanks to some changes to the bodywork, especially in front, and mechanical changes.

Beginning with the 1.6 liter direct injection petrol, turbo supercharged by "twin scroll", power 204 hp at 6,000 rpm. It is coupled with a manual or automatic, with steering wheel controls, both 6-speed.

The configuration of the body has been made more aerodynamic with the insertion of a spolier front, the side straps and of the rear diffuser larger, the center of which protrude the terminals of the exhaust system. The wheels are 18 inches.

The Price 2013 Hyundai Veloster Turbo to start at $21500.

Hyundai i30cw 2012

After the five-door Hyundai launched in March sent in late summer, the new i30cw compete for the buyer's favor. The Koreans compete against VW Golf, Ford Focus and other models in the compact class combination and also wants to extend a sporty design with more space points.

The combination can shine with all the advantages that already characterize the new i30 Sedan: Modern look with a European stroke of the pen, well made, functional and clearly furnished interior and economical engines. Sun also puts Hyundai i30cw from a blue-trimmed for efficiency version to get along with about four liters average consumption. In spite of the rear sloping roof and virtually unchanged dimensions, the trunk volume of 4.49 meters long by 113 liter station wagon has grown to 528 liters by folding down the rear seats creates a storage space with 1,642 liters.

The prices for the combination should start at just under $22,516.85. With both variants, the model family is not yet complete. Early next year, the i30 also be the first time as sleek three-door to have.

Hydrogen Powered By Hyundai Coming in 2013

Out of all of the auto makers Hyundai is getting the jump on the coming hydrogen fuel cell powered car game. The hydrogen-powered Hyundai Tucson ix will launch in 2013.

Hyundai, a Korean auto maker, is not the only car company to be adding hydrogen powered vehicles to its consumer retail fleet. Toyota, Honda, and GM are all planning their hydrogen fuel cell vehicles (FCEVs) to launch in 2015. However, Hyundai will be the first to test the market, with 1,000 units actually going on sale next year. The price tag of the hydrogen Tucson ix will be $88,550. Undoubtedly a steep price, and with the leaps and bounds in electronic vehicle (EV) technology causing lower prices for EVs, hydrogen may have missed the market. Also, if you don’t live near one of the handful of pilot hydrogen filling stations, you are SOL my friend.

Yet for all the naysayers of hydrogen — the fuel cells are expensive and hydrogen fill up stations are not very common–  the fact remains that large amounts of major car manufactures are pursuing the technology. Hyundai has not given details about where the first 1,000 hydrogen FCEVs will ship, but it is most likely that the majority will be sent to Europe.

Unlike in the U.S., hydrogen is a major emerging player in Europe, with FCEVs going beyond cars to include buses and other heavy vehicles. There are a few pilot programs in the U.S., mostly in California and New York, but hydrogen has a much more devout following in Europe.

Hyundai has definitely come a long way from the scrappy car maker they were just a decade ago. But can they become a major player in the hydrogen fuel economy? That remains to be seen. If any of the Hyundai FCEVs do come to America, they are likely to release in limited numbers in the Los Angeles area where many HFCV prototype,s including the Honda FCX Clarity, have been tested.

Source: Gas2.0

Hyundai i40 (2012)

CAR GARAGE | Hyundai i40 (2012) | The Hyundai I40 sedan boasts a purely European identity having been designed and engineered at the European R & D headquarters of Hyundai in Rüsselsheim, Germany. The 4.74-long metre Hyundai I40 sedan will go on sale in the fourth quarter of 2011, supported by Hyundai's industry-best, fully transparent Five Year Triple Care customer assurance. Allan Rushforth, Senior Vice President and COO of Hyundai Motor Europe, commented, "The reveal of the sedan represents the next step of the I40's introduction to the European market, following the very positive reception for the I40 wagon. The Hyundai I40 sedan shares the same qualities found in the wagon, Including outstanding levels of fuel-efficiency, comfort, and quality, and broadens the appeal of the I40 to buyers in the D-segment.

The Hyundai I40 uses the latest active and passive safety technologies to Ensure maximum protection for its occupants. Active safety features, fitted as standard in Several countries, include ESP (Electronic Stability Program), ABS (anti-lock braking system), Hill Start Assist Control (to Prevent roll-back when starting on an incline), VSM (Vehicle Stability Management ), Brake Assist System and Emergency Stop Signal. Hyundai anticipates the I40 to continue the company's excellent safety record and attain the maximum 5-star Euro NCAP's result under impact assessment. High-tech features include smart-parking assist and lane-keeping assist systems, as well as items like Bluetooth  connectivity with voice recognition and full map navigation with rear view camera.

In a segment where diesel models Represent over 75% of total sales in Europe, Hyundai is anticipating the 1.7-liter That diesel unit developing 136 ps will be the most popular engine Among both private and fleet buyers. Overall, Hyundai is expecting a 65/35% diesel and gasoline spread Between I40-powered sales. Hyundai's all-new four-cylinder 2-liter GDI engine, called 'Nu', makes its debut in the I40. It delivers higher torque for enhanced driving pleasure, improved fuel economy and reduced emissions and excellent NVH characteristics - similar to the multi-point fuel injected engine.

The Hyundai I40 sedan represents the next evolution of Hyundai's unique design language, 'fluidic sculpture'. The 'fluidic sculpture' design DNA is recognizable by flowing lines inspired by nature the which combine to create a dynamic exterior, and was introduced on the Hyundai ix-onic concept car at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show. The design concept key words for the Hyundai I40 sedan are 'modern flow' and 'premium wing,' all evolving from the fluidic sculpture philosophy.

We have used very strong, fluid lines from front to rear to give I40 a distinctive appearance," commented Thomas Bürkle, Chief Designer at Hyundai Motor Europe Technical Centre. By sculpting a low, elongated roof line, we've given the Hyundai I40 sedan a striking coupe -like silhouette, "Thomas Bürkle added. The Hyundai I40 sedan not only benefits from attractive styling, but also retains high levels of interior comfort, with a wheelbase measuring 2.77 meters and delivering aspects best-in-class dimensions for front head (1.025 mm), shoulder (1.455 mm), and leg (1.170 mm) room.

Hyundai Langdong (2013)

CAR GARAGE | Hyundai Langdong (2013) | Together with its new third-generation Santa Fe, Hyundai AIMS to boost its mid-to large-sized vehicle offerings in China and raise its brand image. "A decade ago, Hyundai was known for making small cars only. Beijing Hyundai Motor Co. (BHMC), Hyundai's joint venture in China, is currently building a third plant, the which will raise its maximum production capacity to one million units. Hyundai Langdong is based on a design concept called Wind Craft That is part of Hyundai's larger design philosophy of Fluidic Sculpture, the which has been applied to the company's entire lineup since 2009.

Hyundai Langdong is a compact car with the feel of a larger car. With an overall length of 4.690 mm, width of 1.880 mm, height of 1.680 mm and a wheelbase of 2.700 mm, is larger than Langdong its competitors. This means Langdong provides consumers with the convenience of a compact car but the practicality and comfort of a mid-sized car. Hyundai's 1.6L and 1.8L MPI engines will be Offered on Langdong. The 1.6L engine has a maximum power of 93.8 kW (127.4 PS) and a maximum torque of 155.5Nm (15.9 kg.m). Hyundai also offers excellent Langdong fuel economy, beating its rivals with fuel-saving devices That include our 6-speed manual and automatic transmissions and Hyundai's Active ECO driving mode.

Driver safety is a high priority for Hyundai. Hyundai will introduce its advanced infotainment system Blue Link to Hyundai Langdong. Blue Link offers a wide variety of features Such as safety and maintenance alerts, navigation and remote control, all with minimum driver distraction.

Hyundai i-oniq Concept (2012)

CAR GARAGE | Hyundai i-oniq Concept (2012) | Hyundai Believes this is the right approach as well, so its i-oniq concept blends a lithium-ion-battery-powered 107-horsepower electric motor with a 1.0-liter three-cylinder engine acts as a generator That. In battery mode, the i-oniq is said to have a range of 75 miles, but with the generator the total range is Increased to 435 miles. The concept represents the evolution of Hyundai's "fluidic sculpture" design.  If you're a sucker for high-riding shooting brakes, the Hyundai i-oniq concept has what you're after, albeit with a Certain Anonymity we have not seen from Hyundai of late.

Inside, the i-oniq concept car embodies chic, with layers upon layers of materials, textures and tiers spanning the dash, seats and door panels. 2012 sport sedan from Hyundai i-oniq Concept is a car with hybrid engine technology. for the exterior design of 2012 Hyundai i-oniq Concept That looks very attractive almost did not believe That this is a hybrid car. try looking at wheels used oniq Concept Hyundai i-it looks very interesting. with dark colors mixed with shiny colors Gives great strength the impression in 2012 Hyundai i-oniq Concept. yes there is no mirror unit mounted on a 2012 Hyundai i-oniq Concept.

There is a replacement display unit displays That the rear view mirror condition / situation behind the vehicle. Because the machines are in use 1 liter 3-cylinder hybrid 2012 Hyundai i-Concept oniq only generate power of 168 hp. headlights emphasise the advanced technology of 2012 Hyundai i-oniq Concept. A Uniquely-shaped polished aluminum frame houses the day-time running light and light forms a unique signature element. The 2012 Hyundai i-oniq Concept car, designed and developed at Hyundai's European R & D center in Germany, is an evolution of the company's signature design language, fluidic sculpture.

Hyundai will make 'limited' number of fuel-cell vehicles this year, 'thousands' by 2014

Hyundai has confirmed that it will make a "limited" number of hydrogen fuel-cell electric vehicles (FCEV) this year for testing purposes, with a goal of making as many as 10,000 FCEVs annually by 2015.

The South Korean automaker is testing an FCEV based on the Tucson crossover which will be part of test fleets around the world during the next couple of years. Hyundai wasn't specific about how many units of the Tucson ix Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle it will make this year.

The company is "willing to provide a sufficient number of FCEVs where hydrogen infrastructure is available during 2012-2015," Hyundai said in a statement sent to AutoblogGreen. "All we can say is that we have said we will make a limited supply in 2012, and anticipate thousands will be available globally through 2014."

Torque News reported that Hyundai would make as many as 1,000 FCEVs this year, and that the car would be priced at $88,550 before incentives and any tax credits. Hyundai is looking to cut that price to $50,000 by 2015, Torque News said.

Hyundai is among a number of automakers – Toyota, General Motors and Mercedes-Benz parent Daimler among the others – that have targeted 2015 for FCEV mass production. With such plans in place, Pike Research estimated late last year that a million FCEVs will be cumulatively sold by the end of the decade, down from Pike Research's previous estimate of about 2.8 million vehicles.



Source: Autoblog Green

2013 Hyundai Veloster Turbo

Hyundai Motor The us launched the all-new 2013 Hyundai Veloster Turbo armed with 201 horsepower inside a globe debut at the 2012 North American International Auto Display (NAIAS). Hyundai Veloster Turbo is one bookend to Hyundai's turbocharged sports coupe line-up, paired with the refreshed 274 horsepower, rear-wheel drive 2013 Genesis Coupe 2.0T (Turbocompresseur) also debuting at the display. The 2013 Hyundai Veloster Turbo arrives inside the Summer time of 2012, struggling with off versus deserving competitors for example the Volkswagen GTI, Honda Civic Si and Mini Cooper/Clubman S having a much better power-to-weight ratio than all of them, plus a special sport-tuned steering and suspension hardware set 2013 Hyundai Veloster Turbo.

The one.6-liter turbocharged GDI four-cylinder motor in the 2013 Hyundai Veloster Turbo Turbo compresseur generates 201 horsepower at 6000 rpm and 195 lb-ft of torque from 1750 - 4500 rpm with standard gas. The Veloster Turbocompresseur is approximated to provide 27 mpg metropolis and best-in-class 38 mpg highway for manual transmission models. Hyundai's one.6-liter Gamma turbocharged engine functions a twin-scroll turbocharger that when mixed using the GDI program, outcomes in instantaneous power delivery. Twin-scroll turbochargers have historically been employed on far more pricey high efficiency engines, but Hyundai has brought this technology down its line-up from the Sonata two.0T.

The twin-scroll turbocharger style has several other advantages more than traditional, single-scroll turbocharging systems, which includes Hyundai Veloster Turbo Features:

• Enhanced combustion effectiveness

• Low engine-speed efficiency

• Kinetic exhaust gasoline energy is not wasted or trapped

• Cooler cylinder temperatures

• Reduced exhaust temperatures

• Leaner air/fuel ratio

• Greater stress distribution within the exhaust ports and more effective delivery of exhaust gasoline energy towards the turbocharger's turbine

2013 Hyundai Veloster Turbo twin-scroll turbo compresseur has superior handling of exhaust gas separation at the turbine top to improved low-end torque and faster transient torque response.

Two key attributes of Hyundai Veloster Turbo twin-scroll turbocharger setup are:

• The stainless steel exhaust manifold and the twin-scroll turbine housing are cast in a patent pending one-piece style

• The waste-gate for your turbocharger makes use of a motor-driven electrical controller as an alternative to being mechanically controlled

2013 Hyundai Santa Fe

The latest generation of 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe was unveiled today at the New York International Auto Show 2012. The 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe is Hyundai's third-generation model, which brings greater convenience and improved efficiency in a package more attractive design. The 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe will be available with a choice of three engines: a 2.0-liter diesel (150 hp @ 4000 rpm / 382Nm @ 2000rpm), a 2.2-liter diesel (200ps @ 3800rpm / 431Nm @ 2000rpm) and a 2.4 liter petrol (193ps @ 6300rpm / 245Nm @ 4250rpm). Available with either a 2-wheel drive and a 4WD, 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe will be sold with a 6-speed manual or an automatic transmission.

The new Hyundai Santa Fe (2013) also benefits from a decent cargo space of 534 liters (35.4 cu. ft.) with the seats in the upright position. Apart from the regular 5-seat version, Hyundai's 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe also comes as a long wheelbase model, which features a third row of seats. Some of the highlights of the new Hyundai Santa Fe (2013) include a panoramic glass roof, heated seats and steering wheel, and Intelligent Active All-Wheel Drive. The new Hyundai Santa Fe (2013) is the first non-luxury CUV to be equipped with Torque Vectoring Cornering Control (TVCC) and a Driver Selectable Steering Mode (DSSM) system. It also features a latest generation navigation and multimedia system, which comes with an 8-inch display 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe.

Hyundai Santa Fe Sport (2013)

CAR GARAGE | Hyundai Santa Fe Sport (2013) | Hyundai is keeping the name, Santa Fe, continuing the heritage of the car manufacturer's well-established models of SUV as it enters its third generation. The Hyundai Santa Fe has Achieved cumulative worldwide sales of almost 2.56 million units, and more than 350 000 in Europe, since its 2000 debut. Influenced by Hyundai's form language, Fluidic Sculpture, the third-generation Hyundai Santa Fe adopts its own design concept called 'Storm Edge', the which the strong and dynamic Captures images created by nature during the formation of a storm.

Senior Vice President and COO of Hyundai Motor Europe, Allan Rushforth, commented, "The original Santa Fe has maintained strong sales year-on-year across Europe, thanks to its combination of quality, practicality and value. Now, New Generation Santa Fe retains Earlier models of the s key strengths - practicality, roominess and dependability - while also offering consumers much more. The company expects the New Generation Hyundai Santa Fe to appeal to new consumers from a Wider demographic range - Including some owners of premium-brand SUVs.

In line with the rest of Hyundai's European vehicle range, the Santa Fe New Generation will feature high-tech active and passive safety features to Ensure exceptional occupant safety and improved protection for pedestrians. Active safety systems Santa Fe drivers give the best chance of avoiding an accident. Good driver visibility is a key factor for safety, and the New Generation Hyundai Santa Fe has Several features enhance That day and night time vision. New Generation Santa Fe is fitted with seven airbags as standard, Including the driver, passenger, side, curtain and driver's knee units, providing exceptional levels of safety to buyers across the range.

The New Generation of Santa Fe's power train line-up has been developed to suit the demands of European customers, with three engines at launch covering 80% of demand in the region's D-SUV segment. The range-topping diesel engine Remains Hyundai's 2.2-liter 'R' diesel engine featuring a variable geometry turbo (VGT). Hyundai will also offer a smaller, 2.0-liter 'R' diesel engine with VGT the which completes the diesel line-up. Developing 150ps and 382Nm of torque delivering aspects, this refined power plant emits just 155g/km of CO2 emissions when applied to the Hyundai Santa Fe.

Thanks to the variable geometry turbocharger fitted to both diesel engines, Santa Fe New Generation offers 100% of torque from low revs - just 2,000 rpm - the which makes the car well suited to both off-road terrains and dynamic on-road driving. A 'Theta II' 2.4-liter GDI engine will offer European customers a petrol alternative. Its maximum power (193ps) and modest CO2 emissions of 197 g / km again set the New Generation Hyundai Santa Fe apart as a segment leader.