Hyundai Sonata Coupe

The Sonata coupe would be mechanically the same as the recently revamped sedan, offering both the 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine and possibly the 2.0-liter turbo that was introduced last month at the2010 New York Auto Show.

(InsideLine's news)

Hyundai i-flow (HED-7) Concept Promo

Hyundai i-flow Concept: updates

Hyundai has released a new rendering and some details on the i-Flow Concept, that will debut at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show on next week. The streamlined body achieves a drag coefficient of 0,25. The production version will feature hybrid diesel powertrain.

(Car Bady Design's news)

Hyundai i-flow Concept preview

Hyundai has released a design sketch that previews the iflow Concept, a D-segment sedan created at the company's European design center that adopts the 'fluidic sculpture' design language and a number of innovative lightweight materials. It will debut at Geneva.

(Car Body Design's news)

2010 Hyundai Tucson

Designed and engineered by Hyundai's European Studio in Frankfurt, the 2010 Tucson CUV (Compact Utility Crossover) combines a sporty and sculpted exterior design with practical features and an efficient 2.4 liter 4 cylinder engine.

The Tucson compact crossover combines dynamic, sculpted, performance-oriented styling with everyday utility .

With an overall length of 173.2 inches, a width of 71.7 inches and a height of 66.3 inches (with roof rails), Hyundai Tucson has a great stance and road presence.

The Tucson is powered by the Theta II 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine with Continuously Variable Valve Timing (CVVT) and Variable Induction System (VIS). It delivers 176 hp, 168 lb-ft of torqueup to 31 mpg on the highway. For the 2011 model year, Hyundai will introduce a high-mileage Blue model.

The Tucson arrives at showrooms this month, with prices ranging between $19k and $24k.

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Hyundai ix-Metro Concept

Debuting at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show, the Hyundai ix-Metro is an entry-level hybrid CUV created by the Global Design Team in Korea, which explores new design directions taking inpiration from space travel.

The ix-Metro is set to be completed just in time for the Frankfurt Motor Show – chief designer, Thomas Bürkle, said: “It will arrive in Frankfurt just in time. The paint is almost wet when you see it first.”

Rogelio J. Flores (Chief designer on the ix-Metro project), explained "We wanted the ix-Metro to be something out of this world. We took our inspiration from NASA and even sci-fi movies because spacecraft are universally understood symbols of progress and innovation."

It explores a new direction with its use of faceted surfaces andstrong triangulating lines achieving a pleasing dynamic tension. The high beltline gives a protective feeling, while twenty-inch rims give the vehicle a purposeful muscular stance.

Up front, ice-blue LED lighting elements interplay with subtle shades of gold, while the faceted front grille with its integrated fog lamps projects a striking, imposing look.

While to outward appearances the lack of a B-pillar may lead one to conclude the ix-Metro adopts a conventional ‘suicide door’ configuration, engineers rejected the rear-hinge in favor of a sliding mechanism for the rear door.

The pillar less design not only enlarges the greenhouse to improve all-round visibility, but more importantly allows easier entry and egress into the rear passenger area.

The idea of a protective capsule served as the guiding principle for the interior designers, who opted for a wraparound effect connecting the dashboard, center console, door panel and front seats for a strongly unified look.

Specifications

Body: Monocoque 5-door

Length: 3925mm

Width: 1760mm

Height: 1576mm

Wheelbase: 2513mm

Ground clearance: 207 mm

Seating: 2 + 2

Engine: 3-cylinder 1-litre Turbocharged GDI

Valvetrain: 12-valve DOHC with CVVT

Max HP: 92kW@6000rpm

Peak Torque: 16.0kg.m@1750~4500rpm

Transmission: 6-speed Dual Clutch Type

CO2 emissions: 80g/km

Electric Motor: 5kW integrated starter/alternator

Battery: 12V augmented by Electric Double Layer Capacitor

Gross Vehicle Weight: 950kg

Tires: 245/40 R 20

(Car Body Design's news)

2011 Hyundai Sonata: first images

2011 Hyundai Equus

Hyundai announced that it will begin selling a new large sedan in the U.S. late next year.

Called the Equus (and already on sale in Korea), this rear-drive sedan is based on a lengthened Genesis sedan platform. Although the U.S. name for the vehicle has not been confirmed, we do know this: With a length of 203.1 in. and a wheelbase of 119.9 in. this large Hyundai sedan is indeed big, longer than a Lexus LS and less than 2 in. shorter than the longest Merecedes-Benz sedan, the S-Class.

Official details are still forthcoming, but in South Korea has the Tau 4.6-liter V-8 with a 3.8-liter Lambda V-6.

(Road & Track news)

2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe by Rhys Millen Racing Test by Inside Line

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