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Hyundai unveils RB Concept at Moscow Motor Show
This is the RB Concept vehicle from Hyundai which was unveiled at the Moscow International Motor Show. The concept which looks like it’s very close to production is a sub-compact sedan that seems to be destined for the Russian market. The company did not confirm if the RB (may be called something else in production form) will be sold in other markets.
Hyundai did confirm that the production model will be using a Gamma gasoline engine, in forms of a 1.4 liter or a 1.6 liter. Gamma engines also feature multiport fuel injection and CVVT or Continuously Variable Valve Timing. The 1.4 liter engine makes 107 PS and 135Nm of torque while the more potent 1.6 liter produces 124PS and 156Nm of torque.
The engines will be made available with a 4-speed automatic transmission or a 5-speed manual cog box. Design wise the RB is treated to Hyundai’s latest fluidic design style and since it looks pretty much production ready, the final product should feature very minor changes, if not at all. The front of the concept looks very much like the 2011 Avante while the rear looks quite similar to the Accent’s, but with different lower bumper finishing.
Hyundai said that the production will be carried out in Saint Petersburg, Russia in January 2011 with sales slated to begin in spring the same year. You can view a high-res image gallery after the jump. Read the rest of this entry.
2011 Hyundai Avante: 51 images for your viewing pleasure!
Good news for Avante fans out there! Following it’s debut at the Busan International Motor Show earlier this year, Hyundai has finally released more images of the new compact. This latest generation Avante is the best yet, with the introduction of various features that are usually offered by more up market cars. It has things like projector headlights with HID, LED taillights, heated rear seats, a Smart Parking Assist System (SPAS), a floor-mounted accelerator pedal (my favorite) and more.
It also has an instrument panel that is very pleasing to the eye. It is made up by two large dials, housing the tachometer and the speedometer. Nestled between the two dials is a colour LCD display indicating the water temperature, fuel gauge, odometer and which door is opened or not closed.
The Avante features a 1.6 inter GDI engine that is good for 138hp and 166Nm of torque. It is linked to a 6-speed automatic transmission and offers an average fuel economy of 6.06 liters per 100 kilometers. There is also a manual gearbox which brings economy up to 5.88 liters per 100 kilometers. Hyundai has confirmed that the US will get the Avante towards the end of the year. The Avante is also expected to hit Singaporean shores soon and I am very confident that it will be very well received, thanks to its good looks, nice interior and interesting features. I just hope it’s drive is as good too.
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Hyundai releases interior image of the 2011 Avante
The sweet-looking Hyundai Avante was released in late April and unfortunately the company was tight-lipped about it’s interior. As a result, the display car during the launch in Korea featured dark window tints. Two months later Hyundai released a teaser sketch of the interior, particularly the dashboard and now, the company has finally given us an image of the actual dash.
At first glance I must admit that it looks pretty good. It doesn’t look cheap and if I were to own one, I would be a happy man. A good looking exterior coupled with a nice interior, not a bad deal. But there is something that can be the deal breaker: it’s driving.
Just to recap, the 2011 Avante which is also known as the Elantra in certain markets gets a 138hp 1.6 liter GAMMA engine with direct injection producing 166Nm of torque. The engine is linked to a 6-speed automatic transmission.
It also comes with other goodies such as HID headlights, LED taillights, heated seats as well a colour TFT LCD screen that nestles in the instrument panel. The specifications look good but I can only offer my final verdict following a test drive, something I can’t wait to do!
Hyundai tweaks Genesis Coupe for 2011, introduces new 3.8 R-Spec
Hyundai has released the 2011 Genesis Coupe which now sports a refined interior, thats right no work has been carried out on the exterior of the vehicle. The 2011 Genesis Coupe has new soft-touch materials on the door panels, lower instrument panel, steering wheel, glove box as well as on the center speaker grille.
The A-pillars are wrapped with cloth plus there are different finishes on the shift bezel, instrument gauge cluster rings and on the dashboard knobs. The rear coat hooks, trunk deck lid grab handle and multi-information display screen graphics have been reworked as well. It was also revealed that the navigation and fully automatic temperature control are now standard on the Genesis Coupe 2.0T Premium.
As the title suggests, Hyundai also released a new 3.8 R-Spec variant which comes with a 306hp 3.8 liter V6 mated to a 6-speed close-ratio manual transmission. The previous version used a force-inducted 2.0 liter 4 potter with 210hp. In it’s latest iteration, the R-Spec rides on 19-inch gunmetal-finish alloy wheels that hide Brembo brakes. The suspension has been tuned up to offer a sportier ride and it also features a Torsen-type limited-slip differential.
It’s specification list is also made up by a front camber adjustment bolt, a Tire Pressure Monitoring System, keyless entry and more. Continue reading to view more high-res images of the 2011 Hyundai Genesis Coupe. Read the rest of this entry.
2011 Hyundai Genesis sedan: Caught uncovered!
Undisguised images of the 2011 Hyundai Genesis sedan have been leaked onto the Internet. Compared to the current Genesis which has been in the market for the past two years, the 2011 version seems to feature very minor upgrades, judging from the images we have here.
There are slightly modified bumpers and side skirts, reshaped exhaust tips and a different chrome strip above the license plate. Interior wise the only difference visible is a BMW-like gear shifter. At the moment have no idea when this 2011 iteration of the Genesis sedan will be unveiled, meanwhile you can view more images after the jump.
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Hyundai teases 2011 Avante’s interior
The 2011 Hyundai Avante or Elantra as it known in certain markets was unveiled in April at the Busan Motor Show but the launch only showed us the exterior of the compact, leaving the interior to the imagination. Months after the motor show the company has released a teaser image of the interior, pictured above.
The teaser is made up by a conceptual rendering only but the final product is expected to feature the same theme as the all new Hyundai Sonata. The new Avante is expected to be introduced in the Korean market at the end of the year with a new 1.6 liter direct-injection petrol that is able to crank out 140hp.
The gorgeous Hyundai Avante makes its debut in Korea
This is the all new Hyundai Avante which is also known as the Elantra in certain markets. It was revealed at the Busan International Auto Show in Korea and just like the new Accent and other latest offerings from Hyundai, the Avante is treated to the company’s “fluidic sculpture” design.
My first impression? It looks darn good! This model makes the outgoing Avante look like its 20 years old! It comes with several features such as HID headlights, LED taillights while the interior gets an LCD screen that nestles in the instrument panel, among others. It also has LED taillights.
The brand new Avante gets a new 1.6 GAMMA engine that produces 138hp and 166Nm of torque. This engine also has direct injection, Dual Continuously Variable Valve Timing and a Variable Induction System.
The powerplant is paired to a 6-speed automatic transmission which is good news. It becomes Hyundai’s first compact sedan that has a GDI engine linked to a 6-speed slush box. More images can be found after the jump! Read the rest of this entry.
Brand new Hyundai Accent revealed in China
Hyundai has officially uncovered the all new Accent at the 2010 Auto China event in Beijing. The new sub-compact sedan will be first sold in China before being introduced in other markets worldwide. The new Accent is underpinned by a new platform and is powered by a new an all-alluminium 1.6 liter GAMMA engine which is able to produce 121hp and 155Nm of torque.
The power unit is linked to a 4-speed automatic transmission. Buyers in China can also opt for the smaller 1.4 liter version which makes 106hp and 135Nm of torque. Apart from the above mentioned auto buyers can also select a 5-speed manual for this engine.
Hyundai claims that this base engine delivers 100 kilometers with 5.7 liter of fuel. The new Accent features Hyundai’s new “fluidic sculpture” design language which seems to be getting the thumbs up from everyone although I feel that the design doesn’t really go well with a small-sized vehicle like the Accent. The Accent is also known as the Verna is certain markets.
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