Face-lifted Genesis Coupe comes with sportier design and more power
* The vehicle in this press release refers to the Korean-specific model only. Names and specifications may differ in other regions.
Hyundai Motor Company, South Korea's largest automaker, unveiled its redesigned premium sports coupe, the new Genesis Coupe, at one of Korea's biggest motorsports competitions.
Popular Mechanics have published a review of the 2012 Hyundai Veloster hatchback. 'The newly minted Hyundai Veloster is the latest to join the club. The Veloster is a tough-looking sports hatch with a chassis made of Accent and Elantra components, with some new ones thrown in, too. The Veloster's chassis has a torsional body rigidity of 32.8 Hz, which is stiffer, Hyundai says, than the VW Scirocco. Much of the new Veloster's structure was developed with high-tensile steel. In fact the car uses 65 percent high-strength steel, which certainly helps keep weight down to a relatively feathery 2584 pounds for manual transmission models. Power comes from the 138 hp 1.6-liter direct injected four-cylinder borrowed from Hyundai's Accent, paired to a six-speed manual or a new six-speed dual-clutch transmission. And if you're careful with the throttle, a manual Veloster can hit 40 mpg highway--better than the hybrid Honda CRZ.'
IndianCarsBikes have published a review of the Hyundai Verna Fluidic 1.6 SX(O) CRDI Diesel Automatic. 'The sharp front of the Verna Fluidic with the wraparound headlamps is the shape of things to come from Hyundai and the design of the car's front end is a dramatic yet pleasant departure from the ugly and toothy grins that we've been used to, from a host of previous Hyundais. The sharp lines continue to the fog lamps which have a boomerang shape inspired by perhaps the Mercs and Audis of this world. The bonnet gets some nice sculpting to make for a muscular yet racy appearance while the muscular character creases on the car's sides and the rising window sill add to the effect. Presto, and you have a coupe-ish roof line that slants down to endow the car with an aggressive and sporty stance that most folks would love. The rear end of the car culminates in wraparound tail lamps with a high-ish boot.'
The National Post have published a review of the National 2011 Hyundai Sonata Limited. 'The Sonata's Theta II 2.4-litre GDI engine (Gasoline Direct Injection) delivers 198 horsepower and 184 pound-feet of torque, which is enough moxie for most eventualities. The use of variable valve timing on both the intake and exhaust cams then spreads the power out over a broad range and it delivers decent fuel economy -- a test average of 9.8 litres per 100 kilometres was better than expected given the bulk of the test was city driving. As with many GDI engines, the Sonata's does tend to get noisy as it stretches for redline, but when driven normally, it manages to retain a refined presence.'
Car Advice have published a review of the 2012 Hyundai Elantra. 'Hyundai has chosen to launch the car with just one powertrain; it's the all-new 1.8-litre 'Nu' petrol engine with an aluminium block (so it's light), developing 110kW of power and 178Nm of torque. While that might seem a tad uninspiring from the sidelines, that's not how it performs from behind the wheel. Because the car only weighs 1225kg and has six gear ratios to play with, it actually gets going rather well, and frankly, a lot better than I expected. There's plenty of punch out of the blocks, and the engine spins nicely up the rev range to fifth gear, with sixth being more of an overdrive ratio for fuel efficient freeway motoring.'
Edmunds.com have published a review of the 2011 Hyundai Elantra Limited. 'When it comes to engines, the Hyundai Elantra would seem to be the tough car to beat -- at least on paper. Its new 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine produces a class-leading 148 horsepower and 131 pound-feet of torque, while at the same time returning 29 city/40 highway mpg and 33 mpg combined. Other competitors achieve the 40 mpg number using special, extra-cost option packages designed to enhance fuel economy, but every Elantra meets this standard whether you opt for the base car or the top-of-the-line Limited like this test car. So that's what it says on paper. On the road, the Elantra delivers acceleration on par for the segment, and in Edmunds testing the car reaches 60 mph from a standstill in 9.4 seconds, then gets through the quarter-mile in 16.9 seconds at 82.5 mph.'
CNET have published a review of the 2011 Hyundai Equus Ultimate. 'No car shows Hyundai's effort to transform itself, and elevate its brand, more than the Equus. This big sedan offers bargain-price luxury, with appointments and performance approaching those of the Lexus LS 460. Although a button labeled Sport sits on the console, the 2011 Hyundai Equus should not be mistaken for a big sport-luxury sedan of the type made by Audi and BMW. The Equus, like the Lexus LS 460, leans heavily toward the luxury side of things.Providing a good value in luxury, Hyundai doesn't break any boundaries with cabin tech in the Equus. But it checks off most of the right boxes, and delivers a refreshingly modern and clean interface. You won't have to sit up late at night reading a manual as thick as "War and Peace" to learn how to use the car. Hyundai's fluidic sculpture design language shows prominently in cars such as the new Sonata, but the Equus escapes that treatment.'
Inside Line have published their "First drive"review of the 2011 Hyundai Elantra. 'The Elantra's visual presence suggests confidence. Although similar to the outgoing Elantra in width and length, the 2011 Hyundai Elantra chops nearly 2 inches out of the height and instead adds it to the wheelbase. The effect is dramatic, and no longer does the Elantra look frumpy. The new car's cohesive and unusually purposeful look is the product of Hyundai's California design studio, and while there are hints of Civic in the greenhouse and some Lexus IS at the rear, the Elantra largely has a look all its own. The subdued aggression of the nose, the long wheelbase, sharp character lines -- this is definitely not a toylike small car.'
The Truth About Cars have published a review of the Hyundai Sonata Turbo. 'The Sonata with a turbo looks exactly like a Sonata without a turbo, with one minor exception: the Limited 2.0T wears the SE's 18-inch alloys in place of the 2.4's 17s. Those who expect a more powerful car to look more powerful, or at least different, will be disappointed. Others will see a swoopy sedan that's far more stylish than the Honda Accord and Toyota Camry. Some of the new has worn off since the Sonata's spring debut, but it will still be a year or two before key competitors can possibly catch up. The most immediate aesthetic challenge will come from a redesigned Kia Optima, which shares the Sonata's platform and powertrains but has even more dramatic (if also more disjointed) styling.'
The Montreal Gazette have published a review of the Hyundai Sonata Hybrid. 'In terms of handling and steering, the Hybrid behaves very much like the mid-level GLS. The four-wheel independent suspension with its MacPherson struts up front and multi-link arrangement in the rear is tuned much like the GLS underpinnings. That is to say, the emphasis is on a pliant ride and passenger comfort...yet it enters and exits curves at speed without drama. The steering is light, but responsive. Also like the GLS, the Hybrid rides on 16-inch alloy wheels and rubber. Seventeen-inch wheels are an option.'
