Hyundai Sonata Hybrid 2013: new technological configuration

Hyundai Sonata Hybrid 2013: new technological configuration - The South Korean manufacturer has felt the need to rejuvenate the sedan Sonata Hybrid 2013.

This facelift mainly affects the hybrid hosting, among others, an electric motor more performance associated with a more powerful battery to the output.

New hybrid configuration
From the outset, we always trust the four-cylinder Theta II 2.4-liter Atkinson cycle, which delivers 169 horsepower yet.

The latter is associated with a more powerful electric motor ad 35 kW. It receives its power from a lithium polymer battery small, but whose strength is greater, to 47 kW.

The whole is coupled to a six-speed automatic transmission.

In total, the car exudes a power of 199 horses.

In all-electric mode, it is possible to drive at a maximum speed of 120 km / h.

Its index of consumption on the road is 4.9 L/100 km, while in town, it is about 5.4 L/100 km.

More cargo space
With a battery that takes up less space, cargo space trunk gaining from 304-344 liters.

New starting price
The 2013 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid is offered in three variants:

1. Hyundai Sonata Hybrid from $ 27,999;
2. Hybrid Hyundai Sonata Limited from $ 30 199;
3. Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Technology Limited from $ 33 999.

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L.A. 2012: Hyundai Veloster Concept C3 Roll Top

There are concept cars, on their (non-) sense one can certainly argue. Even Hyundai is just the LA Auto Show, the honor and presented with the Veloster C3 Roll Top such a concept.

The 2 +1- seater was pimped for more style and especially the cyclist-friends made ​​palatable. The Soprtcoupé can namely with very little effort has a bicycle transportation and, as the name implies, on a rolling roof, consisting of a truck-trailer. For the ground was sought are simply together old skateboards. That makes sense, so you messed up after a forest and meadows tour not least the interior.

The front wheels and the hexa-grill show up in matte black, and for the rear wheels was chosen turquoise. Additionally, there are a few red details to assure, for example at the door mirrors for color variety. As engine had recourse to a 1.6-liter turbo gasoline. The friends of cycling, the search for a suitable motorized vehicle, but was told that a serial production at the moment is not yet scheduled.

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Hyundai Veloster Turbo

Even with the Veloster Hyundai has ascended to the AMI. This fact has been given as a novelty a turbo-petrol engine with direct injection, which the Koreans are now sending a nippy compact car into the race. The result is the Hyundai Veloster 1.6 T-GDI, which now brings 186 HP to the tarmac. The three-door coupe that is reached in 8.4 seconds at 100 km / h and only at 214 km / h stops the speedometer needle. It is shifted by a 6-speed manual transmission. 


Visually, there was to admire a few changes. The front is equipped with a larger hexagonal radiator grille and left out the cross bar. Also new to the bumper spoiler has given the Veloster. The facilities include an electronic stability program, rear parking aid, a coming-home program, an electric brake force distribution, an emergency braking signaling, LED daytime running lights and a hill-start assist. From 24 690 € prices start for the base model.

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Hyundai i30 cw

With the i30cw in the second edition brings Hyundai one compact station wagon with the AMI in Leipzig. The competition is great, if it is to be sent in late summer on the Straß4en. Because the potential of the segment are still the Golf Estate, the Ford Focus, and more to choose from. Visually, the i30 has a good chance to look at the three station wagons also very athletic, the Koreans proved in any case. 


This one has but also aims to be the i30 series justice, because, like the sedan from said drawer is equipped with all the advantages of the combination, which manifest themselves through functionality, good workmanship and economy (to be). The new i30cw is to sail as the "blue" version with only four liters on average, hundreds of kilometers. Whether it was not only the faith of the father thought there will be at the first test reports show ... at least, is presented in the AMI 1.4-liter gasoline engine making 100 horsepower and be equipped as standard with a 6-speed manual transmission. 

The dimensions have remained largely the same, but there are 113 liters more boot space. If that's a load capacity of 528 liters is not enough, which can fold down the rear seats and thus receives 1,642 liters. As a base price € 19 160 by the way are called.

Source : automobil-blog

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Introduction Hyundai i40 Sedan

Otherwise, only the sedan will appear on the market, the estate version. When i40 Hyundai has changed the order. That was certainly the result of deliberation, to let them develop midsize cars in Europe for Europe. Especially in Germany, the suits are in this category would especially be in demand - as a family and as a company car. After more than 60 percent of sales to commercial customers successful launch of the station wagon in September last year, now comes the sedan.


As with so many vehicles from the station wagon and the sedan of the Hyundai i40 is identical to the B-pillar. This also applies to the wheelbase, so it is clear that even the space for the passengers does not change. Under the growing with the wedge shape of the body rear, a luggage compartment of 503 liters plugged volume. The 4.74-meter notchback sedan has a length of 7.74, three inches less than the station wagon. Payloads between 388 kg (2.0 petrol) and 532 kg (1.7 CRDi) for the four-to five-seater adequate to good.

Like all models in the younger generation, the Hyundai design comes from the European design and development center of Hyundai in Rüsselsheim. The team led by the German chief designer Thomas Bürkle has again created a dynamic form of acting, which is especially characterized by the curved roof and the i40 gives, in this way, a hint of coupe.


The Hyundai i40 is available in three equipment versions "Comfortline", "style" and "Premium". Prices start at € 22 490 for the i40 1.6 Comfort, with a petrol 1.6-liter with direct injection, which provides 99 kW / 135 hp and 165 Newton meters (Nm) of torque offers. With this engine, the i40 accelerates in 11.6 seconds from 0 to 100 km / h and reaches 197 km / h speed limit. The second petrol engine with two liters bringt131 kW / 178 hp at the wheels offering, 213 Nm, creates the sprint from zero to 100 km / h in 9.7 seconds and creates 213 km / h The standard consumption is at 1.6 (on average, according to EU standard) at 6.4 liters per 100 km, corresponding to 149 grams of carbon dioxide emissions per kilometer, two-liter engine is in use - even on the equipment - from 7.2 to 7, 7 liters (169 k / km or 179 g / km CO2).


The 1.7-liter Diesel 1.7 CRDi is available in two power levels: 85 kW / 116 PS and 100 kW / 136 hp and torque figures of 260 Nm or 330 Nm. The weaker version comes with 4.6 liters of fuel over 100 km, the value varies with the more - depending on the equipment - from 4.7 to 5.1 liters per 100 km. The performance figures: 0 to 100 km / h in 12.9 and 10.6 seconds, top speed 192 km / h or 201 km / h (all values ​​with the six-speed manual transmission). A particularly economical, "blue" version including start-stop system, the consumption of the 1.6 CRDi is 4.3 liters, corresponding to 113 grams of CO2 per km.


Hyundai is offering its customers a security guarantee for five years with no mileage limitation. For the same period, Hyundai leads five times by a free safety check. When Crastest the European security organization EuroNCAP already reached the i40 combined with five stars the highest rating.

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Hyundai Genesis Coupe starts at the 24-hour race at the Nurburgring

At the long Ascension weekend represent over 170 race cars of the 40th Edition of the ADAC Zurich 24h-race. Also present is the Schumann Motorsport team with the silver Hyundai Genesis Coupe.


When the Hyundai Genesis Coupe in the fall of 2010 came on the German market, we adopted the Schumann brothers, Peter and Jurgen, the decision to develop a racing version of the sports car and attack on the legendary Nordschleife. With the support of Germany and Hyundai Motor Hyundai Motor Europe began in the district of Saarbrücken, Burbach of construction of the racing version.


When on 19 May by 16 clock of the Clerk of the 176 race cars full starting field of 24-hour race on a journey through the "Green Hell", sends the crew of Schumann Motorsport is the second time in a row with the vehicle from the Korean manufacturer at the start.

The company itself is in the Hyundai dealership racing coupe built by the brothers of Peter Schumann (52) and Jürgen Schumann (49) and Alexander Koeppen (31) and Axel Duffner (40) is run.


The Hyundai Genesis Coupe comes with its 4-liter V6 engine in the class SP8 (Specials up to 6.2 liters) on. There shall inter alia on strong factory support and opposition from Lexus, Aston Martin and Corvette. But already the season starts in the VLN Endurance Championship race, the Korean coupe had a class win in the competition with more powerful cars, the LF-A, Vantage and C6 sit up

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Watch Hyundai Santa Fe SUV

 

The reasonable 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe provides varied options and provides ample cargo space. The spacious and cozy cabin keeps members of the family happy whereas the effective V-8 engine provides this crossover with enough power to induce going. For a midsize crossover the Santa Fe offers the options that the majority shoppers realize necessary whereas still keeping the name for affordability intact.

 

With the exception of giving the Infiniti version a replacement ten speaker sound system and trim line, there are not several changes to the 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe in comparison to the 2010 model. The 2010 models brought new engines, that improved the performance of the Santa Fe significantly. For shoppers observing the smaller crossovers to avoid wasting slightly cash, this mid size choice might truly be nearer to the crossover you actually like.

With 3 variable designs, the 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe offers tilt steering, a telescoping steering column, heated mirrors, cruise management, rear seat air vents, seating for 5, keyless entry, height adjusting driver seat, Bluetooth connectivity, 17 inch allow wheels, aspect rails for the roof, and privacy glass. the bottom model boasts 6 speakers hooked up to a sound system that gives CD, auxiliary audio, USB, and satellite radio.

The 2.4 liter, 175 horsepower engine provides 169 pounds of torque and powers the 6 speed manual transmission. With the quality front wheel drive the fuel potency is rated around twenty town miles per gallon and twenty eight highway miles per gallon. If you decide up to the SE model you will be equipped with a 3.5 liter V-6 engine that brings 276 horsepower and 248 pounds of torque. the automated transmission is customary on this model and brings the fuel potency to twenty miles per gallon within the town and twenty six miles per gallon on the highway. For the 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe these numbers are undoubtedly an improvement over a number of the previous models and are cheap for its category.

When given the 2010 crash take a look at ratings the 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe was given all five stars. It hit peak ratings for front impact crash tests and aspect impact crash tests. Stability management, front air luggage, and aspect curtain airbags are customary on each model. As a further safety choice you'll be able to add the rearview camera.

For maximum cargo house the 78 cubic feet of storage is highly useful. the inside style does not offer lots of special comfort when it involves seating. The seat cushions for the motive force seat don't seem to be high or long enough, inflicting several shoppers to complain of loss of support and problem seeing out of the vehicle. The 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe will have a really snug second row of seating however it lacks the pliability that's offered by reclining and sliding that you will realize on alternative crossovers.

Naturally, the 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe is one in all the crossovers that retain mid vary popularity and offers an inexpensive quality for the value. There are several optional options which will drive up the bottom value however will create the complete package a far additional fascinating crossover. With sensible safety ratings and cheap fuel potency the Santa Fe illustrates specifically why the crossover has become therefore beloved.

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Hyundai at SEMA Show 2011

The 2011 SEMA Show Hyundai are utilized by the corporate for unveiling some automotive variant in customized models like 2 Velosters customized by ARK Performance and PM Lifestyle also because the Genesis Coupe based mostly Hurricane SC. Hyundai Veloster could be a modification presented by PM Lifestyle, a special company in digital media distribution in automotive producing, in collaboration with the Universal Technical Institute (UTI) have presented a custom Veloster that feature a 163 hp powertrain, carbon-fiber hood, Konig Deception wheels and additionally customized leather interior.

Jayke Milton, Build Coordination from PM Lifestyle, said : “It’s fairly easy to bolt equipment on and off the Veloster sub-frame, creating it simple for individuals to form modifications in their own garages. Plus, the three-doors on the Veloster provides it a novel look, creating it a really exciting, stand-out automotive.”

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New Hyundai i40

This Hyundai i40 sedan variant was unveiled in auto show in Barcelona. The exterior design of the new Hyundai sedan variant is similar to the Elantra, but the dimension of this Hyundai i40 is designed much larger, where the size is closer to the Sonata, which is not sold in Europe. The length of this Hyundai i40 is 80 mm (4,740 mm) with the wheelbase measures less than 25 mm (2770) mm. The car was designed in a European design center company located in the town of Rüsselsheim (Germany). Designers managed by Thomas Byurkla (Thomas Burkle).

The framework of this Hyundai new sedan version is characterized by corporate identity which is presented in fluidic sculpture (liquid sculpture). Hyundai i40 is completed with advanced technology, such as ventilated seats and heated steering wheel. This Hyundai variant is powered by new engines that deliver 115 up to 177 horsepower. Check it out at the images below. Source: cardesign.ru

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New Hyundai RB Sedan

Hyundai RB variant is a sedan concept from Hyundai that with the ‘fluidic sculpture’ design philosophy on its exterior. This elegance sedan variant was launched in January 2011 in Russia on the Moscow International Auto Show. This RB sedan from Hyundai is accentuated by a sculpted design and a coupe – like dynamic appearance on the exterior. Some bold designs of the exterior such as elegance headlamp on front side, L formed fog lamp and large hexagonal front grille. For more detail, read the complete description from the following texts.

Official Press Release:

With elegant lines that resemble a calligrapher’s “orchid strokes,” the concept RB continues Hyundai Motor’s ‘fluidic sculpture’ design philosophy that injects sophistication and dynamic angles into the shape of a vehicle. The fluidic essence that characterizes molding design of Hyundai’s latest models is inspired by nature, realizing the harmonic coexistence of all things created. Among the strong design hints are the large hexagonal front grill, headlamps and “L”-shaped fog lamps.

When the production sub-compact sedan arrives in Russia, it will be powered by the 1.6L or 1.4L DOHC in-line four cylinder gasoline Gamma engines with CVVT (Continuously Variable Valve Timing). The estimated power and torque of 1.6 Gamma are respectively 124ps and 156 N.m while those of 1.4 Gamma are 107ps and 135 N.m. The units will be mated to a four-speed automatic transmission or a standard five-speed manual transaxle. Production version of this concept car is scheduled to begin at Hyundai’s plant in Saint Petersburg, Russia, in January 2011, and will join the Hyundai lineup in the spring of 2011.

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Hyundai Azera

Korean based car designer and manufacturer Hyundai has unveiled the latest Grandeur variant entitled Azera which is project to be sold in 2012 on US market. This sedan model has made its debut at the New York Auto Show. The 2012 Azera which has been sold in Korean market is designed in sleek and smooth exterior design with several color variants. In comparison with existing model, this new Azera is presented in larger dimension and features more dynamic and distinctive exterior design. You can look side character line on the exterior of this car.

The design of this new 2012 Azera takes inspiration from the Grand Glide design, an images of a bird which beautifully crossing the sky. Some new features which were added on this new 2012 Azera such as LED taillights, new bold grille and a spacious rear bumper as well. For more detail, below are several images of this new Azera variant.

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Hyundai Veloster 2011

Hyundai begins mass production of unusual Veloster coupe body with an asymmetrical: the left one door on the right – two. Recall, Veloster as a concept was introduced in 2007, but then could not boast such original decision.

True, the concept has been spectacular: a clear, concise lines, the best volume ratio, and most importantly – to 20-inch wheels, a ledge to place the machine serial 17 – and 18-inch.

Let us return to the door. It turns out that the driver Veloster can be sure that rides on a sport coupe, and its passengers to think that riding on five-door hatchback. Especially because the rear seat is spacious enough.

Inside Veloster – quite a typical representative of modern Hyundai, but a little more sporty and richly decorated with metal pieces. Designers say it inspired, as now fashionable motorcycles. In possession of the driver and passengers – internet radio Pandora, multimedia with voice control system and Blue Link, which combines advanced navigation system and remote control some functions of the car.


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