2012 Hyundai Genesis Coupe FuelCulture

Hyundai and FuelCulture have teamed up to create a distinctive Genesis Coupe concept for the 2012 SEMA show that shows the personal customization that can be achieved by an individual enthusiast, with a limited budget, resulting in a total vehicle concept as unique as its driver.

 2012 Hyundai Genesis Coupe FuelCulture

On the exterior, this is one of the first wide-body kits for the Genesis Coupe, and the finished product looks phenomenal. The interior compliments the exterior perfectly, with richly-textured suede instrument panels, Alcantara® seats and polished pedals.
From engine and suspension upgrades, to everything in between, the partnership between Hyundai and FuelCulture exhibits how easily car customization can be achieved. The tuned Genesis Coupe, in a brilliant Apple Red exterior finish, is set to achieve 315 horsepower and 242 lb.-ft. of torque.

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2012 Hyundai Veloster JP Edition

2012 Hyundai Veloster JP Edition. The JP Edition concept debuts at the 2012 SEMA show under the Hyundai banner. Paint supplier BASF was consulted as the unique supplier of the Mint Green exterior finish for the concept.

 2012 Hyundai Veloster JP Edition

The 1.6-liter, direct-injected Veloster engine receives an ARK performance exhaust, while the suspension adds KW coilovers, Whiteline sway bars and anti-lift kit, and a Brembo® big brake kit. Blacked-out Ray’s Gram Lights Xtreme57 Wheels and Toyo Proxes T1 Sport tires fill in the bright mint green TS Designs fender flares by Jon Sibal.

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2013 Hyundai Santa Fe SUV

Hyundai has released details and pricing information for the all-new 2013 Santa Fe SUV in the UK, and in doing so, it has also given us our first look at the European model prior to its debut at the Paris Motor Show.

As far as the interior and exterior styling is concerned, the European Santa Fe is no different from the North American Santa Fe Sport that was unveiled at the New York Auto Show in April.

 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe SUV

While North America will also get a 7-seater, 4,905mm long version called the Santa Fe LWB, Europe will make do with the regular model that measures 4,690mm long model, but which will be offered with a choice of either five- or seven-seat configurations.

Marketed as a more premium and stylish entry in the European mid-size crossover segment, the new Santa Fe will be available in the UK with a single diesel engine and the option of 2WD or AWD, with prices starting from £25,495 OTR.

The 2.2-liter turbocharged four-cylinder diesel is carried over from the outgoing model and is rated at 194hp (197PS) and 311 lb-ft (421Nm) of peak torque. Six-speed manual or automatic transmissions will be available.

The 2WD version returns 47.9 mpg UK (39.9 mpg US or 5.9 lt/100km) on the combined cycle with CO2 emissions of 155g/km.

The 4WD manual gearbox Santa Fe has a combined fuel consumption figure of 46.3mpg UK (38.5 mpg US or 6.1 lt/100km) and 159g/km of CO2, while the automatic delivers 41.5mpg UK and 178g/km.

Hyundai offers the new SUV with three trim grades beginning with the entry-level Style that includes, 18-inch alloys, reverse parking sensors, daytime running lights, self-leveling suspension (seven-seat only), air conditioning, Bluetooth with voice recognition, multi-function steering wheel, ESP, Hill Start Assist, Vehicle Stability Management, Trailer Stability Assist and seven airbags.

The next trim level is named Premium and it adds touchscreen satellite navigation, reverse parking camera with Parking Guidance System, electric folding door mirrors with puddle lamps, dual zone climate control, heated front seats, roof rails, chrome effect door handles and black leather seat trim.

Finally, at the top of the range is the Premium SE trim that gets 19-inch wheels, electric driver’s seat adjustment, Panoramic sunroof, Xenon headlights, keyless entry with engine start/stop button, front parking sensors, Smart Parking Assist, tyre pressure monitoring system and Hyundai's Supervision Cluster with LCD display.

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2013 Hyundai Elantra GT Review

Hyundai today released full pricing details and equipment specifications for the new 2013 Elantra GT.

The five-door hatchback model that is known as the i30 in Europe and elsewhere goes on sale in the U.S. later this month with a starting price of $18,395 for the six-speed manual gearbox model and $19,395 for the six-speed automatic transmission version, with both MSRPs excluding a destination and handling fee of $775.

Under the hood, the Ford Focus-sized Elantra GT is powered by a 1.8-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine delivering 148 horsepower and 131 lb-ft of torque, along with an EPA estimated highway fuel economy of 39 mpg regardless of the transmission choice.

Standard features include alloy wheels, seven airbags, daytime running lights, air conditioning with cooled glove box, an audio system with iPod and MP3 auxiliary input jacks plus steering wheel mounted controls, Bluetooth Hands-free Phone System with voice recognition, remote keyless entry system with alarm, and cruise control.

Hyundai also offers numerous optional packages including one named "Style" that comes with a sportier suspension calibration and lower-profile P215/45R17 tires.

For more information on the standard features and optional packages, check out the list that follows below.

 2013 Hyundai Elantra GT Review

Standard and Optional Features

GT Manual Transmission

The Elantra GT M/T has an MSRP of $18,395, excluding $775 freight, and includes the following standard features:

1.8L four-cylinder Dual CVVT engine

Six-speed manual transmission

Driver Selectable Steering Mode

16-inch alloy wheels with P205/55R16 tires

Seven airbags (driver’s knee airbag, front, side & curtain airbags)

ABS, EBD, four-wheel disc brakes, VSM, ESC and TCS

Daytime running lights

Air conditioning with cooled glove box

AM/FM/SiriusXM®/CD/MP3 audio system w/ six speakers, iPod®/USB and MP3 auxiliary input jacks

Power windows, heated mirrors and door locks

Remote keyless entry system with alarm

Steering-wheel-mounted audio controls

Cruise control

Bluetooth Hands-free Phone System with voice recognition

Blue Link Telematics System

Premium cloth interior w/ cloth door trim

Dual front illuminated vanity mirrors with sunvisor extensions

Sliding center armrest

Heated front seats

Driver’s seat height adjustment

Tilt & telescopic steering wheel

Outside temperature display

Trip computer

Metallic inside door handles

One-touch triple turn signal

Luggage net hooks and outlet

Sunglass holder & map lights

Front and rear map pockets, front seatback pockets

60/40 split fold-down rear seatback

Rear-seat center armrest with cupholders

Chrome grille

Front fog lights

Front variable intermittent wipers

Bodycolor door handles & mirrors

Solar glass with windshield shade band

Rear window wiper and spoiler

GT M/T Style Package - $2,750 Option Package MSRP

17-inch alloy wheels with P215/45R17 tires

Sport-tuned suspension

Panoramic sunroof

Side mirrors with integrated turn signals

Leather seating surfaces

Leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob

Power driver’s seat with power lumbar support

Aluminum pedals

Driver-side auto/up window

GT M/T Technology Package - $2,350 Option Package MSRP

REQUIRES STYLE PACKAGE

Navigation system with seven-inch screen

Rearview camera

Automatic headlamps

Dual automatic temperature control

GT Automatic Transmission

The Elantra GT A/T has an MSRP of $19,395, excluding $775 freight, and includes all of the GT M/T equipment plus the following features:

Six-speed automatic transmission with SHIFTRONIC®

Active ECO System

GT A/T Style Package - $2,750 Option Package MSRP

17-inch alloy wheels with P215/45R17 tires

Sport-tuned suspension

Panoramic sunroof

Side mirrors with integrated turn signals

Leather seating surfaces

Leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob

Power driver’s seat with power lumbar support

Aluminum pedals

Driver-side auto/up window

GT A/T Technology Package - $2,350 Option Package MSRP

REQUIRES STYLE PACKAGE

Navigation system with seven-inch screen

Rearview camera

Automatic headlamps

Dual automatic temperature control

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2012 Hyundai i40 Sedan Preview

The 4.74-metre long Hyundai i40 sedan will go on sale in the fourth quarter of 2011, supported by Hyundai’s industry-best, fully transparent Five Year Triple Care customer assurance. This package has been attracting European consumers to the brand through its combination of a five-year unlimited warranty, five years of roadside assistance and five years of vehicle health checks.

2012 Hyundai i40 Sedan

The all-new i40 will be available with a choice of four Euro V-compliant engines: two petrol and two diesel. These units cover a power spread of 115 ps to 177 ps, with torque delivery extended across a wide engine-speed range, making the i40 an enjoyable car to drive around town or on the motorway. Manual and automatic transmissions will also be offered.

Hyundai’s all new four-cylinder 2-litre GDI engine, called ‘Nu’, makes its debut in the i40. It delivers higher torque for enhanced driving pleasure, improved fuel economy and reduced emissions and excellent NVH characteristics – similar to the multi-point fuel injected engine.
Equipped with GDI (gasoline direct injection) this 1,999 cc unit generates 177 ps and 213 Nm of torque, ensuring that the i40 brings a good balance between performance and fuel economy. An Hyundai i40 sedan with this engine and a six-speed manual gearbox will accelerate to 100 kph in just 9.7 seconds, record fuel economy figures of 6.8 l/100 km (combined cycle) and achieve a CO2 rating of just 159 g/km.

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About Hyundai Genesis Coupe 2013

Both Genesis Coupe engines receive significant technology upgrades, backing up its new design statement with impressive performance gains. The 3.8-liter Lambda DOHC V6 engine adds sophisticated direct-injection technology, adding 42 horsepower (a generous 14 percent increase) and 29 lb.-ft of torque (an eleven percent increase). 


Peak horsepower rises to 348 at 6,400 RPM, with peak torque increasing to 295 lb.-ft. at 5,300 RPM on premium fuel. In addition, lambda-engine anti-knock technology gives this V6 the versatility to run on regular fuel. This new direct-injected engine will easily propel the Genesis Coupe from zero to 60 mph in the lower five-second range on its way to an impressive 149 mph electronically-limited top speed. The Lambda V6 intake system also now employs an intake sound induction pipe into the cabin to ensure this engine’s aural character matches its visceral appeal.

To further broaden the power band, the 3.8-liter engine uses Dual Continuously Variable Valve Timing (Dual CVVT) and a Variable Intake System (VIS) that helps cylinders breathe most efficiently at both low and high RPM. The combination of high-pressure, precisely-metered direct injection with efficient cylinder breathing results in outstanding throttle response and off-the-line acceleration coupled with remarkable fuel efficiency. The V6 engine uses an alloy block and cylinder heads for lighter weight and thermal efficiency and features durable, quiet timing chains with no scheduled maintenance. All these technologies serve to give Genesis Coupe 3.8 an impressive power-to-weight ratio of only 10.0:1

Hyundai Genesis Coupe 2013

While all Genesis Coupe models offer a true rear-drive sport driving experience, the high-performance Genesis Coupe R-Spec and Track models raise the bar even higher with differentiated, track-tuned suspension calibrations. The R-Spec/Track suspension features both firmer front spring rates (seven percent) and rear spring rates (eleven percent), with matched damper rates. The Genesis Coupe R-Spec/Track models also deliver a significant increase in roll control over other versions of the Genesis Coupe via thicker stabilizer bars (24mm front/20mm rear). For 2013, all Genesis Coupes receive improved low-velocity-control dampers for refined ride comfort coupled with improved body control.

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Hyundai i40 Tourer 2012 Review

The Hyundai i40 Tourer is available in three main trim levels (Active, Style and Premium) with the choice of three efficient engines, four power outputs and manual or automatic transmission. Hyundai’s Blue Drive technologies are fitted as standard on all Active derivatives, and on the Style 1.7 CRDi 136PS Blue Drive model ensuring CO2 emissions of 119 g/km and without compromising on performance.

The all-new Hyundai i40 Tourer will be available with a choice of very competitive Euro V-compliant engines: two petrol units and one diesel with two outputs. These power units cover a 115 to 177PS output spread. Manual and automatic transmissions will also be offered.
In a segment where diesel models represent 77% of total sales, Hyundai is anticipating that the ‘high-power’ version of the 1.7-litre diesel unit developing 136PS will be the most popular engine among both private and fleet buyers. This engine’s high torque output (325 Nm from just 2,000 rpm) will ensure a responsive drive with acceleration to 62mph in just 10.6 seconds for the manual model and a brisk 12.0 seconds with automatic.

The petrol engine is Hyundai’s all new four-cylinder 2.0-litre GDI engine, called ‘Nu’. This all-aluminum engine makes its debut in the i40, promising to deliver higher torque (for enhanced drivability), improved fuel economy and reduced emissions, plus undiminished durability and excellent NVH characteristics – similar to a multi-point fuel injected engine.
Equipped with GDI (gasoline direct injection) this 1999 cc unit generates 177PS which ensures that the i40 Tourer boasts best-in-class fuel economy. An i40 with this engine and a manual gearbox will accelerate to 62mph in just 9.7 seconds registering fuel economy figures of 39.2mpg (combined cycle) and achieve a CO2 rating of just 169 g/km.

The 1.6-litre petrol engine offers a well-proven 16-valve Gamma unit. It generates 135PS and accelerates from 0-62mph in 11.6 seconds. To maximize fuel economy, reduce CO2 emissions and enhance refinement, every Hyundai i40 Tourer will come equipped with a six-speed transmission.

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