Category: Hyundai

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NEW HYUNDAI KONA IS BIGGER, BOLDER AND BETTER

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The highly-anticipated second-generation version of the Hyundai Kona has now arrived in Australia with a larger and chunkier body adding extra cabin space, together with upgraded safety, security and convenience features. The addition of a hybrid variant gives MY2024 Kona the widest range of powertrains in its small SUV segment: 2.0-litre naturally naturally-aspirated or 1.6-litre turbo petrol engines, 1.6-litre petrol/ electric hybrid (HEV) and fully electric (EV) with standard or extended range. The petrol variants are available now with the hybrid and EVs to arrive later in the year. All… Read more

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HYUNDAI i45 2010 – 2013

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  South Korean car makers started off in the cheap n’ cheerful section of the car market but having gained solid foothold began to move up a grade or two. Hyundai was one of the leaders and its i45 moved it up to the medium-large sedan segment. Particularly in style, its swooping curves were at the outer edge of design when it was launched in May 2010. It has proven timeless, still looking stunning to this day. Quality of build is impressive. Inside and out the i45 is right up… Read more

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IONIQ 5 N IN FINAL TESTING

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Hyundai’s upstart N sport division has taken the fight to the very door of established car makers. And, it’s about to take that fight to the next level, with the release of its first electrified high- performance model – the Ioniq 5 N which is undergoing final testing at the famous Nürburgring circuit in Germany in preparation for its debut next month. The Ioniq 5 N is the Hyundai counterpart of the Kia EV6 GT and while it shares the same hardware, it has been tweaked for the track with… Read more

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ELECTRIC IONIQ 6 BUILDS UP A HEAD OF STEAM

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At a mere year or so old, the Ioniq 6 electric vehicle is already among hallowed company. Back in the 1930s, steam locomotives were battling for bragging rights all over British railway routes. The height of the Art Deco period saw the birth of the A4 Class streamliner (‘streak’ to the young trainspotters of the day), designed by Sir Nigel Gresley, with its sleek profile, spats and aerodynamic surfaces based on the Bugatti racing cars of the day. Indeed, Sir Nigel, a friend of Ettori Bugatti, spent time in France… Read more

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POLISHED PERFORMANCE BY HYBRID HEAVYWEIGHT

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With electric vehicles lighting up the sports utility vehicle market, the Santa Fe has muscled in on the heavyweight SUV segment with the seven-seat premium Elite and flagship Highlander taking on hybridised rivals such as the Toyota Kluger, Kia Sorento hybrid and Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-In Hybrid. The Santa Fe petrol-electric hybrid has the brains to charge its lithium-ion battery through conversion of kinetic energy while working in conjunction with the internal combustion engine and regenerative brakes while on the move. Hyundai hybrid is kitted out essentially like its petrol- and… Read more

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HYUNDAI VELOSTER 2012 – 2020

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Hyundai Veloster is something right out of the ordinary: a coupe on the driver’s side and a hatchback on the other side. A problem with two-door coupes is getting passengers in and out of the rear seats. Veloster overcomes this by having a small back door on the left side. It’s forward hinged and makes access to the back reasonably easy. Test the rear door as part of your pre-purchase process if someone with limited mobility if they’re likely to be travelling back there. Cleverly, the extra door is offered… Read more

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IONIQ 6 EV COULD BE THE ONE

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You’re looking at the next big thing in electric vehicles, the very appealing Hyundai Ioniq 6 EV. On sale now, it’s priced from $74,000 and you can order one now from the Hyundai Australia website. Ioniq 6 is offered in three grades, with rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive powertrains matched to a 77.4kWh battery across the range. With an all-electric range of 614km, Ioniq 6 could well be a game changer, a car that speaks to the hearts and minds of the Australian public, the car that says: it’s time…. Read more

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HYUNDAI UNVEILS SPORTY NEW SONATA

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Hyundai has taken the wraps off its new Sonata and it’s a stunner. The fresh-faced four-door coupe captures the essence of Hyundai’s ‘Sensuous Sportiness’ design philosophy. Its low-slung exterior exemplifies progressive automotive design with a horizontal front- end layout that integrates Hyundai’s signature Seamless Horizon Light, hidden headlights, wide grille and air intake — for a more dynamic and aggressive appearance. The dramatic Seamless Horizon Lamp and wide-set, hidden headlights emphasise the wide stance while adding a futuristic touch. Dynamic design is emphasised by the contrast between sharp, linear elements… Read more

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SECOND-GENERATION HYUNDAI KONA

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Hyundai’s new Kona has been designed as an EV first and foremost, rather than the other way around. The result is a futuristic, EV-centric exterior that accentuates the SUV’s size to make a rugged and dynamic impression. Second-generation Kona offers one of the most comprehensive product packages in its market segment, including the widest range of powertrains. Customers can choose from EV (standard or long range), hybrid electric (HEV) and internal combustion engine (ICE) variants as well as sporty N Line versions of each. Upgrades include dual 12.3-inch panoramic display… Read more

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HYUNDAI ADDS PREMIUM VARIANT TO ITS STARIA VAN

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Hyundai has added a new Premium variant to its Staria Load range with additional safety, technology and convenience features. Just to set the scene, Staria Load is the van version of the Staria people mover which arrived here in mid-2021, to replace the previous iLoad and iMax. There was more than a name change when the two vehicles arrived her because they brought a futuristic new style unlike anything else on the relatively bland van/people mover fields. Staria Load models come with either two or five seats and with the… Read more