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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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Marvel and Hyundai are currently rolling out a series of product mashups, and the latest is this special edition Kona rocking a slew of Iron Man-inspired upgrades. Recently unveiled in San Diego at the 2018 ComicCon event, the Kona Iron Man Edition is designed to look a bit like the high-tech armored suit Tony Stark flies around in, giving those of us who aren’t genius billionaire playboy philanthropists a chance to make believe.

Continue reading to learn more about the Hyundai Kona Iron Man Edition.

It was only a matter of time before Hyundai N decided to make its own stand-alone model, and now we finally have confirmation that a true halo car is in the works. It won’t be delivered to the market for some time, as it’s still in the embryonic stages of development, but engineers are standing at the drawing board trying to figure out just what it could be. Will it be a performance sedan like a Hyundai-badged derivative of the Kia Stinger on steroids? Will it be a two-seater sports car that is designed from the ground up?

These days, as you may know, foreign car makers in America are lobbying hard in Washington to convince Trump and his team that imposing tariffs on cars, which will lead to a price hike, is a stupid thing to do. Hyundai though, does not seem worried. In fact, they’ve gone ahead and gave a major price cut to one of their most popular new models, the Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Hybrid compared with the last year’s model.

Now, they might just be taking advantage of the pre-tariff hysteria to sell a few more cars. But in any case, here’s your chance to get a good deal on a good hybrid car with a 600-mile range. Not only that, they’ve also gave the 2018 Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Hybrid a couple of nice upgrades that make it better value overall at $33,250.

Mind you, the price of the 2018 Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Hybrid Limited trim has actually gone up by $250. But for that you get many awesome options, including Automatic Emergency Braking with pedestrian detection, LED Headlights with Dynamic Bending Light, Lane Keep Assist, Driver Attention Alert, Heated steering wheel, Wireless charging pad for Qi compatible devices, and second-row USB charging ports. All models also benefit from a 10-mile increase in range,and new instrument panel center stack, steering wheel and infotainment features. They also qualify for a $4,919 Federal Tax Credit along with other state-level incentives.

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Well, where else could it possibly make its world debut than the geek fest that is the San Diego Comic-Con? More than a year after its first appearance as a special edition, the 2019 Hyundai Kona Iron Man Edition is now gearing up for production, in limited numbers, starting in December. 

That means the fans of the comic character Iron Man will be able to drive a car that kind of looks like him in the first quarter of 2019. Hyundai Kona Iron Man Edition is designed inside and out to resemble the Iron Man suit. The main highlights include lighting signature that resembles IM’s eyes, an Iron Man mask motif on the roof, a unique V-shaped hood garnish, front-fender Iron Man mask badging, Stark Industries lower fascia and rear door decals, Iron Man-engraved headlamp internal surfaces, custom 18-inch alloy wheels with Iron Man mask center caps, an Iron Man engraving for the D-pillars and a dark chrome front grille, Iron Man shift lever knob, a special Head’s Up Display and center stack featuring Iron Man visual graphics. And of course the paint job is matte grey with Iron Man red accents.

If you are getting a Hyundai Kona Iron Man Edition, remember it just looks like the superhero’s suit. Underneath it is still very much an urban crossover. So don’t get carried away while driving it, thinking it can fly or face down bullets.

“Hyundai’s ongoing collaboration with Marvel is a great way for us to become a part of what people are interested in and engage with a highly passionate fan base,” said Vice President Minsoo Kim, head of Marketing Division, Hyundai Motor Company. “Our relationship is more than just product placement as we aim to create custom experiences that resonate with the Marvel audience. The Kona Iron Man Edition is a perfect example of blending our two worlds together into one special vehicle that we hope will excite fans of both brands all around the globe.”

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Hyundai has come a long way. Like, a really, really, long way. Remember the old Hyundai Accent? It was a strangely underwhelming machine even when new. Last night I was strolling through the streets and suddenly came across the new Hyundai i30 (the Elantra GT.) It was dark outside, the car was black, and you know what, the new i30 did not look underwhelming. Not a bit. It’s a hatch I wouldn’t mind driving, owning or, in its most potent N form, racing. Now, the Europeans get a new version of the i30 to spice the things up a bit. The N Line! I did not use “spice up” only by chance. Hyundai actually titled the press release with “Spice up your driveway,” and I get them. With body additions inspired by the top of the line i30 N, the new i30 N Line feels lively and rambunctious. Especially in red.

Hyundai is kind of like Samsung these days, in that when they launch a successful and popular model, it will automatically spawn a bunch of discount, diet, low-fat versions at lower prices. So following the i30N we now get the Hyundai i30 N Line, which is a slightly hotter i30 for those who can’t afford the real N version. 

That is not to say 2019 Hyundai i30 N Line is a rubbish car. On the contrary, the specs look pretty good on paper. the warm hatch, as it were, has a 1.4-litre T-GDI petrol engine with 140 PS, which is much weaker than the motor in the i30N. But a fun, sporty drive is about more than just power. The N Line comes with PS4 Michelin Performance tires, uprated suspension, and 16-inch brake discs. These little details add up to make this car a better performer than its run-of-the-mill siblings.

Design-wise, 2019 Hyundai i30 N Line is not that distinguished over the standard model. It does, however, come with revised bumper featuring silver accents, 18 inch wheels, and twin muffler at the rear. Inside the cabin practicality of the 5-door hatch is spiced up with sporty highlights such as N-branded suede sport seats, perforated leather sport steering wheel and the N gear shift knob. But all in all, don’t expect the full N effect in here, either.

Andreas-Christoph Hofmann, Vice President Marketing & Product at Hyundai Motor Europe, says: “Our i30 N has been hugely successful since launch, showcasing our capabilities in high-performance engineering and emotionalising our brand with its fun-to-drive factor. Now we are extending that feeling to a wider audience with the new i30 N Line. We believe the comprehensive package of design and engineering enhancements will continue to attract more new customers to the Hyundai brand in Europe.”

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The Le Fil Rouge Concept is Hyundai’s interpretation of its future and will serve as a basis for all future Hyundai models, cars and SUVs alike. Its exterior design has a lot of potential, but the interior is a bit… um… too futuristic if we’re being nice about it. Unfortunately, Hyundai spent more time working on the exterior and interior design, including some really odd interior tech, than it should have so it didn’t have a functioning drivetrain. One could imagine, however, that it had an all-electric driveline that would be good for anywhere between 350 and 500 horsepower. All of this aside, it looks pretty damn cool, so we decided to revisit it and make it our wallpaper of the day here at TopSpeed HQ. Go ahead and take our favorite or snag one from the gallery a little further down the page.

Hyundai showcased the HDC-2 Grandmaster concept at the recently concluded Busan Motor Show, and we have already spotted an SUV based on it. Dubbed the Palisade, for now, this eight-seater SUV will sit above the upcoming Sante Fe XL to boost the automaker’s lineup that’s filled with all sizes of SUVs. Despite being caught heavily camouflaged, the Palisade couldn’t hide its design cues, and here’s everything we know about this new South Korean beast.

The biggest member of Hyundai’s SUV family arrives in the UK on 1 September with fresh new looks and great features. The 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe is appealing proposition to SUV buyers, especially when they weigh what they get with this car against the price tag, whose minimum figure reads £33,425.

What is what you pay for a basic 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe in Britain, where it is only available with a 2.2 CRDi diesel engine. The base model is a manual, 2WD version, but it is still a pretty decent utility vehicle with 200 PS of power, and CO2 emissions of no more than 150 g/km. And as for equipment, it comes as standard with 7 seats, roof rails, front and rear parking sensors with rear view camera, privacy glass, dual zone climate control, heated front seats, drivers’ seat height adjustment, leather steering wheel, automatic windscreen wipers, DAB radio with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, cruise control, Lane Keep Assist (LKA), Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) and Smart High Beam Assist.

You can also get the 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe with an 8-speed automatic, in which case you also get Smart Cruise Control (SCC) and Electric Parking Brake (EPB), and higher trims are available with 4WD as well. Paying more, of course, gets you more goodies, such as 18 and 19 inch wheels, start/stop button, LED headlamps, heated steering wheel, electric front seats, top notch audio system, advanced electronic aids such as Blind Spot Detection (BSD), panoramic sunroof, ventilated seats, HUD, and…

2019 Hyundai Santa Fe Pricing & Specs

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As we reported a few days ago, the new Hyundai Kona Electric is hitting the UK market with a base price of around 30 grand. If that is a bit too rich for you though, There is also the Hyundai Kona Diesel, a frugal version of the crossover which at £19,750 sounds like a better way of steering clear of petrol. 

The 2019 Hyundai Kona Diesel is known as the 1.6 CRDi, referring to the engine that is available in two power outputs: the 115PS 6 speed manual 2WD or 136PS 7 speed dual clutch transmission (7DCT) 2WD. So this is not a gutsy engine, but it is clean, thanks to exhaust gas purification system using AdBlue selective catalyst reduction (SCR) alongside lean NOx (LNT) and existing diesel particulate filter (DPF). THe Kona diesel emits no more than 111 g/km of those nasty CO2.

As with the other variants of the car, the Hyundai Kona Diesel is well equipped, even in the base trim. Standard kit includes DAB, Bluetooth, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 17” alloy wheels, body coloured bumpers, door handles and wing mirrors, as well as rear spoiler with integrated LED brake light. Interior equipment includes cloth seats with driver’s seat height adjustment and 60/40 split folding rear seat. The SE trim adds air conditioning, automatic headlamps with LED positioning lamps and LED daytime running lamps, ruise control with speed limiter, electrically adjustable and heated wing mirrors and electric front and rear windows.

Hyundai Kona Diesel Pricing and Options

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With the new 2019 Hyundai Kona Electric the Korean car maker has truly kicked its electrification efforts into high gear. The cool thing about the Kona EV is that it looks, goes, and is even marketed like a any other Hyundai, which means it is just as convenient and nice to live with. Mind you, it hasn’t been priced like a Hyundai. 

Yes, the big price tag is probably the only drawback of this fine electric car. Hyundai Kona Electric will be available to order from the 2 August with a base price of £29,495. It is expensive, but then the Kona EV is a feature-rich product. It is also an excellent electric car, with a 300-mile range, 135 or 204 PS output, and really cool and modern looks.

Hyundai Kona Electric is also very well-equipped. The standard kit includes 7” display audio including DAB, Apple Car Play and Android Auto, rear parking sensors with rear view camera, Bluetooth connectivity with steering wheel controls and a leather steering wheel. Automatic lights, climate control, driver’s side electric lumbar support and keyless entry with start/stop button. And that is not counting the safety features, which include Autonomous Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Recognition (AEB), Forward Collision Warning (FCW) Hill Start Assist Control (HAC) Lane Keep Assist (LKA), Smart Cruise Control (ASCC) and Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with individual tyre pressure display.

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The handsome, somewhat Volvo-esque 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe has received its official MSRP price tag for the American market. In spite of all the upgrades it features, it has only got a 550 bucks price bumps compared with the previous generation. The 2019 Santa Fe starts at $25,500.

Granted, you have to add a $980 destination charge to that, but even so, the entry-level 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe sounds like amazing value. It comes with a 2.4 liter engine and it’s only front-wheel-drive, but as far as features and equipment are concerned, the SE trim is anything but entry-level. The full list of the standard features on the Santa Fe are mentioned below. Higher trim levels can also be ordered with a 2.0 liter Turbo engine and all-wheel-drive, but even those are fairly priced. A range-topping Ultimate Santa Fe with all the bells and whistles costs no more than $38,800.

So here’s what you get with a standard 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe: Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist, Blind-Spot Collison-Avoidance Assist, Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist, Safe Exit Assist, Lane Keeping Assist, Driver Attention Warning, Smart Cruise Control with Stop and Go, High Beam Assist, Bolder design, Increased visibility, cabin and storage space, Idle Stop and Go, Eight-speed automatic transmission, Improved EPA estimated fuel economy of 25 mpg combined, Rear View Monitor with parking guidance, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, Dual front and rear 2.1-amp USB charge ports. Below is the full price list for every model in the 2019 range:

*Freight charges for the 2019 model year Santa Fe are $980. Pricing in this release does not include freight.

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There used to be a time when a small Hyundai hatchback was the farthest thing from premium. But things have changed and today the new 2019 Hyundai i20 is indeed one of the most premium choices in its segment, and it is priced accordingly. This tiny little thing starts from £13,995 and can be specced up to £18,645. 

For all the progress it has made, 2019 Hyundai i20 is still not a very desirable car. It’s a good car, period. It looks decent, built well, and comes with a lot of up to date features. And that’s frankly, what most people want out of a super mini. The standard kit on this car includes a 7” display audio with DAB radio, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, rear view camera, Bluetooth connectivity with steering wheel controls and automatic headlamps. And all models, except for the basic S version, also get standard safety equipment such as Autonomous Emergency Braking, Lane Keep Assist, Driver Attention Alert and High Beam Assist.

The choice of engines available for the 2019 i20 in the UK market include a 1.2 75PS unit with a 5-speed manual gearbox, and a 1.0 T-GDi 100PS which can be paired with either a 5-speed manual or a 7-speed DCT. The 5-door hatchback comes with a bunch of fun and vibrant colors including Tomato Red and Champion Blue, and if you spec it right you can get some high-end features such as smart key with push button engine start/stop, panoramic sunroof, heated front seats and steering wheel. Below is the price list for the 2019 Hyundai i20 in UK along with the specs for each trim:

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When Hyundai debuted the 2019 Hyundai Veloster at the Detroit Auto Show jaws hit the floor, stars glowed a little brighter, and robes in hotels all around Detroit opened for high-level Hyundai execs. Okay, that’s a little extreme, but it was pretty jaw-dropping, and it grabbed a ton of attention. The Veloster was back, and it came back with a vengeance, sporting a whole new look, more powerful drivetrains (including an N-tuned model,) and a pretty nice interior for a car coming from a company that was once known for economy cars. This time around, the Veloster is here to serve as a very strong proposition in the hot-hatch market, aiming to put cars like the Volkswagen Golf and Ford Fiesta to shame. Power output comes from a 2.0-liter that’s good for 147 ponies or a turbocharged, 1.6-liter mill that’s good for 201 horsepower. And, now that we’ve had a chance to look back on it, we thought it was a good idea to pay it a little tribute and make it our wallpaper of the day. Check out our hand-picked favorite below.

If you were still in doubt as to whether Hyundai has made it as a big, respected, international car maker, this new ought to convince you once and for all. The Korean company has teamed up with a German giant, Audi, for the development of fuel cell electric vehicles components and technologies. 

Audi has toyed with the idea of FCEV for a bit, but they have never seemed terribly serious about it. They are more fond of their electric e-tron projects. But on the off-chance this whole fuel cell thing might get somewhere, they have accepted Hyundai’s hand of friendship. The Koreans have been actively developing fuel cell cars for the past decade, and though their efforts have borne little fruit as far as a proper production car is concerned, they have made a lot of headway and gained lots of valuable experience.

The cross-license agreement between Hyundai and Audi also covers their affiliates, such as Kia and VW, meaning they will equally share the patent licenses for every new technology developed, meaning said technology could be used in cars belonging to those brands as well. Audi is particularly keen to gain access to Hyundai’s FCEV parts supply chain and leverage it to implement a network for future production models.

“This agreement is another example of Hyundai’s strong commitment to creating a more sustainable future whilst enhancing consumers’ lives with hydrogen-powered vehicles, the fastest way to a truly zero-emission world. We are confident that the Hyundai Motor Group-Audi partnership will successfully demonstrate the vision and benefits of FCEVs to the global society.” Euisun ChungVice Chairman at Hyundai Motor Company

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The 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe is a perfectly suitable choice in the compact crossover segment. But with an all-new, redesigned Santa Fe coming for the 2019 model year, how competitive is the outgoing model?

The European customers of the new 2018 Hyundai Tucson facelift can now order this affordable SUV with an efficient mild hybrid diesel powertrain. The system consists of a 2.0 liter and a 48-volt battery that assists the combustion unit and makes its operation more economical. 

To be more precise and technical, the mild hybrid system in the new Hyundai Tucson features a 0.44 kW/h 48-volt lithium-ion battery, a Mild Hybrid Starter Generator (MHSG), a LDC converter (Low Voltage DC/DC) and an inverter. The system switches automatically between mechanical use of the engine and energy recuperation to achieve the best compromise between performance and fuel saving. With a total output of 186 horsepower, this four-wheel-drive version of the Tucson is quite possibly the most capable edition of the car released to date.

You can have your mild hybrid Hyundai Tucson with either a six-speed manual gearbox or an 8-speed automatic. The former is more efficient, cutting fuel consumption and CO2 emissions by 7 percent compared to normal powertrians, but the latter is more convenient. But even if this system is still not eco-minded enough for you, next year Hyundai will release a mild hybrid version of the new Smart Stream 1.6-litre diesel engine.

“With our new mild hybrid powertrain system for our best-selling model, we are further expanding the company’s electrification strategy to make clean technologies accessible for even more customers,” says Andreas-Christoph Hofmann, Vice President Marketing and Product at Hyundai Motor Europe. “It will be available in combination with more engines in the future, as part of our highly diverse mix of electrified solutions.”

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