Category: Hyundai

Hyundai has unveiled the design of the revised Santa Fe that’s coming Downunder in the second half of this year. The Santa Fe’s new front section has a wide grille that extends across the entire width of the vehicle. The lower air intakes have a horizontal line to visually accentuate the vehicle’s wide stance. The sides the revised Santa Fe have a seamless line all the way from the fronts daytime running lights to the taillights. Redesigned taillights are connected across the rear hatch by a slim illuminated bar. Increased… Read more

Hyundai Motor has revealed more details of its Prophecy Concept EV, saying it’s shape is inspired by the vintage cars of the 1920s and 30s, with a smooth, coupe-like design. Prophecy doesn’t have a steering wheel, it is controlled by dual joysticks located left and right from the driver: one on the centre console and the other on the door trim. Some 90 per cent of the vehicle’s functions can be controlled via buttons on the joysticks The infotainment system is integrated into a large screen stretching across the entire… Read more

Small sedans are out of favour at the moment, with many buyers preferring to drive hatchbacks. However there are still those those who would rather have the added solidarity of a sedan due to strength provided by steel below the rear window. Another reason buyers like sedans is that most of them also provide a larger luggage capacity due to their extra length compared with a hatch. So Hyundai has launched an all-new 2021 i30 Sedan. The name is hardly an exciting one, just plain “Sedan”, but can be argued… Read more

Hyundai Santa Fe now has V6 power available across the Santa Fe line up. The 206kW / 336Nm 3.5-litre unit supersedes the 2.4 GDi petrol four-cylinder. The V6 engine is available in 2020 Santa Fe Active, Elite and Highlander in the continuing three-grade range, and is paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission and drives through the front wheel. “The addition of a powerful V6 engine across the award-winning Santa Fe range builds strongly on the appeal of our long-time family-favourite SUV,” said Hyundai Motor Company Australia COO, John Kett. Additionally,… Read more

It has only been on the market for a short time, but given the rapid advances being made in electric vehicles it’s no surprise that the Hyundai IONIQ Electric has received major changes for 2020. These are greatest in its pure electric format where it has not only enhanced performance but a greatly extended 311km all-electric range, when measured on the official WLTP standard. The pure electric now has a more powerful 100kW synchronous motor, and 100kW DC fast-charging capability. Hyundai’s first dedicated eco vehicle is sold with a choice… Read more