Hyundai has decided to recall 178,685 Santa Fe and 26,548 Veracruz crossovers from the 2007 and 2008 model years. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), these crossovers could have some defects at the driver’s airbag electrical circuit. Owners can contact the nearest Hyundai dealers for free inspection. Hyundai dealers will replace the faulty clock springs for free. [Autoblog]
The all new Hyundai i20 Blue is now available for purchase in the UK. This compact city car is sold for 13,195 GBP (about $21,666) OTR. Based on the current i20 Comfort trim level, the i20 Blue is powered by a 1.4 CRDi 90 PS engine and fitted with multiple Blue Drive technologies, including Intelligent Stop & Go (ISG), low rolling resistance tyres, rear suspension under cover and rear wheel deflector. [Autoevolution]
Hyundai will unleash another limited edition vehicle for the German market called the Hyundai Genesis Coupe GT. Inspired by the Hyundai Schuhmann Motor Sport Team, the Genesis Coupe GT is equipped with a 3.8-liter V6 engine that produces 303 PS and 361 Nm of torque. Meanwhile, top speed is rated at 240 km/h with 0 to 100 km/h in just 6.3 seconds. This limited edition car also comes with a stainless-steel sport exhaust system with quad pipes at the rear and a set of 19-inch light-alloy OZ Ultraleggera alloys in Matt Graphite Silver fitted with Dunlop Sport Maxx GT tires. Limited to just 50 units, the Hyundai Genesis Coupe GT will be sold for 41,990 Euro (about $59,970). More»
As we all know, the Hyundai Veloster is a sporty four-door hatch with two doors on one side, one on the other, and the hatch at the back. But according to some reports, Hyundai is working on the development of a normal five-door version of the Veloster. Although it’s not official yet, I just hope that one day we could see the five-door version of the Veloster cruising the streets. [Car Advice]
Hyundai has finally revealed the US pricing for its 2012 Hyundai Genesis. Just a bit of info, this luxury saloon is available in three different engine options including a 3.8-liter V6 with 338PS and 394Nm of torque, a 4.6-liter V8 with 390PS and 439Nm of torque and the R-Spec with a 5.0-liter V8 with 435PS and 509Nm of torque. All engines are coupled to an 8-speed automatic transmission with SHIFTRONIC manual capability. Prices ranging from $34,200 for the entry level 3.8-liter V6 engine and goes up to $46,500 for the top of the range R-Spec. [AR]
The Australian market version of Hyundai i45 is powered by a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine with either 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmissions. This engine configuration delivers a maximum output of 121kW (162HP) at 6,200 rpm and a peak torque of 198Nm at 4,600 rpm. The Hyundai i45 is priced at AU$26,990 (US$29,000) for the manual version and at AU$28,590 (US$31,000) for the automatic. [CarScoop]
