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We have become accustomed to Hyundai revising and giving major makeovers to models that don’t really need them. And yet with the i40 they have kind of dropped the ball. This model has been around with the same looks and features for many years now. And now that they have upgraded the 2019 Hyundai i40, well, it’s not really “major.”

Upgrades implemented on the 2019 Hyundai i40 begin with very subtle changes to the exterior. At the front we have the new Cascading Grille, Hyundai’s corporate look, along with revised headlights that give the car a fresh-ish look. There is also new 18-inch alloy wheels replacing the old 16 and 17 inch options.

You will find more interesting choices in terms of style inside the cabin. Merlot Red and combination of Grey and Black are the new available colors for leather trims, with Black and Beige also offered in cloth. These are complemented with contrasting inlay on the door panel and black door panels and orange accents, plus grey stitching and Merlot coloured door centre trim elements. Last but not least, you get metal mesh cover on the dashboard which adds a nice touch of sport.

As for other 2019 Hyundai i40 upgrades with more substance to them, Hyundai SmartSense active safety and driver assistance features are fitted as standard. The ingredients include the Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) whci utilizes camera sensors to detect obstacles in front of the vehicle and intervenes if necessary. What’s more, the new i40 gets the Smartstream 1.6-litre diesel engine in two power outputs: 85kW/115 PS and 280 Nm of torque, and 100 kW/136 PS and 320 Nm of torque. The latter can be had with a 7-speed DCT. There is also a 97 kW/ 135 PS 1.6 petrol engine available.

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As we predicted a while back, Hyundai is going to make to milk the whole ‘N’ thing they have going on for all its worth. It started with the launch of the i30 N hot hatch, extended to N-Line models, then spawned a Fastback version, and now we have the N Option. This is a factory upgrade kit for the i30 N. 

Shown with a concept car at the recent Paris Motor Show, the Hyundai N Option pack for the i30 N presents a number of exterior and interior upgrades. It does not include any engine upgrades, but rest assured, Hyundai will launch a separate pack for that. As it is, the N Option consists of 25 different high-quality exterior and interior individualisation options.

For the exterior, the i30 N Option offers carbon rear wing with the N emblem, carbon vented hood, quad mufflers and the N grille surrounded by a red character line, plus 20 inch lightweight alloys shod with high-performance tires. The show car also features a unique matt paint job which probably won’t be offered with the retail version. Inside the cabin the N Option treatment brings black carbon accents on the dash and air vents as well as doors and steering wheel, Alcantara on the steering wheel, sport bucket seats with red accents, sport pedals and gear shifter, and…

With our N portfolio we are shaking up the competition, and bringing new performance and emotions for our customers. The development of our N vehicles is grounded in Motorsport and our engagement there is the pinnacle of N. The new i30 N Line and our i30 N ‘N Option’ show car illustrate our dual approach to customisation, making N available to a wider audience. Thomas SchemeraExecutive Vice President High Performance Vehicles & Motorsport Division at Hyundai Motor Group

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Hyundai is not yet sure it wants to make a full production version of the Santa Fe Cabriolet (and it probably won’t), but if it did, it’d be the world’s first seven-seater convertible… that’s also an SUV.

The market trend is quickly shifting from sedans to crossovers and SUVs. However, SUVs have two major cons when compared to their segment counterparts – high retail price and poor fuel economy. Even though they are a practical choice thanks to additional cabin and cargo space, it’s a little difficult for everyone to afford an SUV. So why not go for a used SUV instead? You don’t take the depreciation hit that first owner does, and since SUVs are built to last a lifetime, you can get an almost-new SUV at half the original price.

Now that we’ve planted this seed in your head, let’s have a look at the best used SUVs from 2016 with high fuel efficiency.

The Hyundai i30N ’N Option’ is the i30 N customized to your preferences. Yes, the i30 N is already one of the best hot hatches on the market, but Hyundai reckons their customers want to make the cars their own, which is where the ’N Option’ steps in.

The Korean manufacturer thinks the 274-horsepower i30 N could take on some visual enhancements to make it look even meaner. That’s why Hyundai brought the i30 N ’N Option’ Concept to Paris. Yes, a concept, not the production-ready version. Granted, Hyundai assures us that this concept is the face of things to come in terms of ways you can personalize your own i30 N – as well as other Hyundais from the N lineup in the future.

Performance figures weren’t altered with the ’N Option’, but we don’t think that is a must. I mean, the i30 N already has a top speed of 155 mph from that buzzing 2.0-liter turbocharged four-pot and 260 pound-feet of torque at just 1,500 rpm.

Read on to find out more about the i30N ’N Option’

As promised, Hyundai is expanding the i30 N range further with another new model. The 2019 Hyundai i30 Fastback N is based on the sexier pseudo-coupe version of the i30, offering a more unique package than the i30 N hatchback. So if you like the performance of that car but not the looks, go for this.

Hyundai i30 Fastback N looks more prestigious and grown up than the hatchback. But make no mistake, it is just as naughty underneath. This car is like a slutty girl that suddenly decides to wear a pantsuit instead of a miniskirt. It’s still the same slut underneath. The engine powering the i30 Fastback N is the same as the hatch: a 2.0 liter turbo. Here you can have it in two flavors, one with 250 and the other with 275 horsepower (Performance variant). They both have 353 Nm and reach a maximum speed of 250 km/h. As for acceleration to 100, it takes 6.4 seconds in the250 Ps and 6.1 in the 275 PS version.

2019 Hyundai i30 Fastback N comes with an interesting new feature. It is called the N Grin Control system which allows drivers to choose from five different drive modes – Eco, Normal, Sport, N and N Custom. Based on that name, they all must bring a grin to your face. The car also boasts a sporty design. The N Grille, the N front bumper, special rear bumper and rear spoiler are all telltale signs of sportiness. Same goes for the interior, where you find N steering wheel, red-coloured N stitching and sport seats.

Despite all the performance features, the i30 N Fastback is still a practical family car. You get 450 litres, increasing to 1,351 litres when seats are folded flat. You get tons of safety features such as Autonomous Emergency Braking, Driver Attention Alert, Lane Keeping Assist and High Beam Assist, all standard. And you get an eight-inch capacitive touch screen with navigation, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

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The images posted look like screenshots from a video game with so many details around the windshield, but this is the reality that might soon be seen in Porsches and Hyundais. The automakers have invested in a company called WayRay, which is basically into augmented reality. In simple words, your ordinary head-up display is going to get all the more intuitive with a lot more information.

The official MSRP for the 2019 Genesis G70 has been revealed,and it’s tempting. The base G70, which is still better equipped and more powerful than most of its rivals, will set you back $34,900. A fully-loaded AWD Launch Edition with the big engine runs for $52,250. 

2019 Genesis G70 can be obtained with two engines. The default is a 2.0T inline four-cylinder turbocharged engine (252HP/260lb-ft), with a 3.3T V-6 twin-turbocharged (365-hp/376lb-ft) available for higher trims. The former comes in six trim levels, the latter in four. There is also two limited production Special Edition 3.3T packages: Dynamic Special Edition and Design Special Edition. These models are limited to 400 units each.

To list the features of every trim level would take five or six pages. So let’s just see what you get with a basic, standard 2019 Genesis G70. You get an 8-speed automatic, shift-by-wire, Stop & Go, and intelligent drive mode. You also get LED taillights, heated outside mirrors, hands-free trunk and 18 inch wheels. Luxury features include proximity key with push-button start, 12-way power driver’s seat including four-way power lumbar, 8-way passenger seat, steel sill plates,leather all around, and rearview camera. An 8-inch display audio screen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto is also standard. As for safety, there is Forward Collision Avoidance with Pedestrian Detection, Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go, Lane Keep Assist, Blind-Spot Collision Warning with Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning, Driver Attention Warning, and many more…

2019 Genesis G70 MSRP for All Trims:

Freight Charges for the 2019MY Genesis G70 are $995

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The Hyundai Ioniq Electric may not look like a race car, but leave it to Hyundai to create something out of seemingly nothing with the Ioniq Electric 2018 Ultimate Street Car. Developed to defend its 2017 title in the GTE class of the Optima Ultimate Street Car series, this one-off Ioniq Electric isn’t for the faint of heart. It looks the part of a race car. It’s fitted with a number of racing components. Most importantly, it’s the recipient of an electric motor transplant from the Hyundai Kona, giving it the juice to compete against the likes of Chevrolet Bolt EV and the Tesla Model S P100D. The Hyundai Ioniq Electric is scheduled to compete in the last two races of the 2018 Optima Ultimate Street Car Invitational.

Prepared to compete at the Optima Batteries’ 2018 Search for the Ultimate Street Car, Hyundai unveiled an all-new special Veloster N. It will enter the Optima Batteries GTC class and compete at the last two events of the year. The reasoning behind this new special edition Veloster N is straightforward. Hyundai is about to reveal the performance-focused Veloster N in the U.S. Generating hype by competing in events like this can only further the cause of linking the Veloster N name with performance and excitement.

“The OPTIMA Search for the Ultimate Street Car competition is the perfect venue to allow Hyundai to showcase its expanding performance envelope and introduce the N-brand vehicles to performance enthusiasts,” said Joshua Vedder, Senior Group Manager, Customer Connect, Hyundai Motor America. “The vehicles are modified in a way that mirrors a typical enthusiast – gripper tires and suspension, increased power, etc.; and then tested in this severe environment. This is one way we ensure our vehicle will exceed our customers’ expectations.”

Apart from the new specially prepared racing Veloster N, Hyundai unveiled an awesome Ioniq with the drivetrain from the Kona Electric. That one will try to defend the title it won at the 2017 National Championship in the GTE class. Nevertheless, we are focused now on the Veloster N as it did receive some serious upgrades over the streetcar that will come soon to our market, but it remain a street-legal machine.

Applying much the same magic as to the stunning i30 N, Hyundai translated the Veloster N into a car capable of competing with the likes of the Civic Type R, the Golf GTI, and the Focus ST, among others. We have been expecting the Veloster N for some time. Actually, ever since we saw that stunning mid-engine Veloster with a 2.0-liter, 296-horsepower turbocharged engine back in 2014.

The Hyundai i30 (better known as theElantra GT), just received a small update in Europe. Hyundai made it compliant with the features shown on the i30 Fastback, introduced new versions of its diesel engine and granted a bit more equipment for one of the most important cars it has ever introduced on the old continent. The new Hyundai i30 does not differ a lot from the last year’s car.

It is kind of amazing that Hyundai can completely revamp a model with new looks and features, and yet increase its price over the previous one only 150 bucks. That is the case with the 2019 Hyundai Elantra. They just announced the mid-size sedan’s MSRP, and it’s really cheap. 

2019 Hyundai Elantra starts from just $17,100. Granted, that is for the base model. And yes, there is an $885 freight charge to be added to that. But still, this is a lot of car for that money. It is particularly good when you consider the improvements over the outgoing Elantra, which is still a fresh looking car. The 2019 version gets new hood, front fenders, front fascia, grille, and headlights as well as trunk, taillights, and rear fascia. The wheels are new, the center and instrument clusters are new, the air vents are new. It is basically an all-new car.

And it’s not like the base version of the 2019 Hyundai Elantra is spartan in terms of equipment. You get rearview camera with five-inch color screen, Bluetooth handsfree phone connectivity, and steering wheel audio controls. Of course, if you go for one of the higher trims you get much nicer equipment. There is Hyundai SmartSense safety and convenience kit, Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist, Lane Keep Assist, and Driver Attention Warning. Depending on the trim, the Elantra comes with either a 1.6 or a 2.0 liter gas engine, and with 60speed manual or auto, or a 7-speed DCT.

2019 Hyundai Elantra MSRP and Specs

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Yep, already Hyundai has decided it’s time for a fresh face for the i30 along with new engines and features. So please welcome the 2019 Hyundai i30 in i30 five-door, i30 Wagon and i30 Fastback variants. These are now available with a new SmartStream engine. 

It’s a 1.6 liter diesel for the Euro market, but before we get to that let us tell you about the styling updates and new features. The face of the 2019 Hyundai i30 is cuter and more sophisticated than that of the current version. It now has a new front bumper from the Fastback version on all variants, more chrome up front and unique LED daytimers. There’s also new colors to choose from: Stellar Blue and Olivine Grey.

In terms of equipment, 2019 Hyundai i30 is available with an 8-inch Display Audio, which includes Android Auto and Apple Car Play. You can control the system via voice control, the touchscreen or the buttons on the steering wheel. It’s another premium features we are increasingly seeing on affordable cars these days. There is also the new N-Line trim with mechanical upgrades made to the suspension, brakes, and engine response.

As for the new SmartStream engine, the efficient 1.6-litre four-cylinder diesel comes in three outputs. The first one is a 96 PS (70kW) version available with a 6-speed manual transmission which does 3.9 l/100 km. The second offers 116 PS (85kW) available with 6MT (7DCT optional) and averaging 4.3 l/100 km. And the last one packs 136 PS (100kW) with 6MT or optional 7DCT, averaging 4.4 liters per 100 km.

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Long wheelbase versions of popular models are usually reserved for the Chinese market. But with the Santa Fe, Hyundai has always made a point of offering a long version in the U.S. to keep this model competitive against GM’s huge offerings in this class. For 2019 this model is called the Hyundai Santa Fe XL and it is priced from $30,850 MSRP. 

For that you get an elongated Santa Fe with seven seats, an enhanced navigation system and HD radio. The Hyundai Santa Fe XL is available with front or all-wheel-drive and comes in four trim levels, all powered by the same 3.3L GDI V6 engine mated to a six-speed SHIFTRONIC automatic transmission. Among the car’s top family-oriented features that come as standard on the base model, one can mention the reclining second row with 40/20/40 split folding seatbacks, sliding second-row seats with cargo area releases, stain-resistant cloth seats, sunvisors with illuminated vanity mirrors and extensions, BlueLink, rear seat HVAC and vents, dual zone air con, roof side rails, and trailer prep package with 5,000 lbs. towing capacity. Higher trims get more equipment mainly in terms technology features.

2019MY Hyundai Santa Fe XL MSRP (excluding $980 destination charge)

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We are used to Hyundai refreshing the look of their car faster than anyone can keep up. But with the new 2019 Hyundai Elantra they have taken this game to a whole new level. They took a car that looked perfectly alright for another two or three years, and they gave it a complete and drastic facelift. 

The goal with the 2019 Hyundai Elantra, as you can clearly see in the pictures, was to make it look sort of like the more premium models in Hyundai’s range, namely the latest Sonata and the Ioniq. That means everything on the outside has changes: hood, front fenders, front fascia, grille and headlights, trunk, taillights and rear fascia. And of course there are new wheel designs as well, form 15 to 17 inch in size.

Upgrades to the interior haven’t been as drastic, bu you get a new center console with new air vents and air vents and controls as well as new instrument cluster. 2019 Hyundai Elantra takes a lot of pride in having the Hyundai SmartSense safety technology, which includes Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist, Lane Keep Assist, Driver Attention Alert, and Safe Exit Assist. But getting all of them depends on the rim level you buy.

Also depending on the model, you can get features such as smartphone integration, wireless charging (phone), Infinity audio system and BlueLink. Engine-wise, the 2019 Elantra features a 147hp 2.0 liter four-banger on SE, SEL and Limited, a 128hp 1.4 liter with Eco model, and a 1.6L Turbo-GDI engine, 6-speed manual transmission or available seven-speed dual clutch transmission for the new Sport trim.

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The 2019 Hyundai Elantra Sports a considerably different look in the front and rear and was revealed in Park City, Utah at a specially organized event. It’s not all-new, however, as it is actually a facelifted version of the car that appeared only two years ago. As it is one of the most important Hyundai cars in the world, the new Elantra comes with comprehensive safety features and more tech than ever before. You will be able to buy it later this year as a 2019 model. Anywhere in the world apparently, as the event held yesterday in Utah actually had global connotations. This is the new, global Hyundai Elantra.

Hyundai’s N performance brand will eventually have an electric model within its ranks, so says the company’s engineering chief, Albert Biermann. Don’t expect it to happen anytime soon, though. For now, the N sub-brand will continue to roll out the i30 N, i30 N Fastback, and Veloster N until 2021. Only then will the company begin entertaining the thought of introducing more advanced N products, one of which, at least according to Biermann, is an electric performance model.

So as we mentioned when we did our first report on the new Hyundai i30 N Line, if you can’t afford the full-fat i30 N or just don’t need the kind of power that hot hatch offers, this is a great alternative. Hyundai has now released the official pricing of the car, and it supports that argument. 

2019 Hyundai i30 N Line is priced in the United Kingdom from £21,255. For that you get a 1.4 T-GDi 140PS with a 6 speed manual. The engine is the same across the range, but there is a 7 speed DCT available for those who don’t feel like changing gear themselves. The real party trick of the N Line, however, is the amount of kit it come with as standard, not to mention the exclusive N features.

The above-mentioned features include silver lower accents and N Line badging on the front wings, twin exhaust, LED rear lamps and 18” Fastback design alloy wheels with Michelin Pilot PS4 tyres, sports seats and leather steering wheel from the i30 N and N Line gear lever. In terms of equipment, the base trim comes with Lane Departure Warning System, Lane Keep Assist, Autonomous Emergency Braking and Hill Start Assist Control, plus Centre Console Display with 8″ Touchscreen Display Audio with Smart Device Integration (Apple & Android) and DAB.

There is also a Hyundai i30 N Line + trim level which adds more features, namely heated leather and suede sports seats with electrical adjustment, dual zone climate control, LED headlamps, automatic rain sensing windscreen wipers, whilst an 8” touchscreen satellite navigation with Traffic Messaging Channel, Mapcare and LIVE Services.

Hyundai i30 N Line UK Pricing

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When we told you about the new i30 N Line we said that Hyundai’s cars have become like Samsung phones, in that successful models spawn a ton of other similar models to maximize the sales. And so, with a degree of inevitability, here comes the Hyundai i30 Fastback N, a sedan version of the i30N hatch. 

Now, Hyundai i30 Fastback N is still under development and will be revealed toward the end of the year. But if its hatchback sister is any indication, the Fastback is going to be a hit. The i30N continues to wow the press and the public alike with its fantastic blend of performance, practicality and value, and the Fastback body can only make the package more appealing. If anything, this one will almost certainly be more popular than the five-door simply because the four-door coupe style it’s rocking is a lot sexier.

In terms of the technical features, Hyundai i30 Fastback N should have the same exact specs as the hatchback, meaning that it’s powered by a 275 PS and 353 Nm torque 2.0 liter turbo engine, is front-wheel drive and a has six-speed manual transmission. There might be some changes to the suspension and chassis tuning given the extra bulk of the fastback body, but the performance numbers should be close to that of the five-door model. Hyundai is currently testing the i30 N Fastback at their Nurburgring performance center.

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After a successful debut at this year’s Geneva Motor Show, the amazing Hyundai Le Fil Rouge Concept is now en route toe the States where it will make its regional debut at at the 40^th Annual Concours d’Elegance of America in Plymouth, Michigan. A Korean concept at an all-American event… gutsy!

The fact that they are bothering to send the Hyundai Le Fil Rouge Concept all the way to the American concourse tells us the car maker has big plans for this car. You get the same vibe listening to them talking about it. They say things like Le Fil Rouge encapsulates Hyundai’s past, present and future, or that it’s design is the basis for the production design language of future models. They say it marks the beginning of the “Sensuous Sportiness era” for Hyundai, something that sounds kinda dirty but actually only means a kind of sporty design that is also elegant and sophisticated.

Proportion, architecture, styling, and technology are the four pillars of every great car design, says Hyundai, and their Le Fil Rouge concept excels at all of them. The highlights of its proportion include a long wheelbase, large wheels and short overhangs. Architecture-wise, it is all about lightness, dynamism, and looking forward. Styling comes forth in the crisp, layered lines and pure volumes, concave and convex forms, wide, layered front hood, Cascading Grille and the like. And as for technology, Hyundai Le Fil Rouge Concept features stuff like two-way air ventilation system, re-vitalized wood and high tech fabric, and a floating panoramic display coupled with haptic technology.

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