Category: Hyundai

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PALISADE OFFERS CHANCE TO SIZE UP LIFESTYLE

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Believe it or not, there are some people who wish to maximise vehicle seating capacity without being held hostage to the LCV-like people mover or rugged off-roader. These folk need look no farther than the Hyundai Palisade, a sports utility vehicle capable of carrying up to seven or eight people. Now, with a name in the origins of a paling fence or line of lofty cliffs, the Palisade, for 2022, is taking up more ground by the addition of a third variant – the Elite – dividing the entry-level Palisade… Read more

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HYUNDAI i30 SEDAN N

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The Hyundai i30 Sedan N has been launched in Australia. It’s the first time we have seen a sedan here, all previous models have been hatchbacks. It’s powered by a 206kW, 392Nm turbo-petrol 2.0-litre engine that has a sedan-specific flow-optimised intake air box. A motorsport-derived N automatic is standard, with a six-speed manual offered as a no-cost option. There are also 19-inch alloys and Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tyres. The N brake package has a new response-enhancing Brake Prefill function. The 10.25-inch N Supervision instrument cluster and 10.25-inch satellite navigation… Read more

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HYUNDAI i20 N

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The i20 N is Hyundai’s first light hot hatchback. Offered in a single feature-packed grade, i20 N is powered by a 150kW turbocharged 1.6 litre with overboost function driving the front wheels via a six-speed manual and mechanical LSD. Only a manual, yippee! It has been set up by Hyundai’s engineers in Namyang, Korea and honed at the famed Nurburgring road course to deliver a ‘corner rascal’ flavour. Hyundai Oz reckons it’s ready to hit the track straight from the showroom. It has a 10.25-inch colour Supervision digital cluster and… Read more

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HYUNDAI SONATA N LINE

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The Hyundai Sonata dates all the way back to 1989 in Australia. Now in its eighth generation, it started life as a medium-sized four door sedan that offered family-friendly motoring for a budget $19,990. More than 30 years later, the latest Sonata N Line, launched in December last year, has undergone a transformation — to emerge as a highly desirable turbocharged sports machine. There’s just the one fully equipped model priced from $50,990 plus on-roads (for a white one). At the moment you can grab one for $55,654 driveaway, which… Read more

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HYUNDAI EVs HOME IN ON THE RANGE

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Like fingernails running down a blackboard, the unbearable prices of electric vehicles tend to have most potential buyers shying away. Roll on a few years from now and, automotive industry sources say EV production costs will be in line with those of fossil-fuelled vehicles. In the meantime, there are manufacturers bringing prices down by limiting battery range. Hyundai is one such example with its pricey Kona small electric SUV taking a kilometre and dollar haircut. August saw the release of the Standard Range model delivering around 305 kilometres compared with… Read more

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HYUNDAI IONIQ 5 NOW ON SALE IN AUSTRALIA

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The Ioniq 5 is Hyundai’s first-ever dedicated battery-electric vehicle and is now in Australia. “It is our great pleasure to introduce the futuristic Ioniq 5 battery-electric medium SUV, the first model from our Ioniq EV sub-brand,” Hyundai Motor Company Australia Chief Executive Officer Jun Heo said. “The powerful, long-range, ultra-fast charging Ioniq 5 represents the leading edge in zero-emissions battery-electric vehicles and is certain to delight our customers,” he said. Ioniq 5 is available in one flagship grade, with the option of a 2WD, rear-driven motor layout, or a dual… Read more

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2022 HYUNDAI KONA N LINE

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Hyundai has a very strong lineup of models in its Kona series – everything from conventional petrol-engined models all the way up to a full electric. This week’s road test review car is the Kona N-Line. It’s a sporty looking vehicle, though without the impressive performance of its big brother the more expensive Kona N Performance. The Kona is sold in a crowded class, with its major competitors being Honda HR-V, Mazda CX-3 Mitsubishi ASX and Toyota C-HR. STYLINGKona is a cross between a hatchback and an SUV in its… Read more

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HYUNDAI IONIQ 5 EV

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The Hyundai IONIQ 5 battery-electric medium is SUV available now. At launch it will be available in one flagship trim, with the option of a 2WD, rear-driven motor layout, or a dual motor (rear and front) HTRAC AWD. Other trim grades of IONIQ 5 will be introduced at a later date, with timing yet to be confirmed. Inside there’s a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster along with a 12.3-inch multimedia navigation unit featuring Android Auto and Apple CarPlay smartphone compatibility and a BOSE eight-speaker premium audio system. The seats are trimmed… Read more

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2022 HYUNDAI KONA ELITE

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Hyundai has a strong lineup of models in its Kona series – everything from a relatively basic petrol engined models all the way up to a full electric. Much as we enjoy getting behind the wheel of any electric car this week’s road test review is the Kona Elite variant. At $31,600 plus on-road costs it’s far more affordable than the (Gulp) $64,000 Highlander Extended Range full-electric model. The Kona is sold in a crowded class, with its major competitors being Honda HR-V, Mazda CX-3 Mitsubishi ASX and Toyota C-HR…. Read more

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2022 HYUNDAI PALISADE HIGHLANDER UPDATES

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The 2022 Hyundai Palisade Highlander has body-coloured bumpers and side cladding and rides on 20-inch Calligraphy alloy wheels. Available for the first time is a luxurious black Nappa leather interior cabin, which is a no cost option. The previous beige and burgundy interior continues. “Palisade has been revised to provide an even more enticing large SUV flagship for 2022, with a more accessible range-entry model, value-packed new Elite, and enhanced Highlander,” Hyundai Motor Company Australia Chief Executive Officer Jun Heo said. “Palisade continues to deliver an enticing blend of smart… Read more