Hyundai has unveiled its new 2021 Hyundai i30 Sedan N Line ahead of its local debut later this year. Packing Hyundai’s 1.6-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine producing 150kW and 265Nm of torque, power is dispensed to the front wheels via a six-speed manual or seven-speed Double Clutch Transmission. If this sounds …
Read More »2020 Hyundai Santa Fe Elite V6 Review
V6 power has returned to the Hyundai Santa Fe! Yes, despite its sizeable dimensions, the 7-seater has so far got by with just a 2.4-litre naturally aspirated four-cylinder petrol. Offered across the three-tier Santa Fe line-up (Active, Elite and Highlander), the V6 petrol can be had from $43,990 in Active …
Read More »2020 Hyundai Ioniq plug-in hybrid Elite Review
The Hyundai Ioniq has taken over the mantel from the once poster-child-of-green-motoring, the Toyota Prius, in being the most recognisable eco-warrior on our roads, thanks to its myriad of electrified drivetrains. While Toyota might be the pioneer of the technology, and still sell far more hybrids than any other manufacturers …
Read More »Updated 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe brings radical front fascia
Hyundai has today unveiled the updated 2021 Santa Fe, showcasing its bold new front fascia and added features. The new Santa Fe’s new face is defined by the wide grille that extends across the entire width of the SUV. The clamped shape of the lower air intake extends the horizontal …
Read More »New Hyundai Santa Cruz ute unmasked in realistic render
The upcoming new Hyundai Santa Cruz pick-up could look like this when it arrives sometime next year. Produced by Russian website, Kolesa.ru, the render is based on the photo of a bare shell Santa Cruz which appeared online a fortnight ago (below), borrowing some styling elements from the new Santa …
Read More »Hyundai i20 N hot hatch teased in official video
While the Hyundai i20 N isn’t officially coming to Australia (at least for now), we are still a bit excited that the Ford Fiesta ST rival is actually in the works. In preparation for its eminent launch, Hyundai has released a couple of teaser videos and official photos of its …
Read More »Meet Hyundai’s Toyota Hilux challenger, the ‘Tarlac’4
There’s no denying Hyundai’s ambition. The burgeoning Korean giant has a vehicle in nearly every class and will soon introduce the Santa Cruz light-duty pick-up truck in certain markets. But what the company lacks is a proper ladder-frame truck to take on the likes of Toyota Hilux, Ford Ranger and …
Read More »Hyundai Veloster N gains 8-speed DCT, i30 N to follow
Hyundai has unveiled the newly enhanced Veloster N which is now available with an N specific 8-speed wet dual-clutch transmission (N DCT) for quicker shifting and performance. Joining the Veloster N 6-speed manual variant, the Veloster N DCT provides the engagement and connectedness of a manual gearbox with the convenience …
Read More »Hyundai i30 N sharpened with KW height adjustable springs
Suspension and chassis expert KW Automotive has developed an adjustable lowering spring kit for the Hyundai i30 N hatchback and fastback. The height-adjustable ST spring sets offer the advantage of a continuously adjustable lowering range as compared to the conventional lowering springs. With the threaded spring plates, threaded sleeves and …
Read More »New Hyundai Elantra revealed, renamed i30 Sedan
Hyundai has taken the wraps off its 2020 i30 Sedan via a Hollywood style livestream. Set to replace the Hyundai Elantra and take on the Toyota Corolla Sedan as well as Mazda3 Sedan, the i30 Sedan is underpinned by the company’s new K3 platform which makes it lighter, lower and …
Read More »Updated 2020 Hyundai i30 offers mild hybrid option
The updated 2020 Hyundai i30 has been officially unveiled, bringing a subtle facelift, improved connectivity features and for the first time, an electrified 48-volt mild hybrid option. Hyundai is also updating its i30 N Line range. The i30 N-inspired design features will continue to be available on the i30 hatchback …
Read More »Hyundai i30 N Line facelift teased
Hyundai has revealed the first glimpse of the new i30 ahead of its world premiere at the 2020 Geneva Motor Show next month. Featuring a host of design upgrades including redesigned bumpers and new LED headlamps, the i30 is said to bring a stronger, sharper look and more visual appeal. …
Read More »Hyundai VTOL Air Taxi concept unveiled at CES
Sony is toying with an electric car. So why not Hyundai play with planes? That’s exactly what the South Korean car maker is doing. Unveiled at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) today, Hyundai’s electric vertical take off and land or eVTOL aircraft concept is the result of a collaboration with …
Read More »2020 Hyundai Veloster Turbo Premium Review
I still vividly recall the attention the first-generation Hyundai Veloster garnered when I tested it six years ago. Its low slung, coupe-like styling was an instant hit with young and old alike. What’s more shocking was the fact that it came from Hyundai, which until then, produced sensible but relatively …
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