Tag: Hyundai

No comments

SECOND-GENERATION HYUNDAI KONA

  By ,

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

No comments

HYUNDAI ADDS PREMIUM VARIANT TO ITS STARIA VAN

  By ,

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

No comments

HYUNDAI’S IONIQ 6 STREAMLINES THE ELECTRIC EXPERIENCE

  By , ,

With an elongated, futuristic design, Hyundai’s latest electric vehicle, the Ioniq 6 Electrified Streamliner cuts a dramatic profile. At an impressive 4.8 metres in length, Ioniq 6 is available with a range of drive motors and battery packs to fit the needs of every customer. It delivers an estimated driving range of 610km (WLTP) as well as ultra-fast, 400- V/800-V multi-charging capability. The long-range 77.4kWh battery is available with either rear- or all-wheel-drive. The top-of-the-line dual motor all-wheel drive model produces a combined power output of 239kW and 605Nm of… Read more

No comments

IT’S THE ‘MIGHTY’ MITE OF ELECTRIC TRUCKS

  By ,

Think electric vehicles and Tesla springs to mind. But in parallel with cars, manufacturers have also been developing electric bikes and trucks. Hyundai has been at the forefront of this development with trucks like its heavy-duty fuel cell- powered Xcient which is being trialled across the world. Closer to home it has just taken the wraps off a tradie-friendly lightweight truck called the Mighty which is set to join its local electrified line-up in mid-2023. Mighty will join Kona Electric, Ioniq 5 and the soon-to-arrive Ioniq 6 state-of-the art EVs,… Read more

No comments

HIGHLANDER FLING: SUV NOW IN STEP WITH HYBRID ENERGY

  By

With electric vehicles making landfall Down Under like lightning strikes in a tropical summer storm, the Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid stands out from the deluge, being one of the few family-size sports utility vehicles to take up EV status. It’s not the ‘Full Monty’ electric model but retains in tandem an internal combustion power plant. Until recently the only seven-seater SUV hybridised was the Toyota Kluger. Now the Santa Fe joins the Kia Sorento hybrid and Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-In Hybrid in adding to the mix. . No plug-in hybrid here,… Read more

No comments

CHANGE OF VENUE

  By ,

Hyundai has given its Venue small SUV its first upgrade with a number of new and improved features across all three models in the range. Very much a city-focused SUV/hatchback crossover, Venue has been in Australia since July, 2019 with steady sales keeping it around the middle of the highly competitive compact SUV market segment. Externally there are no changes to Venue’s conservative and functional styling, apart from the previous shark fin external aerial that has been replaced by a pole-style aerial. Leading the way in the upgrades is the… Read more

No comments

2022 HYUNDAI IONIQ 5

  By , ,

The Hyundai IONIQ 5 is a fully electric vehicle, that is it doesn’t work in tandem with a petrol or diesel engine. It’s is currently available in one grade in Australia, with the option of a rear-wheel single motor layout or a dual motor (rear and front) AWD. We feel that other models may follow later, but Hyundai Australia won’t comment on this. Time will tell… DRIVETRAIN The IONIC 5 RWD has a 72.6 kWh electric motor mounted at the rear that produces 160kW of power and 350 Nm of… Read more

No comments

COOL NEW KONA BREAKS COVER

  By ,

We’re not huge fans of the current Hyundai Kona, with its abundance of plastic cladding — but the next one looks amazing. Hyundai says the futuristic design is derived from EVs, with a front dominated by what it calls a ‘Seamless Horizon Lamp’ which stretches right across the top of the bonnet and in the EV version s pixelated. There’s another one at the rear, along with a high-mounted stop light that is integrated seamlessly with the satin chrome moulding of the spoiler. Despite its futuristic appearance, however, Hyundai says… Read more

No comments

HYUNDAI SANTA FE HYBRID SET TO CHALLENGE RAV4

  By ,

Hyundai has announced details of a new turbocharged petrol / electric hybrid version of its family sized seven-seat Santa Fe SUV. Due to go on sale later in November, Santa Fe Hybrid will introduce a first-ever turbo- charged petrol/electric hybrid powertrain that delivers an impressive combination of dynamic performance and fuel efficiency. Santa Fe Hybrid will come with the two highest trim levels, Elite and Highlander the lower- spec Elite priced at $63,000 and Highlander at $69,550. These prices are each just $3000 more than the equivalent AWD diesel models…. Read more

No comments

HYUNDAI ACCENT 2011 – 2019

  By ,

Hyundai Accent was a popular seller in Australia from July 2011 onwards when the fourth generation was launched. It had been reasonably well made prior to then, but real improvements in quality were made at that time as the Koreans were rapidly becoming known for the excellent way their cars were being made. Hyundai was smart enough to do its research of the Australian market and realised that drivers in this country are keen on the way their cars handle. So the Accent, and other Hyundais, has Australian-developed suspension tuning…. Read more