Hyundai to launch i10 diesel,i20 and facelifted santro in 2009

Despite the slowdown, Korean auto giant - Hyundai shown its commitment to its Indian market by unveiling its mega plans for next year. Hyundai which started shipping out i20 -the punto competetior will launch atleast three models in the small car segment in India over 2009. Here are details on Hyundai’s new small cars for 2009.

Hyundai i20:

i20 is the getz replacement in european markets but in India Hyundai is yet to make headway in the premium small car segment. reason, Getz is totally eclipsed by swift. But soon this might be the thing of past, following the success of i10, i20 is solely made in India and will be exported to countries across the world. i20 is designed at the company’s European design centre at Russelsheim, Germany, and is designed and engineered to meet the European tastes and needs.Hyundai makes i20 in three variants — 1.2 litre, 1.4 litre and 1.6 litre — in both petrol and diesel versions. European styling, powerful engine, impressive cabin space and quality interiors of the new i20 makes us to believe Hyundai has already a winner in its hands. Hyundai will launch the i20 in January 2009.

Hyundai i10 diesel:

While i10 has been a success story for Hyundai, a diesel would make the car to reach heights. The i10 diesel would come with a 1.1L CRDi engine developing 75PS of peak power at 6000rpm and 155Nm of max torque at 2000rpm. When i10 diesel comes to India, it would take the credit of carrying smallest diesel engine under its hood. i10 diesel is expected to be a fun to drive machine at the same time offering greater mileage. Going by the success of swift diesel, we expect cutomers to make a beeline in Hyundai’s showrooms. i10 diesel would hit the showrooms in 2009.

Hyundai’s new facelifted santro:

Though the santro is put to graveyard in the international market after the launch of i10, it continues to enjoy good response from Indian customers. To make it contemporary and to further boost its volumes Hyundai will launch a facelifted santro sometime in 2009. Expect the changes to be cosmetic as Hyundai is aggressively pushing the i10.

Hyundai’s ultra low cost car:

Ever since the Nano came out, Hyundai has set an eye on this segment. Though Hyundai earlier denied the fact that its low cost car won’t compete with Tata’s Nano. Now it accepts the low cost car would appeal the two-wheeler users aspiring for a car. “We are developing a small car in the entry level range and it should hit the market by 2011,” HMIL Managing Director H S Lheem said. “We have adequate capacity to manufacture (the new car) in the plant. It’s capacity is about 6.5 lakh cars per annum and we are sure that it will accommodate,” Lheem added.

Hot News update on Hyundai i20

After the i10, Hyundai is preparing to launch yet another stunner called i20. Similar to the i10, the i20 will be solely prodcued in India and will be exported to other countries. Hyundai will officially unveil the i20 at the upcoming paris show and the Indian launch will happen sometime in November. But before all that Hyundai has leaked few more details on i20.

The i20 is built with seven engines to cater to the needs of different market. Of these, the 1.2L gasoline engine producing 78bhp and 1.4L diesel with compatibilties of 75bhp and 90bhp are Indian bound. The i20 is based on a new platform with a wheelbase of 2.53 meters. The compact hatch however is ecpected to be more roomier than the Getz. The luggage compartment of i20 is 295 liters. Similar to the i10 for the best city ride, i20 is equipped with a new rack and pinion steering setup that has been tuned to deliver quick and accurate responses resulting in excellent urban agility. To offer superior ride to the passengers i20 rides one MacPherson strut at the front and rear torsion beam suspension.

For the safery of the i20 occupants, Hyundai will offer six airbags – front, side and curtain, active headrests, front seatbelt pretensioners and latest generation anti-lock brakes, electronic stability control, and Electronic Brakeforce Distribution. But as usual the Indian version of i20 will get only few of these features.

Hyundai i10 automatic and CRDi in 2008

Hyundai which buoyed by the sucess of i10 (6500 bookings in first 15days of the launch) is planning to add more values to the car. The launch of i10 has increased the traffic in the Hyundai showroom by almost 30% Hyundai is really surprised not because of the response it received but due to indian’s passion for features like sunroof. Since most of the i10 on lookers are professionals, they opt for high end variants. Hence hyundai plans to add more values to i10 by offering an automatic transmission and by strapping an all new CRDi engine. Apart from the santro AT there are no small car with automatic transmission. Maruti Suzuki which tested the automatic with zen ditched it after a poor response. The new i10 automatic will have a more powerful engine compared to the the 1.1L engine(santro’s). The automatic i10 will launched first in western markets and then it will be introduced in india. Hyundai will also strap a new 1.1L CRDi engine under the hood of the i10 in 2008. Hyundai i10 CRDi will also be launched in 2008. Hyundai will display the i10 in Bologna motor show in December and will launched in europe soon after that. Rush to the Hyundai’s showroom, since Hyundai has already indicated that the current i10 price is the initial launch price and from January 2008 it may go in for an adjustment.

Hyundai new i20

Hyundai is all set to unveil the new i20 at the Upcoming paris auto show. Today Hyundai has released a few info and a picture of the i20. I20 is third product after i30 and i10 in the Hyundai’s i series. Similar to i10, i20 will also be produced in India. But unlike the i10, i20 is designed for the European market with an emphasis on build quality, comfort and value. The i20 will replace the Getz in western markets but will add to Hyundai’s small car line-up in India. ‘The i20 was designed and engineered to meet European tastes and needs,’ said Kun Hee Ahn, president of Hyundai Motor Europe. ‘It was built on an entirely new platform and much of the ride and handling development took place on European roads, which has created a firm and agile drive. Shown above is the official picture of Hyundai i20.

The styling of the i20 is clearly heavily influenced by the existing i-series models. Looking at the little chrome grille, teardrop headlights and elliptical glassarea anyone can tell that its an i-series car. Thanks to the use of strong crease over the plain surface i20 is more masculine unlike the feminine i10 . Inside Hyundai is promising clever packaging and generous equipment levels.

i20 has a roomier interior and longer wheelbase than the Getz. i20 which is based on a all new platform will be offered with three engine options - 1.2 , 1.4-litre petrol engines and an eco friendly 1.4L common rail engine. The indian i20 will get the recently introduced 1.2L kappa engine to qualify for the small car excise norm. Hyundai may tune up the 1.2L kappa engine for the superior performance of the i20.

i20 i-blue

Similar to other carmakers like (greenline of Skoda and blue tec for Mercedes) Hyundai will also launch an ultra efficient and eco friendly variant of i20. The 1.4L diesel mill will power the i20 blue. The motor will pump out 89bhp and will be coupled with a six speed transmission.The i20 i-blue will also use shorter springs, underbody panels, front fascia tweaks and low rolling resistance tires for better fuel economy. According to Hyundai the i20 i-blue emits only 99g/km and returns 68mpg (24kmpl). The chance of India getting this i20 i-blue is very low.

Hyundai Santa Fe Coming in End 2008

Hyundai Santa Fe

Expected in End 2008

Estimated price: 23-26 Lakh

SUV. One term which not many will associate the Korean giant - Hyundai with. It is that segment of the auto industry which is tantamount with big, brawny, imposing looking machines to which the word ‘car’ will not really be able to do justice.

Hyundai was one of the first to sight the growing potential of the SUV segment and introduced Terracan. Result? It failed to capture the imagination of the buyer. Reason? Price and brand image. Also that it was not really all that great a car! Hyundai thought about it, phased it out, and drove in with another SUV - Tucson. A good car this, which was aimed at beating Honda’s CR-V at its game. Result? The same as Terracan’s.

Hyundai Santa Fe InteriorYou see, Honda has more snob value than Hyundai and at 12-13 lakhs, people become increasingly conscious about their image. Why else do you think that SUVs like Honda CR-V and Ford Endeavour have been selling more than Tucson? Your guess is as good as ours.

Terracan - the Pajero-based SUV is history, and so will be the Tucson when Santa Fe enters India to try its luck at establishing Hyundai with the image of a maker of capable and desirable SUVs.

Hyundai has no dearth of engineering capabilities and is one of the auto-makers which has been upping its ante all this while. The Santa Fe is a testimony to this statement. Alluring, in-yer-face, dynamic, aggressive are adjectives that will fail to describe the curves and flowing desing elements of this SUV.

Hyundai Santa Fe RearIt is big and that imposing grille with an “I-am-bored” look will only add to its character. The gradually rising waistline makes the rear look a little odd though. The flared wheel-arches will house massive wheels. Hyundai plans to import the Santa Fe in India and will offer a delicious 2.2-litre, 148bhp diesel motor which might be tuned to suit Indian fuel quality.

This SUV is going to be as bang up-to-date as the intelligence reports of the US of A! Expect some tension at Honda and Ford camps when Santa Fe comes in during the last quarter of 2008.

Hyundai i30

The Hyundai i30 is a small famil

VEHICLE SUMMARY
Name:	i30
Model:
Car Body Type:	Hatchback
Segment:	B+ Segment
Top Speed:	187
0 to 60:	12.60
0 to 100:	0.00
Fuel Consumption: City	7.60 kmpl.
ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
Displacement:	1396cc, 4 Cyl DOHC
Engine Type:	Petrol
Maximum Power:	107.5bhp@6200rpm
Maximum Torque:	137.2nm@5000rpm
Power to Weight Ratio:	0
DIMENSIONS
Length:	4245 mm
Width:	1775 mm
Height:	1480 mm
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS
Seating Capacity:	5
Tyre Size:	185/65 R15
Suspension:	Independent MacPherson Strut
Turning Circle:	5.36 mtrs.
Boot Space:	340.00 ltrs.
Steering:	Tilt
Brakes:	Front Disk, Rear Disk
Gears:	5 Manual
Kerb Weight:	1293.00 kgs.
Body Color Bumpers:
Tachometer:
Alloys:
ORVM Indicator:
Xenon Headlamps:
Headlamp Washer:

COMFORT AND CONVENIENCE
AC:	AC with Climate Control
Power Windows:
Central Locking:	Remote
Remote Boot:
Remote Fuel Filler:
Rear Wiper:
Rear Defogger:
Rear Armrest:
Streeing Adjustment (Rake/Reach):	/
Driver Seat Adjustment:	Manual
Music System:	MP3 CD Player
Leather Seats:
Door Mirror:	Driver Side Manual
Tinted Glass:
Rear AC Vent:
Folding Rear Seats:
Sun Roof:
Buttons/Controls on Steering:
Auto Viper:
Auto Headlamp:
ACTIVE AND PASSIVE SAFETY
Airbag:	2
Parking Sensors:
Fog Lamp:
Traction Control:
EBD:
ABS:
ESP:
Rear Seat Belts:	3

y car by Korean automaker Hyundai Motor Company and it design in Hyundai European Team in Germany. It shares mechanical components with the Kia cee'd although there are enough bodywork modifications to make both cars appear individual. It is available as a five-door hatchback or estate, with a choice of three petrol and two diesel engines, either with manual or automatic transmissions.

The i30 is sold in the United Kingdom as a replacement for the budget Hyundai Accent and the Hyundai Elantra and sits below Hyundai Sonata in the firm's range. The Hyundai i30 is a product born of focus, delivered through careful design with just a dash of inspiration. Dynamically stylish, invitingly spacious and totally practical. A car with all the intelligent features, inbuilt quality, and integrity that you expect from Hyundai. The i30 features dual front, side, and curtain airbags, active headrests, seatbelt pretensioning and seatbelt reminders.

The hatchback measures 4,245 mm long, 1,765 mm wide and 1,480 mm high. A wheelbase of 2,650 mm offers significant interior space for a vehicle of this size. Total luggage space is 340 liters with the rear seats upright. Hyundai will offer a variety of diesel and gasoline engines with the i30, ranging from 90 to 140 horsepower. A choice of either an automatic transmission to a five-speed all-synchro gearbox will be offered.

The award follows the i30's outstanding recognition in Australia, where it was voted as both 2007 Car of the Year and 2007 Green Car of the Year. The i30 was judged by a jury composing of 52 journalists from a wide variety of Spanish media, including newspaper, specialized magazines, television, radio and news agencies. The jury based their points on exterior and interior design, reliability, performance, safety and market segment volume.

Hyundai’s i20 - Pictorial preview

1) Following the Hyundai i10 which has been doing well since its debut, Hyundai India will come up with an another small car called ‘i20′. While the i10 will cater to the needs of A segment customers, the new i20 will meet the needs of B or B+ segment lovers. The new i20 developed under the codename ‘PB’ will replace the getz in global markets but in india it will co-exist with the exist atleast for some period of time. The i20 (codenamed PB) will be positioned above the existing Getz.




2) Unlike the i10, the new i20 is designed specifically to meet the european consumers(not for indian). But since Hyundai is shifting its small car production to india from korea, Hyundai will offer the new i20 as a bonus to indian consumers. Already, Hyundai india manufacturers european atos prime(santro in india), i10 and getz for global markets. Soon the new i20 will join this line-up. With this almost 30% of Hyundai production will be manufactured in the chennai plant by 2009.




3) Hyundai’s new i20 hatchback is largely inspired by its premium hatchback i30 (already launched in europe and korea). i20 front is defined with a low slung grille, large headlamps and sporty round fog lamps. The steeply raked winds screen flows smoothly and merges with a novel tail section. Similar to Renault Clio, Hyundai i20 features an upright tailgate which means more room for luggage too. Interiors will be top notch with high-quality plastics and it will be comfortable with a more flexible seating layout similar to i10. If you believe getz is the most spacious hatchback, time has come to rethink! the new i20 will be offer plenty of space to live-in even more than the spacious getz.




4) The i20 will be powered by a new 1.2 litre gasoline engine (kappa) developing 58KW. Hyundai is also developing a new 1.1L CRDi pumping out 55KW. In european market a three door hatchback of i20 will be launched in 2009. The next generation kia rio will be built on the i20 platform. According to Hyundai, similar to i10, the localisation content in i20 for the domestic market would be around 93 per cent and 70-85 per cent for the global markets.




5) Hyundai’s i20 will be launched in 2008 both in indian and western markets. In india, the i20 will take on the upcoming skoda’s fabia, Honda jazz and Volkswagen polo. The i20 will be priced around Rs5.5 lakhs

Hyundai i10 Kappa 1.2 small car launched; Magna, Asta and Spotz models

Hyundai has launched its popular small car, the Hyundai i10, with a new 1.2 liter engine which it calls the Kappa.




The original 1.1 liter i10 is still available in two models, D-Lite and Era. The 1.2 liter Kappa i10 will come in three variants - the Magna, Sportz and Asta. The i10 Kappa Sportz will be the top-end model, with sunroof, great interiors, and a bodykit.

The i10 in India had the Epsilon engine so far - the new Kappa all-aluminium engine replaces that in the 1.2 liter models, while the older D-Lite and Era will continue to be offered with the older 1.1 liter engine.

The i10 1.2 liter Kappa will also have an automatic transmission version - we have not seen a small car in India with automatic transmission in a long time now. The car will offer 80 PS (81 bhp), pretty good for a car this size. The Hyundai Kappa i10 1.2L will have a 0-100 kmph figure of 12.8 seconds and a top speed of around 165 kmph.

Pricing for the 1.2 liter Kappa versions of the i10 will be between Rs 3.89 lakhs and 5.43 lakh on-road in Mumbai.

Oh, I have to say this - the Hyundai i10 has an atrocious site. If you want to take a quick look at the i10 and figure out what new feature goes in which model of the i10 Kappa, you will be left gnashing your teeth. All you get are tables after tables. Hasn’t Hyundai got anyone who can write a few paragraphs of text? If you already know what the car looks like and wants to research more, the tables are definitely handy though

Hyundai Genesis Coupe Concept

Hyundai Genesis Concept - John Lamm, Road and Track
The gloves are off at Hyundai, determined to convince the world that it's ready to go toe-to-toe with some of the biggest manufacturers in the industry, is showing off its sporty new Genesis Coupe concept that is to become a reality in the spring of 2009.
The Genesis Coupe, despite circulating rumors, will not succeed the Tiburon since Hyundai has no plans to stop production of its front-drive sports coupe. Instead it will enter Hyundai's line up as an entry-level rear-driver powered either by a base turbocharged 4-cylinder engine, or more powerful all-aluminum 3.8-liter V-6 that is estimated to make over 300-bhp, and over 250 lb-ft of torque.
The curvaceously raked body design is said to have been inspired by LeMans race cars, drift cars and of all other things, some die cast models by Jada Toys Dub City. Extensive use of carbon fiber can be seen throughout the entire body including the hood, roof, front fascia, rocker panels and various other details. This is no doubt an expensive setup which will most likely not make it into the sub-$30,000 production version.
Mated to either a 6-speed automatic or ZF-made 6-speed manual transmission, power will then be transmitted through a limited-slip differential and ultimately to a pair of the large 20-in. polished aluminum wheels. Hankook Ventus tires measuring 255/35ZR-20 in front and 275/35ZR-20 at the rear, are assigned the duty of managing traction under acceleration and cornering, and when the 4-piston monobloc Brembo brakes are called upon, stopping.
This 2 + 2 seater measuring 183.7-in. long, 74.9-in. wide, 54.5-in. tall and with a wheelbase of 111.0-in, upon entering the market in 2009 will have a specific mission, according to V.P. John Krafcik, and that is to "deliver a driving experience that challenges cars like the Infiniti G37, at prices more like a Mitsubishi Eclipse."