Genesis: Hyundai’s New Luxury Brand
Posted by Group 1 Hyundai on 10 Nov 2015 under Hyundai News, New Car Launches
While we are excited about the launch of the N badge as the start of an exciting racing brand for Hyundai, it seems as though Hyundai is not slowing down with new launches. The new Genesis brand signals the start of more than just the launch of a luxury brand – it signals a new stage of Hyundai’s expansion.
Genesis: Hyundai’s New Luxury Brand
While the Genesis as a vehicle is nothing new – it has been around for a few years already – but Hyundai has recently announced that due to its success they are going to be more in the luxury car market by expanding the Genesis from a single stunning luxury vehicle to a whole range of top of the range.
Call a Car? Hyundai’s New Award-winning Smartphone Integration
Posted by Group 1 Hyundai on 13 Feb 2014 under New Car Launches, News
Remember in Tomorrow Never Dies when James Bond operated his car by remote? Pretty futuristic right? Well, not quite. Hyundai’s latest apps allow you to start, heat and diagnose your vehicle all through your smartphone or Google Glass
The 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe makes its New York debut
Posted by Group1 Hyundai on 07 Apr 2012 under New Car Launches, Santa Fe
The long awaited 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe was unveiled earlier this month at the New York Auto Show. Much to everyone’s surprise Hyundai didn’t introduce just one but two new models, a two-row and three-row version of the Santa Fe.
Hyundai has launched not 1 but 2 new versions of its Santa Fe Range in New York.
The 5-seater Santa Fe Sport is expected to offer a choice of two powertrains, a direct injection 2.4L and turbocharged 2.0L derivative. The larger 7-seater Santa Fe sports a longer wheelbase to make room for an extra row of seats and will be driven by a more powerful 3.3L direct injection V6 engine. All three engines will be paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission, while all-wheel drive will also be an option on all.
While the Santa Fe Sport is expected to be a strong crossover contender, the LWB Santa Fe offers a very spacious cabin that should make it a popular option for expanding families.
Hyundai unveils Hexa Space Concept in New Delhi
Posted by Group1 Hyundai on 13 Jan 2012 under New Car Launches
Hyundai shows us the future...
Hyundai’s eight-passenger Hexa Space Concept recently made its debut at the New Delhi Auto Show. What sets this MPV apart is its innovative hexagonal seating, designed to optimise the vehicle’s interior space. Each chair fits perfectly into a honeycomb matrix allowing three passengers a side to sit comfortably across from one another. And for increased cargo room, the seats can be folded flat.
On the outside the Hexa Space Concept echoes Hyundai’s fluidic sculpture design language with an imposing front grille as well as bold headlight and large LED taillight displays. Under the hood hides a 1.2L turbocharged engine paired with 6-speed auto transmission.
At present, Hyundai has no plans to go into production with this concept vehicle. However, a similar MPV-style creation might be on the cards in the future.
Hyundai’s hybrid i30 set to take Europe by storm
Posted by Group1 Hyundai on 10 Oct 2011 under Green Vehicles, New Car Launches
Hyundai is about to launch an all new i30 hybrid motor vehicle...
Hyundai’s first-ever plug-in hybrid car is likely to premiere before the end of 2012 while mass production will commence early 2013 according to a report in the German publication, Auto Motor and Sport Magazine.
The revolutionary hybridised i30 hatchback will allow drivers to operate in electric mode only and is expected to compete against Toyota’s hybrid, the Prius. Although no technical information regarding the advanced Hyundai hybrid’s powertrain has been made available yet, it is expected to be considerably more affordable than its market segment rivals.
The highly efficient i30 hybrid will be produced at Hyundai’s European manufacturing plant in Czech Republic and marketed exclusively in Europe at first.
Hyundai Eon set for release in October
Posted by Group1 Hyundai on 20 Sep 2011 under New Car Launches
The all new entry-level Hyundai Eon Launches in India
The smallest Hyundai ever produced will be launched in India next month according to a report in The Economic Times. The entry-level new Hyundai Eon will be squarely aimed at first-time buyers and expected to offer strong competition in its entry-level market segment.
Hyundai’s research and development headquarters in Korea and India spent four years developing the Eon, incorporating Hyundai’s Fluidic Sculpture design philosophy and setting it apart with a more upscale appearance.
Besides a spacious cabin and large boot, the Eon is likely to set a new budget-car benchmark with features like front and side airbags, keyless entry, central locking, electric windows and fog lamps. But it’s expected that the 0.8L Eon’s class-leading fuel efficiency will be the key selling point that will make this little city car a contender not to be underestimated.
The sexy Hyundai Veloster is coming soon
Posted by Group1 Hyundai on 13 Sep 2011 under General, New Car Launches
The Hyundai Veloster is the car that the Korean manufacturer has developed in order to compete within the smaller sport car segment. What makes this car innately unique is that it has three, yes 3 passenger doors. On the one side it looks like a normal four-door car, but on the drivers side it resembles a two-door coupe. Neat.
The all NEW Hyundai Veloster Sports Car
It also comes with a pretty nifty voice activated navigation system and has plenty of interior space – for a small car. The design of the dials, button and dash are modern and solid and lend a really good feel to the car.
The 1.6 litre engine doesn’t have an immense amount of power, delivering a total of 138 bhp, however one has to consider that this car is very light and therefore pulls rather nicely.
We’re still not sure exactly when to expect the sexy new Veloster on South African shores, but we believe it is likely to happen in the 4th quarter and according to reports the pricing is going to be spot on. Keep checking into the blog regularly to for more news regarding this great NEW Hyundai Model.
Possible successor to the Santa Fe?
Posted by Group1 Hyundai on 13 Sep 2011 under General, New Car Launches
The Hyundai Santa Fe 4WD Montage
GMotors.co.uk has presented a spy pic of a large ix35-ish SUV which it claims is the successor to the Santa Fe. The angle at which the picture is taken and the heavy camouflage make matters worse but we believe GMotors’ claim as the ix45 has been confirmed by multiple news reports.
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New Hyundai i30 Sneak Peek
Posted by Group1 Hyundai on 09 Sep 2011 under New Car Launches
Sneak Peek of the NEW 2012 Hyundai i30
The new 2012 Hyundai i30 model is only set to be unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show next week, but we have managed to get our hands on an official rendering of this amazing car just days before the launch.
The image shows that the new i30 is following the current design trend at Hyundai and has incorporated the “fluidic sculpture style” first seen at the launch of the 2011 Hyundai Elantra just last month.
No technical specs are available just yet, but this next generation automobile was developed and designed at the Hyundai Motor Europe Technical Centre in Russelheim, Germany. This means that the specs should be very comparable to most European cars in the C-segment of the market that is currently made up of the Volkswagen Golf, Opel Astra and the Ford Focus.
The NEW Hyundai Elantra has launched!
Posted by Group1 Hyundai on 22 Aug 2011 under New Car Launches
The Hyundai Elantra has come a long way since the first model was launched in 1990 and the new 5th generation Elantra has truly upped the game when it comes to offering an affordable yet stylish sedan car.
So what about the new Elantra makes it so different from the previous 4 generations of this classic Hyundai model? Well, for starters the stylish new design combines premium sophistication and affordability to bring you a bold new look that includes an award winning interior and some of the most impressive features ever seen on a car in this price range. Take a look below and see what we mean…
The new 1.6 and the 1.8 models feature a sloping, coupe-like look as well as next generation safety features such as rain sensors that automatically activate the wipers and park assist to enhance damage safety. Internally the entire Elantra look has been updated into an award winning design that includes Steering wheel controls, USB and iPod connections, an adjustable steering wheel, dual zone control and abundant storage space.
The engine as mentioned above comes in both the 1.6 and 1.8 range and delivers impressive power levels thanks to the six-speed transmission available in both the manual and automatic models.
The new Elantra is also extremely affordable with the costing being as easy on the pocket as the new look of the car is on the eye.
The 6-speed Elantra 1.6 Manual will cost you R186 900.00
While the 6-speed Elantra 1.8 Manual is priced at R214 900.00
Finally the 6-speed Elantra 1.8 Automatic will be available at R224 900.00
