2011 Hyundai Azera Reviews

Hyundai used the 2010 Chicago auto show to quietly trot out a freshened 2011 Azera sedan, the large front-driver that sits between the Sonata and rear-drive Genesis in the brand’s lineup. GLS models get a revamped 3.3-liter that adds variable valve timing to the exhaust camshaft; the engine already featured the tech on the intake side. The Hyundai Azera Limited will continue to use the 3.8-liter V-6, which also gets dual variable valve timing plus a variable intake manifold, good for 283 hp and 263 lb-ft of torque—increases of 20 and 6. 2011 Azeras receive a new front fascia with round fog lamps, plus a new grille and headlights that help give the car a more aggressive look, one reminiscent of the Genesis sedan.

Hyundai has given the Azera a fresh new look with an updated grille and exterior trim. Read on for details on how the 2011 Azera performed on our road test.

The specs for the 2011 Hyundai Azera are listed below.

Car pricing: $25,495 - $30,095 MSRP; $24,216 - $27,938 invoice

Fuel Economy: 20/28 mpg city/highway

Transmission: Shiftronic six-speed automatic

Warranty: five-years/60,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty; ten-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty

See photos of the new Azera in our gallery. The "2011 Hyundai Azera" is available in the GLS and Limited trims. Standard exterior features include 17-inch alloy wheels, heated side mirrors, and foglights.

Both the 3.3-liter and 3.8-liter V6 engines have become more potent for the 2011 Hyundai Azera, offering 260 horsepower and 283 horsepower, respectively

The 2011 Hyundai Azera ranks 4 out of 8 Affordable Large Cars. The 2011 Hyundai Azera is a great value. The Azera doesn’t offer a big, thirsty V8 engine. Overall, the Azera is a practical, comfortable large sedan with a features list that approaches entry-level luxury car status, but has a sub-$30,000 price tag.

The 2011 Hyundai Azera is available in two trims: a base-level GLS trim, which is very well-equipped for a base model, and a Limited trim that adds luxury features

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2011 Hyundai i30 Magna in India - Specifications, Features and Prices

New Hatchback, Hyundai i30 Magna

Korean automaker Hyundai Motor Company, also the world's sixth-largest automobile company are all set to launch a new Next "i-series" hatch for the indian market after Hyundai i10 and i20, and it is named as Hyundai i30 Magna. This new Hyundai i30 Magna, which is a small family car, is expected to reach here by the early 2011. In short, this new Hyundai i30 Magna is dynamically stylish, invitingly spacious and totally practical.

This new Hatchback model Hyundai i30 Magna, which belongs to the B+ segment in the Indian market measures 4,245 mm long, 1,765 mm wide and 1,480 mm high. Also a wheelbase of 2,650 mm offers significant interior space for a vehicle of this size. Total luggage space is 340 liters with the rear seats upright. Some of the notable features in this new Hatchback, Hyundai i30 Magna are dual front, side, and curtain airbags, active headrests, seatbelt pretensioning and seatbelt reminders.

This new Hyundai i30 Magna features a 1396cc, 4 Cyl DOHC Petrol Engine which will provide a Maximum power of 107.5 Bhp @ 6200 rpm and a Maximum torque of 137.2 Nm @ 5000 rpm. Hyundai will offer a variety of diesel and gasoline engines with the i30, ranging from 90 to 140 horsepower. A choice of either an automatic transmission to a five-speed all-synchro gearbox will also be offered.

This new Hyundai i30 Magna provides a top-speed of about 187 kms and it will take only about 12.60 secs to acclerate from 0 to 60 kms. This new Hatchback from Hyundai, i30 Magna will provide a mileage of around 12 kmpl in the highways and around 9 kmpl in the cities. It should be noted that the suspension used in this car is Independent MacPherson Strut.

Hyundai i30 Magna will be priced between 9 to 12 lakh INR ex-showroom.

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Hyundai Tucson ix hydrogen fuel cell will be tested next year

Hyundai Motor Co., Korea’s top carmaker, has completed the development of a new hydrogen fuel cell vehicle, advancing its entry into the green car market. The model, Tucson ix hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle, will be tested next year, the company said Sunday.

Hyundai Tucson ix FCEV is the latest in the firm’s green car lineup following the first-generation Santa Fe FCEV introduced in 2000 and second-generation Tucson hybrid FCEV in 2008.

Improvements also include a 15 percent higher fuel efficiency, which enables the car to run 31 kilometers per liter.Hyundai Motor Group, which owns Hyundai and Kia Motors Corp., has introduced various electric vehicles including the Elec-City, BlueOn and i10 and other hydrogen cars such as Kia’s Mohave.

In March, Hyundai Tucson and Kia Mohave fuel-cell vehicles finished a 2,655-kilometer course in the Hydrogen Road Tour organized by the U.S. Department of Energy.

Caught in the green fuels frenzy which has engulfed the automotive industry, South Korean manufacturer Hyundai announced today the start of a trial program for a "Hyundai Tucson" model fitted with a fuel cell drive train.

Officially, the model is called Tucson ix FCEV. According to Hyundai, the model, whose drivetrain comprises a 100kW fuel cell system and two hydrogen storage tanks, can operate at temperatures of minus 25 degrees Celsius.

Fuel cells are probably one of the most effective ways to build an electric vehicle.
The Hyundai Tucson ix FCEV is the latest in the firm’s green car line-up following the first-generation Santa Fe FCEV introduced in 2000 and second-generation Tucson hybrid FCEV in 2008.
The fuel-cell system has been modularised, reducing the size 20% from the previous version to match conventional petrol engines. Hyundai and affiliate Kia have been testing 66 hydrogen-based vehicles in Korea and abroad. In March, Hyundai Tucson and Kia Mohave fuel-cell vehicles finished a 2,655km course in a hydrogen road tour organised by the US department of energy.

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Hyundai lounch Hyundai Equus Owner's Manual App ipad

Hyundai is launching a new kind of owners manual for its new Equus luxury car. Besides the usual rundown of information about vehicle features, the app has live service scheduling called “Equus At Your Service” that includes valet service.

Hyundai said its new interactive Equus Owner's Manual App for iPad — an exclusive feature on the 2011 luxury sedan — is now available for downloading from Apple's App Store.
The Equus Owner's Manual App for iPad can be downloaded from the App Store.
hyundai is redefining the luxury vehicle ownership experience with the launch of the Equus Owner's Manual App for iPad®, iPhone and iPod touch. The app is available now on the App Store for owners and non-owners, and is available to download for iPads that Hyundai is providing to all new Equus owners.

"The Equus App is the ultimate owner's manual. The Equus App includes:
Vehicle location-based dealer locator; finds the nearest authorized Equus dealer based on current location
Equus photo/video gallery provides beautiful footage and photography in various scenarios and locations

Links to Hyundai model pages on Hyundai.com for owners who may want to view other vehicles
Customers who visit the app site can download Equus feature call-outs and interactive demonstrations including:
Vehicle Stability Management system
Rear-wheel drive powertrain configuration
Equus dynamic running footage

EQUUS AT YOUR SERVICE
Beyond the immersive owner's manual, the Equus App delivers Equus At Your Service, an industry-first on-line vehicle service scheduling capability with valet service for Equus owners.
"Equus At Your Service includes live service scheduling functionality from iPad, iPhone or iPod touch, allowing Equus owners to schedule service appointments directly with the dealership," says Krafcik. For more information about the 2011 Hyundai Equus, visit www.hyundaiusa.com.
HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
Hyundai vehicles are distributed throughout the United States by Hyundai Motor America and are sold and serviced through about 800 dealerships nationwide.

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2011 Hyundai Elantra Test Drive

2011 Hyundai Elantra Test Drive
Hyundai’s impressive product push continues unabated. John wasn’t even breathing hard as he greeted me effortlessly cruising up the hill. Designer of both cars, Cedric d’Andre, describes the design language they call “fluidic sculpture” that characterizes the current generation of Hyundais. Character lines move around the car drawing it tightly into a graceful, aesthetic, efficient whole.
Interior design reflects the same design philosophy. Moving the cowl forward, increasing the wheel base by a couple of inches and designing in every space advantage they could conceive puts interior volume for Hyundai Elantra technically into the mid-size category. The 60/40 split rear seat makes for efficient expansion of the large trunk. Even with the front seats fully back most rear seat passengers will be comfortable. It’s amazing how roomy they’ve made this “compact” car.

The Hyundai Elantra felt great on the highway and on level roads but once off I-8 and into the mountain two-lanes I felt like we needed a bit more power. Driving dynamics are excellent. (Hyundai has its own Steel plant and 400 metallurgists working on new uses for the hard metal.) A great deal of effort went into making Elantra quiet. What the Hyundai folks are most proud of are the mileage numbers posted confidently by Elantra. The basic car with six-speed manual transmission and no extras (it’s reasonably well equipped without extras) comes in at under $15,000.

Obviously, the new Hyundai Elantra styling is the big story. Base models start at $15,625, making the Hyundai Elantra one of the least-expensive compact sedans on the market, and undercutting the Kia Forte -- a distant mechanical relative of the Hyundai Elantra -- by $65. At the high end of the scale is the $20,775 Elantra Limited, which includes leather seats (heated in front and in back!), a sunroof, alloy wheels, and an automatic transmission.

The "Hyundai Elantra" 148 hp 1.8 liter engine provides a perfect blend of power and fuel economy. Overall, I'm quite pleased with the new Elantra. How does the Hyundai Elantracompare to the big dogs in the segment?

With the 2011 Hyundai Elantra, the company is attempting to take that box of compromise and shake it all about. Hyundai's taking the fight to the compact side of the sedan spectrum with the new Elantra, the latest in the reinvention of its model range. The Elantra's visual presence suggests confidence. Although similar to the outgoing Elantra in width and length, the 2011 Hyundai Elantra chops nearly 2 inches out of the height and instead adds it to the wheelbase. The subdued aggression of the nose, the long wheelbase, sharp character lines — this is definitely not a toylike small car.

Styling nits to pick? The "2011 Hyundai Elantra" simply looks terrific in the metal.
Also of note — rear seat heaters. Yep, and they're standard on the Elantra Limited.

Hyundai is quite proud of the Hyundai Elantra 29 city/40 highway mpg, taking great pains to point out that those fuel economy numbers apply to all Elantras regardless of transmission, trim level, wheel size or even paint color. No premium need be paid for a special high-efficiency version as with the Cruze Eco or Fiesta with the Super Fuel Economy package. Not so the Hyundai Elantra. Although it delivers fully class-competitive power, the Elantra's engine still relies on revs to tackle large hills or freeway merging situations. A six-speed manual is standard on base models, but the six-speed automatic is optional on the GLS and standard on the Limited.
The front suspension consists of MacPherson struts up front and there's a twist-beam rear suspension. This compact rear suspension allows for ample cargo volume of 14.8 cubic feet.
Surprisingly, Hyundai fitted monotube dampers to the Hyundai Elantra rear suspension rather than cheaper twin-tube dampers. The fundamental goodness of the Elantra's chassis is, er, good.
Two Trim Levels, Many Choices

Like the Sonata, the "Hyundai Elantra" will be offered in two trim levels, GLS and Limited. Optioned smartly, the Hyundai Elantra is more than just a lot of car for the money.

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2011 Hyundai Solaris

2011 Hyundai Solaris Russian-built Accent is Ready for the Ice Cold: What was shown as the Concept RB at Moscow’s International Motor Show has become the Hyundai Solaris, a re-nosed Accent [Verna in South Korea] for our Cold War counterparts. Starting in January, the Solaris will be Hyundai’s first model to be assembled at the Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Rus plant.

According to Hyundai, “Solaris”, derived from the Latin Sol, “implies Hyundai Motor’s strong will to expand its business in the Russian Federation”.
The top of the range Solaris features six airbags, and Hyundai will also provide models with electronic stability control.

Hyundai Motor Company, South Korea’s largest automaker, unveiled a new sub-compact four-door sedan Solaris. THE NAME, SOLARIS

The word Solaris is derived from a Latin word for sun, Sol, and implies Hyundai Motor’s strong will to expand its business in the Russian Federation with its new car.

The Solaris continues Hyundai Motor’s ‘Fluidic Sculpture’ design philosophy that injects sophistication and dynamic angles as well as elegant lines resembling a calligrapher’s “orchid strokes” into the shape of a vehicle. Hyundai Solaris is powered by the modern Gamma engine, 1.6L or 1.4L chain cam DOHC in-line four cylinder gasoline engines that feature multiport fuel injection with CVVT (Continuously Variable Valve Timing). Average Fuel Economy
The top trim model will also feature standard six airbags.

Hyundai Motors revealed its 2011 Solaris, a sub-compact car, for the Russian market. The 2011 "Hyundai Solaris", is based on the Hyundai RB Concept that the company earlier revealed in Korea. The car incorporates a more powerful battery and enduro headlights, heating vents for rear seat passengers, a four-liter washer fluid tank and mudguards. Hyundai expects to sell around 85,000 Solaris each year on the Russian market.

Hyundai opened its first Russian factory in St. Petersburg, making it the Korean automaker’s sixth overseas car assembly plant.

Hyundai Solaris

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The 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe Overviews

The 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe Reviews
The 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe has an average SUV ride, and handles somewhat harshly over rough roads. The 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe’s new engine is one of its defining factors, with millions of dollars having been spent on its development. It also features some unexpected luxury accouterments like iPod compatibility and leather seats. The interior of the Santa Fe is well-appointed. The Limited edition features heated front seats, a definite plus for those who will be driving in cold climates. One of the Santa Fe’s high points is its entertainment capabilities. It has an excellent sound system with a big subwoofer as well as iPod compatibility. The family-friendly features make this a great people-moving SUV. Overall, the 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe is a good choice for those who will use their SUV for the most popular purpose: transportation. It provides good safety and entertainment features while offering comforts like leather seats and sunroofs. The release of the 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe offers promising stuffs ahead for the lineup as it heads onto the market in late 2010. The exterior features of the 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe will come with a few tweaks as part of Hyundai’s efforts to compete with the Sonata and Tucson models. The same goes with the safety features of this vehicle, which will include front and side airbags, ABS braking, Electronic Brake-Force Distribution, Brake Assist, among others.

The base engine will now be the 2.4-liter four cylinder engine that will replace the current 2.7-liter V6 engine. This one will deliver up to 175 horsepower and 321 lb-ft torque to improve the acceleration performance of this new vehicle model. The main reason behind the improved acceleration capacity on the 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe is the responsiveness of the engine; hence, it will easily propel the vehicle into a standing start. The high performance torque also further contributes to the excellent speed acceleration capacity for this vehicle. The Santa Fe tested here is powered by the new 2.2 litre CRDi R-Series four cylinder turbodiesel engine, a powerplant that Hyundai has spent millions of dollars on development.

Other engines in the Santa Fe range include the 2.4 four cylinder petrol and the 3.5 litre V6 petrol.
Hyundai R-Series Diesel Engine
The engine is responsive, propelling the Santa Fe from a standing start with impressive performance, and refinement is good for a diesel engine.

Safety Specifications of New Santa Fe
Safety specifications are good, with a 5-star Australian NCAP safety rating, ABS braking with Electronic Brake-Force Distribution and Brake Assist, as well as an Electronic Stability Programme. There are dual front and side airbags as well as curtain airbags that protect both front and rear seats.
Santa Fe Elite top Spec Model

The CRDi Elite model tested is the top spec, with full leather upholstery and seven seats. The third row of seats also has separate climate control system vents.
The extra mirror is convex, so that all the rear passengers can be monitored without the driver or front seat passenger to move their heads.

Ride and Handling of new Santa Fe
Ride and handling is about average for this class of SUV, although the ride is slightly harsher than it could be, with the vehicle juddering over rough roads. If the driver does feel the need to go off road the all wheel drive system has a ‘lock’ button that locks front and rear wheels together.

The new"Hyundai Santa Fe" is an impressive improvement over the last, but the smaller changes tend to be overridden by the extremely impressive diesel engine.

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Spy Shot 2012 Hyundai Azera Sedan Concept

The affordable large car segment is starting to get just a little overcrowded, and in a time where customers all around the world are downsizing to smaller midsize models, performance, fuel-economy and overall value is now more important than ever.

South Korea’s entrants in this field have been winning plenty of accolades lately, especially newcomers like the Hyundai Genesis and the recently revealed Kia Cadenza, and now Hyundai looks set to continue this trend with a replacement for its aging Azera sedan, designed to meet the Germans on their own ground with a dramatic new look and packed with technology and features inside. While official information around the new Azera, which will be sold as the Grandeur in its home market, remains scarce, one of our South Korean readers, Jinhwan H. claims that word around local news sites is that the car will be offered locally with a choice of three engines. These include the Sonata's 2.4-liter GDI with 200hp and 184.4lb-ft torque, a 3.0-liter V6 GDI delivering 263hp and 225.7lb-ft torque plus a 3.0-liter LPI running on Liquefied Petroleum Gas with 230hp, 204.7lb-ft torque.

Spy Shot 2012 Hyundai Azera Sedan Concept  

For the North American version there is talk about the 2012 Azera being offered with the 263HP 3.0-liter GDI V6 and a 3.3-liter GDI V6 producing 286HP and 254.6lb-ft torque, with power in both cases being transferred to the front wheels through a six-speed automatic transmission.

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2011 HYUNDAI AZERA WITH PHOTO

2011 HYUNDAI AZERA WITH PHOTO

Hyundai has announced some significant changes for its Azera for 2011 that should altogether help this large sedan perform better, use less fuel, and look a bit sharper inside and out.

The V-6 engines in the 2011 Hyundai Azera lineup are the same size as last year, but they're more powerful and significantly better on gas. The 3.3-liter now makes 260 horsepower and 233

pound-feet of torque (almost as many horsepower as the larger engine last year) and has fuel economy figures that have improved by two in both the EPA city and highway cycles, to 20 mpg city, 28 highway. The larger 3.8-liter V-6 gets a bump up to 283 horsepower and 263 pound-feet, with ratings up 2 mpg in city driving and a mile per gallon on the highway, to 19/27.

The engines in the 2011 Azera have been modernized to include Hyundai's Dual Continuously Variable Valve Timing (DCWT) and a variable intake system; they have all-aluminum construction and a four-valve-per-cylinder design.

Paired with either of these revised engines is a new six-speed automatic that Hyundai designed in-house. Hyundai says it's one of just three automakers to design their own six-speed automatic; the new transmission is lighter than the former five-speed automatic. Like nearly all the automatics in Hyundai's stable, it comes with Shiftronic manual control in a separate gate.

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SPY SHOT 2012 HYUNDAI AZERA

SPY SHOT 2012 HYUNDAI AZERA The affordable large car segment begins, only a bit crowded, and at a time when customers are all over the world to smaller cars, power, fuel consumption and total value downsizing now more important than ever.

from South Korea in this area has won many awards lately, especially newcomers like the Hyundai Genesis and the recently announced Cadenza Kia, Hyundai is now designed and should continue that trend with a replacement for its aging sedan Azera the Germans in their homeland with a new Look and packed with technology and features in the interior.

The current Azera under the name The size sold in other markets, 2005 was unveiled and has since been a major upgrade. The replacement of the car, seen here as a prototype to test, is expected to end 2011 as a 2012 model and by the looks of things, debut, it seems to have increased significantly.

Positioned between the Sonata and the Genesis, Hyundai Azera in 2012 with two V-6 engines are started: a 3.8-liter engine with 305 horsepower on tap and a small Lambda 3.3-liter mill is already for sale abroad . Hyundai new six-speed automatic transmission with a pseudo-mode is likely to become the norm over the entire region.

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2011 Elantra (aka the Avante) Review

New styling and new powertrains should improve Elantra's standing against the Honda Civic, Toyota Corolla and other compact cars.

This latest-generation Elantra looks sleek and sculpted. Given the dramatic appearance improvement of the Hyundai Sonata for 2011 and the crisp new Tucson and Genesis coupe, the Elantra may well become a segment styling leader. A 160-170 hp 2-liter may be used in sporty or five-door hatchback models. Hyundai already has a gas/electric hybrid Elantra that runs on liquid petroleum for the Korean market.

The 2011 Elantra (aka the Avante) has unveiled by Hyundai at the Busan Motor Show in South Korea. World-premier of new Avante compact, Hyundai's global best-seller Featuring 1.6L Gamma GDI engine, 6-speed automatic Hyundaihad its world-premier of the all-new Avante compact sedan, the company's best-selling model worldwide, at the Busan International Motor Show 2010 today.

badged as Elantra in markets outside Korea - continues Hyundai's ?luidic sculpture' design philosophy.

Hyundai has applied its latest 1.6L Gamma Gasoline Direct Injection engine and a 6-speed automatic transmission to the front-wheel drive compact, the first time GDI and six-speed automatic have been featured on a compact sedan in Korea.

At a separate commercial vehicle booth, Hyundai displayed a hydrogen fuel-cell electric bus and a Universe Limousine luxury coach, among other displays.

Hyundai's New 1.6L Gamma GDI Engine
GDI technology doesnt only boost power output: It also improves fuel economy while lowering emissions. End of Hyundai Elantra / Avante review.

After the Genesis, Genesis Coupe, Sonata and the new Accent – Hyundai today unveiled the new Elantra at the 2010 Busan Motor Show in Korea.
“The new Avante encompasses Hyundai’s latest ambitions, featuring the best styling and performance in its class,” Steve S. Yang, President & CEO of Hyundai’s Global Business Division, said at the Busan Exhibition and Convention Center (BEXCO) today.

The new Elantra has a fluid, curvaceous style similar to the 2011 Sonata that has just begun to appear on American roads, but some critics say the new lines look even better on the Elantra. If it can match the practicality of the 2010 Elantra it replaces, the new car should make a serious push for the top of the Affordable Small Car class.

It wasn’t, however, formally unveiled as the next Elantra. It appeared at the obscure Butan auto show in Korea, where it was called the Hyundai Avante. Hyundai sells the current Elantra overseas as the Avante, so it seems reasonable to assume that this car will reach U.S. shores as the Elantra, but Hyundai spokespeople have yet to confirm that.

Part of the appeal of the current 2010 Elantra is its size – it has the exterior dimensions of a small car but is so spacious inside that the EPA classifies it as a midsize car.

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2011 Hyundai Sonata Turbo is the perfect

Hyundai is saying goodbye to the six-cylinder Sonata. For context, the 2010 Sonata's 3.3-liter V-6 put out 249 horsepower at 6000, 229 pound-feet at 4500, and 19/29 mpg, while the 2011 Toyota Camry's stout 3.5-liter six delivers 269 horsepower at 6200, 248 pound-feet at 4700, and 19/28 mpg. Just as notable is the 2.0T's overall weight savings compared to the aforementioned six-cylinder cars -- both the 2010 Sonata V-6 and 2011 Camry SE V-6 weigh around 3500 pounds, meaning the 2011 Sonata 2.0T tips the scales with as much as 150 fewer pounds.

Being free of that unnecessary weight helps the Sonata 2.0T produce not only its frugal fuel-econ figures (not even the 2950-pound, 2.0-liter Honda Civic Si sedan, at 21/29 mpg, can match them) but also brisk acceleration times.

The Sonata's mill utilizes the same aluminum block as the Genesis Coupe's 2.0-liter turbo, but boasts reinforced pistons and connecting rods, a new cylinder head (for the direct injection), a slightly higher compression ratio (9.5:1 vs. 9.4:1), a twin-scroll rather than single-scroll turbo, and, most notable, a compact balance shaft module that vastly improves engine NVH, especially with the pedal to the metal.

The 2011 Hyundai Sonata is a hit, no doubt. Which brings us to the Hyundai Sonata 2.0T. You'll need to understand it's a turbo, because there aren't any turbo badges on the prototypes I drove last month at Hyundai's engineering facility west of Seoul. Hyundai says it's simple: "turbo" equals "sportscar," and they're looking at all the additional power more as a six-cylinder alternative, a more mainstream offering than a sporty turbo model might otherwise be.
In the Sonata, the turbocharging is grafted on to a similar engine to the one powering the base Sonata. It's downsized from 2.4 liters to 2.0 liters, but with the injection of forced air from a twin-scroll turbocharger (which pressurizes cylinders more effectively than a singe-scroll unit) and with direct injection of gasoline into the cylinders without spark plugs, the Sonata 2.0T provides a 274-horsepower rush. By the numbers, the Sonata 2.0T sounds ideal-but what's it like to drive?

The base Hyundai Sonata is a fine automobile and we find it to be one of the best midsize sedans on the market. The new 2011 Hyundai Sonata Turbo is the perfect example of this new trend. From the exterior, there’s little difference in the styling of the Sonata 2.0T and the base versions, besides the badges. With the car’s unique design and curvaceous body, Hyundai has managed to make a large car look small. Well done, Hyundai.
You’ll never mistake this vehicle for anything else.
Mitsubishi built the manifold and it can actually take more that what the Sonata Turbo has to give. All in all, after all this testing, the new Hyundai Sonata could earn a Chronometer certification (for those watch lovers out there).
Hyundai has managed to keep the compression ratio down to allow drivers to use regular fuel. Fuel economy numbers are 23 miles per gallon city and 33 mpg highway. Yet, if mileage is what you’re after, the Sonata Turbo comes with a Active Eco button that will keep fuel consumption down, or you can just get the Sonata Hybrid that we will be reviewing later.

Hyundai has attached a six-speed automatic to the turbo engine, the same gearbox that is on the base version. It’s a shame that Hyundai won’t offer the Sonata 2.0T with a manual gearbox because it would make the car that much better.

On the road, the Sonata Turbo retains the wonderful driving dynamics of the base versions. All in all, aside from the Nissan Altima SR, the Sonata 2.0T has to be one of the best driving midsize sedans on the market.

The four-cylinder turbocharged motor provides plenty of power to keep dads happy while taking the kids to school. If you’re looking for a vehicle with plenty of room with some power under the bonnet, the "Hyundai Sonata Turbo" is just about the best bet you can have.
We found ourselves walking away from the 2011 Hyundai Sonata 2.0T with utter delight.

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Hyundai Equus models on the SEMA show floor

This time for the SEMA Show, Hyundai Motors will showcase the luxurious Equus sedan, the fuel-efficient and fun-to-drive Sonata Turbo and the rear-wheel drive, performance-oriented Genesis Coupe. The vehicle line up the Japanese automaker plans to show case includes the "DUB Edition Hyundai Equus", Elegant Equus from Mummbles Marketing, ARK Track Time Attack Genesis Coupe 3.8L, Rhys Millen Racing Signature Edition Equus, Gogogear Racing Genesis Coupe and RIDES Magazine Sonata Turbo.

The exterior modifications include Trex DUB Design mesh grille, DUB Design custom body kit and tinted windows, while the interiors features DUB Design custom leather and suede, a DUB Design illuminated headliner and custom rear bucket seats.
The Japanese automaker has teamed with ARK Performance Inc. to develop custom parts for the Hyundai Genesis Coupe. The Equus showcases exterior RMR Signature Edition components including carbon mirrors, and front chin and rear deck spoilers.

For SEMA registrants who want to get behind the wheel of this new luxury sedan, Automotive Rhythms is hosting test drives of the Hyundai Equus on Tuesday, November 2. As part of the Hyundai Equus Experience, Automotive Rhythms will interview drivers and capture their opinions and experiences on video. In addition to the day of test drives, Automotive Rhythms has planned a special Hyundai Equus Tweetup for Tuesday night, November 2, 2010. So take a look at the customized Hyundai Equus models on the SEMA show floor, then join Automotive Rhythms for a test drive, some free gifts and an exclusive cocktail party right

The 450hp vehicle gets a Legacy Innovations full turbo kit, a Nitrous Express kit and a Magnaflow dual-exhaust system, as well as an Air Lift digital air suspension consisting of four extended air springs and struts and a five gallon air tank. The car also gets Wilwood six-pot brakes for both front and rear and 22-inch Work Equip E10 wheels running 245/30 front and 265/30 Falken FK452 rubbers.

Inside, the dress-up stuff includes a Southeast Carbonworks hydro-coating interior kit, custom leather interior in gunmental/burgundy, black suede headliner and front/rear door and rear window curtains.

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SEMA 2010-Hyundai Equus sedan made a few heads turn at the SEMA Show

The revamped and redesigned Hyundai Equus sedan made a few heads turn at the SEMA Show 2010. Then there is the Elegant Equus inspired by Mummbles Marketing ideas. The audio video enhancement is also noteworthy.

The Equus is powered by a mighty 450 HP engine and the Mummbles edition also gets a Nitrous Express kit coupled with Magnaflow dual-exhaust system. At the SEMA 2010, the company also showcased the Sonata Turbo and Genesis Coupe, aimed at two very different target groups. The luxury quotient put in the various editions of the Equus prove that.

One that caught our attention is this ARK Track Time Attack Genesis Coupe 3.8L.
Fifteen-year-old ARK is a parts supplier in South Korea that manufactures performance exhaust systems, suspension components, body parts, and other bits for the aftermarket and auto industry.

What makes this project car significant is that Hyundai and ARK representatives said some of the components on the show car would be available through Hyundai dealers.
The model on display is a customized piece of Hyundai’s new Equus luxury flagship with exterior, interior and performance upgrades.
There is also an array of carbon fiber parts including mirror caps, front chin and rear deck spoilers, grille and exhaust outlet trims. HRE 21-inch P40 wheels does up the rest of the exterior package.
The RMR signature Edition unit for the SEMA show has the headrests and floor mats, and – hold on – ostrich hide leather seats with suede accents.

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Hyundai Equus Dub Edition

The Hyundai Equus will feature a Dub Edition custom suspension riding on 24-inch TIS modular style 10 wheels with Pirelli Pzero Nero Tires.
Inside, the car features Dub custom leather and suede, an illuminated headliner and custom rear bucket seats.

Hyundai and DUB Magazine teamed up once again, for this year’s SEMA Show, and created a customized version of the "Hyundai Equus" flagship sedan. As you can see from the photo, the new car comes with a new paint scheme, a redesigned front bumper with integrated daytime running LEDs, new front grille inspired by Rolls-Royce dubbed Trex DUB Design mesh grille, as well as a new set of black wheels. Furthermore, the car features a custom two-tone, gloss black-and-matte charcoal paint job.

wheels wrapped in Pirelli Pzero Nero tires.
Hyundai hit the 2008 SEMA Show hard with an ultraluxe selection of its then-new Genesis Sedan. At the 2010 SEMA Show, Hyundai continues its aftermarket blitz with the new flagship Hyundai Equus, giving one example to the guys at Dub for their trademark treatment of big wheels, big style, and big sound.
Another Hyundai Equus benefits from Hyundai's longstanding relationship with Rhys Millen Racing, getting a horsepower and handling boost. Both models will be making an appearance at Hyundai's booth.

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Exploratory model 2011 Hyundai i20 Sport Edition live in Paris

For the Asian manufacturer Hyundai refined the Brabus-daughter "CRD Germany" the small car i20. At the Paris Motor Show (17th October), the Korean shows, in the so-called Sport Edition.

This includes, among other things, a set of black and silver alloy wheels in 17 inch and a cheeky cut front bumper. In the left and right or narrow strips LED daytime running lights are integrated. In the interior spoiled an orange-and black leather Recaro seats to the driver.

In the first half of 2011, the three-and five-door Hyundai i20 coming in the Sports Edition to the European market. Whether the number is limited and must be reckoned with what price is not fixed yet. A three-door Hyundai i20 with standard equipment prices start in Germany from 11 500 €.

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hyundai elantra Reviews

The 2010 Hyundai Elantra, reviewers give high marks to the 2010 Hyundai Elantra. Additionally, it offers good cargo capacity for a small sedan and has a rear seat that is actually comfortable -- a quality that is exceptionally rare among affordable small cars. The attractive base price can increase very quickly as you begin to add features. BaseHyundai Elantra do offer some features as standard, such as power windows/doors and remote keyless entry. The Forte also offers more standard safety features than the Elantra and has a starting price of around $500 less.

Still, if you can afford the extra cost, the Elantra is an excellent choice. The 2010 Hyundai Elantra comes in three trims – the new base Blue trim (with better fuel economy), the upgraded GLS and the top-of-the line SE. Hyundai also offers a wagon model called the Hyundai Elantra Touring, which is reviewed separately.

Since then, though, the Hyundai Elantra has dramatically improved, offering better reliability, agreeable performance and a long list of standard features. Current Hyundai Elantra
The Hyundai Elantra is a small sedan, although there is a related four-door hatchback known as the Elantra Touring. The sedan is available in Blue, GLS and SE trim levels. If you're purchasing your Elantra in California or a state with California emissions standards, you'll get a car that's SULEV/PZEV-certified, with a 132-hp rating.

In editorial reviews, the Hyundai Elantra scored points for its brisk acceleration and stable ride quality. Used Hyundai Elantra Models

The current Hyundai Elantra is representative of the car's fourth generation which made its debut for model-year 2007. This latest Elantra has maintained all the strengths of the previous-generation model, including a low price, capable performance and a spacious cabin. Three trims were initially available: GLS, SE and Limited. An Elantra hatchback, the Hyundai Elantra GT, was also offered starting in '02 and came with additional standard features, including leather seats and a CD player. The Hyundai Elantra engine was upgraded yet again in model year 1999, to a larger 2.0-liter. Overall, the second-gen Elantra represented a decent buy in the economy car segment. The first-generation Elantra was produced from model years 1992-'95; during this period, Hyundai's hauler was available as a sedan only. Sadly, the car's build quality and reliability reflected its bargain-basement price.

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Official: 2011 Hyundai i10 Facelift details photos price

Hyundai ix20 new addition to the facelift of the i10 ready for the auto show in Paris. We saw earlier what's leak but this is the real stuff, or you have too high of doubt it is. The i10 takes the greatest lines on the ix35 crossover. Like ix20 means that a new grille and new headlamps. Inside it would all have to feel a little better.

Under the hood lurks a new three-cylinder 1 liter lung capacity and 68 hp vermogen. CO2 emissions are limited to 99 g / km. We also see a slightly more powerful 1.2 petrol engine will also be more economical in fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. The 1.1 petrol engine was removed from the range. The i10 is from January sale at the dealer, he will of course be on the auto show in Paris.

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Official: 2011 Hyundai ix20 MPV details photos price

The sketch on September 2nd we got on our plate and it looked exciting. The final production model is unfortunately not. Hyundai ix20 has been asked to intervene in the MPV segment, Opel Meriva and especially to attract customers. The ix20 is the sister of the Kia was Venga and design elements with the greatest brother ix35 (click for the driving test), as the grille and headlights. In the UK it is on sale from November 11, how do we know that Belgium is not.

The price was 16,000 euros, is as expensive as the Opel Meriva. Hyundai says that when you get them most of the standard: air conditioning, ESP, start-stop, Bluetooth and a pack airbags. A nice standard package, that's for sure. Under the hood hiding two petrol and one diesel unit. Fuel tank up a 1.4 with 90 hp or a 1.6 with 126 hp. Diesel tank you again in a 1.4 liter 90 hp also. The diesel unit was 114 g / km CO2.

The ix20 get the 'smart grille "in front, like the Opel Astra ecoFLEX. Grille that contains a shutter which opens at low engine speeds to ventilate and closes at high speeds to improve airflow. This clearly serves to lower consumption.

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There are new spy photos of 2012 Hyundai Veloster

Members of the spy S. B. Medien photographed test a prototype next-generation coupe Hyundai Veloster, wrote WorldCarFans. According to spies, covered with camouflage the prototype were tested on the ground in the Valley of Death (USA). From the photos submitted by spies at the moment can get an idea of the tench go rear window in the roof of the car.

According to the publication, updated Hyundai Coupe in the base set will receive under the hood of 1,6-liter engine to 121 hp, the appliance has in the form of options will be offered a turbocharger.

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