Hyundai lounch Hyundai Equus Owner's Manual App ipad

Hyundai is launching a new kind of owners manual for its new Equus luxury car. Besides the usual rundown of information about vehicle features, the app has live service scheduling called “Equus At Your Service” that includes valet service.

Hyundai said its new interactive Equus Owner's Manual App for iPad — an exclusive feature on the 2011 luxury sedan — is now available for downloading from Apple's App Store.

The Equus Owner's Manual App for iPad can be downloaded from the App Store.

hyundai is redefining the luxury vehicle ownership experience with the launch of the Equus Owner's Manual App for iPad®, iPhone and iPod touch. The app is available now on the App Store for owners and non-owners, and is available to download for iPads that Hyundai is providing to all new Equus owners.

"The Equus App is the ultimate owner's manual. The Equus App includes:

Vehicle location-based dealer locator; finds the nearest authorized Equus dealer based on current location

Equus photo/video gallery provides beautiful footage and photography in various scenarios and locations

Links to Hyundai model pages on Hyundai.com for owners who may want to view other vehicles

Customers who visit the app site can download Equus feature call-outs and interactive demonstrations including:

Vehicle Stability Management system

Rear-wheel drive powertrain configuration

Equus dynamic running footage

EQUUS AT YOUR SERVICE

Beyond the immersive owner's manual, the Equus App delivers Equus At Your Service, an industry-first on-line vehicle service scheduling capability with valet service for Equus owners.

"Equus At Your Service includes live service scheduling functionality from iPad, iPhone or iPod touch, allowing Equus owners to schedule service appointments directly with the dealership," says Krafcik. For more information about the 2011 Hyundai Equus, visit www.hyundaiusa.com.

HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA

Hyundai vehicles are distributed throughout the United States by Hyundai Motor America and are sold and serviced through about 800 dealerships nationwide.

2011 Hyundai Elantra Test Drive

2011 Hyundai Elantra Test Drive
Hyundai’s impressive product push continues unabated. John wasn’t even breathing hard as he greeted me effortlessly cruising up the hill. Designer of both cars, Cedric d’Andre, describes the design language they call “fluidic sculpture” that characterizes the current generation of Hyundais. Character lines move around the car drawing it tightly into a graceful, aesthetic, efficient whole.

Interior design reflects the same design philosophy. Moving the cowl forward, increasing the wheel base by a couple of inches and designing in every space advantage they could conceive puts interior volume for Hyundai Elantra technically into the mid-size category. The 60/40 split rear seat makes for efficient expansion of the large trunk. Even with the front seats fully back most rear seat passengers will be comfortable. It’s amazing how roomy they’ve made this “compact” car.

The Hyundai Elantra felt great on the highway and on level roads but once off I-8 and into the mountain two-lanes I felt like we needed a bit more power. Driving dynamics are excellent. (Hyundai has its own Steel plant and 400 metallurgists working on new uses for the hard metal.) A great deal of effort went into making Elantra quiet. What the Hyundai folks are most proud of are the mileage numbers posted confidently by Elantra. The basic car with six-speed manual transmission and no extras (it’s reasonably well equipped without extras) comes in at under $15,000.

Obviously, the new Hyundai Elantra styling is the big story. Base models start at $15,625, making the Hyundai Elantra one of the least-expensive compact sedans on the market, and undercutting the Kia Forte -- a distant mechanical relative of the Hyundai Elantra -- by $65. At the high end of the scale is the $20,775 Elantra Limited, which includes leather seats (heated in front and in back!), a sunroof, alloy wheels, and an automatic transmission.

The "Hyundai Elantra" 148 hp 1.8 liter engine provides a perfect blend of power and fuel economy. Overall, I'm quite pleased with the new Elantra. How does the Hyundai Elantracompare to the big dogs in the segment?

With the 2011 Hyundai Elantra, the company is attempting to take that box of compromise and shake it all about. Hyundai's taking the fight to the compact side of the sedan spectrum with the new Elantra, the latest in the reinvention of its model range. The Elantra's visual presence suggests confidence. Although similar to the outgoing Elantra in width and length, the 2011 Hyundai Elantra chops nearly 2 inches out of the height and instead adds it to the wheelbase. The subdued aggression of the nose, the long wheelbase, sharp character lines — this is definitely not a toylike small car.

Styling nits to pick? The "2011 Hyundai Elantra" simply looks terrific in the metal.

Also of note — rear seat heaters. Yep, and they're standard on the Elantra Limited.

Hyundai is quite proud of the Hyundai Elantra 29 city/40 highway mpg, taking great pains to point out that those fuel economy numbers apply to all Elantras regardless of transmission, trim level, wheel size or even paint color. No premium need be paid for a special high-efficiency version as with the Cruze Eco or Fiesta with the Super Fuel Economy package. Not so the Hyundai Elantra. Although it delivers fully class-competitive power, the Elantra's engine still relies on revs to tackle large hills or freeway merging situations. A six-speed manual is standard on base models, but the six-speed automatic is optional on the GLS and standard on the Limited.

The front suspension consists of MacPherson struts up front and there's a twist-beam rear suspension. This compact rear suspension allows for ample cargo volume of 14.8 cubic feet.

Surprisingly, Hyundai fitted monotube dampers to the Hyundai Elantra rear suspension rather than cheaper twin-tube dampers. The fundamental goodness of the Elantra's chassis is, er, good.

Two Trim Levels, Many Choices

Like the Sonata, the "Hyundai Elantra" will be offered in two trim levels, GLS and Limited. Optioned smartly, the Hyundai Elantra is more than just a lot of car for the money.

2011 Hyundai Solaris

2011 Hyundai Solaris Russian-built Accent is Ready for the Ice Cold: What was shown as the Concept RB at Moscow’s International Motor Show has become the Hyundai Solaris, a re-nosed Accent [Verna in South Korea] for our Cold War counterparts. Starting in January, the Solaris will be Hyundai’s first model to be assembled at the Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Rus plant.


According to Hyundai, “Solaris”, derived from the Latin Sol, “implies Hyundai Motor’s strong will to expand its business in the Russian Federation”.
The top of the range Solaris features six airbags, and Hyundai will also provide models with electronic stability control.


Hyundai Motor Company, South Korea’s largest automaker, unveiled a new sub-compact four-door sedan Solaris. THE NAME, SOLARIS


The word Solaris is derived from a Latin word for sun, Sol, and implies Hyundai Motor’s strong will to expand its business in the Russian Federation with its new car.


The Solaris continues Hyundai Motor’s ‘Fluidic Sculpture’ design philosophy that injects sophistication and dynamic angles as well as elegant lines resembling a calligrapher’s “orchid strokes” into the shape of a vehicle. Hyundai Solaris is powered by the modern Gamma engine, 1.6L or 1.4L chain cam DOHC in-line four cylinder gasoline engines that feature multiport fuel injection with CVVT (Continuously Variable Valve Timing). Average Fuel Economy
The top trim model will also feature standard six airbags.


Hyundai Motors revealed its 2011 Solaris, a sub-compact car, for the Russian market. The 2011 "Hyundai Solaris", is based on the Hyundai RB Concept that the company earlier revealed in Korea. The car incorporates a more powerful battery and enduro headlights, heating vents for rear seat passengers, a four-liter washer fluid tank and mudguards. Hyundai expects to sell around 85,000 Solaris each year on the Russian market.


Hyundai opened its first Russian factory in St. Petersburg, making it the Korean automaker’s sixth overseas car assembly plant.


Hyundai Solaris

The 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe Overviews

The 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe Reviews

The 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe has an average SUV ride, and handles somewhat harshly over rough roads. The 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe’s new engine is one of its defining factors, with millions of dollars having been spent on its development. It also features some unexpected luxury accouterments like iPod compatibility and leather seats. The interior of the Santa Fe is well-appointed. The Limited edition features heated front seats, a definite plus for those who will be driving in cold climates. One of the Santa Fe’s high points is its entertainment capabilities. It has an excellent sound system with a big subwoofer as well as iPod compatibility. The family-friendly features make this a great people-moving SUV. Overall, the 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe is a good choice for those who will use their SUV for the most popular purpose: transportation. It provides good safety and entertainment features while offering comforts like leather seats and sunroofs. The release of the 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe offers promising stuffs ahead for the lineup as it heads onto the market in late 2010. The exterior features of the 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe will come with a few tweaks as part of Hyundai’s efforts to compete with the Sonata and Tucson models. The same goes with the safety features of this vehicle, which will include front and side airbags, ABS braking, Electronic Brake-Force Distribution, Brake Assist, among others.

The base engine will now be the 2.4-liter four cylinder engine that will replace the current 2.7-liter V6 engine. This one will deliver up to 175 horsepower and 321 lb-ft torque to improve the acceleration performance of this new vehicle model. The main reason behind the improved acceleration capacity on the 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe is the responsiveness of the engine; hence, it will easily propel the vehicle into a standing start. The high performance torque also further contributes to the excellent speed acceleration capacity for this vehicle. The Santa Fe tested here is powered by the new 2.2 litre CRDi R-Series four cylinder turbodiesel engine, a powerplant that Hyundai has spent millions of dollars on development.

Other engines in the Santa Fe range include the 2.4 four cylinder petrol and the 3.5 litre V6 petrol.

Hyundai R-Series Diesel Engine

The engine is responsive, propelling the Santa Fe from a standing start with impressive performance, and refinement is good for a diesel engine.

Safety Specifications of New Santa Fe

Safety specifications are good, with a 5-star Australian NCAP safety rating, ABS braking with Electronic Brake-Force Distribution and Brake Assist, as well as an Electronic Stability Programme. There are dual front and side airbags as well as curtain airbags that protect both front and rear seats.

Santa Fe Elite top Spec Model

The CRDi Elite model tested is the top spec, with full leather upholstery and seven seats. The third row of seats also has separate climate control system vents.

The extra mirror is convex, so that all the rear passengers can be monitored without the driver or front seat passenger to move their heads.

Ride and Handling of new Santa Fe

Ride and handling is about average for this class of SUV, although the ride is slightly harsher than it could be, with the vehicle juddering over rough roads. If the driver does feel the need to go off road the all wheel drive system has a ‘lock’ button that locks front and rear wheels together.

The new"Hyundai Santa Fe" is an impressive improvement over the last, but the smaller changes tend to be overridden by the extremely impressive diesel engine.

2011 Elantra (aka the Avante) Review

New styling and new powertrains should improve Elantra's standing against the Honda Civic, Toyota Corolla and other compact cars.

This latest-generation Elantra looks sleek and sculpted. Given the dramatic appearance improvement of the Hyundai Sonata for 2011 and the crisp new Tucson and Genesis coupe, the Elantra may well become a segment styling leader. A 160-170 hp 2-liter may be used in sporty or five-door hatchback models. Hyundai already has a gas/electric hybrid Elantra that runs on liquid petroleum for the Korean market.

The 2011 Elantra (aka the Avante) has unveiled by Hyundai at the Busan Motor Show in South Korea. World-premier of new Avante compact, Hyundai's global best-seller Featuring 1.6L Gamma GDI engine, 6-speed automatic Hyundaihad its world-premier of the all-new Avante compact sedan, the company's best-selling model worldwide, at the Busan International Motor Show 2010 today.

badged as Elantra in markets outside Korea - continues Hyundai's ?luidic sculpture' design philosophy.

Hyundai has applied its latest 1.6L Gamma Gasoline Direct Injection engine and a 6-speed automatic transmission to the front-wheel drive compact, the first time GDI and six-speed automatic have been featured on a compact sedan in Korea.

At a separate commercial vehicle booth, Hyundai displayed a hydrogen fuel-cell electric bus and a Universe Limousine luxury coach, among other displays.

Hyundai's New 1.6L Gamma GDI Engine

GDI technology doesnt only boost power output: It also improves fuel economy while lowering emissions. End of Hyundai Elantra / Avante review.

After the Genesis, Genesis Coupe, Sonata and the new Accent – Hyundai today unveiled the new Elantra at the 2010 Busan Motor Show in Korea.

“The new Avante encompasses Hyundai’s latest ambitions, featuring the best styling and performance in its class,” Steve S. Yang, President & CEO of Hyundai’s Global Business Division, said at the Busan Exhibition and Convention Center (BEXCO) today.

The new Elantra has a fluid, curvaceous style similar to the 2011 Sonata that has just begun to appear on American roads, but some critics say the new lines look even better on the Elantra. If it can match the practicality of the 2010 Elantra it replaces, the new car should make a serious push for the top of the Affordable Small Car class.

It wasn’t, however, formally unveiled as the next Elantra. It appeared at the obscure Butan auto show in Korea, where it was called the Hyundai Avante. Hyundai sells the current Elantra overseas as the Avante, so it seems reasonable to assume that this car will reach U.S. shores as the Elantra, but Hyundai spokespeople have yet to confirm that.

Part of the appeal of the current 2010 Elantra is its size – it has the exterior dimensions of a small car but is so spacious inside that the EPA classifies it as a midsize car.

2011 Hyundai Sonata Turbo is the perfect

Hyundai is saying goodbye to the six-cylinder Sonata. For context, the 2010 Sonata's 3.3-liter V-6 put out 249 horsepower at 6000, 229 pound-feet at 4500, and 19/29 mpg, while the 2011 Toyota Camry's stout 3.5-liter six delivers 269 horsepower at 6200, 248 pound-feet at 4700, and 19/28 mpg. Just as notable is the 2.0T's overall weight savings compared to the aforementioned six-cylinder cars -- both the 2010 Sonata V-6 and 2011 Camry SE V-6 weigh around 3500 pounds, meaning the 2011 Sonata 2.0T tips the scales with as much as 150 fewer pounds.

Being free of that unnecessary weight helps the Sonata 2.0T produce not only its frugal fuel-econ figures (not even the 2950-pound, 2.0-liter Honda Civic Si sedan, at 21/29 mpg, can match them) but also brisk acceleration times.

The Sonata's mill utilizes the same aluminum block as the Genesis Coupe's 2.0-liter turbo, but boasts reinforced pistons and connecting rods, a new cylinder head (for the direct injection), a slightly higher compression ratio (9.5:1 vs. 9.4:1), a twin-scroll rather than single-scroll turbo, and, most notable, a compact balance shaft module that vastly improves engine NVH, especially with the pedal to the metal.

The 2011 Hyundai Sonata is a hit, no doubt. Which brings us to the Hyundai Sonata 2.0T. You'll need to understand it's a turbo, because there aren't any turbo badges on the prototypes I drove last month at Hyundai's engineering facility west of Seoul. Hyundai says it's simple: "turbo" equals "sportscar," and they're looking at all the additional power more as a six-cylinder alternative, a more mainstream offering than a sporty turbo model might otherwise be.

In the Sonata, the turbocharging is grafted on to a similar engine to the one powering the base Sonata. It's downsized from 2.4 liters to 2.0 liters, but with the injection of forced air from a twin-scroll turbocharger (which pressurizes cylinders more effectively than a singe-scroll unit) and with direct injection of gasoline into the cylinders without spark plugs, the Sonata 2.0T provides a 274-horsepower rush. By the numbers, the Sonata 2.0T sounds ideal-but what's it like to drive?

The base Hyundai Sonata is a fine automobile and we find it to be one of the best midsize sedans on the market. The new 2011 Hyundai Sonata Turbo is the perfect example of this new trend. From the exterior, there’s little difference in the styling of the Sonata 2.0T and the base versions, besides the badges. With the car’s unique design and curvaceous body, Hyundai has managed to make a large car look small. Well done, Hyundai.

You’ll never mistake this vehicle for anything else.

Mitsubishi built the manifold and it can actually take more that what the Sonata Turbo has to give. All in all, after all this testing, the new Hyundai Sonata could earn a Chronometer certification (for those watch lovers out there).

Hyundai has managed to keep the compression ratio down to allow drivers to use regular fuel. Fuel economy numbers are 23 miles per gallon city and 33 mpg highway. Yet, if mileage is what you’re after, the Sonata Turbo comes with a Active Eco button that will keep fuel consumption down, or you can just get the Sonata Hybrid that we will be reviewing later.

Hyundai has attached a six-speed automatic to the turbo engine, the same gearbox that is on the base version. It’s a shame that Hyundai won’t offer the Sonata 2.0T with a manual gearbox because it would make the car that much better.

On the road, the Sonata Turbo retains the wonderful driving dynamics of the base versions. All in all, aside from the Nissan Altima SR, the Sonata 2.0T has to be one of the best driving midsize sedans on the market.

The four-cylinder turbocharged motor provides plenty of power to keep dads happy while taking the kids to school. If you’re looking for a vehicle with plenty of room with some power under the bonnet, the "Hyundai Sonata Turbo" is just about the best bet you can have.

We found ourselves walking away from the 2011 Hyundai Sonata 2.0T with utter delight.

Hyundai Equus models on the SEMA show floor

This time for the SEMA Show, Hyundai Motors will showcase the luxurious Equus sedan, the fuel-efficient and fun-to-drive Sonata Turbo and the rear-wheel drive, performance-oriented Genesis Coupe. The vehicle line up the Japanese automaker plans to show case includes the "DUB Edition Hyundai Equus", Elegant Equus from Mummbles Marketing, ARK Track Time Attack Genesis Coupe 3.8L, Rhys Millen Racing Signature Edition Equus, Gogogear Racing Genesis Coupe and RIDES Magazine Sonata Turbo.

The exterior modifications include Trex DUB Design mesh grille, DUB Design custom body kit and tinted windows, while the interiors features DUB Design custom leather and suede, a DUB Design illuminated headliner and custom rear bucket seats.

The Japanese automaker has teamed with ARK Performance Inc. to develop custom parts for the Hyundai Genesis Coupe. The Equus showcases exterior RMR Signature Edition components including carbon mirrors, and front chin and rear deck spoilers.

For SEMA registrants who want to get behind the wheel of this new luxury sedan, Automotive Rhythms is hosting test drives of the Hyundai Equus on Tuesday, November 2. As part of the Hyundai Equus Experience, Automotive Rhythms will interview drivers and capture their opinions and experiences on video. In addition to the day of test drives, Automotive Rhythms has planned a special Hyundai Equus Tweetup for Tuesday night, November 2, 2010. So take a look at the customized Hyundai Equus models on the SEMA show floor, then join Automotive Rhythms for a test drive, some free gifts and an exclusive cocktail party right

The 450hp vehicle gets a Legacy Innovations full turbo kit, a Nitrous Express kit and a Magnaflow dual-exhaust system, as well as an Air Lift digital air suspension consisting of four extended air springs and struts and a five gallon air tank. The car also gets Wilwood six-pot brakes for both front and rear and 22-inch Work Equip E10 wheels running 245/30 front and 265/30 Falken FK452 rubbers.

Inside, the dress-up stuff includes a Southeast Carbonworks hydro-coating interior kit, custom leather interior in gunmental/burgundy, black suede headliner and front/rear door and rear window curtains.

SEMA 2010-Hyundai Equus sedan made a few heads turn at the SEMA Show

The revamped and redesigned Hyundai Equus sedan made a few heads turn at the SEMA Show 2010. Then there is the Elegant Equus inspired by Mummbles Marketing ideas. The audio video enhancement is also noteworthy.

The Equus is powered by a mighty 450 HP engine and the Mummbles edition also gets a Nitrous Express kit coupled with Magnaflow dual-exhaust system. At the SEMA 2010, the company also showcased the Sonata Turbo and Genesis Coupe, aimed at two very different target groups. The luxury quotient put in the various editions of the Equus prove that.

One that caught our attention is this ARK Track Time Attack Genesis Coupe 3.8L.

Fifteen-year-old ARK is a parts supplier in South Korea that manufactures performance exhaust systems, suspension components, body parts, and other bits for the aftermarket and auto industry.

What makes this project car significant is that Hyundai and ARK representatives said some of the components on the show car would be available through Hyundai dealers.

The model on display is a customized piece of Hyundai’s new Equus luxury flagship with exterior, interior and performance upgrades.

There is also an array of carbon fiber parts including mirror caps, front chin and rear deck spoilers, grille and exhaust outlet trims. HRE 21-inch P40 wheels does up the rest of the exterior package.

The RMR signature Edition unit for the SEMA show has the headrests and floor mats, and – hold on – ostrich hide leather seats with suede accents.