new 2012 Hyundai Veloster 3-door coupe

Automotive Dealer - New 2012 Hyundai Veloster Price,  Standard and Optional Features  ; Hyundai Motor America has finally announced pricing on the new 2012 Hyundai Veloster 3-door coupe. The model will be rolling into dealerships next month with a starting price tag of $17,300 with a 6-speed manual and $18,550 with the 6-speed EcoShift Dual-Clutch Transmission.

Power for the 2012 Hyundai Veloster comes from a 1.6 liter GDI Gamma direct-injection gasoline engine making 138-hp and 123 lb-ft of torque. EPA estimated fuel-economy comes in at 28/40/32 mpg (city/highway/combined) with the six speed manual and 29/38/32 mpg with the DCT.

While there are many options available, the 2012 Hyundai Veloster comes standard with a multi-function 7-inch touch-screen display, Gracenote display technology with voice recognition and Pandora internet radio capability. It also comes standard with Bluetooth connectivity and the Hyundai Blue Link system

EQUIPMENT HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE 2012 VELOSTER

Three-door coupe design

Coupe design with the functionality of a hatch and a passenger-side forward-hinged rear door

1.6-liter GDI Gamma engine paired with proprietary Hyundai six-speed manual transmission or Hyundai’s first EcoShift DCT

Standard 40 mpg highway with the six-speed manual

Standard multi-function seven-inch touch-screen display

Pandora internet radio capability

Gracenote display technology with voice recognition

Video game console connectivity with 115-volt power outlet

Bluetooth hands-free phone system with voice recognition

Standard Blue Link telematics platform

Blue Link Assurance provides a free six month trial period of complimentary core safety services including Automatic Collision Notification (ACN) and Assistance, SOS Emergency Assistance, Enhanced Roadside Assistance and Monthly Vehicle Report

Blue Link Essentials provides a free three month trial period of Voice Text Messaging, Remote Door Unlock / Lock, Remote Horn and Lights, Panic Notification, Remote Vehicle Start (delayed availability), Alarm Notification, Quick Tips, Location Sharing, Automated Diagnostic Trouble Code Notification, Maintenance Alert, Recall Advisor, Web Vehicle Diagnostics, Stolen Vehicle Recovery, Stolen Vehicle Slowdown, Vehicle Immobilization, Valet Alert, Geofence, Speed Alert and Curfew Alert

Blue Link Guidance provides a free three month trial period of Turn-by-Turn Navigation, POI Search by advanced voice recognition system, POI Web Search and Download, Daily Route Guidance with Traffic Condition, Traffic, Gas Station Locations and Gas Prices, Eco-Coach, Restaurant Ratings and Weather

Standard and Optional Features

Veloster starting MSRP is $17,300, plus $760 freight, and includes the following standard features:

1.6-liter GDI DOHC D-CVVT four-cylinder engine with engine cover and hood insulator

Six-speed manual transmission

17-inch alloy wheels with P215/45R17 tires

Chrome dual center exhaust outlet

ESC with TCS and Vehicle Stability Management (VSM)

ABS with EBD and four-wheel disc brakes, TPMS

Six airbags

Air conditioning

Seven-inch high resolution LCD video touchscreen

AM/FM/XM/CD/MP3 audio system with six speakers and iPod/USB/video auxiliary input jacks

Gracenote Technologies (iPod album cover art and Advanced Voice Recognition)

Steering wheel mounted audio and cruise control

Bluetooth hands-free phone system with voice recognition

Blue Link – Hyundai Telematics System

Trip computer

Power windows, power door locks, remote keyless entry with alarm and bodycolor power heated mirrors

Tilt-and-telescopic steering wheel

Illuminated vanity mirrors with extensions

Six-way adjustable driver’s seat and armrest storage box

Front LED headlight accents

Map lights with sunglass holder

Front passenger seatback pocket

Rear wiper

Options:

Six-speed EcoShift Dual Clutch Transmission with paddle shifters, Hillstart Assist Control, and Active ECO System ($1,250 MSRP)

Style Package ($2,000 MSRP):

18-inch alloy wheels with P215/40R18 tires

Chrome grille surround with piano black highlights

Front fog lights

Panoramic sunroof

Piano black interior accents

Dimension premium audio with eight speakers, external amp and subwoofer

Leatherette bolster seats and door inserts

Leather wrapped steering wheel and shift knob

Alloy pedals

Driver auto-up window

Tech Package ($2,000 MSRP):

Requires Style Package

Unique 18-inch alloys with painted inserts

Backup warning sensors

Navigation system with rearview camera

Automatic headlights

Proximity key entry with electronic push button start

115-volt outlet

hyundai elantra 2012 price in malaysia

Automotive Dealer - hyundai elantra 2012 price in malaysia ; The South Korean based carmaker Hyundai is planning to release its Elantra model, the fifth generation of the vehicle, in Malaysia in early 2012.

According to the car manufacturer, the new Hyundai Elantra will be going to Malaysia with a choice of two petrol engines, in the form of an 1.8 liter and a 1.6 liter, MPIs. Hyundai says that the new Elantra’s 1.6 liter engine Gamma MPI engine is developing a total output of 130 PS at 6.300 rpm while the larger 1.8 liter Nu MPI unit is generating 150 PS at 6.500 rpm. Both engines will be mated ti a six-speed transmission which is made by Hyundai.

The automaker didn’t say anything about the coupe version of the Elantra yet but the model is rumored to hit the Chicago Motor Show in February, 2012. Even if there is no official word on the powerplant, performance or fuel consumption for the future Hyundai Elantra Coupe, the company says that the model will have a sporty feel and a sportier trim compared to the sedan version. The new Elantra is known in Europe as the Hyundai i30 while in Korea is being sold as the Avante. Sadly there’s no more official news about the upcoming Hyundai Coupe but more details about the model will be announced at its 2012 Chicago Motor Show debut.

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hyundai elantra 2012 review philippines

Automotive Dealer - hyundai elantra 2012 review philippines ; This car by the competent car that offers comfortable accommodation and driving dynamics determined at an affordable price. It is a simple means of transport, and did it well enough for Consumer Reports Top Pick in its class. he current generation Elantra can accommodate up to five years and has a launch reception. Offered two trim levels:

GLS and Limited. Both use a 148-hp, 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine. A six-speed manual transmission is standard on the GLS trim, while a six-speed automatic transmission with shift TRONIC is standard on the GLS and Limited trim. Standard safety features include four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes, electronic stability control with traction control and six airbags. The available features include a power sunroof, turn signal on mirrors, 17-inch alloy wheels, heated leather seats and Bluetooth.

New 2012 Hyundai Genesis Sedan 5.0 R-Spec

Automotive Dealer - New 2012 Hyundai Genesis Sedan 5.0 R-Spec ; The performance luxury car segment is rather difficult to break into. For decades, the Germans have dominated this dual-purpose segment with cars such as the BMW 5-Series, Mercedes-Benz E-Class and Audi A6. As time went on, Japan went after the Germans with the Infiniti M and Lexus GS. These were followed by America’s sporting luxury offerings, the Cadillac CTS and Chrysler 300. The majority of these cars have resulted in a success story and have thus created a crowed and extremely competitive segment. With such strong cars, it came as a shock to the automotive industry when the company known for small but efficient vehicles from Korea, Hyundai, unveiled its attempt in 2009. Since then, the Genesis sedan has worked hard to become a serious competitor and for 2012, Hyundai has upped the ante even more with the Genesis 5.0 R-Spec.

Designed to be able to do many things and do them well, sales of the Genesis Sedan in all its forms have been increasing since its 2009 debut. Hyundai has seen a 33 percent increase in sales year-over-year and in June 2011, the Genesis set an all-time record for its market share. For the 2012 model year, the Korean automaker plans on increasing those sales with their most powerful Genesis rendition yet. To showcase just what the 5.0 R-Spec is capable of, Charleston, South Carolina was chosen as the proving grounds to unleash a plethora of new technologies and features. One particular Genesis, a fully loaded, Black Noir Pearl 5.0 R-Spec, was our weapon of choice to do battle with the city streets and winding passes that make up the coast of South Carolina.

An exceedingly refreshing aspect of the Genesis Sedan model line is the price. So far, there are a total of five trim levels so optioning out a Genesis isn’t a headache. Once you upgrade to one of the eight cylinder models, every option available on the three 3.8 V6 Genesis models becomes standard. The most expensive Genesis, our 5.0 R-Spec sample, can be purchased for $46,500 and that includes every thing offered across the Genesis Sedan model line. That price is fantastic until you look at the base MSRP for a nicely equipped 3.8 model. $34,200 is an absolute crime compared to other competition and undercuts a Mercedes E350 by more than $15,000.

Hyundai is clearly a company that listens to what people are saying. Proof can be found in the 2012 Genesis’s outward aesthetics as the 2009 launch car received a few grips for being a bit too bland looking. The revised front bumper gives the once soft front an injection of aggression and seems to have widened the car’s stance. Lower side skirts also blend well into the reworked rear bumper with new, wide integrated exhaust tips. Keeping up with the trends, Hyundai has also added LED headlamp accents i.e. Audi. Unlike Audi, the Genesis carries its LED treatment in a much less gaudy fashion. And if equipped as the new R-Spec model, new 19 inch multi-spoke wheels fill out the fender wells just right. It may still be more conservative than the art-deco Infiniti M, but the Genesis Sedan, especially in R-Spec mode, now looks the part.

Upgrades to the 2012 Genesis go beyond a handsome set of new clothes. Open the hood of all Genesis trim levels and something new can be found. Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) can now be found on all engines and helps the base 3.8 liter DOHC V6 make an impressive 333 horsepower. The 3.8 may take the majority of Genesis Sedan sales, but to be truly competitive in the performance luxury segment, a little more ‘oomph’ is required. Hyundai has come to this conclusion as they have built their most powerful production engine yet. Built entirely in-house by Hyundai, the new 5.0 liter (5,038 cc) DOHC, naturally aspirated V8 makes a thoroughly impressive 429 horsepower and 376 lb-ft of torque. Using direct injection and variable valve timing, the new 5.0 makes its power the old-fashion way: breathing nothing but air. It is refreshing to see a naturally aspirated engine being used in a segment mostly dominated by turbochargers and superchargers. Not only does this result in a reduction in weight and breakable components, but the 5.0 in the R-Spec produces the throttle response that can only be found in a naturally aspirated engine.

Driving the R-Spec, it is clear that Hyundai put a lot of engineering into its new powerplant. With a single push of the engine start button, the new V8 growls into life. This is where the R-Spec manages to do something that not too many performance luxury offerings can do: not make itself overly known. The turbocharged unit found in high-output BMWs simply makes too much noise and even the V8 found in the Jaguar XF and XJ makes more racing sounds than wanted out of a luxury car. And unlike the engines found in Lexus models, the R-Spec never sounds boring. The noise produced by the 5.0 is the perfect level for a performance luxury brand; it isn’t too loud or too quiet and blends perfectly with the R-Spec’s personality.

Test Drive, 2012 Hyundai Accent with 40 MPG Highway

Test Drive, 2012 Hyundai Accent with 40 MPG Highway ; After a booming sales season for its stylish, high-MPG midsize and compact cars, Hyundai is aiming for similar success with its redesigned 2012 subcompact Accent. The Accent, which competes against popular models like the Honda Fit and all-new Ford Fiesta, hits the marketing magic number of 40 MPG on the highway, and follows the swooping, curvy styling cues of its bigger siblings Sonata and Elantra.

Hyundai is pitching mileage-minded shoppers on providing that 40 MPG highway rating at the lowest price. Competitors like Ford Fiesta have some versions that hit that mileage number, but not at the lowest price. The new Accent starts at $12,445 for a GLS style with manual transmission, and tops out with the SE with automatic transmission at $16,795. Hyundai points out that its Accent five-door hatchback mid-level GS with automatic sells for $16,555, while a similarly equipped, 40-MPG Ford Fiesta SE hatchback lists for $18,040. That’s a differential of $1,485.

With higher gas prices, shoppers seem to be focused on that 40-MPG figure. The compact 2011 Hyundai Elantra, which also has a 40 MPG highway rating, was the second-most-researched of all car models in June on auto web site Kelley Blue Book (kbb.com); Hyundai executives say the high mileage figure is what was driving much of that interest.

I got a chance this week to try out the redesigned 2012 Accent on the winding, hilly roads north of New York City. The Accent, which is on sale now, comes in four-door sedan and five-door hatchback versions. Here are my impressions, plus some of the basic facts:

Styling: Accent continues its “fluidic sculpture” design look here. While the look isn’t quite as striking as it is on the mid-size Sonata, the Accent is a handsome small car. The five-door hatchback (above left) manages to avoid the stubby, cut-off rear look of some competitors.

Performance and mileage: The Accent is powered by a four-cylinder engine with direct gasoline injection, a technology that boosts mileage by improving the fuel mix going into the cylinders. In addition to that 40 MPG highway rating, Accent is rated 30 MPG in city driving. It boasts 138 horsepower, the most among its competitors — but a driver will still feel the acceleration sacrifices. In the manual transmission model I was driving, I hit a momentary dead spot in acceleration just after an upshift from, say, second to third gear.

The Honda Fit, which I’ve driven previously, felt more sprightly to me — although Hyundai executives say the two cars’ 0 to 60 mph acceleration times are similar (around a stately 10 seconds). And the Fit has a lower mileage rating of 27 MPG city, 33 highway.

Ride and comfort: While not to be confused with the smooth, quiet ride of much bigger cars, the Accent rode comfortably down the highway and handled competently through curving back roads. Hyundai has created spacious leg and shoulder room for a car this size, while the engineers managed to fit a center console storage bin between the seats — something I consider a major convenience, as subcompacts are often too narrow for this feature. The matte black dash and stylish instrument cluster fit the modern small-car styling of the competition, most of which has left behind the cheap-looking subcompact interiors of the past.

Cargo and storage: The hatchback model — increasingly popular with Americans — gives substantial hauling capacity with the rear seats folded down. The cargo rating of 111 cubic feet equals that of the Honda Fit, previously the runaway champ in this class. The ability to fold down just part of the rear seat (at right) lets drivers fit snowboards or golf clubs and still carry three passengers.

Safety: The Accent is the only car in this class with disc brakes on all four wheels, and the results show in an impressively short stopping distance. The Accent is equipped with six air bags, including important side-curtain bags that protect occupants in side-impact crashes.

The Accent has not yet undergone safety testing, but the company’s Sonata and Elantra sedans have received earlier Top Safety Pick ratings from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.

In an era when Americans looking for better gas mileage seem to have overcome their aversion to small cars, Hyundai seems to have fielded a contender in this very competitive class.