Hyundai Equus also got revealed at the New York International Auto Show

The South Korean company took advantage of the New York International Auto Show to present the redesigned Equus. The luxury sedan had several improvements in vehicle dynamics, material selection, driver technology and safety features, besides the aesthetic improvements found in the exterior and interior.

Starting with the exterior, Hyundai now offers a new 19 inch turbine-blade alloy wheels and the LED fog lights are now standard. The redesigned parts include the front grille that now has thinner chrome bars, side mirrors and the tail lamp light scheme. The overall size remains the same. 203.1 inches (5159mm) in length, 74.4 inches (1890mm) wide and 58.7 inches (1491mm) high.

On the inside, the company based in Seoul wanted to create a more sporty and premium environment, so they redesigned and used higher quality materials in the instrument panel, rear console and center stack.

In the fight to get the bigger screen inside a car, Hyundai added a 7 inch TFT LCD center cluster display for the Signature models and a larger 12.3 inch screen for the Ultimate models. In both models you have a 9.2 inch LCD instrument panel. And those screens weren't enough, the Ultimate model is fitted with two high-resolution 9.2 inch monitors in the back of the front seats.

The rear-wheel drive car comes equipped with the 5.0 liter Tau DOHC V8 engine that produces 435PS (429hp or 320kW) and 510Nm (376b/ft) mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission. Combined fuel consumption is rated at 18 USA mpg (21.6 UK mpg or 13.1l/100km).

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Hyundai presented the heavy duty truck, Xcient.

Hyundai Motor Company has become a major player in the car market, but it seems that is not enough, so the South Korean company now wants to have a bigger share on the commercial vehicle market. To do that Hyundai introduced the Xcient, a name that combines the biggest unit measuring data (XC) with the word "efficient".

The new truck offers a complete lineup including cargo, tractor and dump versions, but only two diesel engines are available. First we have the 10 liter H-Engine with 420PS (409kW or 414hp) and 1961Nm (1447lb/ft), the other option is the Powertech unit producing 520PS (382kW or 513hp) and 2501Nm (1845lb/ft) of torque.

Hyundai also made changes to the cabin of the Xcient, creating a more spacious for the driver. The height of the cabin has been raised by 330mm (13 inches) to 1895mm (74.6 inches), and so was the size of the bed which now has 800mm (31.5 inches) in length, an increase of 150mm (5.9 inches) over the previous model.

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Hyundai HND-9 Concept | WG + PR

March 28, 2013 – Hyundai Motor Co., the fastest-growing automaker by brand, today staged a world-premiere of the HND-9, its latest luxury sports coupe concept that illustrates the company’s future design direction.

“HND-9 will give customers a glimpse of Hyundai’s future luxury sports coupe models,” said Suk-Geun Oh, head of Hyundai Design Center. “Representing an evolution of Hyundai’s ‘Fluidic Sculpture’ design philosophy, the rear-wheel drive sports coupe concept balances high performance with a sophisticated image.” The concept was unveiled at the 2013 Seoul Motor Show.

The HND-9 is the ninth concept model developed by the Hyundai Motor Group’s R&D Center in Namyang, Korea. Based on a modern reinterpretation of an elegant, classic premium sports coupe, sophisticated details in every design element of the car reinforce a premium look. The vehicle, with its dramatic, long hood and wheelbase, has an overall length of 4,695mm, width of 1,890mm and height of 1,340mm with a 2,860mm wheelbase.

Equipped with 3.3-liter turbo GDi engine and 8-speed auto transmission, HND-9 delivers a maximum output of 370ps, while its exterior design exudes a befitting image of the powerful performance.
Fluidic yet sleek character lines that stretch from headlamp to trunk, voluminous, powerful car body and a striking, wide hexagonal-shaped radiator grille enhance the vehicle’s high performance image.

Moreover, butterfly doors, sculptural rear combination lamps, and dual tailpipes placed on both sides, give the car a sleek, futuristic look. Twenty-two inch alloy wheels – mixed with carbon materials - also contribute to great styling, while lowering its weight.

Like its exterior, the interior styling of the HND-9 was designed to deliver a modern, luxurious driving experience. Three key concepts were embedded into the interior design to realize this goal: spiral sculpture, elegance and high-tech interface.

Based on the spiral sculpture concept - derived from Hyundai’s Fluidic Sculpture design philosophy - dynamic and distinctive spiral-shaped metal lines frame the entire interior in a speedy and rhythmical way, creating a unique layout.

The seats are made of sporty yet luxurious mesh, and depending on which angle they are seen from, they project different colors, exuding elegance and mystique. The driver-oriented, high-tech interface is modeled after a cockpit, offering both improved functionality and aesthetics, optimized for dynamic driving.

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Hyundai HND-9 Concept. Will be at the 2013 Seoul Motor Show

It seems that Hyundai saved a surprise for this year's Seoul Motor Show in the form of the HND-9 concept. A vehicle that aims to be a hint at the brand's next-generation luxury sports coupe design and also represents an evolution of the "fluidic" sculpture design philosophy used by the South Korean company.

The replacement of the Genesis coupe, which is also the ninth concept developed by Hyundai's Research and Development Center in Namyang, Korea, is described as "a modern reinterpretation of the elegant image of a classic premium sports coupe" thanks to the long hood and wheelbase, besides the wide hexagonal-shaped radiator grille and butterfly doors that probably won't make it to production.

The rear wheel-drive concept comes equipped with a 3.3 liter V6 turbo GDi engine producing 370PS and an automatic eight-speed transmission.

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2014 Hyundai Equus teaser. Will be at the New York International Auto Show

With all the enthusiasm from Geneva Motor Show gone attentions now turn to the New York International Auto Show. Hyundai is the first one teasing a new model giving us a darkened picture of the 2014 Equus that was already introduced in the South Korean market.

Hyundai promises to give the new Equus an improved interior with higher quality materials, new safety technologies and driver information systems. Outside there will be small changes to the look of the car, which include, from what i can see, the removal of some chrome accents and a redesign to the headlights and taillights.

What do you think? Find out more when the New York International Auto Show starts on March 27.

Source: hyundai

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Is this a Hyundai truck testing in Scandinavia?

According to the German website, Verkehrsrundschau, Hyundai is testing their new truck near the arctic circle, meaning that the Korean company might bring their heavy trucks to the old continent. When questioned about that the company refused to comment.

What we do know is that a few years ago Hyundai sold the the HD in several European countries and promised to bring more models, and with the Euro6 standards soon to be forced on every manufacturer and the hard European market, Hyundai doesn't have an easy task at hands, so they better keep getting that truck until everything is flawless.

Source: verkehrsrundschau

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Hyundai HCD-14 Genesis Concept

This concept serves to show the new design direction for a new generation of rear-wheel drive premium vehicles of the South Korean brand, and will serve as a basis for the future Genesis.

The engine chosen for this concept was the award-winning Hyundai Tau® V8 with 5.0liters, direct injection and Dual Continuously Variable Valve Timing (D-CVVT), connected to an 8-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters.

The ultra-rigid chassis uses high-tensile steel to allow for an extremely rigid structure allowing a better drive and a five-link front and rear suspension for an improved ride control.

Another interesting feature are the rear-hinged rear doors that allow for an easier entry and exit. And inside we can see that were taken various security measures to keep the driver more careful. The Hyundai includes an eye-tracking, 3D hand gesture based controls to select navigation, infotainment, audio, HVAC, and even smartphone connectivity functions, and a windshield heads-up display (HUD) for minimal driving distractions.

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Short News: Hyundai HCD-14 Concept

Hyundai has shown the first official teaser of the new HCD-14 Concept. This model will serve as an aesthetic base for the future four-door coupe of the South Korean brand. The official presentation will take place at the Detroit Motor Show next January 14.

And as soon as the car is presented to the public do not forget to come here and see all the photos and technical details.

Source: autoblog.es

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Kia and Hyundai will pay to owners for wrong fuel economy values

According to both carmakers there was a mistake with the numbers due to "Procedural errors at the automakers’ joint testing operations in Korea". Because of these errors approximately 900.000, or 35 percent of, 2011-13 model year vehicles sold until October 31, 2012. 600.000 from Hyundai and 300.000 Kia models.

So now both brands are going to compensate the owners of the affected vehicles with the value of the difference between the old value and the new one and the number of kilometers the car has driven, plus an extra 15%.

“Given the importance of fuel efficiency to all of us, we’re extremely sorry about these errors,” “When we say to Hyundai owners, ‘We’ve got your back,’ that’s an assurance we don’t take lightly. We’re going to make this right for everyone, and we’ll be more driven than ever to ensure our vehicles deliver outstanding fuel economy.” said John Krafcik, president and CEO of Hyundai Motor America.

The affected models are the following and is only applied to the USA:

Kia
2011
Optima HEV

2012
Rio
Sorento
Soul
Soul ECO
Sportage
Optima HEV

2013
Rio
Sorento
Soul
Soul ECO
Sportage

Hyundai
2011
Elantra
Sonata HEV

2012
Accent
Azera
Elantra
Genesis
Sonata HEV
Tucson
Veloster

2013
Accent
Azera
Elantra
Elantra Coupe
Elantra GT
Genesis
Santa Fe Sport
Tucson
Veloster

Source: Kia and Hyundai

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2013 Hyundai Santa Fe

The new Hyundai Santa Fe will be available in Europe with 5 or 7 seats and the Grand Santa Fe won't be sold for now and it isn't sure it will ever be.



In the new promotional video, for the North American market, we can see the old Santa Fe entering a storm and emerging has the new model, but we kinda feel the timing is not the best one with Sandy and all..

The car will be available with front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive and the engines are the 2.0 liter GDi Turbo with 264bhp and the 2.4 liter GDi develops 190bhp.

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