All Entries in the "Hyundai" Category

2012 Hyundai Santa Fe – Great Value in a Midsize SUV

Advantages Simple controls; plethora of features at an agreeable price; great warranty; voluptuous interior; efficient and strong V6 powerplant; generous cargo space. Disadvantages Ride quality on Limited and SE may be too form for some; rear seat doesn’t recline or slide; aging styling. Introduction 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe is a five-passenger, stylish crossover, which will surely appeal to those seeking utility, refinement and safety. Though it is a little short on style, it is a respectable choice for a crossover sport utility vehicle. For 2012, it gains few small enhancements, including the addition of low resistance tires and hill descent brake control on GLS models. The Santa Fe is engineered to impress at every turn, and designed with fluid lines which convey composure and confidence.  [...]

2012 Hyundai Equus – A Reasonably Executed Flagship Luxury Sedan

Good Low price for the class; enormous list of standard equipments and features; phenomenal sound system; presidential size rear seat; serene ride; supremely quiet. Bad Four-wheel drive not available; cabin quality and driving experience don’t match those of rivals; modest low end torque. Introduction 2012 Hyundai Equus is an all new model from the South Korean manufacturer, designed and engineered specifically for upper echelon of the automotive world. Its affordable price, comprehensive features and comfort make it one of the most compelling rivals in the segment of large luxury sedans. For 2012, it gains a new 5.0 liter V8 powerplant, power rear side window shades and eight-speed automatic transmission. The engineers of Equus had an enviable task of creating a new design standard  [...]

2012 Hyundai Tucson – Combines the Rugged Styling of Sport Utility Vehicle

Good Strong value; classy design outside and in; sporty handling; simple controls; impressive fuel economy. Bad Pokey acceleration with base powertrain; under-average rearseat and cargo space; firm ride. Introduction 2012 Hyundai Tucson is a small crossover utility vehicle of the company, which enters 2012 with design that instantly sets it apart as one of the visually appealing and most unique vehicles in its segment. It might not be that big like it rivals, but it makes amends with handsome interior, low price, plethora of features and sporty handling. It is a top pick for a small crossover. For 2012 model year, it gets quite a few enhancements to help boost fuel efficiency, including new Active Eco system, which tailors transmission and engine response and low rolling resistance tires.  [...]

2012 Hyundai Veloster – An Asymmetrical Korean Hatchback

Good Long warranty coverage; plethora of gizmos for the price; huge trunk; innovative three-door design; unique styling; high fuel economy; balanced handling and ride. Bad Confined back seats; poor rear visibility; noticeable road noise. Introduction 2012 Hyundai Veloster is a sleek hatchback, which includes an extremely functional and convenient rear passenger side door. It is a unique and innovative entry into the small coupe segment. The Veloster is a boldly styled hatchback with one forward opening rear door and two front doors on passenger side. It delivers innovation to the small coupe class with distinctive three-door for easy rear seat access, 1.6 direct injected four-cylinder engine equipped with first dual clutch transmission of Hyundai, Blue Link telematics system of Hyundai  [...]

2012 Hyundai Genesis – A Strong Rival For Established Luxury Sedans

First Look: If any car has the name perfectly describing it, it has to be Hyundai Genesis. Though, the Genesis is a luxury sedan from the Korean automaker, but the car doesn’t creates a completely new segment of luxury sedans; instead the car has carved a niche in the market in which the customers gets superb performance, decent power, comfort and luxury along with incredible value. In simple terms, there arent many cars that offers as much as the 2012 Hyundai Genesis does for so little. For the model year 2012, the already brawny engine line-up of the car is being enhanced by a 5.0 ltr V8 engine, which will be powering the 5.0 R-Spec models with 429 bhp of maximum power, and the direct-injection engineering used in the V6 engine takes it comfortably past 300 bhp. The introduction of  [...]

2011 Hyundai Elantra – Back With A Sure Bang

Introduction: It won’t be wrong if we compare Hyundai Elantra to Cinderella, and the reason why we are saying it is because there are a lot of similarities between the life stories of the two. If you are thinking what probably could be similar between a car and a fictitious character, so let us tell you that’s its lot more than you think. For starters, both of them were overlooked for years while they moiled away in shadows, waiting for a silver lining for them to give a chance to shine. The 2011 Hyundai Elantra is that moment for Hyundai Elantra, and just like Cinderella trenching her teasers, the Elantra also has shed the dowdy externals which frequently is been relegated on the otherwise pretty much pleasant car to postscript status for several car buyers in the market. The classy  [...]

Hyundai To Shine At Oscars

Neither are we joking, nor the title a mistake. We definitely are talking about Hollywood’s biggest night 83rd Academy Awards and Korean Auto Maker Hyundai Motors. We’ve heard that Hyundai motors are all set to shine at the 83rd Annual Academy Awards ceremony on Sunday. According to a report the Korean automaker will be having a total of nine advertisements during and before the broadcasting of Hollywood's prevalent night. The nine advertisements for Hyundai motors includes two new spots for Genesis and Elantra. It should be noted that Hyundai Motors is the exclusive sponsor for the award night for the third year in a row. All that said, don’t expect actor Jeff Bridges, in any of Sunday’s commercials. It should be known that Jeff Bridges, who has been nominated for best Actor  [...]

2012 Hyundai Veloster – Three-Door Coupe

The final words on the 2012 Hyundai Veloster came recently, at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show, with the Korean automaker proclaiming that the Tiburon sport coupe stand-in is expected to have a price tag of $17,500 when it enters the market here in July. It should be noted that the 2012 Hyundai Veloster is an extensively known car and will be rivaling with the 2011 Mini Clubman, 2011 Honda CR-Z and 2012 Scion tC. For the model year 2012 the Veloster gets a rear access door on its passenger side. The 2012 Hyundai Veloster will be powered by a 138 hp generating 1.6 ltr direct-injected 4-cylinder engine, which is expected to deliver a fuel economy up to 40 mpg (miles per gallon) on highways. Though, the fuel economy has yet be confirmed for the new front-wheel-drive sport coupe. The 2012 Hyundai  [...]

Hyundai Veloster – Another Teaser Released

Hyundai motors definitely know how, to build the interest of the targeted customers in their forthcoming vehicles, and in an attempt to do so for their impending Hyundai Veloster, they have launched a brand new teaser image for the vehicle. The teaser image of the 2012 Veloster suggests the vehicle as a sporty coupe, and as per the insiders the vehicle is expected to make its debut at 2011 Detroit Auto Show, scheduled for next week. The Hyundai Veloster is expected to be a sporty coupe with front-wheel-drive, and will be having a direct injection 1.6 liter 4 cylinder gasoline engine pumping under its hood.  The 1.6 liter 4 cylinder engine powering the Veloster is expected to be a direct injection. The 2011 Hyundai Veloster will also be having a performance edition and it is expected  [...]

2011 Hyundai Elantra Touring – Roomy Compact

First Look We don’t understand why the hatchbacks have never been popular here in US, especially considering the fact that hatchbacks offers pleasing blend of daily practicality and sporty handling. This is the reason why cars like the 2011 Hyundai Elantra Touring don’t gets the attention that they deserves. Though the Elantra Touring is considered a compact hatchback, but the car actually feels a lot bigger than the official dimensions specified by the car. The interiors of the car offer comfortable seating for a decent amount of cargo room and comfy seating for four adults. All these qualities make the Hyundai Elantra Touring a decent alternative to the compact SUVs for small families who wants daily practicality in addition to sporty handling. But don’t consider Elantra Touring as  [...]

2011 Hyundai Azera – Segment’s Value Leader

First Look For the model year 2011 the Hyundai Azera gets really few changes in the form of few enhancements and tweaks here and there. But, that’s not the matter of concern here when you consider the fact that Azera already is a superb sedan, and is an excellent choice for the people looking for a feature-rich sedan with amazingly stylish interiors, which confronts the affordable price tag of the car. On the externals the 2011 Hyundai Azera gets all new LED accent lights surrounding the headlights and revised rear and front fascias. On the interiors there is a whole new grained aluminum surface gracing the center console of the car and there also is an "Eco" indicator and there also is one touch triple turn lane change indicator. There also are some enhancements under the hood as  [...]

2011 Hyundai Equus – Gripping Option For A Large Opulent Sedan

First Look We are afraid that the Korean auto maker this time has gone off from its conventional genre of car making. We think that Hyundai believed that its traditional recipe of success – making cars that offers immense value and quality – has worked, and so let’s try something different. As a result of which we got the 2011 Hyundai Equus. The 2011 Equus we are talking about here is a full size premium sedan priced at $60,000, will definitely raise a few eyebrows from both, its rival companies and from the consumers. Most of its rivals have separate brands for launching luxury models, like for Toyota its Lexus. But Hyundai believes that, creating a different brand will distract their consumers motivated by the affordability of their cars, and with the success of Hyundai Genesis  [...]

2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe – An Eye-Catching And Lucratively Priced Package

The 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe gets its name from the Genesis sedan, but that’s the only similarity that the two have. The Genesis Coupe comes with potent engines and sporty cabin. Apart from this the car offers sharp handling, livable ride from urbane chassis and decent good value. Though, the 3.8-liter V6 up level engine of the Coupe is identical to the base engine of the sedan, and yes, the Coupe also rolls on the same basic platform. But, drive them both in parallel and you will feel like they both are from different planets. While the 2010 Genesis Coupe is commendably refined and comfortable, the car lacks the luxurious, isolated character of the Sedan. Though the 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe’s stereo delivers lackluster performance and the manual transmission of the car lacks precision  [...]

2010 Hyundai Tucson – Top Pick For Small Crossover

First Look The Hyundai Tucson always has been a budget buy. Although, this doesn’t means that there is something  wrong with the car, its just that everybody likes Hyundai Tucson, but if given an option people will straightforwardly step up to a higher-end vehicle. But, now the scenario is changing and Hyundai no more is only related with low-cost less-expensive alternatives of expensive cars. As a result of this we have the completely redesigned 2010 Hyundai Tucson, this Tucson with a competent fresh engine, high quality striking cabin, astonishingly good handling and silky styling. But what’s even more appealing is the fact that the 2010 Hyundai Tucson has maintained its budget price. What’s New for 2010 Hyundai Tucson? The 2010 Hyundai Tucson is a completely new vehicle and  [...]