tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6699496420956067712024-03-14T04:08:03.419-07:00Hyundai OwnersHyundai Owners South Africahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04634034758704857784noreply@blogger.comBlogger87125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-669949642095606771.post-50860415556088124302022-01-26T08:08:00.003-08:002022-01-26T08:12:24.580-08:00Hyundai i20 Makes A Sweet Family Car<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjK9jSXEjicdjSKownoTciTEPHUEnv5CV3HsJXwsWCeetVCanQeeDzknjyKIYoeGMgTF3cJimjJtDqA9_zdlR35AcQjVqVitFbL_NQSE7F1aEPZy124pc3ybIektsEuY682t8d4SkqogX3cBz9KNV1yy0x7h6X2eU8hAn8uibAZfQqwDCn5ZSPBGN9wVg=s1980" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: #cccccc;"><img border="0" data-original-height="920" data-original-width="1980" height="186" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjK9jSXEjicdjSKownoTciTEPHUEnv5CV3HsJXwsWCeetVCanQeeDzknjyKIYoeGMgTF3cJimjJtDqA9_zdlR35AcQjVqVitFbL_NQSE7F1aEPZy124pc3ybIektsEuY682t8d4SkqogX3cBz9KNV1yy0x7h6X2eU8hAn8uibAZfQqwDCn5ZSPBGN9wVg=w400-h186" width="400" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cccccc;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #cccccc;"><span>The Hyundai i20 is packed with standard features and drives with the kind of appeal we're typically used to in cars that cost a lot more money. Check out this great </span><a href="https://www.group1auto.co.za/hyundai/i20/" rev="en_rl_none"><span><u>review of the Hyundai i20</u></span></a><span>, as adapted from Wheels24.</span></span></div><div><span style="color: #cccccc;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #cccccc;"><span>The i20 will comfortably carry four adults and provide a respectable amount of luggage space. The i20 on which the below review is based on the 1.0-litre TGDI Fluid with six-speed manual transmission and two-tone paint. </span><a href="https://www.group1auto.co.za/hyundai/i20/" rev="en_rl_none"><span><u>This i20</u></span></a><span> sells for R338 900 at </span><b><span>Hyundai dealers</span></b><span>. </span></span></div><div><span style="color: #cccccc;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #cccccc;">The Hyundai i20 has undoubtedly become more avant-garde in terms of styling on the outside. It's a head-turner of note, and during the test period, it was showered with praise by friends, family, and neighbours for its looks. We like the compact nature of the car and its sharp lines and aggressive stance. It looks like a hot hatch, and it has a charm to it that is very alluring.</span></div><div><span style="color: #cccccc;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #cccccc;"><span>The </span><a href="https://www.group1auto.co.za/hyundai/i20/" rev="en_rl_none"><span><u>Hyundai i20</u></span></a><span> measures 3995mm in length, 1775mm wide and stands 1505mm from the ground. It offers a ground clearance of 170mm, which is not bad considering it's a classic five-door hatchback vehicle and not a crossover like the Kona. The trunk proves large enough at 311 litres for a weekend getaway's worth of luggage.</span></span></div><div><span style="color: #cccccc;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #cccccc;">Being the range-topping Fluid model, you get all the features you need to ensure a comfortable trip. It has anti-lock brakes and electronic brakeforce distribution, but no traction or stability control systems. </span></div><div><span style="color: #cccccc;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #cccccc;">The car's 1.0-litre turbo three-cylinder is a gem to experience. It produces 90kW and 170Nm, good enough for zero to 100km/h sprints in 9.7 seconds and a top speed of 190km/h. An average of 9 litres per 100km was achieved during the test cycle because we thoroughly enjoyed the sporty driving characteristics of the i20. We pretty much drove this car like it was a Toyota GR Yaris as it felt terrific in the hands and from the driver's seat and inspired confidence even though it didn't have electronic driving aids to leverage.</span></div><div><span style="color: #cccccc;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #cccccc;">We particularly enjoyed the short-throw, six-speed manual transmission and the easy to actuate clutch pedal. In the right gears, you can safely overtake, and if you are gentle with the vehicle, you can use as little as 6.5 litres of unleaded per 100km. The i20 proved so convenient and so much fun to live with that we consider it one of the best alternatives to the class-leading VW Polo right now for less than R350 000.</span></div><div><span style="color: #cccccc;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #cccccc;">If you're looking for a family vehicle and have one child, you can easily get away with living with an i20 for many years to come. We'd have the i20 in a heartbeat based on this test.</span></div><div><span style="color: #cccccc;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEivQJx4dOiVkOsSSCTBG6F6aPsWbx8PfRzjKTyQAya6lDGwC7PtKVkaPwsguIcUD4VE2qC8eH2AgPVhGkwzDrmruwCsYWe1fiBfr8L7nvdg6WD5FxI4pVWsz7Vt_snvBfMoMm8iipYli0GsWHWHBg8HeNS0-KaJkCj2cJGa5w-b5rwIWNkzlMt9r9g2Hw=s1980" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: #cccccc;"><img border="0" data-original-height="920" data-original-width="1980" height="186" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEivQJx4dOiVkOsSSCTBG6F6aPsWbx8PfRzjKTyQAya6lDGwC7PtKVkaPwsguIcUD4VE2qC8eH2AgPVhGkwzDrmruwCsYWe1fiBfr8L7nvdg6WD5FxI4pVWsz7Vt_snvBfMoMm8iipYli0GsWHWHBg8HeNS0-KaJkCj2cJGa5w-b5rwIWNkzlMt9r9g2Hw=w400-h186" width="400" /></span></a></div><span style="color: #cccccc;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEga32_9niDyQOinjN8shvx8YjnKHFLGMp06YRG1_8V2He7LO15hR128JWWUQDe8s7uIRzU17Xmg3iOPprukfTXwJp_nwpvwd82EpE0wtf6VV3zxtE1Scs1shO7Q0g8ea6ZMd3qsut1yMcynfsqclx92d3XGM6C8_7yg4I9DBjKKdjumjgGy8yOqg1WCkQ=s1980" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: #cccccc;"><img border="0" data-original-height="920" data-original-width="1980" height="186" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEga32_9niDyQOinjN8shvx8YjnKHFLGMp06YRG1_8V2He7LO15hR128JWWUQDe8s7uIRzU17Xmg3iOPprukfTXwJp_nwpvwd82EpE0wtf6VV3zxtE1Scs1shO7Q0g8ea6ZMd3qsut1yMcynfsqclx92d3XGM6C8_7yg4I9DBjKKdjumjgGy8yOqg1WCkQ=w400-h186" width="400" /></span></a></div><span style="color: #cccccc;"><br /> </span><div><span style="color: #cccccc;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #cccccc;">.</span></div><div><span style="color: #cccccc;">.</span></div><div><span style="color: #cccccc;">.</span></div><div><span style="color: #cccccc;">Article from <a href="https://www.news24.com/" rev="en_rl_none">https://carcraziness.postach.io/post/hyundai-i20-makes-a-sweet-family-car</a></span></div>Hyundai Owners South Africahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04634034758704857784noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-669949642095606771.post-9224996331536134232021-12-30T07:35:00.000-08:002021-12-30T07:35:09.156-08:00Hyundai Venue Budget SUV Engine Info<p> <span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", HelveticaNeue, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">South Africa’s</span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", HelveticaNeue, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"> </span><a href="https://www.group1hyundai.co.za/hyundai-venue/" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; background-image: linear-gradient(rgba(68, 68, 68, 0) 50%, rgba(68, 68, 68, 0.25) 0px); background-position: 0px 1.15em; background-repeat: repeat-x; background-size: 1em 2px; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: black; cursor: pointer; font-family: inherit; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: none 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0.15em; text-decoration-line: none; vertical-align: baseline;">affordable SUV</a><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", HelveticaNeue, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", HelveticaNeue, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">segment has literally exploded in the past year, with new entrants like the Suzuki Vitara Brezza and its Toyota Urban Cruiser twin hitting local shores along with the Kia Sonet, Nissan Magnite and Renault Kiger.</span></p><div class="media-holder media-holder-draggable media-holder-figure" contenteditable="false" draggable="true" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; cursor: grab; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", HelveticaNeue, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px -20px; outline: none 0px; padding: 0px 20px; position: relative; vertical-align: baseline;"><figure class="tmblr-full" data-orig-height="365" data-orig-width="650" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; 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font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 15px -20px; outline: none 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><img data-img-key="312" data-orig-height="365" data-orig-width="650" src="https://64.media.tumblr.com/bc0411f010bc39c37e59bba96429c0f8/457bbfc41edcf59a-f4/s540x810/87102dbe552aa1210c8725df11c866eee2d72e18.png" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; display: block; font-family: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; outline: none 0px; padding: 0px; pointer-events: none; vertical-align: baseline; width: 540px;" /></figure><div class="media-button icon_close media-killer" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; background-color: #ff492f; border-radius: 50%; border: 1px solid rgb(255, 73, 47); box-sizing: border-box; color: white; cursor: pointer; font-family: inherit; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; height: 21px; line-height: 21px; margin: 0px; opacity: 0; outline: none 0px; padding: 0px; pointer-events: none; position: absolute; right: -11px; text-align: center; top: -7px; transform: scale(0); transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275) 0s, opacity 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1) 0s; user-select: none; vertical-align: baseline; width: 21px;"></div></div><p style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", HelveticaNeue, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 20px 0px 15px; outline: none 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: 700; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: none 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"></span></p><p style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", HelveticaNeue, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 15px 0px; outline: none 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Hyundai has expanded its <a href="https://www.group1hyundai.co.za/hyundai-venue/" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; background-image: linear-gradient(rgba(68, 68, 68, 0) 50%, rgba(68, 68, 68, 0.25) 0px); background-position: 0px 1.15em; background-repeat: repeat-x; background-size: 1em 2px; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: black; cursor: pointer; font-family: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: none 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0.15em; text-decoration-line: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Venue compact SUV range </a>with a new base model called the 1.2 Motion.</p><p style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", HelveticaNeue, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 15px 0px; outline: none 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Priced at R259 900, the Hyundai Venue 1.2 Motion costs R58 000 less than the 1.0T Motion which was previously the most affordable entry into the range.</p><div class="media-holder media-holder-draggable media-holder-figure" contenteditable="false" draggable="true" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; 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user-select: none; vertical-align: baseline; width: 21px;"></div></div><p style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", HelveticaNeue, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 20px 0px 15px; outline: none 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">But whereas the latter comes with an 88kW 1.0-litre turbo petrol engine, those buying the 1.2 Motion will have to make do with a normally aspirated 1.2-litre petrol engine that produces just 61kW and 114Nm. It is paired with a five-speed manual transmission.<br style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; outline: none 0px;" /></p><p style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", HelveticaNeue, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 15px 0px; outline: none 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">It remains to be seen whether the new 1.2 will offer adequate performance at altitude, and it’s also worth noting that its rivals come with larger 1.5-litre or turbocharged 1.0-litre engines.</p><p style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", HelveticaNeue, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 15px 0px; outline: none 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">The <a href="https://www.group1hyundai.co.za/hyundai-venue/" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; background-image: linear-gradient(rgba(68, 68, 68, 0) 50%, rgba(68, 68, 68, 0.25) 0px); background-position: 0px 1.15em; background-repeat: repeat-x; background-size: 1em 2px; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: black; cursor: pointer; font-family: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: none 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0.15em; text-decoration-line: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Hyundai Venue</a> 1.2 Motion does however cover all the bases spec-wise, with <span style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: 700; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: none 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">standard amenities</span> including an 8.0-inch infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity and a reverse camera. It also comes with a multi-function steering wheel, electric windows and mirrors, manual air conditioning, dual front airbags and ABS brakes.</p><p style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", HelveticaNeue, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 15px 0px; outline: none 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Also included in the R259 900 price is a seven-year or 200 000km warranty, three-year/45 000km service plan and roadside assistance for seven years or 150 000km.</p><p style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", HelveticaNeue, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 15px 0px; outline: none 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">.</p><p style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", HelveticaNeue, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 15px 0px; outline: none 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">.</p><p style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", HelveticaNeue, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 15px 0px 0px; outline: none 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Original article from <a href="https://www.iol.co.za/motoring/" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; background-image: linear-gradient(rgba(68, 68, 68, 0) 50%, rgba(68, 68, 68, 0.25) 0px); background-position: 0px 1.15em; background-repeat: repeat-x; background-size: 1em 2px; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: black; cursor: pointer; font-family: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: none 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0.15em; text-decoration-line: none; vertical-align: baseline;">https://www.iol.co.za/motoring/</a></p>Hyundai Owners South Africahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04634034758704857784noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-669949642095606771.post-89231464227435166232021-11-01T22:17:00.003-07:002021-11-01T22:20:44.167-07:00The Hyundai Elantra We Want<p><span style="color: #999999;"> <span>Hyundai unveiled the seventh-generation Elantra sedan abroad, while the </span><a href="https://www.group1hyundai.co.za/hyundai-elantra/" rev="en_rl_none"><span><u>Elantra in South Africa</u></span></a><span> has been discontinued. </span></span></p><div><span style="color: #999999;"><span>Here’s what the </span><a href="https://www.group1hyundai.co.za/hyundai-elantra/" rev="en_rl_none"><span><u>Hyundai Elantra</u></span></a><span> has to offer.</span></span></div><div><span style="color: #999999;"><br /></span></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPXMxfGh2HTohnk-PZdfkpZyreGO9uRrsBsqhyphenhyphenEfn8nqfMv8hC_c0rWhkBXr8uzQEQjyeEO9dF7dFnQB2CggDKTen5416b3UaThy6ASK6MM0uIcbQsifwXywce8n03eCeS-51suXhkXBmd/s700/20200411051022_Elantra-1.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #999999;"><img border="0" data-original-height="464" data-original-width="700" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPXMxfGh2HTohnk-PZdfkpZyreGO9uRrsBsqhyphenhyphenEfn8nqfMv8hC_c0rWhkBXr8uzQEQjyeEO9dF7dFnQB2CggDKTen5416b3UaThy6ASK6MM0uIcbQsifwXywce8n03eCeS-51suXhkXBmd/w400-h265/20200411051022_Elantra-1.jpg" width="400" /></span></a></div><span style="color: #999999;"><br /></span><div><b><span style="color: #999999;">It looks striking</span></b></div><div><span style="color: #999999;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #999999;">The new Elantra carries Hyundai’s latest ‘Sensuous Sportiness’ design language, but with a twist. Labelled 'Parametric Dynamics’, the main element of this styling theme is the convergence of three surface lines at a single point; this is most evident on the new Elantra’s doors.</span></div><div><span style="color: #999999;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #999999;">Up front, the Elantra’s LED headlights merge into the large, cascading grille to form a single unit, while prominent creases on the bonnet lend the sedan a decidedly aggressive look. The silhouette is no longer of a conventional three-box sedan but more akin to a four-door coupé, with the roof gently flowing into the tail section. At the rear, the new Elantra gets T-shaped LED tail lights linked by an LED light bar that runs across the boot lid. When lit up at night, this rear-light arrangement forms the 'flying H logo'.</span></div><div><span style="color: #999999;"><br /></span></div><div><b><span style="color: #999999;">It is roomier than before</span></b></div><div><span style="color: #999999;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #999999;">The 2021 Elantra is based on Hyundai’s new K3 platform, which the carmaker claims brings in weight savings vis-a-vis the outgoing model. When compared to the outgoing model currently, the new car is 56mm longer, 51mm lower and 26mm wider, with a 20mm increase in wheelbase. </span></div><div><span style="color: #999999;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #999999;">The increase in length and width should translate into more interior space for all passengers. Also, Hyundai claims that despite the drop in height, the new Elantra has the same amount of headroom as the outgoing model, while offering more leg- and shoulder-room for rear-seat passengers.</span></div><div><span style="color: #999999;"><br /></span></div><div><b><span style="color: #999999;">It has a feature-rich interior </span></b></div><div><span style="color: #999999;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #999999;">The new Elantra’s interior has a completely new dashboard design and a four-spoke steering wheel, as seen on the new Hyundai Creta. Top-spec Elantras feature twin 10.25-inch screens – one for the instrument cluster and one for the infotainment system – merged into a single unit. As seen on the upcoming new-gen i20, the Elantra features slim AC vents too, spanning the width of the dash.</span></div><div><span style="color: #999999;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #999999;">In terms of equipment, the new Elantra is loaded to the gills with features. Key among these are Hyundai's Blue Link connected-car technology, an eight-speaker Bose sound system, an electric sunroof, ventilated seats, 64-colour ambient lighting, a 'Digital Key' smartphone app (to unlock and start the car) and wireless smartphone charging. Apart from airbags, ABS and ESC, standard safety kit also include a driver attention warning system and forward collision avoidance assist. </span></div><div><span style="color: #999999;"><br /></span></div><div><b><span style="color: #999999;">There are some interesting engines</span></b></div><div><span style="color: #999999;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #999999;">For this seventh generation Hyundai decided to carry forward the 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine from its predecessor. However, this engine is now paired with a CVT-automatic gearbox instead of the older torque converter unit. </span></div><div><span style="color: #999999;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #999999;">Hyundai offers a 1.5-litre diesel engine as an option, if there’s sufficient demand for it. The new Elantra is also offered with the 1.4-litre turbo-petrol engine from the new Creta SUV.</span></div><div><span style="color: #999999;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #999999;">Internationally, Hyundai offers a hybrid powertrain with the new Elantra – a first for the model. This powertrain pairs a 1.6-litre turbo-petrol engine with a 32kW electric motor (powered by a 1.32kWh lithium-ion battery) for a combined output of 102 kw and 264 Nm of torque, and is mated to a 6-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox. </span></div><div><span style="color: #999999;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #999999;"><span>The </span><a href="https://www.group1hyundai.co.za/hyundai-elantra/" rev="en_rl_none"><span><u>Hyundai Elantra sold in SA</u></span></a><span> was already a compelling package in the </span><b><span>midsize sedan</span></b><span> segment. This new seventh-gen model promises to be a few rungs up on the desirability quotient.</span></span></div><div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP0xjGEv9DXHYOfcOKkuYN_lrcdiFgsDUWo1siEofATBxKURhNPTGmCMVKRTB6__kpE1byEPNUrI83N3lWRzmpBw2DpiF-L_O66UBGD4hInaM24PSxPGPaAP_eJ3ZsjDRWAMhpkJa5j11h/s872/Elantra-2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: #999999;"><img border="0" data-original-height="578" data-original-width="872" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP0xjGEv9DXHYOfcOKkuYN_lrcdiFgsDUWo1siEofATBxKURhNPTGmCMVKRTB6__kpE1byEPNUrI83N3lWRzmpBw2DpiF-L_O66UBGD4hInaM24PSxPGPaAP_eJ3ZsjDRWAMhpkJa5j11h/s320/Elantra-2.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></div><span style="color: #999999;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0iN9ufv1vHpNM1cy-Mv9iI-uPJbHrllv7BqmnlC4zO41gYZ269viuvFGGDvkbLNedFE47AQ17crlYU8Y6_JPh9FPN-j7I1Xs4scLk3CqvdktdzE3MESmlXA3_K6uZ9MEsMNsF3enBnZ5Z/s872/Elantra-3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3n6Y3L6LSaYmisXw1FS4srs4hiN2qTUMFcNy22gHrN__KlL_hdzEeMB5GDmie_uYygHWEFtteNVTxVvlvbH3m1tmOVabT1iRJwy-UU1Z8-YUThbrxXh1ETrZnMBGRuO-5wxrvZbGotVlz/s872/Elantra-5.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: #999999;"><img border="0" data-original-height="578" data-original-width="872" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3n6Y3L6LSaYmisXw1FS4srs4hiN2qTUMFcNy22gHrN__KlL_hdzEeMB5GDmie_uYygHWEFtteNVTxVvlvbH3m1tmOVabT1iRJwy-UU1Z8-YUThbrxXh1ETrZnMBGRuO-5wxrvZbGotVlz/s320/Elantra-5.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></div><span style="color: #999999;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjar0jKInU17BkwI1ehjP882B0xyHbwtvKa_CtHsMJL70RwFZZUPU-2cAX9F8fhMumQXm_Oen8b_u-p2NXAheMXfwBYlT0JBh4hB4CrOm5B4bFusb96OuFe80g3-FoX0IPZK9BE18cpJNqd/s872/Elantra-6.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: #999999;"><img border="0" data-original-height="578" data-original-width="872" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjar0jKInU17BkwI1ehjP882B0xyHbwtvKa_CtHsMJL70RwFZZUPU-2cAX9F8fhMumQXm_Oen8b_u-p2NXAheMXfwBYlT0JBh4hB4CrOm5B4bFusb96OuFe80g3-FoX0IPZK9BE18cpJNqd/s320/Elantra-6.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></div><span style="color: #999999;"><br /></span><div><span style="color: #999999;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #999999;">Article source: </span><a class="in-cell-link" href="https://carcraziness.postach.io/post/the-hyundai-elantra-we-want" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt;" target="_blank">https://carcraziness.postach.io/post/the-hyundai-elantra-we-want</a></div>Hyundai Owners South Africahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04634034758704857784noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-669949642095606771.post-46947774470822062262021-08-28T09:16:00.000-07:002021-08-28T09:16:08.738-07:00All-Around 2021 Hyundai Kona Review<h3>The 2021 <a href="https://www.group1hyundai.co.za/hyundai-kona/">Hyundai Kona</a> wears like statement jewellery and drives like a bargain.</h3><figure class="wp-block-image"><img alt="" height="300" src="https://images.hgmsites.net/med/2021-hyundai-kona-limited-dct-fwd-angular-front-exterior-view_100763553_m.jpg" width="400" /></figure><p>It’s a small crossover SUV with economy-car roots, but the 2021 Kona has fancy hardware, from all-wheel drive to a dual-clutch transmission to an all-electric companion—and it’s all wrapped in a shape that demands you notice it. </p><p>The Kona is a lot to look at. All the clever crossover-SUV styling tricks show up here, from floating-roof cues to highlighter highlights to stacked headlights. It’s better and more soothing inside, where a more routine layout of controls and a now-usual touchscreen interface take the wheel.</p><p>Selecting the right Kona for performance takes some hoop-jumping. Base cars get a middling 147-horsepower inline-4 and a smooth-shifting 6-speed automatic; we’d take the latter with the optional and way more perky 175-hp turbo-4 instead of the shifty 7-speed dual-clutch that’s supplied.The Kona drives better with available all-wheel drive, which comes with an independent rear suspension that makes the most of its short wheelbase. It’s perky, entertaining on back roads, and easy to needle through city streets.</p><p>Four or five people can fit in the Kona, but the second-row seat’s snug for large adults even if only two come along for the ride. Flip down the back seat and the Kona can hold 1296,9-litres of cargo.</p><p>Every Kona comes with automatic emergency braking, and the IIHS and the NHTSA give the crossover sterling crash-test scores. Base cars have a 7.0-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility; our sweet spot is the Kona SEL, which gets keyless start, 17-inch wheels, heated front seats, satellite radio, and blind-spot monitors. The Kona’s killer app? A 5-year/100,000km warranty..</p><h3><strong>Styling</strong></h3><h3><em>It’s a party on the outside, business inside the Kona.</em></h3><p>Have you seen a crossover-SUV styling cue you like? Chances are it’s in place on the 2021 Hyundai Kona, a busy-looking crossover that wears a lot of flash in its quest for attention. It’s less complicated inside, for which we give thanks—but we still give a 4 overall for the look.</p><p>The cabin reads differently, like a familiar book. The controls are laid out in a logical way, with pods of controls and vents framed in a lot of black and grey. The Kona’s central touchscreen lightens up the mood—we’re still waiting for a crackling-fireplace wallpaper for the screen. It’s not quite sober, but not nearly so radical as the body; the Kona interior seems almost to belong to a different car altogether.</p><h3><strong>Performance</strong></h3><h3><em>The Kona handles well, but its powertrains need more refinement.</em></h3><p>The petrol-powered Hyundai Kona can handle winding roads, but its engines and transmissions lag.</p><p>Base Kona crossovers adopt a 2.0-litre inline-4 that churns out 109kW. It’s teamed with a 6-speed automatic that sends power to the front wheels. If that sounds like an economy car, it is—and the Kona seems sluggish in this configuration. All-wheel drive helps with traction in wet weather, but it adds weight and cost too, so we’d avoid it in this configuration.</p><p>In handling the Kona fares much better. The independent suspension on all-wheel-drive versions delivers deft handling (front-drive models have a twist-beam rear that’s a little less planted) and good ride comfort for a car that rides on a short wheelbase. Steering feel builds heft when the Kona’s drive modes flip into Sport, and the ride degrades a bit when the larger 18-inch wheels are fitted, so finding the best Kona performance is a needle-threading exercise. With all-wheel drive, the Kona has 6.7 inches of ground clearance, so visions of Moab would be better replaced by visions of a close-in parking spot at the mall on a rainy weekend morning.</p><p>The best way to know if the Kona’s handling is suited to your driving style and needs is to book a <a href="https://www.group1hyundai.co.za/hyundai-kona/">test drive</a> at <strong>Group 1 Hyundai</strong>.</p><h3><strong>Comfort & Quality</strong></h3><h3><em>The Kona’s smaller than a Tucson—and not much bigger than a Venue.</em></h3><p>Hyundai slots the Kona crossover between its Tucson and Venue utility vehicles, but it’s closer in size to the value-packed Venue—and that makes it more suitable for two adults and occasional passengers rather than four people on long hauls.</p><p>We think it’s a 6 for comfort, thanks to its spacious cargo hold.</p><p>The Kona’s front seats have good bolstering and range of adjustment; they sit relatively high, which sells this crossover SUV to people who might think a Kia Soul is too low. The cloth seats can be upgraded to leather in the top trim. </p><figure class="wp-block-image"><img alt="" height="300" src="https://images.hgmsites.net/med/2021-hyundai-kona-limited-dct-fwd-angular-rear-exterior-view_100763563_m.jpg" width="400" /></figure><p>While the seats themselves are fine, the Kona’s cabin is snug, and rear seats are limited in shoulder and knee room for adults. Headroom works better, thanks to the Kona’s bubble-roof design. </p><p>The rear seats fold down to boost the Kona’s cargo space from 544-litres to 1297=litres. Better than some lower-riding hatchbacks, the Kona has a wide hatch and a low load floor, which makes for an easier cargo loading experience.</p><p>The Kona interior comes in grey or black.</p><h3><strong>Safety</strong></h3><h3><em>The Kona comes standard with great crash-test scores.</em></h3><p>Crash-test scores put the Kona near the top of its small-SUV niche.</p><p>The NHTSA pegs the Kona at five stars overall, with a sole four-star score for rollover risk. The IIHS gives it “Good” scores in all its crash tests and a Top Safety Pick award.</p><p><a href="https://www.group1hyundai.co.za/hyundai-kona/">All Hyundai Kona crossovers</a> come with automatic emergency braking. Blind-spot monitors become available on the SEL, while Ultimate Konas get a head-up display, adaptive cruise control, and active lane control.</p><h3><strong>KONA Base Model Features</strong></h3><p>Hyundai fits all Kona crossovers with lots of features and covers them with the same great warranty, but the SEL offers the best value.</p><p>Base Kona SE crossovers have power features, cloth upholstery, 16-inch wheels, a 7.0-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Bluetooth, and automatic emergency braking. </p><p>Hyundai’s 5-year/100,000 km bumper-to-bumper warranty covers the Kona, and it expands to 10 years/160,000 km for the powertrain. Hyundai also includes three years of free maintenance on all its 2021 models. </p><figure class="wp-block-image"><img alt="" height="268" src="https://images.hgmsites.net/med/2021-hyundai-kona_100753486_m.jpg" width="400" /></figure><p><!-- wp:heading {"level":3} -->
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<!-- /wp:paragraph --></p><p>Article source: <a href="https://hyundaidrivers.wordpress.com/2021/08/28/all-around-2021-hyundai-kona-review/">https://hyundaidrivers.wordpress.com/2021/08/28/all-around-2021-hyundai-kona-review/</a></p><p><br /></p>Hyundai Owners South Africahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04634034758704857784noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-669949642095606771.post-60352680414923450152021-06-25T22:18:00.004-07:002021-06-25T22:18:17.554-07:00The New Hyundai i20 Lifts The Spirit<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib85OKT6Qfr7JGrcldcQ1ZytY9KjAg9nmtOliQPm8tu41IF_ijm-mv_qB3YhtB7046fDYShISXtKCpSBYA6RTDCVbLFzHj5-glPZidMdNHqRV0dMvDGtF0OSJzJ-aI9hmq9T40SQgeWtU9/" style="font-family: helvetica;"><img height="146" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib85OKT6Qfr7JGrcldcQ1ZytY9KjAg9nmtOliQPm8tu41IF_ijm-mv_qB3YhtB7046fDYShISXtKCpSBYA6RTDCVbLFzHj5-glPZidMdNHqRV0dMvDGtF0OSJzJ-aI9hmq9T40SQgeWtU9/w400-h146/image.png" width="400" /></a></div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br />Before the <a href="https://www.group1hyundai.co.za/hyundai-i20/">Hyundai i20</a> there was the Hyundai Getz. And I seem to remember that most times I had to hire a car while on holidays in those days, the Getz was the rental industry’s small car of choice. There was a good reason — it was simple, reliable, and pretty tough. For me, as their customer, it never let me down.<br /><br />This last week I was driving the third generation of the Getz’s successor. And I felt the same way about it. Tidy in size but with enough capacity, reliable because the powertrains are derivative of engine tech that is tried and proven, and I found it to be pretty tough on some of the more marginal roads at the edges of my home area.<br /><br />Through its three iterations since 2009, the i20’s looks have been evolving. This latest is very attractive in its class, and Hyundai has a name for the theme — Sensuous Sportiness. I see what they’re getting at … though the performance is pretty ordinary, the car looks the sporty part.<br /><br />A sculpted wedge, the waistline dropping forward from a stylistically intricate rear treatment. A front with an edge to its grille styling. The ‘eyes’ lights have a purposeful gaze. I got comments whenever I drove up in the car. All good. Those 16” alloys probably helped. And the contrasting black roof.<br /><br />It’s all new inside too, and smartly done. The horizontal ridged detailing along the dashboard adds a sense of width. A fresh treatment of the main instruments in a mix of white and Hyundai’s trademark blue theme are a very good modern take on traditional. The centre screen has big real buttons on either side. (There’s noting more frustrating than trying to tap small virtual buttons while driving. Yeah, yeah, you heard me before. You’ll continue to do so.)<br /><br />The linkage to your smartphone of choice is now totally wireless, with no need to hook a charging lead up for using the Apple or Android systems. This is progress: such leads generally loop around stuff and are untidy.<br /><br />The i20 has always offered decent travelling for four people The inside space is much the same as the previous car, and that’s enough. Even for me, getting in and out of the back was easy, and my remaining hair stayed clear of the roof. I also had ample knee room behind someone of my own size upfront. This is a small car that doesn’t stint on space.<br /><br />The engine is the familiar 1.2 inline-four which has been a staple of the petrol option through the <a href="https://www.group1hyundai.co.za/hyundai-i20/">Hyundai i20s generations</a>. Gaining a little in power along the way. I suggested already that the car doesn’t do blistering performance, but the 84hp is adequate and matches nicely most use this car will have. The 5-speed manual is a masterclass in good feel and operation.<br /><br />This car comes with a solid suite of driver-assist programmes as standard, including Lane Keeping Assist and one that reminds you when the car stopped in front moves away. I turn most of them off. Too many beeps and nudges, for those of us who find this annoying it’s an issue right across the industry.<br /><br />For obvious reasons I’m not doing the long runs these days, but I do have a quite testing circuit of varying roads in my own county, and it was on some of these where I felt the <a href="https://www.group1hyundai.co.za/hyundai-i20/">latest i20</a> at <b>Group 1 Hyundai</b> will likely live long on even the most neglected of road surfaces. Quite impressively strong and capable, actually.<br /><br />It’s partly the state of the market, partly where the car’s segment sits, but Hyundai in Ireland is offering just two grades, and two engines … the one driving mine and a 1.0 three-pot with automatic transmission.<br /><br />All in all, my week with the car was a very satisfying experience. I’d be very happy renting one whenever we get to leave this island for the holidays again.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw1HjOImIJC783SndpTOPZq1fjoUnt8pzJT0ufDRpOBvf3yBYmte4iOBho0XbTbNqn6KzRbeDwS7FtFUTDpnOChGQtaRYfno7z3K8CSDFVIzmT4u4lo5N8xt0KEsWN5XsGtmxn2jN79y3X/"><img height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw1HjOImIJC783SndpTOPZq1fjoUnt8pzJT0ufDRpOBvf3yBYmte4iOBho0XbTbNqn6KzRbeDwS7FtFUTDpnOChGQtaRYfno7z3K8CSDFVIzmT4u4lo5N8xt0KEsWN5XsGtmxn2jN79y3X/w375-h400/image.png" width="375" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />.<br /><span style="font-size: x-small;">Article sourced from https://www.southernstar.ie/<br /></span><br /></span><br />Hyundai Owners South Africahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04634034758704857784noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-669949642095606771.post-32774712941683285212021-05-15T02:49:00.002-07:002021-05-15T02:49:10.244-07:00<h3 style="text-align: left;"> Hybrid engines and bold looks aim to propel the <a href="https://www.group1hyundai.co.za/hyundai-i30/" rev="en_rl_none"><span style="color: #1155cc;"><u>Hyundai i30</u></span></a> to centre stage in the family car market abroad. </h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1Cn2BM-rJA7G1yNhWenUtuW8dsITF-UiC91Srk82LQUvh0meaRatw4KziOSdEHDpBwG8J6_IbMJ4du9Rw-4M3L629NvdCtTGwQESiNfP3IE3x2Ou1NTT878LoUn9h81saBQVjJwiIZB1i/s759/i30-01.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="503" data-original-width="759" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1Cn2BM-rJA7G1yNhWenUtuW8dsITF-UiC91Srk82LQUvh0meaRatw4KziOSdEHDpBwG8J6_IbMJ4du9Rw-4M3L629NvdCtTGwQESiNfP3IE3x2Ou1NTT878LoUn9h81saBQVjJwiIZB1i/s320/i30-01.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>The freshly facelifted Hyundai i30 has followed the modern family hatchback playbook to the letter. First off, it has a funky new look that's designed to make it stand out on the road, and in new N-Line trim especially, with its mean front and rear bumpers, it does just that. Second, it features a mild-hybrid engine in the range, which should lower your running costs and add a bit more zip, to increase the size of your smile as you drive. And thirdly, its interior is now more digital than the space shuttle – i.e, you’re constantly connected to the internet, with a larger infotainment screen to see all of the information presented to you.</div><div><br /></div><div>All this is intended to push the i30 upmarket, to escape the chasing pack of family cars that includes the Ford Focus and Vauxhall Astra, to zoom past the class-leading Skoda Scala and Seat Leon, and to challenge the Volkswagen Golf at the pricier end of this market. Has Hyundai done enough, though? Well, although you won’t be able to buy this updated <a href="https://www.group1hyundai.co.za/hyundai-i30/" rev="en_rl_none"><span style="color: #1155cc;"><u>Hyundai i30 in South Africa</u></span></a>, we’re sharing this review for all the i30 lovers in SA.</div><div><br /></div><h3><b>2020 Hyundai i30 on the road</b></h3><div><br /></div><div>The 1.5-litre petrol engine mild-hybrid setup of this early prototype car is likely to be the exclusive preserve of sporty N-Line trim, which is designed to have the look of a toned-down i30N hot hatchback, but not the sky-high running costs. It’s certainly peppy enough, and, thanks to the small amounts of electrical assistance you receive from the get-go, has no trouble in getting you up to speed. Indeed, while a 0-62mph sprint time of 8.4sec might not sound overly quick, it is on par with the equivalent mild-hybrid Golf 1.5 eTSI 150, and makes this the fastest of the <a href="https://www.group1hyundai.co.za/hyundai-i30/" rev="en_rl_none"><span style="color: #1155cc;"><u>regular i30</u></span></a>s at <b>Group 1 Hyundai</b> use to stock, by some margin. </div><div><br /></div><div>Peak pulling power arrives fairly low down in the rev range, so there’s rarely any need to explore the rev counter’s upper reaches. That is a good thing because although it’s fairly hushed at lower revs, it’s noisier than the Golf 1.5 eTSI as the revs rise. That being said, noise and vibration suppression is something that’s very much still being worked on, so we’ll reserve final judgements for now.</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgznWbcuoZ_fS_gto0YFYRPQy8IfPfaBTZHmhcpRFER6yHi6LJNAF6xnTlL6IMmeRjtD6JYXKzs4kjM7RF8Y3TPqfveXM3EUjBToYhEU0_ZKFR4P7laQJPeWVOKpd5RlN_I_J5FeI5mFU4N/s1600/i30-02.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1060" data-original-width="1600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgznWbcuoZ_fS_gto0YFYRPQy8IfPfaBTZHmhcpRFER6yHi6LJNAF6xnTlL6IMmeRjtD6JYXKzs4kjM7RF8Y3TPqfveXM3EUjBToYhEU0_ZKFR4P7laQJPeWVOKpd5RlN_I_J5FeI5mFU4N/s320/i30-02.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /></div><div>Changes to the i30’s ride and handling aren’t major; as is the case with the current car, it offers a supple ride over most surfaces, but major scars and potholes can send a thud through the car.</div><div><br /></div><div>This i30 feels a little more tied down through corners and more predictable than the current car; and, while the steering weight is a little hefty at times, it gives you a good idea of what the front wheels are up to. A Focus or Leon are still better choices for drivers seeking engagement, though.</div><div><br /></div><div>You’ll be able to order an i30 with either a seven-speed automatic or six-speed manual gearbox, and the latter offers smooth shifts with a satisfying action as you slot the lever into place.</div><div><br /></div><div>And what of those reduced running costs? Well, on a mixed route, which included both town driving and faster roads, and a liberal approach to the i30’s accelerator pedal, we managed 40mpg – similar to what we’ve seen from the Golf 1.5-litre eTSI 150 in the past. </div><div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy28BUdc5pYyAHABhRMorPUmR5I3z71dlHvRZDy-2PAtzDMncKROBT1Kz3tDzKfUPur3PYI4ofNk6FpdZW7Nv75ZlTMErchTOgST_4hPiHcZXaJ0G85MdWx8CXFQJJM9q7FJ2KtXlb6NK_/s1600/i30-05.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1060" data-original-width="1600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy28BUdc5pYyAHABhRMorPUmR5I3z71dlHvRZDy-2PAtzDMncKROBT1Kz3tDzKfUPur3PYI4ofNk6FpdZW7Nv75ZlTMErchTOgST_4hPiHcZXaJ0G85MdWx8CXFQJJM9q7FJ2KtXlb6NK_/s320/i30-05.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><h3><b>2020 Hyundai i30 interior</b></h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4YfTOjrHasvbYbArgQy4oiL3adhxP9cI6uvUEkVSAVo8vxXGwx9WZd4xt-nQzPr2l66wZV1M_4z25KiWZPz_McKPG2XK0wD8en6gO1LjmGFLRkXlo5eJIGLlZ6xcqWETZLWBpIxxm2ApC/s1600/i30-03.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1060" data-original-width="1600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4YfTOjrHasvbYbArgQy4oiL3adhxP9cI6uvUEkVSAVo8vxXGwx9WZd4xt-nQzPr2l66wZV1M_4z25KiWZPz_McKPG2XK0wD8en6gO1LjmGFLRkXlo5eJIGLlZ6xcqWETZLWBpIxxm2ApC/s320/i30-03.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div>Some of the i30’s interior is still being finalised, but what we’ve seen so far represents a big upgrade over the current car. For a start, while the instrument cluster still uses traditional analogue dials, they flank a new 7.0in digital display that provides a wealth of information just below your eye-line. The i30’s infotainment screen has grown to 10.25in, too, and it’s more responsive to use than the older system plus has more online features. And, while all touchscreens can be distracting to use while you’re driving, at least this i30’s doesn’t control everything; unlike the latest Golf and Leon, the i30 gives you physical buttons and knobs for its climate controls.</div><div><br /></div><div>Interior space hasn’t changed, which means there's plenty of room for those in the front, but a six-foot passenger in the back will be quite cramped in for both head and legroom when sitting behind a similarly lanky driver. It doesn’t help that the front seatbacks, which their knees will make contact with, are made from hard plastic, but this may change on the final production model. Meanwhile, you can still fit slightly more shopping into the i30’s boot than you could in the Golf’s, although the cavernous <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/skoda/octavia/hatchback/review/n39" rev="en_rl_none"><span style="color: #00838f;"><u>Skoda Octavia</u></span></a> remains the go-to choice for families with lots of luggage to carry around.</div><div><br /></div><div>.</div><div>.</div><div>.</div><div>.</div><div>Article from https://carcraziness.postach.io/post/2021-hyundai-i30-facelift-reviewed</div><div><br /></div>Hyundai Owners South Africahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04634034758704857784noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-669949642095606771.post-14015359938737240822021-03-19T05:04:00.000-07:002021-03-19T05:04:22.009-07:00Hyundai Really Wants to Build Their Weird Walking Cars<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj02JSBkWBfTeE1GI8BKI4gIIMCWaC8xG16Snj_qNOMVTiDmSuA06GH9QT8Z0jZUx14TP-UHI3qxE255Fs46zIIpjM-D-rFnYN7lHHlI_qtsM_P_BWqmjGz0tJ2wbp83bXhf_9GGsilMcmV/" style="font-family: helvetica;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj02JSBkWBfTeE1GI8BKI4gIIMCWaC8xG16Snj_qNOMVTiDmSuA06GH9QT8Z0jZUx14TP-UHI3qxE255Fs46zIIpjM-D-rFnYN7lHHlI_qtsM_P_BWqmjGz0tJ2wbp83bXhf_9GGsilMcmV/" /></a></div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br />We’ve seen many great <a href="https://www.group1hyundai.co.za/hyundai-specials-and-promotions/">Hyundai specials</a> over the years, but THIS Hyundai is really special…<br /><br />Hyundai announced the formation of its new New Horizons Studio on Monday dedicated to hyper-capable "Ultimate Mobility Vehicles." These vehicles combine wheeled travel and robotics to travel over even the harshest off-road terrain. So far, the concepts also look like giant human-carrying Boston Dynamics dogs. <br /><br />It's the stuff of science fiction, and Hyundai Vice President Dr. John Suh, who's leading the New Horizons Studio, knows it. <br /><br />“We aim to create the world’s first transformer-class vehicle, also known as the Ultimate Mobility Vehicle,” notes Dr. Suh.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQT8luN4m9krjyB7mfJUhSX4ccQwL-HTJBttnd5_bA6fmMVs1aKOPCdhGD6JSMZoEWmxbnnfYEUrvPNMstVWdwm8ORWO964zK01JsSdxkA2k5eWjhCjVhvUZRI3lKHoWus21UpOgZ8TIFp/"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQT8luN4m9krjyB7mfJUhSX4ccQwL-HTJBttnd5_bA6fmMVs1aKOPCdhGD6JSMZoEWmxbnnfYEUrvPNMstVWdwm8ORWO964zK01JsSdxkA2k5eWjhCjVhvUZRI3lKHoWus21UpOgZ8TIFp/" /></a></div><br />TRANSFORMER-CLASS. Will this fold back down into an <a href="https://www.thedrive.com/accelerator/36158/wrc-champ-shows-you-how-to-drive-a-rally-car">i20 WRC</a>? Should I be looking to Hyundai instead to finally deliver on that life-size <a href="https://www.thedrive.com/news/36693/i-will-remain-disappointed-in-japans-life-sized-gundam-until-it-starts-destroying-my-enemies">Gundam</a> I've always dreamed of? Why am I asking you these things instead of Hyundai? <br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFuaHdhzuPe3xYgreNIFegPozTyBsCCGA_UiiSUgp9-LiIzhyqTywo6nDYgipveOj0fQc6W_0n0XszbNN-0NLqw7N6ilI1NptyO7gIL4rHhtktQkaB3B5tYWoXl6e7ilH4Fw0mcdQ48xFD/s2048/message-editor_1601437028561-35012-hyundaielevatewalkingcarconcept.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFuaHdhzuPe3xYgreNIFegPozTyBsCCGA_UiiSUgp9-LiIzhyqTywo6nDYgipveOj0fQc6W_0n0XszbNN-0NLqw7N6ilI1NptyO7gIL4rHhtktQkaB3B5tYWoXl6e7ilH4Fw0mcdQ48xFD/s320/message-editor_1601437028561-35012-hyundaielevatewalkingcarconcept.jpg" /></a></div><br />They're not to giant laser-shooting battle suits just yet, sadly. New Horizons Studio's first project is to further develop the <a href="https://www.thedrive.com/tech/25760/hyundai-elevate-concept-is-a-robotic-walking-car-with-sci-fi-looks">Hyundai Elevate</a> concept from the 2019 Consumer Electronics Show. The Elevate has wheels on its four legs, meaning that it can pick up those legs to get to otherwise unreachable locations.<br /><br />Hyundai believes that the Elevate could be useful as a first responder vehicle in natural disasters, or as a vehicle that can pick up wheelchair users who may not be able to travel down a ramp to get into a car. Back the Elevate directly up to the door, and let them skip the stairs.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqUmhpAzhbHhGD4rtSoFZYAEVRaJRFopQNsxBeqlFL3mcHhHm0jQ2hT-fCN7AscLgUwXEvIgSVncavTlnQ31kxoC153lJUr_8m7rstn4ufdL2o_aVaMyNfwRrSPxV9aLpbSgTiJA0_ysc1/s2048/message-editor_1601437311256-35006-hyundaielevatewalkingcarconcept.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqUmhpAzhbHhGD4rtSoFZYAEVRaJRFopQNsxBeqlFL3mcHhHm0jQ2hT-fCN7AscLgUwXEvIgSVncavTlnQ31kxoC153lJUr_8m7rstn4ufdL2o_aVaMyNfwRrSPxV9aLpbSgTiJA0_ysc1/s320/message-editor_1601437311256-35006-hyundaielevatewalkingcarconcept.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgal-9Bm6RruAOwOMPE4m7TLofq7jfOEyBMXnr9ReEs4Wl7Dm3dhBjrnzuE3-wgt-BnI8jI2T9v23m7biAchuOamsTgaaOCzMdHz6uHu1sWdni550mIANe6VDSis9HbvpEYN8xChAEkhfcs/s2048/message-editor_1601437346557-35007-hyundaielevatewalkingcarconcept.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgal-9Bm6RruAOwOMPE4m7TLofq7jfOEyBMXnr9ReEs4Wl7Dm3dhBjrnzuE3-wgt-BnI8jI2T9v23m7biAchuOamsTgaaOCzMdHz6uHu1sWdni550mIANe6VDSis9HbvpEYN8xChAEkhfcs/s320/message-editor_1601437346557-35007-hyundaielevatewalkingcarconcept.jpg" /></a></div><br />While the Elevate will most likely not be a <a href="https://www.group1hyundai.co.za/hyundai-specials-and-promotions/">consumer vehicle</a> - you can still get a <a href="https://www.group1hyundai.co.za/hyundai-specials-and-promotions/">great special on a Hyundai car</a> at <b>Group 1 Hyundai</b>. <br /><br />.<br />.</span><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;">.<br /><br />Original article from https://www.thedrive.com/news/</span></div>Hyundai Owners South Africahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04634034758704857784noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-669949642095606771.post-57340029773194357342021-03-19T04:51:00.007-07:002021-03-19T04:51:48.733-07:00Hyundai Works On Hydrogen Cars In Australia With Fuel Companies<span style="font-family: verdana;">We’re a long way from getting hydrogen-powered cars in South Africa, but it’s great to know progress is being made with replacing polluting fossil fuel-powered cars… with Hyundai hydrogen cars?!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">______________________</div><br />Gas companies will partner with Hyundai to supply refuelling infrastructure for hydrogen-powered cars in Australia next year in a bid to accelerate the take-up of the zero-emissions fuel technology.<br /><br />Energy infrastructure giant Jemena and Wesfarmers-owned Coregas have been in talks with carmaker Hyundai to supply "green hydrogen" – generated from wind and energy power – for a re-filling station in Sydney's Macquarie Park.</span><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKTL7vx8M8qGlMdKvesZNwYZMEQWpZCqHKDi6tWVudb4WyvIJtgHwS4I2llCZ45JhyAa_kRYtYl2WQ4JRoPXtNQ1qLWnhQsta5_porcvLSAAmiBplKYJtm_CQQsH_2ndAM6fcwawvAN1-l/"><img height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKTL7vx8M8qGlMdKvesZNwYZMEQWpZCqHKDi6tWVudb4WyvIJtgHwS4I2llCZ45JhyAa_kRYtYl2WQ4JRoPXtNQ1qLWnhQsta5_porcvLSAAmiBplKYJtm_CQQsH_2ndAM6fcwawvAN1-l/w320-h180/image.png" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>The Hyundai Nexo is the first hydrogen-fuelled vehicle to be certified by the Australian government for use on the road.<br /><br />There is little doubt among the world's largest energy companies and automakers that fossil fuel-guzzling cars will be increasingly shunned by consumers and even banned in some jurisdictions.<br /><br />Fuel-cell vehicles that use hydrogen – and emit only water and heat – have been overshadowed by the vastly greater and ever-increasing mainstream success of electric battery-powered cars like Teslas. Hydrogen vehicles account for less than 0.1 per cent of vehicles produced each year.<br /><br />Jemena chief executive Frank Tudor said the lack of critical refuelling infrastructure was regularly cited as a "handbrake to hydrogen vehicle sales".<br /><br />"Our agreement with Hyundai and Coregas releases some of that pressure and is an opportunity to demonstrate that renewably generated hydrogen gas can be made directly available to the vehicle and transport sectors," Mr Tudor said.<br /><br />Although the fuel-cell vehicles are yet to reach large-scale production, supporters of the technology say hydrogen cars boast advantages over electric cars, including longer range and quicker refuelling times, and believe they could gain ground as more refuelling infrastructure becomes available. China, Japan and South Korea have been setting ambitious targets to put millions of hydrogen-powered vehicles on their roads by the end of the next decade, investing heavily in refuelling stations.<br /><br />Hyundai's Macquarie Park facility is the country's only permanent refuelling station. Construction projects in Brisbane, Melbourne and the ACT have been delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.<br /><br />Under the memorandum of understanding between the Australian gas companies and Hyundai, the hydrogen will be produced and delivered from Jemena's $15 million Western Sydney Green Gas project, which has been 50 per cent funded by the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA).<br /><br />"Hydrogen is going to play a fairly significant role in industrial-heating areas, power generation, transportation," Mr Tudor said. "It's going to be one of the fuels that help countries decarbonise."<br /><br />Hydrogen is touted as a growth industry in the energy sector, as an alternative fuel source and for its ability to store the energy generated by renewable sources such as wind and solar. It is also being explored as a top diversification strategy for traditional oil and gas producers determined to stay relevant in a decarbonised future.<br /><br />Hyundai's Nexo SUV is the first fuel-cell vehicle certified for use on Australia's roads. A fleet of 20 of the cars has been leased by the ACT government and is expected to be deployed later this year.<br /><br />Energy Networks Australia, representing power and gas infrastructure companies, said hydrogen would play a significant role in decarbonising the energy system. "Australia is punching above its weight on hydrogen research and development," chief executive Andrew Dillon said.<br /><br />While we wait for the inevitable switch to eco-friendly vehicles - we still need to get around in an <a href="https://www.group1hyundai.co.za/new-car-prices/">affordable car</a> that’s available at South African dealerships like <b>Group 1 Hyundai</b>. Luckily there is a range of vehicles available and honestly, <a href="https://www.group1hyundai.co.za/new-car-prices/">Hyundai prices</a> are really decent for what you’ll be buying. <br /><br />That begs another question - will the <a href="https://www.group1hyundai.co.za/new-car-prices/">Hyundai prices be as affordable</a> for hydrogen car, as they are currently?<br />.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">.<br />.<br />Article from <a href="https://hyundaidrivers.wordpress.com/2021/03/19/hyundai-works-on-hydrogen-cars-in-australia-with-fuel-companies/">https://hyundaidrivers.wordpress.com/2021/03/19/hyundai-works-on-hydrogen-cars-in-australia-with-fuel-companies/</a></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div>Hyundai Owners South Africahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04634034758704857784noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-669949642095606771.post-10376923118236413972021-02-12T03:11:00.001-08:002021-02-12T03:11:08.298-08:002021 Hyundai Tucson Review<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5tVdiKRYfOjruS4H93zWYEPHYTeOxEVod2OcHYa-PuZpAW5IXVvi3VbS8TPnR7pnAS4McXQT7yimZR-06sMWiST2k9t9fK1VKJy59qrOmPGtCE0NMgwaMTWPCHSL4o3zMh40C_545MjuR/"><img height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5tVdiKRYfOjruS4H93zWYEPHYTeOxEVod2OcHYa-PuZpAW5IXVvi3VbS8TPnR7pnAS4McXQT7yimZR-06sMWiST2k9t9fK1VKJy59qrOmPGtCE0NMgwaMTWPCHSL4o3zMh40C_545MjuR/w320-h240/image.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /><h2 style="text-align: left;">What you want to know</h2><h3 style="text-align: left;">Does the 2021 <a href="https://www.group1hyundai.co.za/hyundai-tucson/">Hyundai Tucson</a> have all-wheel drive?</h3>The 2021 Tucson usually sends drive to its front wheels, although all-wheel drive (AWD) can be ordered on any trim at an additional cost. The Tucson’s AWD system is an on-demand type, meaning the car remains pulled by its front wheels until traction is needed, at which point all four wheels are driven. However, it can be locked into a 50/50 front-to-rear power split for better grip in slippery conditions.<br /><br /><h3 style="text-align: left;">Which is bigger, the Hyundai Santa Fe or the Hyundai Tucson?</h3>The Santa Fe is larger. The <a href="https://www.group1hyundai.co.za/hyundai-tucson/">Hyundai Tucson is considered a compact crossover/SUV</a> and competes against the Honda CR-V, Toyota RAV4, Ford Escape, Kia Sportage, Mazda CX-5 and Nissan Rogue, while the midsize Santa Fe is more like a Chevrolet Blazer, Nissan Murano or Ford Edge.<br /><br /><h3 style="text-align: left;">Is the 2021 Hyundai Tucson safe?</h3>Undoubtedly. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) gave the Tucson its highest rating of Good in every category and named it a Top Safety Pick. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) awarded the Hyundai Tucson its maximum score of five stars overall.<br /><h2 style="text-align: left;"><br /></h2><h2 style="text-align: left;">Overview</h2>The <a href="https://www.group1hyundai.co.za/hyundai-tucson/">2021 Hyundai Tucson</a> from <b>Group 1 Hyundai</b> has an unbeatable 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty. It could also be said that the Tucson offers a more muscular engine and all-wheel drive.<br /><br />The 2021 Tucson still represents good value for money, and owners won’t lose their shirts on it when the time comes to sell.<br /><h3 style="text-align: left;">Driving the 2021 Hyundai Tucson</h3>There are no big surprises or troublesome learning curves with the 2021 Tucson. It’s comfortable and quiet, and the suspension has been tuned to take corners with confidence, despite the vague steering feel. Sport trim’s 19-inch wheels tend to reduce ride quality and increase sound levels, so test-drive a few versions to find the ideal choice.<br />Favourite Features<br /><br />HANDS-FREE SMART POWERED TAILGATE<br /><br />No need to wave a foot under the bumper, simply approach the rear of the Tucson with the key fob in your pocket, wait a few seconds, and the tailgate opens automatically.<br /><br />YES ESSENTIALS STAIN PROTECTION<br /><br />The Tucson’s Yes Essentials seat fabric is a brilliant addition to an already nice cabin. Beyond repelling stains, the material also helps to reduce the build-up of odours and static electricity.<br /><h3 style="text-align: left;">2021 Hyundai Tucson Interior</h3>A sensible dashboard houses simple controls for the climate and audio systems. At night, those controls have soft blue back-lighting. The digital display doesn’t overload the driver with too much information. A 7-inch infotainment touchscreen (measured diagonally) is also standard, going up to an 8-inch unit in the Ultimate. Limited and Ultimate trims have leather seating surfaces. <br /><br />The rear seats are comfortable enough, even if passenger space back there is not class-leading. And the luggage area’s adjustable floor also includes storage for the cargo cover. With the rear seats in place, cargo space is 31 cubic feet. When folded, it’s 61.9 cubic feet.<br /><h3 style="text-align: left;">2021 Hyundai Tucson Exterior</h3>The clean look of the 2021 Hyundai Tucson is arguably easy on the eye, especially for fans of Audi’s styling approach. There’s nothing wrong with a mainstream marque paying homage to something upscale and successful. It makes the commute more bearable and lets the owner feel good.<br /><br />Beneath the styling is a chassis made up of more than 50 percent high-strength steel, contributing to the Tucson’s excellent safety credentials. SE and Value models ride on 17-inch wheels, while the SEL, Limited and Ultimate move up to 18s. The Sport trim rolls on 19-inch wheels.<br /><h3 style="text-align: left;">2021 Hyundai Tucson Notable Standard Equipment</h3>A lavish amount of standard equipment for the money has long been <a href="https://www.kbb.com/cars-for-sale/cars/new-cars/hyundai/">a hallmark for Hyundai</a>. In ascending order, the 2021 Hyundai Tucson’s trim levels are SE, Value, SEL, Sport, Limited, and Ultimate.<br /><br />SE starts off with a 164-horsepower 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine, front-wheel drive, 17-inch alloy wheels, heated/power-folding side mirrors, 6-way manually adjustable driver’s seat, Bluetooth, and smartphone integration.<br /><br />The obviously but aptly named Value trim adds blind-spot monitoring, an 8-way power-adjustable driver’s seat, heated front seats, satellite radio, and keyless entry/ignition.<br /><br />LED headlights and an Infinity audio system come in at the Sport level, while the Limited trim has leather seating surfaces, a heated steering wheel, and a 360-degree camera system. The Ultimate comes with an 8-inch infotainment touchscreen, navigation, adaptive cruise control, and a panoramic sunroof.<br /><h3 style="text-align: left;">2021 Hyundai Tucson Notable Optional Equipment</h3>All-wheel drive is optional in every trim level. The bigger 181-horsepower engine goes into the SEL trim and above.<br /><br />To acquire other desirable extras — like pedestrian detection for the forward collision mitigation system, rain-sensing wipers, powered tailgate, panoramic sunroof, wireless device charging, and heated rear seats — buyers must look to the higher trim levels.<br /><h3 style="text-align: left;">2021 Hyundai Tucson Engine</h3>The base SE and Value Edition employ a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine making 164 horsepower. It does its job, but not in any noticeably refined manner. The rest of the range is propelled by a 2.4-liter 4-cylinder engine producing 181 horsepower. Both engines connect to a 6-speed automatic transmission.<br /><br />All-wheel drive (AWD) is available with either engine, replacing the standard front-wheel-drive (FWD) setup.<br /><br /><b>2.0-liter inline-4<br /></b><br />161 horsepower @ 6,200 rpm<br /><br />150 lb-ft of torque @ 4,700 rpm<br /><br />EPA city/highway fuel economy: 23/28 mpg (FWD), 22/25 mpg (AWD)<br /><br /> <br /><br /><b>2.4-liter inline-4<br /></b><br />181 horsepower @ 6,000 rpm<br /><br />175 lb-ft of torque @ 4,000 rpm<br /><br />EPA city/highway fuel economy: 22/28 mpg (FWD), 21/26 mpg (AWD)<br /><br /> <br /><h3 style="text-align: left;">Which 2021 Hyundai Tucson Model is Right for Me?</h3><br /><b>2021 Hyundai Tucson SE<br /></b><br />17-inch alloy wheels<br /><br />7-inch infotainment touchscreen<br /><br />Apple CarPlay/Android Auto<br /><br />Blind spot-compensating driver’ s-side mirror<br /><br />Stain-resistant cloth upholstery<br /><br />Driver attention monitoring<div><br /><br /><b>2021 Hyundai Tucson Value Edition<br /></b><br />Blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert<br /><br />8-way power-adjustable driver’s seat (inc. 2-way lumbar adjustment)<br /><br />Keyless entry/ignition<br /><br />Heated front seats/side mirrors<br /><br />Roof rails<br /><br />Satellite radio<br /><br />Blue Link Connected Car system<br /><br /><b><br /></b></div><div><b>2021 Hyundai Tucson SEL<br /></b><br />2.4-liter engine<br /><br />18-inch alloy wheels<br /><br />Dual-zone automatic climate control<br /><br />Rear-seat vents<br /><br />Second-row USB outlet<br /><br /><b><br /></b></div><div><b>2021 Hyundai Tucson Sport<br /></b><br />19-inch alloy wheels<br /><br />Leather-wrapped steering wheel<br /><br />Infinity 315-watt/8-speaker premium audio<br /><br />Wireless charging<br /><br />LED exterior lighting<br /><br />Hands-free smart tailgate<br /><br /><b><br /></b></div><div><b>2021 Hyundai Tucson Limited<br /></b><br />18-inch alloy wheels<br /><br />360-degree camera system<br /><br />Leather seating surfaces<br /><br />Heated steering wheel<br /><br />Power-adjustable front passenger seat<br /><br /><b><br /></b></div><div><b>2021 Hyundai Tucson Ultimate<br /></b><br />Panoramic sunroof<br /><br />8-inch touchscreen<br /><br />Automatic high beams<br /><br />Adaptive cruise control with stop/go<br /><br />Ventilated front seats<br /><br />Heated rear seats<br /><h3 style="text-align: left;">2021 Hyundai Tucson Safety Technology</h3><b>Forward-collision mitigation<br /></b><br />This system warns the driver of an impending collision with the vehicle immediately ahead. Should the driver not respond, it will apply the brakes automatically and bring the car to a full stop. On the Ultimate trim, pedestrian detection technology is also included.<br /><br /><b>Blind-spot monitoring<br /></b><br />Standard in the Value and higher trims, it detects vehicles in the driver’s blind spots and creates a visual alert in the relevant side mirror. If the driver doesn’t take corrective action, an audio warning will sound.<br /><br /><b>Automatic high beams<br /></b><br />Offered only on the Ultimate trim, this feature automatically switches between low and high beams whenever it detects oncoming nighttime traffic.<br /><br /><b>Driver attention warning<br /></b><br />Monitors the driver continuously. When it detects drowsiness or inattention, an audio alert is the first warning, followed by an alert message in the instrument cluster. Standard in every 2021 Tucson.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Article source: https://carcraziness.postach.io/post/2021-hyundai-tucson-review<br /><br /></div>Hyundai Owners South Africahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04634034758704857784noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-669949642095606771.post-88185076141496911132020-12-07T05:23:00.004-08:002020-12-07T05:23:37.577-08:00Hyundai Grand i10 Range Rejuvenated<span style="font-size: medium;"><br /><br /> <br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix5ZgbdWkfNsamZuTgL6VmzVH2Khq1J07hHTFmOqpiSdR8vE54w61GXZE2qdPKKQm2vI9Bk3ahVGZg3wMa6Fyfw_AKHKRZFHz32dZpKhG3h4iB6lMHS2ll-8tINHj4W7s36zDcKa0oHRyg/"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix5ZgbdWkfNsamZuTgL6VmzVH2Khq1J07hHTFmOqpiSdR8vE54w61GXZE2qdPKKQm2vI9Bk3ahVGZg3wMa6Fyfw_AKHKRZFHz32dZpKhG3h4iB6lMHS2ll-8tINHj4W7s36zDcKa0oHRyg/" /></a></div><br />Hyundai has rejuvenated its <a href="https://www.group1hyundai.co.za/hyundai-grand-i10/">Grand i10 range in South Africa</a> with new features and added a new entry derivative to give this popular entry-level model a fresh appeal in the local automotive market.<br /><br />The <a href="https://www.group1hyundai.co.za/hyundai-grand-i10/">Grand i10 hatchback</a>, which is the smallest new car on<b> Group 1 Hyundai</b>’s showroom floor, has taken over the role of the entry-level model after the i10 was discontinued.<br /><br />“We had a relook at the Grand i10 range, change the specification levels and added a new entry derivative with a 1-litre engine and the Motion specification level. The end result is a hatchback model with a variety of derivatives that offer exceptional value,” says Stanley Anderson, sales and operations director of Hyundai Automotive South Africa.<br /><br />“There is a choice in the Grand i10 range for many different buyers – from the young first-time owner or student who wants an affordable car, to the buyer of a second family car with generous luxury features or someone who want to downscale to a smaller, yet comfortable vehicle later in life.”<br /><br />The Grand i10 is remarkably spacious inside, yet small in overall diameters, and is filled with standard features that have made it an entry-level top-seller in the Hyundai arsenal in South Africa.<br /><br />The revised line-up of this smallest hatchback in the Hyundai range consists of six derivatives –three powered by the new 1-litre 3-cylinder engine delivering 48 kW at 5 500 r/min and 94 Nm maximum torque at 3 500 r/min.; and the other three using the 1.25-litre 4-cylinder engine which delivers 64 kW at 6 000 r/min. and 120 Nm maximum torque at 4 000 r/min.<br /><br />The 1-litre derivatives are the 1.0 Grand i10 Motion (5-speed manual); 1.0 Grand i10 Motion (4-speed auto); and the 1.0 Grand i10 Fluid, also with the 5-speed automatic gearbox.<br /><br />The derivatives with the more powerful engine are the the flagship 1.25 Grand i10 Fluid (5-speed manual) and 1.25 Grand i10 Fluid (4-speed auto).<br /><br />A passenger airbag has now been added in all the derivatives to the driver’s airbag, and steering wheel remote controls, including buttons for the Bluetooth connectivity for cell-phones and an integrated microphone also forms part of the upgraded features across the range.<br /><br />The Grand i10 Fluid derivative boasts standard convenience features such as electrically heated side mirrors that can also fold in at the touch of a button, and an “infotainment” centre with a large full-colour touch-screen where, among a variety of features, one’s telephone Bluetooth pairing can be done.<br /><br />Customers also have the option to buy an SD memory card for R2 500 to activate the navigation system on the infotainment system in the derivatives with the Fluid specification level.<br /><br />With a 2-year/30 000 km service plan thrown in as part of the standard package of the Fluid derivative, the Grand i10 presents great value.<br /><br /><b><u>Design and styling<br /></u></b><br />Influenced by Hyundai Motor Company’s design philosophy, “fluidic sculpture”, the <a href="https://www.group1hyundai.co.za/hyundai-grand-i10/">Hyundai Grand i10</a> features sleek and substantial lines that make the hatchback look dynamic and somewhat larger than its actual dimensions.<br /><br />The body shell of the Grand i10 yields one of the roomiest occupant cabins on the market, as well as an impressive 256 litres of trunk capacity. Up to 1 202 litres become available when the rear seats are folded – also one of the best in its class. New levels of craftsmanship can be found in the spacious interior, together with levels of comfort and safety equipment commonly only found in segments above.<br /><br />The sleek exterior design of the Grand i10 ensures a drag coefficient (Cd) of just 0,35, which is aided by detailed improvements such as windscreen sealing that does not protrude into the airstream. The aerodynamic shape reduces wind noise as well as fuel consumption, contributing to very low noise levels.<br /><br />The Grand i10 incorporates the hexagonal grille, the signature front end for Hyundai Motor’s cars, which clearly showing its family DNA and providing a link to its larger siblings. Grand i10 Fluid derivative boast a chrome grille in front, as well as alloy wheels. The Motion derivatives are equipped with steel wheels with an attractive cover.<br /><br />Colour-coded door handles and side mirrors, with turn indicators built into them, combine with the attractive alloy wheels (in the Fluid specification level) to create a very good-looking small hatchback.<br /><br />At the rear, a combination lamp with a spoiler and built-in LED lamp gives the Grand i10 attractive looks seen from behind.<br /><br />Interior styling and trim for the Motion and Fluid derivatives black cloth.<br /><br />The Grand i10 is available in 8 exterior colours, including Star Dust, Phantom Black and Polar White to a lovely Flame Orange, Fiery Red and Wine Red. Marina Blue and Sleek Silver complete the choice of colours.<br /><br /><b><u>A long list of standard features</u></b><br />Among the many features of the revised Grand i10 are luxury items such as the infotainment centre with Bluetooth connectivity to the sound system, keyless entry and electrically heated and folding side mirrors for the Fluid derivative; and for all the derivatives USB and AUX ports for the sound system; an air conditioner and central locking for all the derivatives.<br /><br />All derivatives are also equipped with front fog lamps, a full-size spare wheel, attractive 14-inch alloy wheels, height adjustment for the driver’s seat, and remote controls for the sound system and driver’s information on the steering wheel.<br /><br />Under the front passenger seat is a handy storage tray, while the driver’s seat belt’s shoulder mounting point is height-adjustable. Front, as well as rear passengers, have height-adjustable headrests.<br /><br />A handy trip computer displays inter alia fuel consumption and range left with the fuel in the tank.<br /><br /><b><u>Spirited Kappa engine delivers excellent fuel economy</u></b><br />The Grand i10’s 1,25-litre engine belongs to Hyundai Motor’s popular “Kappa” engine family and incorporates a range of advanced technical features that raise power and torque and enhance smoothness and driveability.<br /><br />Outstanding features of the Kappa’s modern architecture include: A dual overhead camshaft (DOHC), dual continuously variable valve timing (CVVT), a very stiff cast aluminium block with cast-iron liners, aluminium cylinder head, light connecting rods and maintenance-free long-life timing chain.<br /><br />The 1 248 cc engine delivers 64 kW peak power at 6 000 r/min., and reaches its maximum torque delivery of 120 Nm at 4 000 r/min. The power is delivered in a spirited fashion and the small, yet perky engine never gives the impression that it is labouring.<br /><br />Fuel consumption can be as low as a measured 5,9 litres/100 km, and 6,9 litres/100 km for the 1.25-litre derivatives with the four-speed automatic gearbox.<br /><br />The fuel-consumption of the 1-litre engine is 5,4 litres/100 km for the manual gearbox derivatives and 5,9 litres/100 km for the automatic version.<br /><br /><b><u>Suspension and road manners</u></b><br />The McPherson strut front suspension of the Grand i10 and it’s electric motor-assisted steering system provides accurate positioning on the road and good handling characteristics.<br /><br />At the rear, a coupled torsion beam suspension ensures comfortable driving with a stable and firm grip on the road. Improvements to the trailing arm geometry and rear coil springs of the rear suspension have contributed to the secure handling and comfortable ride of the Grand i10.<br /><br />The body shell of the Grand i10 has exceptional torsional rigidity, due to the use of high-tensile steel that forms 29% of the body structure of the car.<br /><br />The firm underpinnings not only improve the car’s impact-resistance but also yield low levels of noise, vibration and harshness (NVH). The Grand i10’s noise levels are recorded as low as 38 decibels (dB) at idle and 65 dB at highway speed.<br /><br />Dual airbags – one for the front passenger and the other for the driver – and an Advances Brake System (ABS) takes care of safety in the Grand i10, and are now standard safety features in all derivatives.<br /><br /><b><u>Pricing</u></b><br />At a price range from R191 900 to R256 900 – with Hyundai’s 5 year/150 000 km manufacturers’ warranty, additional 2 years/50 000 km powertrain warranty, and 5-year/150 000 km roadside assistance thrown in – the Grand i10 offers exceptional value.<br /><br />The Grand i10 range with their standard recommended retail prices is:<br /><br />Grand i10 1.0 Motion manual R191 900<br /><br />Grand i10 1.0 Motion automatic R216 900<br /><br />Grand i10 1.0 Fluid manual R216 900<br /><br />Grand i10 1.25 Fluid manual R230 900<br /><br />Grand i10 1.25 Fluid automatic R256 900<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Article sourced from: http://www.roadsafety.co.za</span>Hyundai Owners South Africahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04634034758704857784noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-669949642095606771.post-66639953301203687462020-12-07T05:19:00.004-08:002020-12-07T05:19:22.030-08:00Hyundai Venue: Hyundai’s Compact SUV<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL0IMjBVssMAmake-s7bLOUOfQ1HO5_2jshx8Mgc5GtM0fixiJDiOsZWH1OWzi5-2TLr22w9k72TaD7JvrI8MIuL0VDUFgRrC3T0uLO2KEw7ACwQObClKU9f2J3rM9jK0ucWuFo_g2J4Yo/"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL0IMjBVssMAmake-s7bLOUOfQ1HO5_2jshx8Mgc5GtM0fixiJDiOsZWH1OWzi5-2TLr22w9k72TaD7JvrI8MIuL0VDUFgRrC3T0uLO2KEw7ACwQObClKU9f2J3rM9jK0ucWuFo_g2J4Yo/" /></a></div><br /><br />2019 was quite the year in the compact SUV market for 1.0-litre turbocharged engines, the Ford Kuga (which has been here for quite a while already) was joined by VW’s T-Cross and the <a href="https://www.group1hyundai.co.za/hyundai-venue/">Hyundai Venue</a>.<br /><br />Hyundai launched the Venue in South Africa early in December 2019 for the African, Indian and Middle-Eastern market. We hadn’t heard much about the vehicle before besides the reveal at New York International Auto Show, and that was that. No campaigns promising of what to look forward to or bits ‘n bobs of info teased. Well, except for that episode where Hyundai SA caused enough chatter with one well-parked trailer.<br /><br />We were fortunate enough to have key people from South Korean HQ at the event, giving us insight as into what Hyundai plans to do next. The plan is to welcome new trends and customer demands, which will see their product shifting towards smarter-mobility innovations, shifting their business model from a mobility brand to a smart-mobility brand. Enough about brand Hyundai though, let’s get into what we came for, the Venue.<br /><b><br /></b><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b>It’s Not Pronounced With A Fancy Accent<br /></b><br />You pronounce it like you think you do, Venue, there’s no fancy French accent to accompany it. This is part of <a href="https://www.hyundai.co.za/new-vehicles/showroom/SUV/Venue">Hyundai’s</a> new global strategy, one global name for one model. The name is a reflection on the realisation of achievement; a venue can be a special place, the car’s ability to take you to that place, and seeing the potential in an action.<br />What Is It?<br /><br />We already have the Kona and the Creta, so where does the Venue fit into the mix? The Kona is the baby of the group; less compact SUV more hatch on stilts with bigger bumpers. The Creta is sold in India, South Africa and a few other markets, slotting in there above the Kona. The Venue fits in below both of these as a true compact SUV.<br /><br />Built in Chennai, India and made for the global market, this entry-level A-segment (according to Hyundai) offers a taste of urban adventure to those who need to consider their budget. Styling cues are on-trend – boxy shape, raised ride height, LED rear light clusters, and the two-tone roof and body combo on the top-spec Glide. The Motion gets 15-inch steelies, while the Fluid and Glide get 16-inch alloys wheels.<br /><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b>Winner One Litre<br /></b><br />Powered by the 1.0-litre TGDI three-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine that we’ve sampled previously in the Kona, producing 88 kW and 172 Nm of torque. While the Venue is the last compact SUV to launch locally it has something in its favour; manual or auto gearbox options across the entry-level Motion and mid-spec Fluid. This engine in the Kona was a winner; in the Venue, we have no immediate qualms.<br /><br />At launch, the 7-speed DCT (dual-clutch transmission) shifted seamlessly, well ratioed between the gears, you can catch it out by anchoring your foot into the throttle, lag will occur as it takes a second or two to catch-up to your immediate wants. Though that is being unfair, it’s not designed to be a high-performance SUV, it’s built for Adventuring-Lite, where you want to go on the dirt road but don’t want anything technical or involving opposing wheels in the air. Pick of the gearboxes in my opinion is the six-speed manual. Not relying on set gear ratios, as per the DCT, means you can wrangle the most out of the Venue; or the least, depending on your driving needs.<br /><br />Claimed fuel consumption is 6.5 l/100 km on the manual and 6. 9 l/100 km on the DCT. The Venue competed in the 2019 WesBank Fuel Economy Tour before its official launch, returning an average fuel consumption of 5.8 l/100 km over the five day, 2 500 km event. And having been on the event myself, I can say that 5.8 l/100 is a realistic and achievable number.<br /><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b>Safety In Numbers<br /></b><br />Standard across the <a href="https://www.group1hyundai.co.za/hyundai-venue/">Venue range</a> at <b>Group 1 Hyundai</b> is anti-lock braking, electronic stability control and electronic brakeforce distribution, all of which keep you on the road in a time of need. The entry-level Motion only gets driver and passenger airbags, while the Fluid and Glide get six airbags. All the models get Hill Start Assist and a multifunction steering wheel.<br /><br />The interior is what Hyundai has become known for in the last few years, essential technology, mid-to-premium finishes (depending on spec line) and no feeling of being ripped off when you look around. The Fluid and Glide lines get a leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio and cruise control function, an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment unit with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capability, the screen doubles as a reverse camera display. The glove box with cooling function and something not many compact SUVs possess – rear seats have dedicated air vents.<br /><br />As first impressions go it’s not going to have the gilt-paved path ahead, pricing will be a challenge against the competitors. The EcoSport is cheaper but, it’s old and dynamically challenged. The T-Cross is a smidgen cheaper and suffers awful lag from the DSG gearbox. The Venue does what it says on the box without the need to tick the options list and I like that, what you see is what you get.<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7Z7vHAaadD8w89tDIkHQz1Y5wepthFD4u-ZjtRQAnXsqJ2BezWTd0VjV3owFYKk3VQSgIbGk-IYsVcLOXXc_eU9mJ8Ndh4DInkY6oP-kAF1U6FWqTK8xXnbzIL-VpCozFgQ9-bz2qFSYp/s1800/Hyundai-Venue_o.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7Z7vHAaadD8w89tDIkHQz1Y5wepthFD4u-ZjtRQAnXsqJ2BezWTd0VjV3owFYKk3VQSgIbGk-IYsVcLOXXc_eU9mJ8Ndh4DInkY6oP-kAF1U6FWqTK8xXnbzIL-VpCozFgQ9-bz2qFSYp/s320/Hyundai-Venue_o.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://www.group1hyundai.co.za/hyundai-venue/">Hyundai Venue Pricing</a><br /><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Venue 1.0 Motion (manual) R 291 500</li><li>Venue 1.0 Motion (DCT) R 325 500</li><li>Venue 1.0 Fluid (manual) R 330 900</li><li>Venue 1.0 Fluid (DCT) R 335 500</li><li>Venue 1.0 Glide (DCT) R393 500</li></ul><br />Included in the prices are Hyundai’s groundbreaking 7-year / 200 000 km warranty, 7-year / 150 000 km roadside assistance, and a 3-year / 45 000 km service plan. Service intervals are at 15 000 km, or annually when applicable.<br /><br /><br /><br />Article from: https://we-love-hyundai.weebly.com/blog/hyundai-venue-hyundais-compact-suv</div>Hyundai Owners South Africahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04634034758704857784noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-669949642095606771.post-8810597722478851102020-12-07T05:10:00.003-08:002020-12-07T05:10:49.912-08:00Hyundai i20: 2020 Interior Examined<p><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444;"> <span style="font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 13.5pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">The Korean automaker, Hyundai, has now revealed a more high-tech ambience compared to the previous-generation Hyundai i20 model.</span></span></p><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtFCsTlJiGPwuD6QB_uJr9V0bQ5gzrihle4hukBZxQs5OMPWtG6Rh4YE6nm8-wDlXMDWPIQx0viot1l9_TaNU3Kje9xPA7ACJbtBSLzYYATyuReGXhbPqLzAnFAai9nrPDdXcekHDdaW20/s768/2021-Hyundai-i20-2-1-768x476.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 23pt;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 13.5pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444;">As with most new cars nowadays, the dashboard is dominated by two large digital screens. There’s a 10.25-inch instrument cluster behind the steering wheel and a 10.25-inch center touchscreen positioned atop the center console.</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.93333; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 23pt;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 13.5pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The digital instrument panel changes colour based on the selected drive mode: blue for Normal, green for Eco, and orange for Sport. Further to the right, the AVN (audio/video/navigation) touchscreen integrates a range of new connectivity features never before seen in the </span><a href="https://www.group1hyundai.co.za/hyundai-i20/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 13.5pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Hyundai i20</span></a><span style="font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 13.5pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">, including Hyundai Bluelink Telematics.</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.93333; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 23pt;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 13.5pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Hyundai LIVE services are among these and include real-time traffic and weather data, information about nearby fuel stations (including fuel prices) and parking spaces, and online voice recognition. Other Bluelink services offered by the </span><a href="https://www.group1hyundai.co.za/hyundai-i20/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 13.5pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">new i20</span></a><span style="font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 13.5pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> include Find My Car, remote lock services, navigation to local points of interest, vehicle alarm information, and maintenance reports.</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.93333; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 23pt;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 13.5pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444;">The infotainment system is fully compatible with Android Auto and Apple Car Play, the latter available wirelessly in combination with the 8-inch Display Audio. A wireless charging pad and eight-speaker Bose sound system are available as well.</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.93333; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 23pt;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 13.5pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Design-wise, the </span><a href="https://www.group1hyundai.co.za/hyundai-i20/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 13.5pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">all-new Hyundai i20</span></a><span style="font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 13.5pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">’s cabin is available, at </span><span style="font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 13.5pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Group 1 Hyundai</span><span style="font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 13.5pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">, with three different interior trims: Black, Mono and Black & Grey. Ambient lighting technology is also present and the air vents are connected with horizontal blades stretching across the whole dashboard. We can also spot a new multifunction steering wheel very similar to the one in the </span><a href="https://www.carscoops.com/2020/02/2020-hyundai-sonata-hybrid-lands-stateside-with-epa-estimated-52-mpg-combined/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 13.5pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">new Sonata</span></a><span style="font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 13.5pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> and door cards “inspired by shapes found in nature.”</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.93333; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 23pt;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 13.5pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The all-new Hyundai i20 had its official debut on March 3 at the </span><span style="font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 13.5pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="https://www.carscoops.com/2020/02/2020-geneva-motor-show-preview-a-to-z-guide/" style="text-decoration-line: none;">Geneva Motor Show</a>.</span></span></p><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444;"><br /><br /><br /><br /></span><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444;">Article sourced from: https://www.carscoops.com\</span></span></p><div><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></div></span></div>Hyundai Owners South Africahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04634034758704857784noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-669949642095606771.post-75520858992268356952020-11-17T05:26:00.006-08:002020-11-17T05:27:45.944-08:00New Hyundai Accent Efficiency And Power<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.blogger.com/#"><img height="108" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8SosbdtGZRkxVSXaJOD64MdhI1-FPs68E3oC-q1FQVVtgv7zT8_J-iUFKpKuY4H04dCkYYe9-royNG2AMiLoU8zM8EKqYfeIrzu7qeu9ahC8GET1SSVa8iW8oYd0UxnlGBjXd84172BKl/w320-h108/image.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /><b>2020 Hyundai Accent Fuel Economy Ratings & Powertrain Highlights<br /></b><br />Cars are not a one-size-fits-all endeavour, nor should they be. We all have different driving needs and preferences, and if you are in need of a daily driver that will stretch your fuel budget to the brink, a compact car is right up your alley. The <a href="https://www.blogger.com/#">Hyundai Accent</a> fits the bill, and if you are wondering just how efficient and powerful this car is, we have you covered. Let’s dig deeper into the 2020 Hyundai Accent fuel economy ratings and powertrain highlights. <br /><b><br /></b><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b>Fuel Economy by the Numbers<br /></b><br />The 2020 Hyundai Accent has the following average consumption rates:<br /><br />Hatch Manual: 6.4 L/100 km<br /><br />Hatch Automatic: 6.8 L/100 km<br /><br />Sedan Manual: 6.0 L/100 km<br /><br />Sedan Automatic 6.4 L/100 km<br /><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b>Horsepower and Torque<br /></b><br />You would be forgiven for expecting a car this efficient to barely have any power under the hood, but this is not the case with the <a href="https://www.blogger.com/#">2020 Hyundai Accent</a>. Each 2020 Accent is equipped with a Gamma GDI 1.6-liter 4-cylinder engine capable of producing 91kW @ 6300 power and 156Nm @ 4200 of torque. That engine coupled with the front-wheel-drive system and the above-mentioned transmission helps ensure a dynamic, peppy, and efficient ride every time you climb behind the wheel. <br /><br />Book a Hyundai Accent <a href="https://www.blogger.com/#">test drive</a> at <b>Group 1 Hyundai</b> to feel the power, comfort and efficiency of the 2020 Accent.<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.blogger.com/#"><img height="188" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU0HueNkif_XZCwQ1px9ior898HE5Pi0N0vRiB8vhzObD6orCqKm77No7HAks4EAggr3TDLilV0fsoRBCtvVFNClfyB235duGDtb1SKWiff46W6tQXaw5WsA4tokR7N1G5INXxxdaDc0Ze/w320-h188/image.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.blogger.com/#"><img height="188" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ-kvAPcdXh1KqbiKwGcwcjcUWle1Ul8cyqfkL07f52W_rVqy1VwUkJpeY6pHMTeYGRTf0GMv3p0q3Y5L7uw8JJWDZUiXDB05zoR-Qmcpmwu6yjg707e5iHbDWBusWgia4wgELwlys0VWx/w320-h188/image.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br />Article sourced from: https://hyundaiowners.tumblr.com/post/635038116032430080/new-hyundai-accent-efficiency-and-power-2020</div>Hyundai Owners South Africahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04634034758704857784noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-669949642095606771.post-89287266564529486372020-08-18T01:33:00.001-07:002020-08-18T01:33:25.195-07:00All the important details about the 2020 Hyundai Creta<p> </p><h2 data-en-clipboard="true" data-pm-slice="0 0 []"><i><span style="color: #111111;">New </span><a href="https://www.group1hyundai.co.za/hyundai-creta/" rev="en_rl_none"><span style="color: #1155cc;"><u>Hyundai Creta</u></span></a><span style="color: #111111;"> will be the carmaker's second introduction in India in 2020, following the launch of Hyundai Aura later this month.</span></i></h2><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Hyundai Creta Exterior Accessories" isdataurl="false" src="https://www.group1hyundai.co.za/wp-content/uploads/hyundai-creta-exterior.jpg" url="https://www.group1hyundai.co.za/wp-content/uploads/hyundai-creta-exterior.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><i><span style="color: #111111;"><span data-markholder="true"></span></span></i></div><div>Hyundai Motor India will unveil the new Creta at the Auto Expo 2020. Launched in India in July 2015, the vehicle is currently in its first generation. <a href="https://www.group1hyundai.co.za/hyundai-creta/" rev="en_rl_none"><span style="color: #1155cc;"><u>Hyundai Creta is one of the most popular mid-size SUVs</u></span></a> around, if not the most popular. Although recent introductions like Kia Seltos and MG Hector have been giving it stiff competition, the Creta has continued to hold its ground and churn out decent sales numbers.</div><div><br /></div><div>The second-generation Hyundai Creta has been spied testing on several occasions in India. It is based on the China-spec Hyundai ix25, which itself looks quite sporty. Below are all the important details that you should know about the 2020 Hyundai Creta.</div><div><br /></div><h3><b><span style="color: #111111;">2020 Hyundai Creta Launch</span></b></h3><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://www.indiatoday.in/auto/latest-auto-news/story/2020-hyundai-creta-india-launch-details-out-1634639-2020-01-07" rev="en_rl_none"><span style="color: #026bc5;">The 2020 Creta will be reportedly launched</span></a> in mid-March. It will be Hyundai Motor India's second introduction of the year after the Aura, which will make its way into the country on January 21.</div><div><br /></div><h3><b><span style="color: #111111;">2020 Hyundai Creta Price</span></b></h3><div><br /></div><div>The current Hyundai Creta is priced very competitively. Hyundai Motor India might keep the second-generation Creta in the same price range. Even if the price shoots up, it won't be much. If the <a href="https://www.group1hyundai.co.za/hyundai-creta/" rev="en_rl_none"><span style="color: #1155cc;"><u>second-gen Creta</u></span></a> should come to South Africa - <b>Group 1 Hyundai</b> is sure to be among the first with new pricing.</div><div><br /></div><h3><b><span style="color: #111111;">2020 Hyundai Creta Features</span></b></h3><div><br /></div><div>The 2020 Hyundai Creta has received several modifications to its exteriors. While the overall silhouette is still quite sporty, the new Creta is bigger in terms of dimensions. The new cascading grille, <a href="https://www.indiatoday.in/auto/latest-auto-news/story/2020-hyundai-creta-spotted-might-rival-mg-hector-jeep-compass-tata-harrier-1512655-2019-04-29" rev="en_rl_none"><span style="color: #026bc5;">flanked by LED headlamps and LED DRLs</span></a>, gives the mid-size SUV a pretty bold look. There are changes to the rear with new taillamps. The tailgate has been redesigned as well. Also, the alloys are completely new. The cabin will get some premium features like 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system and a panoramic sunroof. You can expect Hyundai's BlueLink connectivity technology to be available in the new Creta.</div><div><br /></div><h3><b><span style="color: #111111;">2020 Hyundai Creta Engine</span></b></h3><div><br /></div><div>The next-generation Hyundai Creta will come with the engine options that are available with Kia Seltos. At present, the Seltos has three BS6-compliant powertrain choices. There is a 1.5-litre petrol engine that makes 115 PS and 144 Nm of torque. A 1.5-litre VGT diesel mill produces 115 PS and 250 Nm of torque. There is a 1.4-litre Turbo GDI petrol motor delivering 140 PS and 242 Nm of torque. All the three engines come with a standard 6-speed manual gearbox. Besides, there are automatic transmission options like IVT (1.5-litre petrol), 6-speed AT (1.5-litre VGT diesel) and 7-speed DCT (1.4-litre Turbo GDI petrol).</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Article source: <a href="https://carcraziness.postach.io/post/all-the-important-details-about-the-2020-hyundai-creta">https://carcraziness.postach.io/post/all-the-important-details-about-the-2020-hyundai-creta</a></div><div><br /></div>Hyundai Owners South Africahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04634034758704857784noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-669949642095606771.post-65340863154628671202020-08-03T04:54:00.000-07:002020-08-03T04:54:18.400-07:002019 Hyundai Tucson ReviewHyundai’s crossover lineup is now one of the biggest in the industry with new entries, like the Kona, Palisade and even the upcoming Venue. While <a href="https://www.thetorquereport.com/category/hyundai/" target="_blank">Hyundai</a> has been adding to its crossover stable, that doesn’t mean that it’s ignored some of its heavyweights that helped get it where it is today. The <a href="https://pre-owned.group1hyundai.co.za/model/tucson/" target="_blank">Hyundai Tucson for sale</a> has continued to rival popular compact crossovers, like the Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4 for years and now it’s better than ever thanks to a mid-cycle refresh.<br />
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The <a href="https://pre-owned.group1hyundai.co.za/model/tucson/" target="_blank">2019 Hyundai Tucson</a> not only gets some styling updates, but it’s now available with more tech features. On the outside the biggest update you’ll notice is a new version of Hyundai’s Cascading grille, which gives it a slightly more grown up look than before. Other smaller changes include new lighting at the front and rear and fresh alloy wheel designs. Overall the 2019 Tucson has a more classic, sculpted look that the latest RAV4, although it’s not super exciting to look at.<br />
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Inside the biggest change is the redesigned center console that gets a new 8-inch touchscreen. The rest of the interior largely carries over, but it didn’t really need that much updating, since it’s covered in high quality materials. The Tucson’s interior feels more luxurious than you might expect, especially if you opt for the Ultimate trim level, which adds leather seats, wireless charging for your cell phone and even a heated steering wheel.<br />
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On the safety front the Tucson comes standard with several driver assistance features, like Lane Keeping Assist, Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist and a Driver Attention Warning system. Upper trim levels get additional features, like Blind-Spot Collision Warning, Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning, a Surround View Monitor and adaptive cruise control.<br />
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Moving down the road, the Tucson’s interior is quiet and comfortable. Your friends will easily enjoy any seat in the house. Keeping them entertained won’t be hard either since the Tucson also features Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity.<br />
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While the Tucson will be a great companion for a weekend road trip, its cargo area comes up a bit short compared to the CR-V and RAV4. With the rear seat up there’s 31 cubic feet of space for your stuff, compared to 39.2 cubic feet in the CR-V and 37.6 in the RAV4. With the rear seats folded the Tucson has 61.9 cubic feet of space, but the CR-V easily beats it at 75.8 and the RAV4 at 69.8 cubic feet.<br />
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Buyers have a choice of two engines a 2.0L four-cylinder with 161 horsepower and 150 lb-ft. Of torque or a 2.4L four-cylinder with 181-hp and 175 lb-ft. Sadly the turbocharged 1.6L four-cylinder is no longer available. Both engines are mated to a six-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive is optional.<br />
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Both the CR-V and RAV4 pack more horsepower under the hood. Around town the 2.4L does an adequate job of moving the Tucson down the road, but there isn’t much “sport” there to keep you excited. On the freeway it’s evident that the Tucson could use a bit more power.<br />
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If fuel economy is your thing, you’ll also probably be a bit disappointed with the Tucson’s MPG specs. The most efficient version with front-wheel drive and the 2.0L engine gets 23 mpg in the city and 30 mpg on the highway, while all-wheel drive lowers those specs to 22/25 mpg. The 2.4L with front-wheel drive is rated at 22/28 mpg and the all-wheel drive version is rated at 21/26 mpg.<br />
To compare the most efficient version of the CR-V is rated at 28/34 mpg and the RAV4 gets up to 26/35 mpg.<br />
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The 2019 Tucson is offered in SE, Value, SEL, Sport, Limited, Night and Ultimate trim levels.<br />
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While its mid-cycle facelift does bring some welcome additions to the 2019 Tucson lineup, these older <a href="https://pre-owned.group1hyundai.co.za/model/tucson/" target="_blank">Tucson models</a> at <b>Group 1 Hyundai</b> are fantastic too.<br />
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Hyundai Owners South Africahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04634034758704857784noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-669949642095606771.post-41280885376722959712020-07-04T00:42:00.000-07:002020-07-04T00:42:56.062-07:00Discussed: Hyundai Maintenance & Servicing<h2 data-en-clipboard="true" data-pm-slice="0 0 []">
<b><span style="color: #747474;">Known for good prices, Hyundai is fast becoming a top brand for quality and reliability, too.</span></b></h2>
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<span style="color: #262626;">According to YouGov, Hyundai ranks as the 13th most famous carmaker, particularly favoured by millennials, and is known for its affordability and reliability. But no matter how dependable a vehicle is, there will still be repair and maintenance costs. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #262626;">Every new Hyundai comes with a factory warranty, which provides basic coverage for a limited number of years. But if you’re looking for further coverage and continuous peace of mind, there are many extended warranties that offer prolonged protection.</span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #747474;">General Hyundai Maintenance</span></b></h2>
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<span style="color: #262626;">For all vehicles with a 2000 model year or newer, Hyundai provides a recommended maintenance schedule, which is based on the vehicle’s style, engine, total mileage, and other factors.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #262626;">Even with comparatively low maintenance costs, Hyundai makes it even easier to care for your vehicle with its complimentary maintenance plan. Part of the Hyundai Assurance program, the plan covers factory scheduled maintenance for up to 3 years/60 000km, whichever comes first.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #262626;">These vehicle service contracts insure you against expenses incurred from the vehicle’s mechanical or system failures. While they’re not designed to cut down Hyundai maintenance costs, an extended warranty can be a lifesaver when it comes to expensive repair costs.</span></div>
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Article source: <a href="https://carcraziness.postach.io/post/discussed-hyundai-maintenance-servicing">https://carcraziness.postach.io/post/discussed-hyundai-maintenance-servicing</a></div>
Hyundai Owners South Africahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04634034758704857784noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-669949642095606771.post-30912586595968309312020-07-04T00:35:00.000-07:002020-07-04T00:35:06.425-07:002020 Hyundai Elantra Sedan With CVT and Extra Tech<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /><div style="text-align: center;">
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<br /><br /><a href="https://www.motortrend.com/cars/hyundai/">Hyundai</a>'s biggest stars for the 2020 model year are its three all-new models, the three-row Palisade, the city-friendly Venue, and the new-generation Sonata. While we've known what's coming on those vehicles for some time, we're only recently finding out what's changing for the rest of the lineup for the 2020 model year.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">
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</span><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The big takeaway? More CVTs and tech features, less manual transmissions. For 2020 the Hyundai Accent and <a href="https://www.group1hyundai.co.za/hyundai-elantra/">Elantra sedan</a> lose the six-speed automatic in favor of Hyundai Group's first CVT (dubbed IVT) that first appeared on the Kia Forte and Soul. That transmission benefits fuel economy significantly, bumping up the Elantra's EPA ratings to 30/40 mpg city/highway (31/41 mpg in the SE trim). In addition to the new transmission, the 2020 Hyundai Accent also gets the new Smartstream 1.6-liter I-4, which has 120 hp and 113 lb-ft of torque. That's down 10 hp and 6 lb-ft but what you get in return is an impressive 33/41 mpg with the CVT (manual-equipped models are up to 29/39 mpg). Those wanting to row their own gears may want to get a 2019 <a href="https://www.group1hyundai.co.za/hyundai-elantra/">Hyundai Elantra</a> sedan because the six-speed manual goes away for 2020 even in the 201-hp Sport model. Thankfully, you can still get the Elantra GT N-Line with a stick since the hatchback carries over unchanged. For the 2020 Veloster, the manual gearbox is only available on three models, the base 2.0, R-Spec and N due to the Turbo Ultimate dropping the option.<br /><br /><br />Check out the <a href="https://www.group1hyundai.co.za/hyundai-elantra/">Hyundai Elantra models available</a> in South Africa on <b>Group 1 Hyundai</b>’s website.<br /><br /><br />On the SUV front, the 2020 Hyundai Kona and Santa Fe see the most updates. For the 2020 Kona, adaptive cruise control is now available on the range-topping Ultimate trim. The 4.2-inch instrument cluster display, wireless charger, and auto-dimming rearview mirror now come standard on the SEL Plus and higher. Kona Electric models get a 10.25-inch touchscreen on the Ultimate trim replacing the 8.0-inch unit (SEL and Limited grades get a 7.0- or 8.0-inch unit respectively). Trim levels have been streamlined to four on the 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe with the Limited replacing the Ultimate as the range-topping, packed-to-the-brim model. If you'd like the extra standard features on the Limited, the SEL is also available with the Convenience and Premium packages. The 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe also gets upgraded safety features on the SEL trim and higher; the blind spot monitoring system now has a collision avoidance function and rear cross-traffic alert integrates rear automatic emergency braking. The blind spot view monitor, which shows what's on your blind spot has been added to the Limited grade.<br /><br /><br />Although most changes are limited to specific models, we're expecting more to arrive once the auto show season kicks off in a few months. Earlier this year, the Hyundai Kona Hybrid landed in Europe with the same powertrain as the Ioniq. That model could also Next year, the 2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid arrives with a new system and if it's like anything like the Korean-spec model that debuted alongside the standard car, it may sport a sunroof that doubles as a solar panel. For performance junkies, the Sonata will also get an N Line model with over 275 hp, and another full-fledged N SUV model has been rumored to follow the Veloster N in the very near future.<br />.<br />.<br />.<br />.<br />.</span><div>
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<span style="font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 0.32px; text-align: justify;">The 2020 </span><a data-cke-saved-href="https://www.group1hyundai.co.za/hyundai-santa-fe/" href="https://www.group1hyundai.co.za/hyundai-santa-fe/" style="font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 0.32px; text-align: justify; text-decoration-line: none; transition: all 200ms ease-in 0s;">Hyundai Santa Fe</a><span style="font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 0.32px; text-align: justify;"> fits into an interplanetary orbit between compact and midsize SUVs. Its size and more premium vibe are a little closer to the midsizers, while its standard engine and price tag are more comparable to the compacts. And for a lot of folks looking for an SUV in the $30,000 range, that should be a combination that makes a ton of sense. That it manages to look as good as it does inside and out should also be appealing to those who'd rather not drive something dull and drab that screams "family vehicle!"</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.32px;">So why should you think twice? It's actually a bit dull and drab to drive to be honest, and the more appealing turbo engine is exclusive to the priciest versions. It's also not the most rugged of family </span><a data-cke-saved-href="https://www.autoblog.com/crossover/" href="https://www.autoblog.com/crossover/" style="letter-spacing: 0.32px; text-decoration-line: none; transition: all 200ms ease-in 0s;">crossovers</a><span style="letter-spacing: 0.32px;">, with mediocre ground clearance and less functional roof racks.</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.32px;">The Santa Fe was all-new last year. For 2020, </span><a data-cke-saved-href="https://www.group1hyundai.co.za/hyundai-santa-fe/" href="https://www.group1hyundai.co.za/hyundai-santa-fe/" style="letter-spacing: 0.32px; text-decoration-line: none; transition: all 200ms ease-in 0s;">trim levels</a><span style="letter-spacing: 0.32px;"> have been reorganized. There's now SE, SEL and Limited, while the SEL gains Convenience, Premium and </span><a data-cke-saved-href="https://www.autoblog.com/infiniti/" href="https://www.autoblog.com/infiniti/" style="letter-spacing: 0.32px; text-decoration-line: none; transition: all 200ms ease-in 0s;">Infi</a><span style="letter-spacing: 0.32px;">n</span><a data-cke-saved-href="https://www.autoblog.com/infiniti/" href="https://www.autoblog.com/infiniti/" style="letter-spacing: 0.32px; text-decoration-line: none; transition: all 200ms ease-in 0s;">ity</a><span style="letter-spacing: 0.32px;"> Premium Audio packages. The former range-topping Ultimate trim has been discontinued, but the Limited gains all of its equipment as well as its higher price. On the other end of the trim spectrum, blind-spot and rear cross-traffic warning are no longer available on the base SE. It's still standard on all other trims. Wireless charging is also now available as an option on the SEL trim as part of the Convenience package and Hyundai's excellent blind-view monitor is now included on the Limited.</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.32px;">Smooth, curving horizontal lines and surfaces grace the dashboard and doors, providing more of an organic appearance than you'll find in competitors like the Honda Passport or Ford Edge. Soft-touch surfaces are plentiful, as even the dash has a soft, squishy feel to it. The various buttons and knobs pleasingly move in a way that speaks to an underlying quality. Stepping up to Premium trim levels adds rich colours, leather and fake-but-classy-looking wood trim. There are a bunch of little cubbies and storage spaces in the centre console area and in the doors. The two cupholders up front aren't huge but will fit most regular drinks.</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.32px;">Technology is definitely a strong suit of the </span><a data-cke-saved-href="https://www.group1hyundai.co.za/hyundai-santa-fe/" href="https://www.group1hyundai.co.za/hyundai-santa-fe/" style="letter-spacing: 0.32px; text-decoration-line: none; transition: all 200ms ease-in 0s;">new Santa Fe</a><span style="letter-spacing: 0.32px;">'s. Even the most basic SE trim has the 7-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto on board. As is usual for Hyundai's infotainment systems, the Santa Fe's is quick and easy to use — the vehicles we drove didn't appear to have any functionality hiccups either. The base car also comes with four USB ports, so everybody can plug in. If you opt for a more expensive Santa Fe, you'll get premium features like a head-up display and wireless phone charger.</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.32px;">The 2020 Santa Fe is a bit larger than its Santa Fe Sport predecessor, and at 187.8 inches in length, its size places it in between compact SUVs like the Honda CR-V and midsize models like the Honda Passport (although it's ultimately closer to the midsizers). As such, it could be a "just right" size for certain SUV shoppers in terms of balancing interior space with fuel economy and how much space you want taken up in your garage.</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.32px;">Functionally, the Santa Fe's back seat is bigger than most, with legroom that's actually better than most compact </span><span style="letter-spacing: 0.32px;">and</span><span style="letter-spacing: 0.32px;"> midsize SUVs. Every Santa Fe also has a 60/40-split back seat that folds and generously reclines but starting with the SEL Plus, it also slides to increase cargo volume or to bring kids a bit closer to mom and dad upfront. Although common in three-row SUVs, a sliding back seat is rare in two-row models.</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.32px;">Beyond that back seat, the Santa Fe has about the same cargo capacity (35.9 cubic feet with seats raised, 71.2 lowered) as larger "compact" models like the Honda CR-V and Subaru Forester. Really, no matter what you compare it to, the Santa Fe ends up looking pretty good. See in it’s full glory at </span><a data-cke-saved-href="https://www.group1hyundai.co.za/hyundai-santa-fe/" href="https://www.group1hyundai.co.za/hyundai-santa-fe/" style="letter-spacing: 0.32px; text-decoration-line: none; transition: all 200ms ease-in 0s;">Group 1 Hyundai</a><span style="letter-spacing: 0.32px;"> and see why we love this </span><span style="font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.32px;">SUV</span><span style="letter-spacing: 0.32px;">. It also benefits from a giant under-floor area that expands space further (pictured above, bottom left). When you're on a big family </span><a data-cke-saved-href="https://www.autoblog.com/tag/road+trip/" href="https://www.autoblog.com/tag/road+trip/" style="letter-spacing: 0.32px; text-decoration-line: none; transition: all 200ms ease-in 0s;">road trip</a><span style="letter-spacing: 0.32px;">, finding such bonus spaces can be the difference between bringing everything along and either leaving something at home or needing to affix a roof box.</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.32px;">The 2020 Santa Fe has two engine options, both of which are more comparable to what you'd find in a compact SUV than a midsized one. They're also both equipped with an eight-speed automatic and can be paired to either front- or all-wheel drive.</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.32px;">Most trims will be equipped with Hyundai's 2.4-liter naturally aspirated four-cylinder that makes 185 horsepower and 178 pound-feet of torque. It returns 22 mpg city, 29 mpg highway and 25 mpg combined with FWD and 21/27/24 with AWD. This is very good for a midsize SUV, but then of course, it has far less power than usual.</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.32px;">If you want something more potent, go for a Santa Fe with the 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-four that produces 235 horsepower and 260 pound-feet of torque. Despite this higher output, its fuel economy remains quite good at 20/27/24 mpg with FWD and 20/26/22 with AWD.</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.32px;">The Santa Fe is a perfectly competent and pleasant crossover to drive. Its handling isn't the sharpest, and there's a feeling of isolation from the road, but it demonstrates substantially better composure than the previous Santa Fe models. It no longer excessively rebounds over bumps, nor gets knocked out of whack by a mid-corner bump. Ride quality is also agreeable, as the suspension ably soaks up bumps.</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.32px;">Road and wind noise are kept low thanks to ample sound damping, but the 2.0-liter turbo engine has a low, gravelly type of sound. This is a shame, since the upgrade engine is otherwise impressively strong, smooth and not especially turbo-like in its power delivery. The eight-speed automatic is reasonably quick to respond, and putting the car in Sport mode improves these responses further. Its grade logic, or the ability to hold the correct gear when traveling up- or downhill, impresses as well. We also like the automatic stop/start system is difficult to detect. We have not had a chance to test a Santa Fe with the base engine.</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.32px;">Our first driving impressions of the new Santa Fe, including more in-depth information about what's new for 2019, along with details about its design and engineering.</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.32px;">Our editors test the Santa Fe Ultimate trim level with the turbocharged four-cylinder engine.</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.32px;">Every 2020 Santa Fe comes with a wide array of standard safety features. Equipment includes forward-collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane-keeping assist, adaptive cruise control, automated high-beam control and a driver attention warning system. Standard starting on the SEL are blind-spot and rear cross-traffic warning, and a distinctive feature called "Safe Exit Assist," which is able to detect traffic coming from behind, then not allow the door to open into the traffic. The Limited trim comes standard with Hyundai's excellent camera-based blind-spot warning system.</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.32px;">We've found these systems to be well-executed. They aren't prone to false alarms, nor are they intimidating or difficult to use while piloting the car. That certainly isn't the case for every manufacturer out there.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 0.32px;">In government crash testing, the Santa Fe received five out of five stars for overall and side crash protection. It got four stars for frontal and rollover protection. The </span><a data-cke-saved-href="http://www.iihs.org/" href="http://www.iihs.org/" style="font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 0.32px; text-decoration-line: none; transition: all 200ms ease-in 0s;">Insurance Institute for Highway Safety</a><span style="font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 0.32px;"> named it a Top Safety Pick for its best-possible crashworthiness and crash prevention scores. Its standard headlights got a "Marginal" score while its upgrade headlights got the best-possible "Good."<br /><br />Want to see more photos? Check out the gallery here: </span><span style="background-color: transparent; letter-spacing: 0.32px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Roboto, sans-serif;">https://we-love-hyundai.weebly.com/blog/2020-hyundai-santa-fe-is-a-well-rounded-suv (Article source).</span></span></div>
</span>Hyundai Owners South Africahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04634034758704857784noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-669949642095606771.post-83616865471152595422020-05-27T06:00:00.001-07:002020-05-27T06:00:27.982-07:002019 Hyundai i20 equipmentHyundai provided the <a href="https://pre-owned.group1hyundai.co.za/model/i20/">Hyundai i20 for sale</a> with more equipment and rejigged the premium hatchback's line-up in 2019.<br />
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The lowest variant is still the Era, though it got rear parking sensors and eco-coating tech for the AC unit as standard. The next variant – Magna Executive – was renamed the Magna+. While the Magna Executive used to be available with manual and CVT gearbox options (for the petrol-powered model) the Magna+ is available with a manual transmission only. Compared to the outgoing variant, the Magna+ adds Bluetooth and voice recognition to the audio system, has steering-mounted controls, keyless entry and has also added fog lamps with DRLs at the front.<br />
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The Korean brand combined the next two <a href="https://pre-owned.group1hyundai.co.za/model/i20/">i20 variants for sale</a> – Sportz and Asta – into one new trim, the Sportz+. The higher-spec variant has manual and CVT options (again: only for the petrol engine) and also got a dual-tone exterior finish as an extra. The Sportz+ MT got equipment such as 15-inch gunmetal alloys, a 7.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system (with MirrorLink, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay), a reverse camera, front centre armrest, a USB charging port at the front and a tilt/telescopic adjustable steering. The Sportz+-CVT variant also got wireless charging while the dual-tone version has 16-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels, adjustable rear headrests and an interior colour package.<br />
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The biggest difference on the top-spec Asta (O) trim is that it has manual and automatic gearbox options with the petrol variant. In terms of equipment, it shares all its kit with the Sportz+ Dual-Tone variant.<br />
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Besides making all variants of the i20 comply with the crash test norms, the 2019 i20 also helped Hyundai keep its premium hatchback competitive in the face of the Maruti Suzuki Baleno facelift and Tata’s production-spec 45X.<br />
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To view the available range of 2019 and older <b>Hyundai i20 models</b> - simply head over to <a href="https://pre-owned.group1hyundai.co.za/model/i20/">Group 1 Hyundai</a>’s website.<br />
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Hyundai Owners South Africahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04634034758704857784noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-669949642095606771.post-4809119917118236432020-03-31T07:26:00.004-07:002020-03-31T07:26:52.198-07:00Hyundai’s New EX8 Mighty truck boosts commercial vehicle range in SA<img src="https://truckandfreight.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/ex8-45-degree-side_1800x1800.jpg" /><br />
Hyundai Automotive South Africa’s commercial vehicle range has received a healthy injection with the launch of the Mighty EX8 truck, boasting several new features and an industry-leading factory warranty that makes it a formidable contender in its market segment.<br />
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The new Mighty EX8 – a successor of the previous HD truck – stems from a long, proud and successful tradition of building competitive commercial vehicles with notable strengths in Korea, the rest of Asia and the Middle East. That focus is also moving to Africa, with the resulting expansion of <a href="https://www.group1hyundai.co.za/hyundai-ex-8/">Hyundai trucks</a> to right-hand drive key markets of which South Africa is one.<br />
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The Mighty EX8, which is assembled at Hyundai Automotive SA’s <a href="https://www.group1hyundai.co.za/hyundai-ex-8/">commercial vehicle</a> factory in Apex, Benoni, and distributed to amongst other <a href="https://www.group1hyundai.co.za/hyundai-ex-8/">Group 1 Hyundai</a>, joins the ever-popular H100 (also referred to as our “Bakkie”) and the H1 panel van in Hyundai Automotive SA’s commercial vehicle range.<br />
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Studies are also underway with the aim of introducing various other new models, such as the larger H350 bus and panel van, as well as automatic transmissions for the medium truck.<br />
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“Hyundai’s addition of the EX8 truck to the local commercial range is the beginning of exciting new developments. It is supported by Hyundai Automotive South Africa’s commercial network that consists of 40 sales dealers and 37 servicing dealers spread throughout the country, as well as Botswana, Swaziland, Namibia and Zimbabwe. This ensures that our footprint covers all the major routes travelled by our customers,” says Wade Griffin, commercial vehicle director at Hyundai Automotive South Africa.<br />
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“It also comes at a time when we at Hyundai are very optimistic that a strong increase in sales of commercial vehicles is bound to happen over the next five years due to renewed hope in the change of political leadership, and the prospects for a return to a healthy GDP growth,” says Griffin.<br />
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Hyundai’s assembly plant on the East Rand in Gauteng started in 2014 and is now fully operational, assembling the <a href="https://www.group1hyundai.co.za/hyundai-ex-8/">EX8</a> and the<b> H100 Bakkie</b>. The plant has an land area of 32 000 m2 , with 19000 m2 under roof. The assembly plant is currently manned to produce over 400 units of the H100 and EX8 trucks per month.<br />
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Hyundai Automotive SA’s Commercial Vehicle Division has its own truck bodybuilder on-site in Benoni that produces several standard and customized options according to the customer’s specifications. This include van bodies; dropsides; tippers; tautliners; trailers; and H100 tipper conversions. The truck body builder also does all kinds of repair work for customers.<br />
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“Hyundai’s mission is to partner with customers to help them build their businesses by offering them good quality commercial vehicles that is suited for its specific purpose. We offer vehicles that are durable and reasonably priced, with generous warranties for peace of mind and low cost of ownership,” says Griffin.<br />
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“We also have what we call trained transport solution consultants who will make sure that we offer the right vehicle to get the best return for your business.”<br />
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It is against this background that the EX8 Mighty is introduced to the South African market, with the various options and new, practical features that the new truck offers.<br />
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<b><u>More spacious cabin, better comfort and visibility</u></b><br />
Compared to its predecessor, the EX8 Mighty’s interior space has been increased from 2,9 m² to 3,5 m², and there has also been an increase in storage space for driver and passengers to 11,8 litres.<br />
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Visibility from inside the cabin has been greatly improved by increasing the windshield size – an important feature, because better visibility ensures safer driving. The windshield height has increased by 20 mm, and width by 70 mm. Furthermor the dash has been lowered by 80 mm, allowing an increased visibility angle of 2,2 degrees.<br />
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Interior space has been enhanced by increasing the interior cabin height to 1 490 mm. The steering column now has forward-backward adjustment of 60 mm, as well as height adjustment of 76 mm – an altogether new feature that enables the driver to set the most comfortable and safest driving position.<br />
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The seat also slides back by a further 55 mm, with increased reclining setting for maximised comfort while driving.<br />
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The new, tall style headlamps cast a significantly longer (167m) and wider (8.4m) beam pattern, making night driving much safer.<br />
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<b><u>Exterior changes also improves comfort</u></b><br />
One of the distinct exterior features is the main rear-view mirror that is 10 mm taller, and a newly added sub-mirror below it which is convex-shaped to ensure a much wider field of vision, thus eliminating the blind spot in traffic.<br />
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Small, yet practical and sensible changes include the door handle that was changed from a vertical type handle to a horizontal “grip” type handle, and a door opening angle that increased from 68° to 80°, making access to the cab even easier.<br />
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The size of the side step for easy entry into the cabin has been increased for better footing. It now measures 350 mm x 103 mm, and the door now covers the step when closed.<br />
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<b><u>Greater load-carrying capability</u></b><br />
The longer wheelbase of the new EX8 has increased its versatility as a load carrier, and resulted in a longer deck (4 850 mm) that allows you to carry more freight and to do fewer trips.<br />
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The Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM) of the new EX8 is 7 800 kg versus 7 500 kg of Hyundai’s main competitors, which also means you can carry more with the EX8 Mighty.<br />
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Various load carrying options according to customers’ demands are avaible, including a tipper conversion, closed bodies for secure transport of goods, and the very practical dropside body that ensures easy loading and off-loading of goods.<br />
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<b><u>More efficient engine conforms to Euro 3 standards</u></b><br />
The D4DD 3 907 cc engine, which conforms to Euro 3 emission standards, has a common-rail diesel injection system that delivers greater efficiency, reliability and more power. It delivers maximum power of 103 kW at 2 800 r/min. Peak torque is 373 Nm, which is produced at a relatively low 1 600 r/min. Power is delivered to the rear wheels via a 5-speed manual synchromesh gearbox.<br />
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Hyundai has increased the service intervals for the EX8 Mighty from 10 000 km to 20 000 km, which reduces the service cost of the truck and results in less downtime for the operator.<br />
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“The durability and reliability of our drivetrains has also enabled us to launch the EX8 with an industry-leading factory warranty of 4 years, with unlimited mileage in this period. We also offer a 3 year / 200 000 km roadside assistance plan as part of the standard package,” says Griffin.<br />
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“Hyundai Automotive SA is also notified daily via a roadside breakdown report of any commercial vehicle towed in, which allows us to act swiftly to ensure that the dealer is giving our customer the utmost attention and with the necessary urgency to get the vehicle back on the road,” says Griffin.<br />
“Our focus is on our customers and their business. We want our transport solution consultants to give you, the business owner, the correct solution and ensure that you have the right tool to do the job,” says Griffin.<br />
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“To summarize: We have a well-priced commercial vehicle that has:<br />
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“Taking all this into account, we believe that we have the right truck to partner with your business, and having reduced the cost of ownership results in better bottom line profits for your business.”<br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">In one of the industry's most stringent crash tests, the 2019 <a href="https://pre-owned.group1hyundai.co.za/model/tucson/">Hyundai Tucson for sale</a> was been upgraded from a 2019 TOP SAFETY PICK to a 2019 TOP SAFETY PICK+ from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). The 2019 TOP SAFETY PICK+ award applies to Tucsons equipped with Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist and LED headlights built after March 2018.</span></h3>
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img height="129" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/BHLJLq5QNKzM6bZ9DWtt66-4Fr_vqqVsc9sKOH_ArJxAgO1KsJ98UVh1yAuNxHSIt9B0cV14U867dMS-0QZAXDEtgDKoqRjapIR9m-niZsDhWl4r9JFDgi7bk7oA60WHpGNAUVKA" width="400" /><br /><br /><br />Hyundai has 11 vehicles that have received the TOP SAFETY PICK or TOP SAFETY PICK+ Awards when equipped with optional front crash prevention and specific headlights. The other 2019 Hyundai models that have achieved these honours from the IIHS are Accent, Elantra (built after September 2018), Elantra GT, Ioniq Hybrid, Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid (built after July 2018), Kona, Santa Fe, Santa Fe XL, Sonata and Veloster (built after August 2018).<br /><br /><br />According to IIHS, models that earn TOP SAFETY PICK+ are the best vehicle choices for safety within their size categories. The 2019 criteria required:</span><div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Good ratings in the driver-side small overlap front, passenger-side small overlap front, moderate overlap front, side, roof strength and head restraint tests</span></li>
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<li>Good headlight rating</li>
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<br />"We take safety very seriously at Hyundai. We are proud to hear that Tucson received an upgraded accolade from IIHS," said Scott Margason, director, Product Planning, Hyundai Motor America. "Hyundai continues to prioritize making advanced safety features available and standard."<br /><br /><br />The new standard Hyundai SmartSense safety technologies (listed below) on the Tucson add additional protection for drivers and passengers. For example, Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist utilizes radar to help detect another vehicle and warn the driver of a potential collision. If the driver does not react to avoid the impact, the system may apply emergency braking. Other standard safety features include High Beam Assist, Rain-sensing wipers, Surround View Monitor, and Smart Cruise Control with Stop-and-Go.<br /><br /></span><h4>
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Hyundai SmartSense Safety Technologies: Now standard on all trim levels</span></h4>
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<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist</span></li>
<li>Lane Keep Assist</li>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">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, SUVs 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.<br /><br /><br />Test drive a <a href="https://pre-owned.group1hyundai.co.za/model/tucson/">used Tuscon</a> at <b>Group 1 Hyundai</b> if you’re looking for a<a href="https://pre-owned.group1hyundai.co.za/model/tucson/"> cheaper Hyundai Tucson</a>!<br /><br /><br /><br />Article source: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/2019-hyundai-tucson-upgrades-top-150300462.html</span></div>
Hyundai Owners South Africahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04634034758704857784noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-669949642095606771.post-43284896926180387842020-01-17T05:32:00.000-08:002020-01-17T05:32:17.602-08:00Hyundai H100 - just perfect for your business<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><h3>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Appearances that count</span></h3>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You never get a second chance to make a good first impression. The <a href="https://www.group1hyundai.co.za/hyundai-h100/">Hyundai H100</a> is business-like but elegant and functional. Notice the wide windscreen, the large clear headlights and ClearType front fog and rear lights. They are all elegant enough for a car, as are the relaxed character lines which define the profile.<br /><br /><img height="196" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/TlfZU8EAKiIwz7jc_NRi5Ag0GQNE6TZNavqKdgvgfQ1GDBtpE_RwgBBuMS-VeNbLzri-7isPp7o2thiZ2OghnYMUKo4bvQ58-kKMb3gW5zrz1WETJY0ilIbR4peykhYmLrpv1XxI" width="400" /><br /></span><h4>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Wide view outside mirror</span></h4>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A useful and meaningful safety enhancement, especially when parking, wide-angle exterior mirrors provide a panoramic rearview.<br /><br /><img height="219" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/qMVG47G8vnmF6MTLm--XybAaB-L6N2McJwlf4B6pQXy6FUYeLaWtBQ8jTRf2nl4rHIzi_QeYtTWN_U8KEjpmzCyeOLbWREreNGjLB-cYdoSfB-ly1QfrxqmASKzy-Qa7GbQH41RZ" width="400" /><br /></span><h4>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Cargo space</span></h4>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Cargo space designed for work with a lower deck height of just 775mm and an unobstructed load area, the <a href="https://www.group1hyundai.co.za/hyundai-h100/">H100</a>, from <b>Group 1 Hyundai</b>, makes fast and efficient work of loading and unloading cargo weights of up to 1000 kg. Latching side walls and a bolting tailgate add extra security and cargo protection.<br /><br /><img height="219" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/BSeIK27-XbDbGEOREICNvVfezVVEp6rSjw0YagnSTI2qTX64byKncjidmezFVJyjEwXWUMz84y6406sOaLWCjSOGtdfl4WAHyScREkO__OS9l1v2UDixpnvcFttlyf4SMTZpPegU" width="400" />Tool-box<br /><br />The exterior mounted toolbox is available in three generous sizes to transport and protect your tools.<br /></span><h3>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">INTERIOR</span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">An exceptionally efficient and functional comfort</span></h4>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It's no secret that a comfortable workplace improves efficiency, so it's no surprise that the H100 offers a new level of comfort. Extra seat and shoulder width for freedom of movement, a driver-oriented console and car-like instrument cluster put comfort and control at the driver’s fingertips. In additional convenience details such as the forward folding centre front seat, sunglasses and cup holders, together with a whole range of well thought out and organised storage facilities, all combine to provide an exceptionally efficient and functional comfort.<br /><br /><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/4M9JNj38n7maRXCzCEIucVaPVMJPeKr8G2ouMd80EGShPhbN-O3s-jGKT_gTGpYjVnAK-zyHIpXKqmQdTf3tkQI7MTmdMZixAaQQvuXcJMi3M6hc5gva6mHQRElbVjcjW3TlbcBJ" /><br /></span><h4>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Adjustable driver’s seat</span></h4>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It slides and reclines to keep you comfortable and relaxed. Lumbar support is exclusive to higher grades.<br /></span><h4>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Seatback console</span></h4>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">When you fold the middle seat, you can find two cup holders and a tray. Further, the small box, behind the tray to open manually, is offered some space to hold maps and paperwork for a convenient journey.<br /></span><h4>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Bottle storage & door map pocket</span></h4>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Documents, maps, or even light refreshments are easily stored and ready for use in the door-mounted storage pockets.<br /></span><h4>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Room lamp & sunglass holder</span></h4>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Central interior lighting with a built-in holder for the driver’s sunglasses is just one more example of Hyundai’s attention to detail, quality and driver well being.<br /></span><h4>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Glove box</span></h4>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A cool box in a light truck? With the H100 naturally, while the upper tray holds personal and business items conveniently ready to hand. The integrated cup holder is detachable for easy cleaning.<br /></span><h3>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">PERFORMANCE</span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Hyundai H100 a quiet revolution in light trucks</span></h4>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The <a href="https://www.group1hyundai.co.za/hyundai-h100/">H100 engine is powerful</a> enough to make light work of virtually any task or terrain, while surprisingly economical to operate. Compact enough to cope with limited spaces, but with a payload and crew capability usually confined to much larger vehicles.<br /><br /><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/5efFkjypKx8y7-KTJPjpw_mfbZFPrGN0E3RQugB_yzbAmYA-6xo1QQyaPG7uDUhi5R4JutfAwWEZytI4QNSpIT2sn76SJ3tkyFs3Bu-i8pbpXpal0tf1bcRA1nMP88ihh9xwavT6" /><br /></span><h4>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A2 2.5 CRDi</span></h4>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Fuel type: </b>Diesel<br /><b>Displacement: </b>2,497 cc<br /><b>Max. Power:</b> 130ps / 3,800rpm<br /><b>Max. Torque:</b> 26.0kg·m / 1,500~3,500rpm<br /><br />Entering its second generation, the new A2 2.5-litre diesel engine has been substantially refined to reduce vibration and achieve quieter operation. Delivering a top output of 130ps @ 3,800rpm and 26.0 kg·m of peak torque over the 1,500 to 3,500 rpm range, the A2 employs a Common Rail Direct injection system and an EGR cooler which re-circulates exhaust gases back to the engine to reduce nitrous oxide pollutants.<br /><br /> <br /></span><h4>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2.5L Diesel (Natural Aspiration)</span></h4>
<b style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Fuel type:</b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Diesel</span><b style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Displacement:</b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> 2,607 cc</span><b style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Max. Power: </b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">79ps / 4,000rpm</span><b style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Max. Torque: </b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">17.0kg·m / 2,200rpm<br /></span><h4>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Chassis</span></h4>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Tough 100 x 50 mm steel section chassis with double wishbone and torsion bar, front suspension and rear leaf springs, driven by a choice of 2.6 naturally aspirated or 2.5 turbo diesel engines, makes the H100 a supreme performer. Side impact bars, single moulding body panels and a variable cross-section cowl cross member are significant safety features.<br /></span><h4>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Variability & flexibility</span></h4>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Short and long wheelbases with high and low platforms, allow the H100 to be perfectly configured to suit your business needs. Your Hyundai commercial vehicle dealer will be happy to advise and consult on all the possibilities<br /></span><h3>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">SAFETY</span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Locking Differential (LD)</span></h4>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">When driving over soft, muddy or uneven road surfaces, you can suddenly lose traction and control of the vehicle. The Locking Differential ensures that you get maximum traction. It is automatically activated at speeds over 30kph and is more efficient than a Limited Slip Differential (LSD).<br /></span><h4>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Brakes to depend on</span></h4>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">At 15-inches, disc brakes are amply sized and they are ventilated for fade-free braking. A tandem 8+9 inch booster ensure that the stopping power of the H-100 matches the dynamic performance. A front-mounted antiroll bar provides additional reinforcement for confident, precise steering and handling.<br /><br /><img height="251" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/Njw5-uKkN8YOqzO4HviQPAuDzXWFiEpDvx36YqVVf7pJSmVB5B1AYqzpTDc6og3gDwELUxm2QSeKTbuSSYIhrlFq0NgB9gbeO7JWuHISx4G8tpoMivMFJpAQNej0hJ6DGxHNZobM" width="400" /><br /></span><h4>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Power window switch & auto door lock</span></h4>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Intuitively simple to operate, these are the switches for power windows and central locking. Fine design highlights even the smallest details.<br /><br /> <br /></span><h3>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">CONVENIENCE</span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Stylish and practical</span></h4>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">When we say that the H100 was designed to set new standards for light trucks we mean it. The list of features surpasses even some well-equipped private cars, and some have never, ever been available in this class before.<br /><br /><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/Tgbc4uVI77Bgn-5mfCD37eUQ7NM3z7TXnTxW5ssElFk7MNQpZq23TYlMivybJ1LODtVBw1JV_80TQM9nGQ7gkxaH2f2B3d3liPGpMsadGy9V2m0uDA9Vpz58YXsWq0DTz4z9Ee8D" /><br /></span><h4>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Sedan-inspired cluster</span></h4>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Instruments that are comprehensive, easy to read and fully in vision. High-quality information effortlessly and elegantly delivered is a hallmark of the H100.<br /><br /> <br /></span><h4>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Power & tilt steering</span></h4>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Precise power steering reduces driving effort, improving safety. The optional tilting steering wheel further personalises this benefit to the individual driver.<br /><br /><img height="219" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/xuku6YkyMngyeCT9k2bsBQMgXV2RaCIhEEKLRgmmTx35lSDEsAQUChtpBtnBJYkSfw8Grf2uRMYZ1daH28izoQmC7sPA5NiBB_6v2qY0GY4annk-0auHYb0gH1M-TajoaVp9QDqq" width="400" /><br /></span><h4>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">All-round ventilation</span></h4>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Centrally mounted with easy and efficient dial controls, keeps the driver and passenger fresh and alert. Air conditioning is also optionally available.<br /><br /></span><h4>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A lockable fuel filler cap</span></h4>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Protection for the fuel supply is provided by the security of a locking fuel filler flap.<br /></span><h4>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Sidestep</span></h4>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Easy access speeds operations and cuts fatigue. In addition to optimally placed grab handles, the H100 offers this convenient sidestep.<br /></span><h4>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Tailgate bolt</span></h4>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Secure loads are safe loads. The tailgate bolt serves to keep your cargo on the truck rather than the road.<br /></span><h4>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Sidewall latch</span></h4>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Added side security for cargo retention comes in the form of these robust sidewall latches (Front).<br /></span><h4>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Foldable stopper</span></h4>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Foldable long load retention pegs help keep ladders, pipes, wood and all other longer loads firmly in place.<br /></span><h4>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Maintenance-free battery</span></h4>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A positive asset in all-operating conditions, adding worry-free durability to electrical dependability.<br /></span><h4>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Up-front easy access inspection panel</span></h4>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The front panel (bonnet) is designed to open easily as a passenger car which provides exceptional maintenance or emergency access.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Article source: <a href="http://hyundaipng.com/h100.html#contents_highlights">http://hyundaipng.com/h100.html#contents_highlights</a><br /></span>Hyundai Owners South Africahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04634034758704857784noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-669949642095606771.post-22001412223139975542019-12-07T06:32:00.001-08:002019-12-07T06:33:25.572-08:00Hyundai Atos (2019) Launch Review<img height="265" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/mBUcDeXb13xQxbhTrjuXTkK1gAOuG-ozHRCS1GEE2MWoTA2_Pog0SgTyP7suXcKZuMBTQQt2yObJ6oXpflKbTuC5iqtd9RSaVEMumdSzJG6gvUUDFy7pvjhJ_S-tv4jPa07eFpZz" width="400" /><br />
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Hyundai South Africa has reintroduced the <a href="https://www.group1hyundai.co.za/hyundai-atos/">Atos as a budget car</a> to rival the Datsun Go and Renault Kwid. How does it stack up against those volume-sellers and... is it any better? Lance Branquinho reports back from the local launch.</h3>
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Hyundai has a significant presence in the compact hatchback market; brisk sales of the Grand i10 and i20 attest to that. With the new <a href="https://www.group1hyundai.co.za/hyundai-atos/">Hyundai Atos</a>, however, the Korean company has reinforced its entry-level hatchback offering in South Africa. <br />
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Price is critical in the budget-car segment: a few thousand Rands can often be the difference between a purchase or deferral and Hyundai’s strategy is to structure its local portfolio in such a way that customers can always afford to be in a Hyundai hatchback of some configuration, or specification.<br />
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Return of Atos sees it sit below the i10 as the entry point to Hyundai's product portfolio.<br />
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In South Africa’s stalled economy, many car customers have been forced to buy down. Therefore, Hyundai’s entry-level offering has changed from Grand i10 to Atos, which is sourced from India. By the end of next year, most of Hyundai’s local portfolio (80%) will be assembled in the world’s 2nd-most populous country and the firm says its Indian products have allowed for a very low warranty burn rate (the number of warranty claims against the amount of premium that has been set aside to meet those claims), which compares favourably with any Korean- or European-built Hyundai. <br />
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Modest – but honest – spec</h3>
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The Atos' peak outputs are meagre, but it only weighs 866 kg, which should make it quite spritely. <br />
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The previous Atos was very popular in South Africa; Hyundai sold no fewer than 45 000 units from 2005 to 2013. Hyundai established its local reputation with entry-level hatchbacks, although the company now markets a vast portfolio of vehicles, including several crossovers and SUVs. <br />
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The new Atos is built on a K1 platform, which will reportedly become the standard for many of Hyundai and Kia’s more affordable sub-4-metre-long vehicles. The engineering claim is that this new K1 structure is 63% more rigid than Hyundai’s previous compact car platform, which should equate to better crash safety, sharper steering responses and lower vibration-induced noise levels. <br />
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The newcomer's mechanical specification is modest but entirely relevant for its R159 900 price point. The 1.1 Motion (the only version so far) is powered by a long-stroke 1.1-litre 4-cylinder petrol engine, which produces peak outputs of 50 kW and 99 Nm. It runs a single overhead camshaft with a 3-valves-per-cylinder configuration, which should facilitate the best compromise between low service costs and efficient combustion. <br />
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Steel wheels (with covers) are standard.<br />
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Gearing is via a 5-speed manual transmission and drive is directed to the front wheels. The Atos' suspension configuration places coil springs at all 4 corners, with the front linkages having a McPherson strut-type set-up, while the rear-axle is held in place by a torsion beam. <br />
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As you would expect for a budget vehicle of such low mass (it only weighs 866 kg), the Atos does not have disc brakes all-round. There are 180 mm drum brakes to slow down the rear wheels, while most of the brake-force is generated by 241-mm solid discs up front. <br />
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The entire deceleration system features a 4-channel ABS function, with additional sensors to enact emergency brake-force distribution. The Atos does not come with electronic stability control, but that isn’t standard on any of its rivals either. <br />
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Interior is basic, but reasonably well-appointed for a budget-car offering.<br />
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Beyond the mechanical bits, the Atos has an entirely decent cabin architecture. Broad-spectrum infotainment system functionality and smartphone synching/integration certainly sweeten the deal for any new-car buyer, even more so for those on a tight budget and truncated shopping list. As such, the Atos features a factory-fitted 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system that plays nice with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.<br />
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The steering wheel also has satellite controls (audio- and Bluetooth handsfree toggles, which means you can answer an incoming call without having to take a hand off the wheel), but the column is neither height- nor reach-adjustable.<br />
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For Hyundai to keep the Atos within the desired price bandwidth, it had to prioritise certain content items over others. Sacrifices were made regarding convenience, which is why you have manually adjustable side mirrors, manual rear windows and seats that are not height-adjustable. </div>
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Adequate all-rounder</h3>
Meanwhile, many budget cars look like a fair deal when you evaluate their specification, but they tend to be annoyingly unrefined to drive. <br />
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The Atos is competing directly with Alliance twin-platform budget cars from Renault and Datsun: the Kwid and Go. Although the engine output numbers are similar between these 3 vehicles, their levels of driveability are very different. <br />
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Once you are accustomed to its fixed steering position, the Atos delivers an entirely adequate driving experience. For one, it has unquestionably better mechanical noise and vibration insulation than either the Kwid or Go... <br />
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After a decent drive in the Atos, it feels more complete than its rivals.<br />
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A small-capacity engine and 5-speed manual gearbox combination is always going to make for a busy drivetrain. At highway cruising speeds, the Atos does "buzz" a little, due to its engine running at higher rpm than is the norm (if you are accustomed to cars with 6-speed transmissions). <br />
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Ride quality is fair, but this is a short wheelbase car rolling on 14-inch rims shod with 165/70 tyres, which means that the Hyundai's ability to absorb harsh surface ridges and imperfections is limited. That said, the Atos has steel wheels; they tend to survive a pothole strikes better than alloys. <br />
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The claimed average fuel consumption is 5.7 L/100 km. Such figures are often overoptimistic, but on a test route that included 2 mountain passes and some very enthusiastic throttle use, we averaged 5.7 L/100 km as per the Atos onboard consumption computer. It's an impressive number and evidence, yet again, that relatively simple atmospheric engines are truer to their fuel consumption potential than any small-capacity turbo mill. </div>
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Rivals and ownership considerations</h3>
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A long warranty and service plan makes the new Atos an attractive long term purchase.<br />
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The budget hatchback market is a substantial business in South Africa. The aforementioned Datsun Go and Renault Kwid often total a combined 1 500 units in monthly sales and Hyundai is understandably keen on conquering some of that business. <br />
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Hyundai’s new city car only has one real debit compared to its rivals and that is luggage space. The Atos is said to be able to accommodate 235 litres of luggage, while the Go and Kwid have more space in the back, at 265 and 300 litres respectively.</div>
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Summary</h3>
All told, the new Atos is a very convincing <a href="https://www.group1hyundai.co.za/hyundai-atos/">budget hatchback</a> offering at Group 1 Hyundai. The engine is unmistakably efficient, ergonomics are satisfactory and refinement is superior to those of its Japanese and French rivals. On a balance of features, Hyundai's newcomer is competitively specced too.<br />
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And then there is the ownership journey, which is often an unconsidered, but crucial, element for budget buyers. With an asking price of R159 900 (November 2019), the Atos comes with a 1-year service plan and a 7-year warranty – the latter should make it marvellously cheap to run long-term.<br />
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Article source: https://hyundaidrivers.wordpress.com/2019/12/07/hyundai-atos-2019-launch-review/</div>
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