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Video – Hyundai Santa Fe commercial

With the Hyundai Santa Fe ready for roll out, we can hardly wait to see the car in flesh and how it performs on the road. The diesel SUV is brought into India as a CBU and pricing will be around 20-22 lakh rupees.

The facelifted model which bears a front-end that seems very similar to the Verna Transform, will be the model on sale and here’s the car’s TV commercial from Korea when it was launched last year.

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Entry posted on September 2nd, 2010 and filed under Commercials, Hyundai

Official – Hyundai Santa Fe diesel launch in October

Hyundai Santa Fe India

By Ragav Ramesh

Hyundai has been delaying the launch its famous SUV Sante Fe in the Indian market for unknown reasons. The previous failures of SUVs like the Tucson and Terracan hasn’t kept the Korean company, primarily known for its fuel-economical hatches, from bringing out the Santa Fe finally to India.

Hyundai Motor India, marketing & sales Director, Arvind Saxena -

We will launch Sante Fe in October-November, ahead of the festive season. If volumes pick up, then we will consider assembling the vehicle here”. The seven-seater would be placed at Rs. 22-24 lakhs price bracket and will be powered by a 2.2 litre diesel engine. Initially the car would be imported as a completely built unit (CBU).

Considering the 6-8 month waiting period for Toyota Fortuner which dominates the premium SUV market currently, would the Sante Fe attract waiting customers from outside Toyota showrooms?

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Entry posted on August 31st, 2010 and filed under Hyundai

Spy pics of Hyundai’s Accent hatchback surface

Hyundai Accent hatchbackBy Kaustubh Shinde

An Italian motoring website has posted spy picture of the rear of the Accent hatchback. Caught in China, the pics tell us that it is a premium hatchback that shares its “Fluidic Sculpture” design scheme with the new 2012 Accent sedan that was unveiled Beijing Motor Show in April.

The model has been caught wearing absolutely no camouflage. The website also reports that this could be an Asia specific model looking at the current market trends.

If things are to go by, there are 2 models in the current Hyundai’s Indian line up that need replacement. The first one is the Hyundai Accent and the other one is the Hyundai Getz.

So will the design cues of this hatch hold any relevance to the H800? Will Hyundai bring the Accent hatch to India and place it above the i20?

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Entry posted on August 28th, 2010 and filed under Hyundai, Spy pictures

Quote of the Day

Hyundai i10

We don’t plan to introduce the i10 with diesel option as of now.

Managing Director and chief executive of Hyundai Motor India HW Park puts an end to all speculation on a diesel i10 at the SIAM convention held in Delhi earlier this week.

Source – My Digital FC

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Entry posted on August 28th, 2010 and filed under Hyundai

Video – Hyundai RB concept

The Hyundai RB concept previews the next generation Accent, which should reach India by the end of 2011. The RB concept, we assume, is based on the i20’s platform. We’re done being confused where this model will be positioned, we won’t open that topic again till Hyundai reveals details.

The ideal segment where the Hyundai RB can be positioned is just below the current Hyundai Verna. Even in the case of the two models overlapping, there is nothing Hyundai will lose. The RB is a modern Hyundai and it needs to be positioned as aggressively as possible rather than worrying about cannibalization.

The video explains the design of the RB unveiled at the Moscow Motor Show earlier this week.

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Entry posted on August 27th, 2010 and filed under Hyundai

Hyundai presents RB concept at Moscow Motor Show; 2011 local debut?

Hyundai RB Concept

Hyundai at the Moscow Auto Show which kick started today, has presented the Hyundai RB concept, which prefigures a subcompact sedan.

Now the question is, is this the car that will take on the VW Vento and Honda City?

The RB concept, from the images, looks like a visually masked next generation Hyundai Verna. There’s also a connection to the i20 here since what we learned is the next generation Verna is based on the i20’s platform.

Look closely at the images and you can conclude -

Next gen Hyundai Verna + Hyundai Avante’s face + i20 platform = RB Concept

Hyundai has used every bit of the fluidic design language and most element on this vehicle hint this is almost production ready. The RB Concept could be produced in Hyundai’s Chennai plant next year, but the company has stayed mum on the RB.

The production Hyundai RB will be equipped with Gamma engines displacing 1.4-liters and 1.6-liters respectively and will have multiport fuel injection and continuously variable distribution. As every new engine would, this vehicle will have less fuel consumption and emissions.

124 HP for 1.6-liter Gamma engine and a torque of 135Nm is for the power lover. The economy buyer will be interested in the 1.4-liter unit which will deliver 107 HP and 156Nm. There will also be an automatic transmission in the future, which we think is what the Hyundai i20 Auto uses at the moment.

The production model derived from the RB Concept will debut in January 2011 at the Hyundai factory in St. Petersburg, Russia. More information is expected to follow shortly.

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Entry posted on August 25th, 2010 and filed under Hyundai

Hyundai Verna RB to be budget sedan taking on VW Vento?

Hyundai Verna RB

Hyundai is planning to introduce a brand-new entry-level sedan in Russia and emerging markets. The car in question is the Verna RB, which according to internet sources, is a sedan based on the i20’s platform.

We earlier reported that the Verna RB will be 12-13 lakh rupees, but that isn’t true after the emergence of this recent report unless Hyundai is looking at the CBU or CKD option. If the compact RB is based on the i20’s platform, we find no reason why they must import it.

It will also feature a specially tuned suspension set-up adapted to Indian road conditions. The Verna RB should be sold under a different name and will lock horns with the Honda City, VW Vento, Ford Fiesta and the likes.

This is the exact same segment which the Verna is currently participating in. With fresh competition arriving in the form of the Euro Fiesta sedan and Nissan Micra-based sedan, Hyundai must position the RB sedan below the Verna considering it will have a 1.4-liter engine producing 109 hp.

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Entry posted on August 23rd, 2010 and filed under Hyundai

Rally driver pilots Hyundai i20 to achieve 28.4 kpl!

Hyundai i20

Every now and then there is some company that is sending some driver to drive around in their car & prove how phenomenally fuel efficient their cars are. This time around it is Hyundai.

In order to show how eco-friendly their hatchback- the Hyundai i20 – is, they placed Australian Rally Champion Ed Ordynski behind the wheel of one such model and sent him on a journey from Sydney to Brisbane.

Not only did Ed reach Brisbane but he crossed it & reached further ahead to Bundaberg covering a distance of 1269 km (788 miles) on one tank of fuel achieving a figure of 28.4 kpl on the stock Hyundai i20!

Australian Rally Champion Ed Ordynski -

I originally thought Sydney to Brisbane on one tank seemed an impossible task, especially on the Pacific Highway but then the i20 just kept on going – far beyond our wildest expectations. It was a remarkable journey and a truly special result

The i20 had a 1.4 liter petrol motor with CVVT technology which you can buy in India as well.

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Entry posted on August 20th, 2010 and filed under Hyundai

Spied – 2011 Hyundai Verna Hatchback Caught Undisguised

Hyundai Verna RB Hatchback

Hyundai’s latest design philosophy the ‘fluidic’ sculpture theme seems to have caught everyone’s attention. The latest to receive this design is the 2011 Hyundai Verna Hatchback. The car was caught completely undisguised (the Verna hatchback’s shell was spied before) and the picture shows its stark similarity with the Sonata YF Sedan.

As compared to the next generation Verna sedan, the Verna hatch gets minor changes on the front with a more subtle grille and a slightly redesigned bumper. The ORVMS did not carry the turn signals as seen on the sedan. Even with just a low resolution spy shot, we’re sure that the car will have fabulous road presence.

The dimensions of the car are 4.08 mtr x 1.70 mtr x 1.46 mts while the wheelbase is the same as the sedan at 2.57 mtr. Engines are likely to be the 1.4 liter petrol & 1.6 liter petrol with outputs 107 BHP & 122 BHP respectively. It would be available in both manual & Automatic transmissions.

The car is expected to go on sale in China next month & then will be subsequently launched in other markets. It is highly unlikely that this car would come to India as the Hyundai i20 is enjoying a lot of success with its ‘premium hatch’ image & hatchbacks priced above 7 lakh do NOT sell in India. Ask Honda!

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Entry posted on August 20th, 2010 and filed under Hyundai, Spy pictures

Maruti Suzuki explains why A-Star AT is better than Hyundai’s i10 AT

Suzuki A-Star

Maruti Suzuki has sent us a powerpoint presentation containing slides describing why the Suzuki A-Star AT is better than the i10 AT. There are a number of reasons why you should go for the A-Star AT, according to Maruti, who attacks the Hyundai i10 from every possible angle and in every department.

The war has been waged. Is Hyundai ready to counter-attack?

click through to see the powerpoint presentation. Flash needed.

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Entry posted on August 19th, 2010 and filed under Hyundai, Maruti Suzuki

1.0-liter Hyundai i10 debuts at Paris next month; Indian debut this Diwali?

Hyundai i10 1.0 Kappa

Is Hyundai actually working on a 1.0-liter engine for i10? We guess so.

After Indian Autos Blog speculated on the 1.0-liter i10 Kappa, it is now Autocar India who have additional details on this variant. It reports Hyundai will launch the revised i10 range during next month’s Paris motor show.

The motor in contention is a 1.0-litre, four-cylinder petrol engine which is a scaled-down 1.2-litre Kappa unit. Autocar India adds that Hyundai will equip the 1.0-liter engine with variable valve timing.

Hyundai has said that this 1.0-liter Kappa engine “is not a cheap unit, just a very efficient one.”

The 1.2-liter engine is also said to turn more powerful, more efficient and environment-friendly at the Paris Motor Show next month.

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Entry posted on August 19th, 2010 and filed under Hyundai

Rendering – Facelifted Hyundai i10 for Diwali

Hyundai i10 faceliftHyundai according to reports and rumors will bring the i10 facelift to India this Diwali. A i10 prototype has been spotted testing near Chennai with enough camouflage to make us believe this is a refreshed model. We tried studying the spy shots and came up with this illustration.

At the front, there will be bigger headlamps, a wider front grille, new bumper and fog lamps.

We expect Hyundai to add a 1.2-liter CVVT (variable valve timing) engine to the menu. There could also be a 1.0-liter Kappa engine on the cheaper model, but this is pure speculation.

Hyundai won’t bother making the new i10’s interiors any grander or comfier. There could be an addition or two but nothing to write home about.

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Entry posted on August 19th, 2010 and filed under Hyundai, Renderings

Quote of the Day

Hyundai Verna Transform

The recently launched Verna Transform along with the tried and trusted Accent helped us consolidate our position in the mid (sedan) segment.

HMIL Director – Marketing and Sales Arvind Saxena remarks on his company’s performance in July 2010.

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Entry posted on August 3rd, 2010 and filed under Hyundai
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