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Drive Experience:2011 Hyundai Sonata GLS

We’ve tested the top-rung SE and Limited trims out in California. We’ve even had the chance to sample the upcoming Hyundai Sonata Hybrid and Turbo versions in the automaker’s homeland. But when you get down to brass tacks, the majority of dealership transactions will be made up of the volume GLS model. Sure, […]

Wednesday, August 18th, 2010

First Drive: 2011 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid looks to split the uprights

The fact that the all-new 200-horsepower 2011 Hyundai Sonata recently finished third in a seven-car comparison test doesn’t really diminish its impact on the family-sedan segment. For starters, it beat the likes of Chevrolet Malibu, Subaru Legacy, Honda Accord, and Nissan Altima — not a bad showing right out of the gates. Second, the […]

Sunday, July 25th, 2010

Korean-spec Hyundai Avante interior gives sneak peek inside 2011 Elantra

Even though we have yet to see official images of the U.S.-spec 2011 Hyundai Elantra, we have a pretty good idea of what will be heading our way in the coming months. Hyundai debuted the new Avante sedan (the Elantra’s Korean market equivalent) at the Busan Motor Show this past April, and now the first […]

Wednesday, July 21st, 2010

Hyundai Genesis Coupe 3.8 R-Spec announced fro 2011

For the 2011 model year, Hyundai will release an R-Spec version of the Hyundai Genesis Coupe with the DOHC 3.8-liter V6 engine. The car will be able to hit 149 mph thanks to the 306-horsepower (228-kW) engine and its close ratio six-speed manual transmission.
Other features on the car include 13.4-inch (340-mm) front, 13.0-inch (330-mm) […]

Saturday, July 17th, 2010

First Drive: 2011 Hyundai Sonata 2.0T brings turbo power to Main Street, America

We’ve watched with a sense of awe as Hyundai has gone from a discount also-ran brand into a genuine industry powerhouse in startlingly short order. But we’ve also long suspected that its vehicles have gained so much ground by being among the best values in their respective segments – not because they’ve necessarily been the […]

Wednesday, July 14th, 2010

Beijing Motor Show 2010: 2011 Hyundai Accent debuts as Verna across the Pacific

Hyundai has unveiled the 2011 Verna (aka Accent) at the Beijing Motor Show.
Looking like a miniature Sonata, the Verna features sweptback headlights, a bold grille, and rearview mirrors with integrated LED turn signals. Inside, the cabin boasts higher quality materials and an improved design.
Power comes from two new Gamma petrol engines with multiport fuel injection. […]

Monday, April 26th, 2010

Review: 2010 Hyundai Tucson GLS is a stylish all-rounder without sacrifice

Like it or not, the small crossover segment is booming. Not only are budget-minded automakers all putting forth their best efforts to create new-and-improved vehicles for the class, even higher-end manufacturers like Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz are getting into the act hoping to win over customers looking for a more premium experience. Why? These vehicles […]

Monday, April 12th, 2010