Hyundai Genesis is a rear-wheel drive, full-size car that first appeared as a concept car for the 2007 New York International Auto Show. Marketed as the Hyundai Genesis in the US beginning Summer 2008, the vehicle will be a larger, more powerful car than Hyundai has previously marketed in the US. Marketed as the Hyundai Genesis in Canada, the V6 will be available beginning Summer 2008, and the V8 to follow in the fall. The Genesis V6 model has a starting price of $33,000, while the V8 model starts at US $38,000. According to Hyundai Motor America’s current Genesis website (www.hyundaigenesis.com), the US engines are projected to 290, and 375 HP for the 3.8L V6, and the 4.6L V8 respectively. Power in the 4.6L V8 drops to 368 HP when regular unleaded fuel is used.(As of April, the 3.3L V6 264 HP lineup has been dropped from coming into the United States. So there will be only two cars in the summer of 2008, and they are 3.8L V6 with 290 HP and 4.6L V8 with 375 HP).
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The Hyundai i10 is a city car produced by the Hyundai Motor Company. Hyundai i10 is an A Segment car which will be exclusively manufactured in India at Hyundai’s Chennai Plant and will be exported to 70 countries across the globe. Hyundai i10 was launched on 31st October 2007. It is widely believed to be a replacement of decade old Hyundai Santro/Atoz. The Hyundai i10 has a 1.1 litre 65 bhp (48 kW/66 PS) engine, the same as the one in Hyundai Kia Picanto sold abroad. However, there is less CO2 emission than in the Kia Picanto. The Hyundai i10 also comes with a diesel option which have a 1200 cc diesel engine. Hyundai has also fitted airbags for all passengers. The Hyundai i10 will have options for a manual transmission or an automatic transmission.
The Hyundai i30 is a small family car by Korean automaker Hyundai Motor Company. Hyundai i30 shares mechanical components with the KIA cee’d although there are enough bodywork modifications to make both cars appear individual. Hyundai i30 is available as a five-door hatchback or estate, with a choice of three petrol and two diesel engines, either with manual or automatic transmissions. The Hyundai i30 is sold in the United Kingdom as a replacement for the budget Hyundai Accent and the elderly Hyundai Elantra and sits below Hyundai Sonata in the firm’s range. Engines:
The Hyundai Azera has a four-wheel independent suspension (multi-link in the rear) and uses the company’s new 3.8 L Lambda V6, which produces 265 hp (196 kW). The power is sent to the front wheels through a five-speed automatic transmission with Shiftronic manual gear selection. Hyundai claims 6.0 s to accelerate to 60 mph (97 km/h) and a top speed of 155 mph (250 km/h). Fuel economy of 19 mpg (12.4 L/100 km) in the city and 28 mpg (8.4 L/100 km) on the highway is expected. The 2.2 VGT CRDI diesel engine from the Santa Fe is also available in Europe. The Limited trim level adds 17 in alloy wheels, heated front seats, leather seat-upholstery, and a power sun shade in the rear window. The Ultimate Package includes an enhanced audio system with 10 speakers and a 6 CD changer, a power sunroof, telescopic steering wheel, and rain-sensing windshield wipers. The Hyundai Azera was named “Best New Family Car (over CAN$35,000)” in the 2006 Canadian Car of the Year awards. Car and Driver notes that the Hyundai Azera has slightly more rear legroom than a BMW 7 Series. The Azera also received numerous awards which include: Strategic Vision – 2007 Azera: The Hyundai Azera was named the Winner Strategic Vision’s 2007 Total Quality Index (TQI) for the large car segment.
The Hyundai Sonata is a mid-size sedan. The Hyundai Sonata was facelifted for the 2008 model year as the Hyundai Sonata Transform in Korea. The facelifted Hyundai Sonata debuts elsewhere as a 2009 model. There are modest changes in exterior(mostly in Front) and interior(mostly in Center Fascia) as well as powertrain. It equips 2.0L Theta II engine with 163ps@6,200/20.1kg.m@4,600 or 2.4 Theta II with 180ps@6,000/23.5kg.m@4,000. The US and Canadian models are marketed as the 2009 Hyundai Sonata. The list of revisions include a redesigned front fascia, taillights, interior, and wheels. Two powertrains are available: 2.4L 175hp Theta II and 3.3L 249hp Lambda V6. The 2009 model is also available with an in-dash touch-screen navigation system, a first for the model in the market.
The Hyundai Matrix sold in South Korea as the Lavita and in Australia as the Elantra Lavita is a MPV sold by the Hyundai Motor Company. The vehicle was designed by the Italian car designer company Pininfarina. Even though the car is likely to be used as a leisure activity vehicle rather than an MPV, Hyundai state it is a MPV based on the tall roofline. The Matrix is a five-seater hatchback and is available in 1.5, 1.6 and 1.8-liter petrol engines. The 1.8 has a top speed of 114 mph (183 km/h) and a 0-60 mph time of 11.3 seconds. In Europe there are versions also available with turbo diesel engines. In Malaysia, the Matrix is locally assembled as the Inokom Matrix. The Inokom Matrix is available in both 1.6L & 1.8L petrol engine options.
In 2006, a redesigned Elantra sedan debuted at the New York Auto Show and went on sale late in the fall. The engine lineup includes 1.6 L Gamma and 2.0 L Beta II gasoline engines, and a 1.6 L turbo diesel engine. Only the 2.0 L engine is offered in North America. All engines feature improved fuel economy over previous versions. A five-speed manual transmission is standard and a four-speed automatic is optional. In North America, the base GLS trim, unlike the previous year’s, does not include air conditioning as standard equipment, but adds side curtain airbags, active head restraints and all-disc brakes with 4-channel ABS. The Elantra also offers the most interior room in its class, leading the US EPA to classify it as a mid-size car. The GT trim is not available in the 2007 model. Hyundai has announced plans to offer a sportier trim in the North America as a 2009 model. This model would be based on the European-designed Hyundai i30 and thus be quite different from the sedan. The Elantra Touring 5-door debuted at the 2008 Montreal International Auto Show. The i30 has a slightly wider, taller body and longer wheelbase. Plans include a sport-tuned suspension, better steering response and more standard features, including stability control, traction control and a USB / MP3 stereo with standard XM Satellite Radio capability. For 2008, the Limited trim level was dropped, leaving GLS and SE as the two remaining trim choices. The SE trim includes features not available on the GLS, such as telescopic steering wheel and electronic stability control, with sunroof and leather as options.
A more comprehensive facelift was launched in 2007, named the Coupe SIII in markets such as the UK, this time altering the appearance of the car enough to designate it the fourth generation or GK2 reminiscent of the RD1 and RD2 denotations. The headlights are thinner and angled more aggressively; somewhat similar to the original Tiburon headlights with more straight/sharp lines. The tail lights are similar to the RD2 and GK1 but are somewhat smaller and reflect an aftermarket styling. The fenders lose the “gill fins” and other small changes are seen. The interior is updated with brushed aluminum accents, new blue backlight scheme for gauges and instrumentation and new seats.
The previous-generation Tiburon expired after 2001. Hyundai launched a revised Tiburon in 2002 for the 2003 model year, giving it new styling, larger dimensions, and an optional V6 engine. Tiburon’s wheelbase and overall length grew slightly compared to the previous version, increasing curb weight by about 200 pounds. Base and GT V6 models were offered, both with standard front side airbags and optional antilock braking. Base Tiburons retained a new 138 hp (103 kW) 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, while GT V6 coupes got the new 2.7-liter 172 hp (128 kW) V6 from Hyundai’s Sonata and Santa Fe. A five-speed manual transmission was standard, and a four-speed automatic was optional. The automatic unit had a manual shift gate. Also optional on the GT V6 was a six-speed manual gearbox. Base models rode on 16-inch tires, versus 17-inch for the GT V6. Both had standard four-wheel disc brakes. Leather upholstery was standard in the GT V6, which could also have a rear spoiler and aluminum pedals. A sunroof was optional. In 2005 Hyundai facelifted the coupe and reshuffled the model lineup; offering GS, GT, and SE models. Hyundai’s four-cylinder engine went into the GS, while the other two held the 2.7-liter V6. A five-speed manual transmission was standard. A four-speed automatic with a manual shift was optional for GS and GT models, but the SE had exclusive use of a six-speed manual gearbox. Antilock braking was standard on the SE and optional for the GT coupe, which could be equipped with leather upholstery. GS coupes rode on 16-inch wheels, versus 17-inch for other models. All-disc brakes and front side airbags were standard. Antilock brakes were made standard on all 2006 model Tiburons.
The Hyundai Tiburon is a compact coupe. Tiburon first began production in late 1996. It was available in a few foreign markets with engine choices of either 1.6L or 1.8L. In the United States, the Tiburon was first offered in 1997 with base models using the Elantra’s 1.8L 130 hp (97 kW) engine while the upscale FX received a 2.0L four-cylinder engine. The 2.0L was rated at 140 hp (104 kW) at the crankshaft (the car’s manual specifies 102 kW (137 hp) at the flywheel). Base weight was around 2,550 lb (1,150 kg), giving the RD Tiburon a higher power to weight ratio than the newer GK 2.0L. The 2.0L produces a 0-60 mph time of ~7.9 seconds, with a 1/4 mile time of ~16 seconds. In 1998 the Tiburon lost its weaker 1.8L engine, giving both models the 2.0L. All versions of the Tiburon manufactured from 1996-2001 are known as RD Tiburons. There were various options, with or without ABS, 2 airbags, leather, and sunroof. In Australia, the 1996–2000 Hyundai Coupe was assessed in the Used Car Safety Ratings 2006 as providing worse than average protection for its occupants in the event of a crash, based only on statistics data.
