If you think it's impossible to be frugal and also park a nicely equipped new car in your driveway, you need to test-drive the 2020 Hyundai Accent. Offered in three distinct trims—from the price leader SE to the loaded Limited—the Accent provides something for everyone's budget. Its 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine is as efficient as the car's base price would suggest. We've found the lightweight Accent fun to drive and easy to pitch into corners with enough speed to make the tires squeal. In this case, the old saying is true: It's more fun to drive a slow car fast than to drive a fast car slow. If you just need a no-frills commuter mobile, the Accent's cabin is spacious and utilitarian; higher-spec SEL and Limited come models with more gear than the base car, but all three come with touchscreen infotainment. What's New for 2020?
The smallest Hyundai receives a new four-cylinder engine and an optional continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT) replaces last year's six-speed automatic; these changes improve the Accent's EPA combined fuel economy rating by 4 mpg. The new engine makes 10 fewer horsepower than the engine in the 2019 Accent, but we expect performance to be about the same. A six-speed manual transmission remains standard, and it's the one we'd pick. Engine, Transmission, and Performance The Accent's 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine makes 120 horsepower and drives the front wheels through either a six-speed manual or continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT). The four-cylinder is new for 2020 and we've not tested one, but we expect performance similar to last year's model which offered 130 horsepower. It's clear that ride comfort takes priority over deft handling. Still, the Accent feels lively, its small body is easily tossed into corners, and it's even rewarding when pushed. Rough roads are smoothed out adequately by the suspension. Test drive the new Hyundai Accent to get a feel for it yourself. Fuel Economy and Real-World MPG Small cars are expected to deliver good fuel-economy numbers, and the Accent does just that. The new four-cylinder engine has improved fuel economy across the lineup: manual-transmission models are rated at 33 mpg combined and automatic models claim a 36 mpg combined rating. We haven't had the chance to put the Accent's new powertrain through our real-world highway fuel-economy testing, but last year's less efficient model impressed us with a 41 mpg result when equipped with the standard six-speed manual transmission. Interior, Comfort, and Cargo The Accent's grown-up interior seems well built. Sporting a frill-free interior design, the Accent is uncomplicated and honest. Both of our test cars had a black interior. The optional beige interior imparts a richer feeling, with two-tone tan and black seats and a similar treatment for the dash and door panels. Despite its sedan body and a smaller amount of cargo space with the rear seats in use, the Accent had room for more of our carry-on cases than did its more practically shaped hatchback Rio. Infotainment and Connectivity A 5.0-inch touchscreen radio is standard and provides USB and auxiliary ports for connecting devices to the interface, but the 7.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system that comes on SEL and Limited trims is higher-tech. The larger display also boasts Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity as well as a second USB port located on the back of the centre console. Both systems offer Bluetooth phone connectivity, but the 7.0-inch touchscreen also comes with SiriusXM satellite radio. Safety and Driver-Assistance Features The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration hasn't released crash-test results for the Accent, but the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety named it a Top Safety Pick. Automated emergency braking and forward-collision warning are optional driver-assistance features not offered on many of the Accent's rivals. Key safety features include:
Warranty and Maintenance Coverage At 10 years or 160,000 km, Hyundai and sister company Kia have the best powertrain warranties available, and the Accent is the latest in Hyundai's lineup at Group 1 Hyundai to carry this class-leading coverage. The company also now offers complimentary scheduled maintenance that bests mainstream rivals such as Toyota.
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The Hyundai Venue may be the simplest-to-describe new car of 2020. It is a two-row SUV with impeccable fit and finishes, an engine and acceleration that help you avoid traffic tickets, virtually all the driver assists you to want, and a price that lets you buy new rather than used. There are not many cars available fat its price with an 8-inch color LCD standard and Android Auto / Apple CarPlay built-in. Hyundai describes the buyer as a young “urban adventurer.” You don’t pay extra for roof rails or for the two-tone paint on the Denim edition. On the road, the Hyundai Venue felt fine cruising. The length, three inches less than a Honda Fit, made it effortless to navigate the crowded capital city, the noise insulation made the ride pleasant on highways, and the air conditioning made it bearable for visiting Northerners admiring the humidity outside — at least until we opened the doors to admire, but not sample, a microbrewery and distillery. The interior is nicely done for the money. Still, window sill armrests are hard plastic with no padding, and there’s one seatback pocket. Enough Engine to Move You Down the Road The engine is okay for everything other than passing on two-lane country roads; 0-60 times are around 10 seconds. The engine delivers 121 hp through the continuously variable transmission available on all three trim lines; there’s a six-speed manual on the entry SE line and 15-inch steel wheels. The rear suspension is a torsion beam, which is simple, elegant, workable, and takes up less space than a multi-link independent rear suspension. A console dial lets you adjust throttle response via Normal, Eco and Snow settings; the Snow position keeps one wheel on ice from spinning and taking traction away from the wheel on snow or dryish pavement. The modes have no effect on steering effort. Hyundai is proud of the wide ratio of its CVT (IVT, or “intelligent variable transmission”), about 7:1, and notes it’s less complex than Toyota’s CVT that uses a mechanical first gear before handing off to the CVT. Hyundai says it has a metal chain not a metal belt in the CVT and believes it has resolved any rubber-banding issue. It also helps that a 121-hp engine doesn’t make heavy demands on the transmission. It’s rated at 30 mpg city, 34 mpg highway, 32 mpg combined (27/35/30 for the manual). Hyundai Venue Models You could think of the Venue as a Hyundai Kona Lite since both are subcompact SUV/crossover vehicles. It’s a little more complicated: They’re built on different platforms. The Venue is more a replacement of sorts for the Hyundai Accent hatchback that went away in 2018 when the Gen 5 Accent arrived. The Kona is a premium-feel low-cost SUV and the entry model goes for more than the base Venue SE. The Venue does give every buyer a very good standard safety package built around a forward-facing camera:
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Hyundai is on a roll: The Sonata sedan is the ExtremeTech Car of the Year. The Sonata and Palisade SUV were finalists for the North American Car and Truck of the Year (NACTOY) Award. Hyundai hasn’t brought out a bad car in years. If you want a sub-compact SUV that is affordable, and if you want new, the 2020 Hyundai Venue is your best choice. The Venue and Kona are within a half-inch on most interior dimensions. The Venue’s rear-seat legroom of 87cm is reasonable for such a small car. Total interior volume is pretty good, really good for something just over under 4m long. We’d recommend the Venue SEL with at least the Convenience package to get blind-spot detection. Hyundais have a 5-year/60,000 mile warranty (10/100 on the powertrain) so it still has more warranty left than most 3/36 new cars. Our bottom line on the 2020 Hyundai Venue: This is the best car at Group 1 Hyundai if you want an urban-small, SUV with reasonable space inside (great space for just under 4m in length), excellent core safety features, and a large standard center stack LCD that connects to Apple or Android phones. If you believe you need all-wheel-drive, you’ll probably do just as well with winter tires and wheels. If you need adaptive cruise control, you want the Kona. Nonetheless, Hyundai did an amazing job putting that much tech into an affordable car. . . . . . . . . .Article source: https://www.extremetech.com/extreme/304901-2020-hyundai-venue-subcompact-suv-review-good-car-inexpensive The 2020 Hyundai Tucson does all the things a swell-selling crossover SUV should do. Its great value, strong safety record, and impressive standard features stand out for buyers.
Available from value-oriented to fully-loaded models—SE, SEL, Ultimate, and Limited–the 2020 Tucson features recently-updated styling that echoes the rest of the Hyundai lineup, and while the angular LED running lights and new grille do work on this crossover body. The interior material quality is good and standard features are impressive. A 2.0-liter inline-4 is the base engine while a more powerful 2.4-liter version is available, and the Tucson can be had with all-wheel drive across the range, while front-wheel drive comes standard. The Tucson sports a comfortable ride quality that stands out among competitors. Slightly smaller than its competition, the 2020 Tucson seats four adults comfortably, and features 30 cubic feet of storage space in the rear. With the 2020 Tucson, Hyundai includes standard features like a 7.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The Tucson also offers a full suite of active safety tech right out of the box. With great crash test scores and a Top Safety Pick+ award from the IIHS last year, the Tucson is a safe bet for a family SUV, available at Group 1 Hyundai. 2020 Hyundai Tucson Styling The 2020 Hyundai Tucson is handsome by any account. The interior design wears updated styling to match the rest of the Hyundai lineup, the Santa Fe wears somewhat angular LED running lights and an upright grille. The overall design is generically handsome. Subtle plastic body cladding is adventure-aspiring, but it’s also not as elegant as the likes of the Mazda CX-5. Inside, the cabin is simple, but we’ve got no qualms with the material quality or functionality. A standard touchscreen infotainment system is front and centre, flanked by useful buttons and knobs and featuring clear displays throughout. Finished in a sea of black and grey trim. 2020 Hyundai Tucson PerformanceFront-wheel drive is standard and all-wheel drive is available on the Tucson, as is the case with almost all compact crossovers. A 2.0-liter inline-4 is standard, as well as a 6-speed automatic transmission, but with just 161 horsepower and 150 pound-feet of torque, acceleration and fuel economy are both thoroughly average. A 2.4-liter inline-4 is available on the top trim and includes 181 hp and 175 lb-ft. The Tucson boasts impressive ride quality even in base trim, and this small SUV excels at long road trips over some rivals. A drive mode selector allows for sport mode that stiffens the steering and increases the timing of downshifts, which would be our choice for the way the Tucson should be set up as default. 2020 Hyundai Tucson Comfort & QualityThe 2020 Hyundai Tucson is smaller than rivals but includes decent passenger and cargo space regardless. With good material quality and a quiet cabin, we give it 7 out of 10 here. The Tucson sits almost directly in between the smaller Kona and the larger Santa Fe. Six-way adjustable front seats are comfortable and supportive, while 8-way power adjustment for both front chairs is available. In the rear, two adults will fit comfortably once they’ve reclined the back cushion slightly. Knee and headroom are better than expected. Behind the rear seats, the Tucson features 30.1 cubic feet of cargo space, which grows to 61.9 cubic feet with the rear seats folded flat. Fit and finish are impressive as is the case with all Hyundais these days, featuring plenty of buttons and switches with clear displays. Hard plastics can be found throughout but are inoffensive, and the top-tier Limited model features leather upholstery and upgraded trim pieces. 2020 Hyundai Tucson SafetyThe 2020 Hyundai Tucson features some standard active safety features and great crash test scores. The 2020 Hyundai Tucson gets good crash test scores and standard active safety equipment, making it one of the safest compact crossovers. For 2020, the Tucson’s five-star safety rating is renewed from the NHTSA, and while updated figures aren’t available from the IIHS, the new model hasn’t changed, so we expect it to receive the Top Safety Pick+ award yet again. Starting with last year’s model, the Tucson offers standard automatic emergency braking and active lane control. Sport and Ultimate models get pedestrian detection, while the Limited model comes with adaptive cruise control with stop and go. All Tucsons but the base SE feature standard blind-spot monitors as well, and a surround-view camera is available on the Limited and Ultimate models at a higher cost. Outward vision isn’t great to the rear, but the Tucson’s not alone in that regard. 2020 Hyundai Tucson FeaturesThe 2020 Hyundai Tucson has no shortage of trim levels in lieu of multiple options packages. All Tucsons come with Hyundai’s excellent 5-year/60,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty as well as 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain coverage In base SE form, the Tucson includes the less powerful 2.0-liter inline-4, cloth upholstery, air conditioning, a 7.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, cruise control, and automatic emergency braking as well as active lane control. We recommend starting with the Tucson Value trim, which adds heated front seats, satellite and HD radio, blind-spot monitors, keyless ignition, and an 8-way power driver’s seat. It’s our pick in the lineup. The Tucson SEL model includes the larger and more powerful 2.4-litre engine, as well as automatic climate control and extra USB charging ports among other features. The Sport model has 8-speaker Infinity audio system, LED headlights, wireless phone charging, and styling flourishes. It’s a similar story with the Limited model, which includes power front seats, leather upholstery, a heated steering wheel, and classier styling elements. If you do decide to go all-in on a Tucson, the Ultimate model gets cooled front seats, heated rear seats, and an upgraded 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system with navigation. Adaptive cruise control is also standard, and a surround-view camera system is optional. All-wheel drive is optional across the range, while front-wheel drive is standard. 2020 Hyundai Tucson Fuel EconomyThe 2020 Hyundai Tucson makes use of less powerful 4-cylinder engines. The base 2.0-liter inline-4 manages figures of 23 mpg city, 28 highway, 25 combined with front-wheel drive and 22/25/23 mpg with all-wheel drive. The more powerful 2.4-liter inline-4 that’s standard on the SEL trim and above makes very similar numbers, managing 22/28/25 mpg in front-wheel-drive form, while all-wheel-drive models get 21/26/23 mpg. Article source: https://www.thecarconnection.com/overview/hyundai_tucson_2020 The last time we fully tested a Hyundai Elantra, we were put off by its poky acceleration, stiff ride, and loud engine. We also would’ve liked more standard safety features. Now, with updates for the 2020 model, it’s as if Hyundai heard our complaints—and the complaints of other owners—and fixed the things that had been bugging us.
Hyundai has added a new continuously variable transmission (CVT), updated the suspension, and made several advanced safety features—forward-collision warning (FCW), automatic emergency braking (AEB) and lane-keeping assist (LKA)—standard equipment on even the base model. This updated Elantra for 2020 is now a strong competitor in its class, ready to take on the Honda Civic, Subaru Impreza, and Toyota Corolla. We tested a new Elantra from Group 1 Hyundai to try it out and see what’s changed. These are our first impressions. What We Like . . . So Far The Elantra gets a CVT for the first time, and based on our early miles in the car, we think this is one of the best applications of that type of transmission we’ve driven lately. Often, CVT can amplify whiny engine noise, but that wasn’t the case here. There was some noise when the engine was really pushed hard, but for the most part, the CVT felt like a traditional geared transmission, and it helped the engine deliver adequate power whenever we asked for it. This updated model is not nearly as noisy as its earlier version is. Big wins all around. Notably, the suspension tweaks resulted in a ride that absorbs bumps considerably better than before. That combined with the reduced noise makes the car feel more substantial and refined. Some of the things we liked about the last version still hold true here: It’s a relatively roomy small car with comfortable front seats. Its controls are simple, easy-to-use, and well laid out, a typical trait for Hyundai models right now. It also has Android Auto and Apple CarPlay compatibility on the top three trims; they’re not available in the base SE trim. Finally, we also liked that the front passenger seat can be raised and lowered, something that buyers can’t often find in more expensive vehicles. What We Don’t Like There wasn’t too much to complain about. Our biggest objection was that the driver’s seat didn’t offer enough lower back support. Lumbar support adjustment is available only on the power seat that comes with the Limited. Conclusion The updated Elantra is a competent contender in the small car category, even as the popularity for those cars is waning among shoppers. Still, given its fairly low starting price, buyers could get a real bargain. We’d suggest that shoppers target the SEL trim, which is just above the base level. In addition to FCW, AEB, and LKA, shoppers who choose that trim get blind-spot warning and rear cross-traffic warning systems. We know based on an exclusive survey that our members value both of those features. More important, FCW, AEB, and BSW improve safety. Even with all of that, the SEL trim is pretty decent value for the pricetag. Article source: https://news.yahoo.com/2020-hyundai-elantra-gets-small-182349736.html There isn’t really a market for high-performance vans. Although Mercedes-Benz does a tidy trade by producing an AMG version of practically all its vehicles, there is no V63 AMG. Same thing with VW. They have an established van legacy, but you’ll never see a Transporter R. Despite this, Hyundai has shown unexpected initiative in producing a very potent H1 N - a 300kW minibus version of the Hyundai H1 for sale. Ingenuity spilling over The Korean automotive brand has made a serious effort of increasing its performance car offering in the last few years, with the i30 N hot hatchback. Now it would appear that some of that ingenuity has spilt over into Hyundai’s H1 people carrier. Commissioned as a one-off concept by Hyundai Australia, the H1 N shows that rear-wheel drive and a very long wheelbase can arc some ridiculous drifts. Distinguished in appearance by its N-specification light blue finish (a hue which is the signature colour for Hyundai’s i30 N hatch) and custom moulded front splitter, the H1 N is not merely a show pony.
It rolls on 19-inch wheels from the i30 N and there are electronic dampers at each wheel corner, to help stabilize its substantial weight transfer during high-load cornering. Power and comfort Powering the H1 N is a 3.5-litre twin-turbocharged V6 petrol engine, which boasts a peak power output beyond 300kW and manages to send 555Nm to the rear wheels. An adapted version of Hyundai’s eight-speed automatic transmission controls the tempo of the performance. A limited-slip rear differential enables the H1 N to do what no other van can and drift with aplomb. Even more remarkable is that if you have this H1 N loaded with a full complement of eight passengers, it possesses perfect 50/50 weight distribution. To ensure the comfort of its passengers, this hugely potent H1 N has semi-bucket front seats, whilst the second- and third-row benches are retrimmed in a combination of suede and leather. Those changes in seat upholstery material should theoretically make passengers less likely to slide about when the H1 N is, in fact, sliding about. But where did Hyundai source the idea of building an overpowered, drift-capable version of its H1? It all started with an innocent April Fool’s, created by Hyundai’s German office, which announced a fictitious H1 N van project earlier this year. Hyundai’s Australian staff decided they could make the German office’s vision a reality and as such the H1 N was born. As a proof of concept, the H1 N is ridiculous but also shows that Hyundai is developing a sense of fun within is design teams. If you’re looking for the H1 in South Africa - simply visit your nearest Group 1 Hyundai dealership. Article source: https://carcraziness.postach.io/post/here-s-why-hyundai-built-a-300kw-minibus We take a road trip in the popular hatchback from Hyundai. Hyundai's American division stopped offering the hatchback variant of the i20 in 2017. Buyers seeking an Accent with a fifth door instead of a trunk lid are now encouraged to take a look at the Kona, which is more of a tall, rugged-looking hatchback than a true SUV. The Accent hatchback that we would have gotten had the model returned to American showrooms for a new generation exists in many global markets as the Hyundai i20 for sale. We took a 2018 Hyundai i20 on a trek across Norway to find out. What is it? Pardon our dust; Norway's wet, often unpredictable climate makes for beautiful panoramas but it seriously complicates the task of keeping a car clean for photos. Imagine that the sheet metal is dry and squeaky-clean and you'll notice the i20 falls in line with Hyundai's recent design language without completely copying an existing car like the bigger Elantra GT (sold as the i30 in Europe), the smaller i10, or even the Accent. All of the main styling cues that define a Hyundai in 2018 are accounted for, including the elongated headlights and the cascading grille. The proportions mirror what you'd expect from a car jettisoned in the same market segment as the Ford Fiesta. Designers jumped on the now-departed bandwagon of blacking out the C-pillars to create the illusion of a floating roof. The i20 lacks the Kona's sheer boldness, for better or worse. It's just stylish enough to avoid being labelled boring or stylistically offensive. In terms of positioning, it's to the Elantra GT what the Fiesta is to the Focus and the Honda Fit is to the Civic. It's not the smallest Hyundai, though. That distinction goes to the aforementioned i10, a truly tiny four-door hatchback positioned as an alternative to the Volkswagen up!, the Peugeot 108, and the Renault Twingo, among other models buyers could mistake for a Matchbox car. Pricing varies from market to market, and exchange rates are never as straightforward in real life as Google's widget suggests. Get accurate and competitive i20 for sale prices from Group 1 Hyundai. The interior The i20 offers space for five passengers, though we'd recommend saving the middle seat for carrying small children or a six-pack of beer and only cramming an adult in it as a last resort. Stick to four or fewer and the interior is spacious considering the car's relatively small footprint. Hyundai scattered several storage bins around the cabin, including one in each front door that's big enough to store a 16-ounce water bottle. We didn't feel cramped during our week-long trip with two people- your author included - on board and everything we needed for a long day's worth of driving (like an MP3 player and a cup of coffee) was never far from reach. The trunk is big enough for a large suitcase plus a few smaller items like a backpack, snacks, and a camera bag. Many of the parts within the driver's line of sight and touch are made from materials that really aren't bad at all considering the i20's price point. It's a breath of fresh air in this segment. Some bits and pieces feel cheap - for example, the bottom parts of the front door panels might as well be made from melted Playmobil sets - but that's par for the course on this end of the new car spectrum, we can't fault Hyundai. Nearly every aspect of the infotainment system is as average as it gets, including the resolution and the response time. The software is fairly easy to navigate because there are hard buttons on either side of the colour touch screen for quick access to functions like the radio, the media options, and the navigation interface. We liked that the menus are relatively shallow, you don't have to dive six levels deep to program a multi-destination itinerary into the navigation. However, zooming in and out of the map requires using the knob on the right side of the screen, which isn't nearly as user-friendly as the pinch-to-zoom motion we've all gotten used to in recent years thanks largely to Google and Apple. We noted several other annoying traits in the i20, including some that we can likely chalk up to personal preference. We absolutely never agreed with the automatic wipers on when to wipe the windshield. And, on an oddly similar note, the automatic headlights took a little longer to turn on. The drive Our tester came with a turbocharged, 1.0-liter three-cylinder engine tuned to make 99 horsepower at 4,500 rpm and 127 pound-feet of torque from 1,500 to 4,000 rpm. It spins the front wheels through a five-speed manual transmission. Hyundai offers a 1.2-liter four-cylinder as an entry-level engine, while the list of options available to buyers who select the triple includes a dual-clutch automatic gearbox. We've rarely praised three-cylinder engines. Many of the ones available in Europe make the car they're stuffed in feel like a 25-year old riding lawn mower that needs a tune-up. They sound like a loud, angry sewing machine. They're poky and hate to be rushed. They vibrate like a Massey-Ferguson 135 at idle. From this vantage point, what's there to like? Hyundai's triple sings a different tune. There's no mistaking it for a four-cylinder at start-up, especially on a cold morning, but the noise quickly quiets down and settles into a much more tolerable note. It doesn't wobble when it idles, or if it does it refrains from sharing its vibrations with the occupants. Our trip took us from Oslo to Bergen and back with countless detours and zigzags between the two cities. Driving in Norway is bittersweet. The roads are scenic, well-paved, engaging, and we rarely encountered heavy traffic. It sounds like the Norwegians should put a Miata on their flag, right? That's what we thought, too, until we realized speed cameras grow on the side of the road like mushrooms, police officers watch the road network like a hawk circling around a prey, and the fines for speeding are eye-wateringly expensive. We reluctantly set the cruise control to 80 kilometers per hour (50 miles per hour; the speed limit across most of Norway), sat back, and enjoyed the view. The i20 obliged. The 1.0-liter is happy to cruise along in fifth gear and its torque got us up moderately steep hills without asking for a downshift into fourth. Hyundai did a good job of spreading out the gears and every cog has its purpose. We were never tempted to skip second or fourth like we've done while accelerating in other comparably-sized cars we've driven recently. Our consolation prize was the quick realization that we wouldn't have had a blast behind the wheel even if we had decided to throw caution to the wind and hoon the hell out of the i20 for a few miles. There is zero steering feel. You turn the steering wheel, the car changes direction, but what happens between the two - and any information the tires pick up from the pavement - is a complete and utter mystery. That's perfectly fine, the i20 is not sold as a driver's car and it doesn't need to be on. Ease of use is the i20's mission in life. It comes into its own in cities. The clutch pedal is super light, the gear lever is easy to operate, and the effortless steering makes manoeuvring in a tight parking garage or between the tour buses beached in downtown Oslo a breeze. The suspension soaks up small imperfections in the road but lets bigger bumps filter through. It's comfortable, though, and it keeps body roll in check. We found the brakes to be adequate for every situation we needed to stop in. The triple has one more trick up its sleeve. According to the trip computer, we averaged about 17 kilometers per liter over the course of our roughly 1,100-mile trip. The i20's impressive fuel economy was a real boon. Don't assume the fuel is cheap in an oil-rich nation like Norway. It's actually slightly more expensive than in a country like France that has never seen a nodding donkey. The verdict The Hyundai i20 keeps its promise of delivering easy, stress-free motoring without making anyone travelling in the car feel like they've been sent to a four-wheeled jail cell. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend the i20 to anyone seeking a small, affordable car, whether it's a college student, a young couple, or an older driver who needs a city roundabout. Article source: https://carcraziness.postach.io/post/review-2018-hyundai-i20
Headphone-style noise-cancelling technology will make future cars serenely quiet Luxury car-style cabin serenity is soon coming to ordinary vehicles, thanks to technology.
Hyundai South Africa has announced that Hyundai is developing a road noise active noise control (RANC) system, a world-first which it claims dramatically reduces noise inside a car. It’s a further development of the Korean carmaker’s current active noise control (ANC) system, which reduces noise by emitting soundwaves inverted to incoming noise — much like noise-cancelling headphones. The technology analyses in-cabin sound to decrease engine and road noise and Hyundai says it’s not only more effective than the passive method of blocking noise through sound insulation, but also lighter. It means that future vehicles can potentially weigh less as they will require fewer sound-insulating materials or double-glazed windows. “The existing noise insulation method involved sound insulation and dynamic dampers, which not only increased weight but also failed to block the buzzing infrasound completely,” a Hyundai spokesperson said. “In contrast, ANC utilises much lighter parts like microphones and controllers to control the noise and reduces infrasound more efficiently.” The existing ANC system has been most commonly used to counteract constant engine noise. RANC, which was developed in conjunction with global car audio company Harman, takes it further by analysing various types of noise in real-time and producing inverted soundwaves. “For example, there are different types of road noises that the new technology can process, such as resonant sounds created between tyres and wheels or rumble sounds coming up from the road,” the spokesperson said. RANC, which has taken six years to develop, was able to reduce in-cabin noise by about half. Hyundai says the technology is especially suited to electric vehicles, which do not have combustion engines to quell other sounds, thus making road and wind noise more noticeable. The production-ready technology will first be used in an upcoming model from Genesis, Hyundai’s luxury division. To check out which Hyundai vehicles in SA may get this tech - visit Group 1 Hyundai’s blog and stay up to date on all the latest Hyundai SA news. Article source: https://www.businesslive.co.za/bd/life/motoring/2019-11-14-hyundai-brings-the-sound-of-silence-to-its-cars/ The high-end package is available in petrol and turbodiesel form There is a Hyundai Creta 2019 model in the local range, a special one as Hyundai Automotive SA has been allocated just 500 out of an unspecified global figure. The flagship derivative has several styling cues to separate it from the rest, including a “Limited Edition” badge, stuck on its rear hatch. It’s differentiated by a black roof that creates a unique two-tone exterior with a white body paint finish, two-tone 17-inch alloy wheel rims, a black-and-red interior with red inserts on the dashboard and red stitching on the leather seats. The special edition Creta comes with an infotainment system with a standard fitment of Apple Carplay and Android Auto connectivity. The special treatment has been applied to the existing trio of Creta variants at Group 1 Hyundai — the 1.6 Executive manual; 1.6 Executive automatic and 1.6 Executive turbodiesel automatic. The limited-edition can be optionally customised with the fitment of a black, or chromed front nudge bar and black, or chromed side skirts. Customers can buy an optional SD card-based, an off-line navigation system to negate the use of the data-heavy Google Maps, Waze or Apple Maps on Apple Carplay or Android Auto.
Article source: https://www.businesslive.co.za/bd/life/motoring/2019-06-06-hyundai-adds-limited-edition-creta/ The subcompact Hyundai Accent has been a mainstay of Hyundai’s lineup since 1995, but its popularity has been in steep decline since 2016 — the model’s best year ever, at 79,766 units sold. Last year, Accent sales totaled just 29,090, and the numbers look to be about the same in 2019. Most likely, the Kona, a subcompact crossover, and the fuel-sipping Ioniq hybrid hatchback have taken a bite out of Accent sales.
Yet Hyundai soldiers on with the Accent — a model that’s too big to qualify as a true urban runabout, and too small to dent a market dominated by crossovers and sport-utility vehicles. Hyundai’s approach has been to make the Accent increasingly smooth, quiet, nimble and fuel-efficient while offering near-luxury trim levels like the Limited. Indeed, our test car — a 2019 Accent Limited — was a far cry from its tinny, underpowered predecessors. It contained such features as a rear-view camera, forward collision avoidance assist, shiftable 6-speed automatic transmission, 17-inch wheels, power sunroof, satellite radio, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, automatic climate control, heated front seats, and even a hands-free “smart trunk.” The base Accent SE has taken quantum strides since the 1990s, it’s pretty basic. Standard features include a rear-view camera, 15-inch wheels, 6-speed manual transmission, cruise control, air conditioning, AM-FM radio, and Bluetooth hands-free phone system. There’s less competition in the subcompact-sedan and hatchback sector than there once was. Among the stalwarts in this diminishing market are the Chevrolet Sonic, Ford Fiesta, Toyota Yaris and Yaris iA, Honda Fit, Nissan Versa, Mitsubishi Mirage and Kia Rio. Fiat Chrysler skips over the subcompact category, offering the 500 minicars, and the beefier 500X and 500L crossovers. Using the Accent mainly as a commuter car, we had no complaints. It was quiet and comfortable enough to bring us to our workplace and back unperturbed by the experience, and its fuel economy was a more than acceptable 38 mpg on the highway. The few times we used the trunk, we found it to be bigger than we expected, with a sizable opening for large items. Our favorable reaction to the car might have been different if it had been necessary to cram anyone into the back seat, however. People who expect to transport adults or older children might find the compact Hyundai Elantra from Group 1 Hyundai, more to their liking, compared to the Accent. One thing that hasn’t changed since Hyundai’s bad old days is the quality of interior materials. They’re durable enough for the long haul, but the molded plastics and trunk fabrics, in particular, felt cheap. It seemed a car with the Accent’s commendable riding and handling qualities, to go along with its long standard-features list and meticulous build quality, deserved better. Article source: https://hyundaiowners.tumblr.com/post/188817251739/2019-hyundai-accent-offers-great-mileage-for Do you own a business? The Hyundai H100 models are fantastic commercial vehicles. Their versatile and trustworthy performance make them an asset to small businesses. If you are looking for commercial vehicles for sale, there are plenty of reasons to consider the H100. The H100’s Exterior The ceramic white exterior of the H100 complements its robust design. The Hyundai H100 for sale expertly combines functionality with style. Its sleek lines form a muscular exterior. The large windscreen, big headlights and wide front grille create a bold impression on the road. Its commanding exterior design inspires confidence. A look at the Hyundai H100 interior The interior provides the driver with comfort and convenience. The layout and features are designed to increase driver efficiency. The better the work environment, the better the performance of your staff. Additional space provides the driver with more room to move. The console is ergonomically designed so that the driver has everything that they need in easy reach. There is plenty of storage space in the Hyundai H100. A convenient feature of this model is its sunglasses storage compartment. The cup holders are another note-worthy feature. If you are looking for a vehicle with a practical design, then finding a H100 is a good choice. Payload and Features in the H100 Hyundai The Hyundai H100 is a powerful workhorse. It is designed to tackle any task or terrain. While it delivers an exceptional performance, it still offers efficient operating costs. Its payload is comparable to that of larger vehicles. Its crew capability is also impressive. It has a dynamic drop side deck. A note-worthy feature of the H100 is its power steering. The power steering offers both precision and safety. This feature supports the driver and reduces driver fatigue. The steering wheel is height adjustable which contributes to the comfort of the driver. The Hyundai H100 redefines the light truck category. Its extensive list of features set it apart from the crowd of commercial vehicles on the market today. One of the many reasons to find a Hyundai H100 is its dynamic performance. Its power and tilt steering is another highlight of these vehicles. All these factors as well as its 2.-litre Diesel engine means that the H100 fares well against its competitors. Its extraordinary performance and design means that it surpasses its competitors with ease. Customise and Accessorise your H100 You can customise these commercial vehicles for sale from Hyundai with a wide range of accessories. Towbars and bullbars increase its capabilities. The canopy which is available for these models can also come in handy. The H100 accessories mean that you can ensure that your vehicle meets your requirements. The H100 has a 1.3 ton load capacity. It is renowned within its category of vehicles. THE HYUNDAI H100 SPECIFICATIONS AND PERFORMANCE There are three models available including the Euro ii C/C, Euro II Deck and Euro Deck II A/C. Take a look at an overview of the Hyundai H100’s specifications in the table below. Specifications of the H100 for sale Not only does it boast an outstanding performance, it also offers support to your drivers. With so many advantages to owning a Hyundai H100 it is easy to see why these commercial vehicles are so popular at Group 1 Hyundai. If you are a small business manager or a fleet manager, don’t miss out on this opportunity to improve your business operations.
Article source: https://blog.truckandtrailer.co.za/hyundai-h100-the-1-3-ton-workhorse-you-need-for-your-business/ We found this great article and thought we just had to share it with our fellow Hyundai enthusiasts. If you need to find out where your nearest Hyundai dealerships are - click the link to check out the Hyundai dealerships. You could also just visit a Group 1 Hyundai dealership near you! During the Nurburgring 24, I was afforded some time to speak with the local German car company Hyundai and two of its executives, Albert Biermann, Head of R&D for Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis, and Thomas Schemera, Head of Global Product Strategy & Design for Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis. Both of these gentlemen are former BMW execs who made the transition to the Korean brands, and their influence has already been seen in many ways, including the addition of the Hyundai N performance car sub-brand. It was pretty clear that both are enthusiastic about the work they are doing, and it was an excellent opportunity to hear about the future of Hyundai straight from the source. So, the context of all this discussion is that there is a 24 hour race going on outside the window, there are four American car writers sitting in round table with each Hyundai exec individually. We ostensibly had 10 minutes to ask whatever we wanted to know about the future of Hyundai, though that stretched into 30 minutes plus for both of them, annnnnnnd go... (Full Disclosure: Hyundai brought me to Germany to watch its Veloster N and i30N race cars take on the field, do a bit of test driving in some road cars, and eat and stay gratis.) Here’s everything I learned spending an hour with Albert Bierman and Thomas Schemera. Hyundai Isn’t Giving up on Sedans I am personally a big fan of sedans, hatchbacks, and wagons, but there are fewer of them seemingly every day. Instead of kicking them to the curb, Hyundai has doubled down on sedans, giving us a new Accent just last year, and a new Sonata this year. Thomas Schemera: “If you ask my personal opinion, [Ford, FCA, etc. dropping sedans in favor of SUVs and CUVs] is a big mistake. Everybody is going now for SUVs, everybody thinks that the market for sedans is going down. Our way of thinking is maybe to differentiate the sedans a little bit more in detail. Think about rugged style. If the look and feel of sedans is different, you make the difference. How boring is life if you just see SUVs on the road? This is boring. And everybody thinks ‘OH, forget about sedans! This doesn’t work!’ They have to put more brain into it, you know? Yeah, to make the difference. Maybe to design, to compose, or to interpret a sedan more differently. The space and utilization of a sedan is from my point of view also unbeatable. This is a nice thing.” Hyundai Says Performance EV is in the Cards In addition to sedans, I love electric cars. They’re so nice and easy to drive, and the performance can be killer. I drove the standard Ioniq last week, and while it was perfectly competent as a commuter, it didn’t really set my soul on fire. Hyundai might have a way to change that. To prove the concept of a performance EV sedan, Hyundai popped the 201 horsepower 291 lb-ft motor from the KONA into the Ioniq, updated the suspension, gave it a big brake package, and fitted wider sticky tires to turn this normally staid sedan into a performance machine. Then it was entered in the Optima Ultimate Street Car Challenge series. I dig it. Hyundai's Working With Rimac to Build a Mid-Motor Electric SupercarHyundai is the latest automaker investing in Croatian electric supercar company Rimac in exchange… Hyundai is also working with Rimac on a few electric projects, including electric Touring Car racing. Thomas Schemera: “We already announced this strategic partnership with Rimac, have you heard about this? [Hyundai has joined the roster of manufacturers developing a car for the electric touring car series ETCR next year with Rimac support. The two companies are also allegedly working on a mid-engine EV sports car for the street as well.] It does ring a bell from my point of view. We are heading forward, not just for high performance, but also to learn for production cars as well. I guess at the current point of time, in terms of ICE conventional powertrains, these things have an advantage, but it will be reduced very dramatically in the future to come. We are going to stick with our philosophy, there’s no doubt about it, “fun to drive” is our focus. But you can do it with alternative powertrains as well. Be it a BEV or fuel cell. And this is exactly what our company is now very concentrated on accomplishing.” Albert Biermann: “First of all, we need to prepare for a time where by regulation and laws we cannot put the traditional race cars out anymore. So we have to do something to keep racing, right? That is job number one. We are preparing to do that. A battery electric race car, you can really go into the cities and make a good show. You saw the WTCR cars, right? You can give a show. If it’s battery electric or not, okay the sound isn’t there, but I think our touring car racing, this is true racing. Fighting like crazy. That also goes with battery electric. I’m quite optimistic that those [E-WTCR] races will also be very enjoyable. We need to go into this. Our car will run this year for the first time. Let’s see how we can move on with E-WTCR. We want to support E-WTCR, clearly. We made that commitment. Let’s see how much fun we can squeeze out of battery electric racing.” Just the night before talking to Albert, I test drove a couple of hours in an i30 N and an Ionic EV. So, I asked if an Ionic N is in the pipeline. “Yeah, we had already a concept car, our U.S. tech office, they made a fancy Ioniq. They tuned it a little bit. Did some autocross or something? [He’s talking about the Ioniq that Hyundai raced in Optima Ultimate Street Car Challenge, shown below.] And we also have a concept car in Namyang, we tuned it. I wouldn’t call it an N. But yeah, we are testing the waters. Yeah, I mean, sooner or later there will be a battery-electric N. It’s just a matter of time. But then there’s a time maybe when that is even over. And then there will probably be a fuel cell electric N. That depends. If we keep in small segments then maybe battery electric is still the right way to go. When we talk about larger cars, SUVs, we have to go fuel cell electric.” Hyundai Says Nürburgring Production Car Lap Records are Useless Man, from my perspective Hyundai is singing all the right tunes. I vastly prefer to value driver confidence and driving enjoyment over the search for ever lower lap times. While Renault is happy to grab headlines by bolting sticky tires and crazy suspension to a hatchback, it’s probably a quick but not very easy to drive hot hatch. There’s a tipping point where lap times make a car unusable for street driving. It is for that reason I feel Nürburgring lap times are meaningless. The Renault Megane RS Trophy-R Just Beat Up The Civic Type R and Stole Its Nürburgring CrownI don’t put much stock in Nürburgring lap times, or any lap times for that matter, as they relate… Albert Biermann: “We come here [to the Nürburgring] and we do all the tuning here. For us, this is kind of our living room with our cars. We know the area very well, the i30 N has got tons of laps on the Nürburgring not only for durability, but also for tuning. The aero setup, the aero balance, we have probably the most fancy wind tunnel money can buy, and you get all the data, and you get the recommendations for aerodynamic efficiencies and everything. But the final decision we make in Schwedenkreuz [widely considered the trickiest corner of the Nordschleife, or at least probably the most dangerous]. Those are the corners where we finally decide about the aero balance. Where the not-so-professional driver can still feel comfortable in that high-speed corner when you go over that little crest and the car becomes light. You want a planted back to feel safe. And not feel scared when the car is everywhere and you get the heartbeat because you are scared. We want the heartbeat because you have fun. This is why we are here.” Later in the conversation, I asked Mr. Biermann what he thought of hot hatches like the Honda Civic Type-R and Renault Megane RS Trophy-R breaking FWD production car N-ring records. Here’s what he had to say. “No. For this, we developed the Veloster N and i30 N TCR race cars. This is the job of race cars, to make a fast lap time and to win races. And last year in our first season, we won the world championship in WTCR. I think that statement should be clear enough to everybody. And a road car is first of all fun to drive. And of course race track capability to enjoy it. But if I make a car for the lap time, that aero setup would be completely different. That makes no sense. We want young people to enjoy the car, and not only very fast driving journalists or hire a race driver who is driving over the kerbs like a maniac with a special suspension setup just to find that other four, five, six seconds to beat some record. That’s not our game. We work for customers, not for media story. And to win races and lap time making, we have the TCR cars. It’s as easy as that.” I gotta admit, I agree 100 percent. It’s been proven hundreds of times that eking out the final few seconds of a lap time doesn’t make the car more fun to drive or more engaging. Often the opposite. *coughs* Porsche GT3 RS *coughs* Toyota Told Hyundai Not to do NASCAR Hyundai is looking to grow its motorsport endeavors in North America. The Korean manufacturer currently runs a few Veloster N TCR racers with support from Bryan Herta Autosport. There have been discussions on how else to get involved, and NASCAR was mentioned quite a lot for a while. Thomas Schemera: “Yeah, but this is always associated with a hell of a lot of budget. And we talked to them, and they gave a presentation, and I got invited [to Daytona] and we invited them [to visit Hyundai] and we discussed it, we talked it through. At the end of the day we said at the current point of time it doesn’t make sense. We also talked to Toyota, in Dallas, we said ‘Hey guys, what’s going on in NASCAR? Let’s put our heads together and let’s share some ideas.’ And they said ‘If we were you guys, does it really make sense?’ You have to get access to the best teams, you need to put a hell of a lot of money on the table, you need to get access to the best drivers. Because this [meaning NASCAR racing] is not about the brand, this is not about the team, this is all about the driver, we were told. And if you want this, and you want to spend this money, and you have the patience to wait this 10 years (or 11 years, or maybe eight years) then do it.” Schemera then closes this train of thought by reprising Toyota’s advice, “But if we were you...” He then trailed off and gave a typically European shrug. While I had his ear, I suggested he think about becoming a third engine supplier for IndyCar. This was met with a stroke of the chin and little else. Bryan Herta seemed interested. Article source: https://jalopnik.com/hyundai-isnt-giving-up-on-sedans-and-neither-am-i-1835856472 Hyundai's Santa Fe received the distinct honor of most dependable Midsize SUV in the J.D. Power 2019 Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS). Released today, the annual Vehicle Dependability Study shows Santa Fe ranked highest in its class, beating out leading competitors in the 2016 model year. The Santa Fe delivers Hyundai's recipe of bold design, high-output powertrains and a host of features to please drivers and passengers with high expectations for functionality, versatility and comfort. "Long-term ownership satisfaction is a key part of the Hyundai Way," said Barry J. Ratzlaff, vice president of customer satisfaction, Hyundai Motor America. "We strive to create vehicles that deliver quality, safety, bold design and great value. This award from J.D. Power recognizes the strong effort of our R&D, Manufacturing and Quality teams as well as our dealers who all work together to support our owners. Along with great vehicles, Hyundai also offers our customers the assurance of a great shopping and ownership experience." The study, now in its 30th year, examines problems experienced during the past 12 months by original owners of 2016 model-year vehicles. Overall dependability is determined by the number of problems experienced per 100 vehicles (PP100), with a lower score reflecting higher quality. The study covers 177 specific problems grouped into eight major vehicle categories. For the 2019 model year, Hyundai Santa Fe adds:
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Hyundai Motor America is focused on delivering an outstanding customer experience grounded in design leadership, engineering excellence and exceptional value in every vehicle we sell. Hyundai's technology-rich product lineup of cars and SUVs at Group 1 Hyundai and alternative-powered electric and fuel cell vehicles is backed by Hyundai Assurance—our promise to deliver peace of mind to our customers. Hyundai vehicles are sold and serviced through more than 830 dealerships nationwide and the majority sold in the U.S. are built at U.S. manufacturing facilities, including Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama. Hyundai Motor America is headquartered in Fountain Valley, California, and is a subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Company of Korea. Article source: https://hyundaiowners.blogspot.com/2019/09/hyundai-santa-fe-ranked-most-dependable.html Replacement for strong-selling city car is teased in design image; will arrive in showrooms before end of year The Hyundai i10 - Hyundai’s city car - is moving into its third generation for 2020, and the first official image of the new car has been released.
Although not confirmed to be an image of the firm's city car, Autocar understands this is the i10 - but we don't yet know if it will debut in Frankfurt in concept form or full production spec. While only the car's 'floating' C-pillar design is shown in what looks to be a slightly exaggerated digital rendering, we can see the new Volkswagen Up rival's styling will take a step forward from today's six-year-old model. A prototype spotted a while ago with less disguise on European roads, thought to be the i10, is now in fact believed to be the larger i20. Our reference point for the i10 therefore goes back to images of a heavily disguised mule undergoing winter testing. That car retained the familiar smaller footprint and upright stance of the outgoing i10 but had significant body cladding, including over the C-pillar, which appears to rise in the same way as the preview image. Details of the interior are yet to be seen, but the Korean manufacturer is expected to boost perceived quality and introduce more advanced technology, including greater connectivity features, wireless smartphone charging and more active safety systems on top-end models. Interior space isn't likely to increase significantly, because the current i10 is only fractionally shorter than the latest Kia Picanto, with which the new model is expected to share its platform and mechanicals. Engines are expected to include the familiar 1.0-litre three-cylinder and 1.2-litre four-cylinder naturally aspirated petrol units, with a turbocharged 1.0-litre triple likely to make its way over from the range-topping Picanto. Expect prices to rise slightly to reflect the improvements and changing markets. We'll see more details closer to the i10's unveiling next year. Though you won’t find any new Hyundai i10’s on the streets anymore - there are still pre-owned and demo i10 models at Group 1 Hyundai, which is as good as it gets. Article source: https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/new-2020-hyundai-i10-spotted-front-end-redesign Hyundai has begun road testing the third-gen i20 hatchback globally. We got a glimpse of what the new Hyundai i20 (codename: PI3) would look like when viewed from up front. Hyundai doesn’t seem to have toyed around much with the new i20’s overall shape and the model looks quite similar to the outgoing car at first glance. However, the new i20 gets major changes to its front-end. The trademark Hyundai ‘cascading grille’ is now much wider and quite similar in shape to the one seen on the Elantra facelift (also India bound, soon) and the Venue SUV.
While Hyundai seems to be maintaining the basic shape of its signature cascade grille, the grille inserts vary depending on the model. The Elantra facelift gets horizontal slats with chrome bits, the Venue gets horizontal as well as vertical slats, while the next-gen i20 test mule gets a criss-cross pattern. The new hatchback’s headlamps merge with the grille and have an upward swooping design. Hyundai will equip the new i20 with LED headlamps along with projector and daytime running lights, depending on variant. The new i20’s bumper neatly merges into the grille and gets two vertical placement slots for its projector fog lamps. The current-gen i20 measures 3,995mm in length and Hyundai India will not make it much longer, to ensure it ducks below the crucial four-metre mark in order to qualify for excise benefits. Expect the new i20 to come with a long list of creature comforts and equipment, along with the Hyundai BlueLink system. The new i20 will come with tried-and-tested engine line-up, which will include the current 83hp, 1.2-litre petrol and also the 120hp, 1.0-litre GDI turbo-petrol engine. Hyundai will also continue to equip the i20 with diesel engines for India as well as global markets. With new styling, more equipment and updated engines, the new i20 from Group 1 Hyundai will surely be more competitive when faced with newer rivals like the Toyota Glanza, Maruti Suzuki Baleno, Honda's Jazz and the Tata Altroz. Article source: https://hyundaiowners.blogspot.com/2019/07/next-gen-hyundai-i20-front-styling.html Representatives from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety visited Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama Friday morning to announce the 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe as a TOP SAFETY PICK+ and Accent as a TOP SAFETY PICK.
This announcement positions Hyundai as the brand with the most combined TSP+ and TSP-rated vehicles in the automotive industry. A trophy was presented to Hyundai at a press event Friday morning. The Montgomery plant is where the Santa Fe is assembled. Hyundai officially kicked off production of the 2019 Santa Fe back in June. The company says consumer demand has shifted to SUVs so it has upped its production of the Santa Fe. If you want to get behind the wheel of the new Santa Fe - speak to a Group 1 Hyundai sales expert today. Article source: https://www.wsfa.com/2018/09/21/new-hyundai-santa-fe-earns-top-safety-honor/Hyundai’s new Santa Fe SUV is being recognized and honored for its safety. |
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