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Hyundai’s recent push to go upmarket saw the launch of the i40 sedan and wagon range in 2012. Designed for European markets, the well-built and classy i40 is the Korean car maker’s ambitious take on the midsize segment, which is brimmed full of accomplished rivals. Going against the Mazda6, Ford …

Hyundai has announced its high performance sub-brand N will launch at the 2015 Frankfurt International Motor Show. The N division is tasked to build new momentum for an exciting driving performance and provide emotional driving experience for Hyundai customers. The result of intensive testing and product development, the sub-brand N …

Hyundai’s unique three-door Veloster coupe-hatch has been given some further fine tuning inside and out as it takes a second shot at the sub-40k sports car segment. With the goal post in the segment moving faster than politicians can come out with their excuses, the Veloster’s quirky design alone is …

Hyundai has released the first teaser image of the all-new 2016 Hyundai Elantra. The sixth-generation Elantra’s sleek styling is said to have received the approval of a recent consumer study, where the Elantra’s “striking appearance saw it ranked ahead of keys rival”. Based on the teaser image, the 2016 Elantra indeed …

Hyundai has revealed the Vision G Concept Coupe at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) earlier today. Described as the Korean brand’s inspiration for its family of future premium products, the concept was designed with coordinated input from Hyundai design studios around the world, led by the company’s …

The Hyundai i30 is the showroom star of the fast growing Korean brand. Developed to take on segment favourites such as the Toyota Corolla, Mazda3 and Volkswagen Golf, the i30 has built up a loyal following in the two generations it’s been on sale. In June, it was the best-selling …

Hyundai’s new ix35 replacement has arrived in Australia. Adopting its global nameplate, the Hyundai Tucson was first unveiled in February this year and is set to become Hyundai Australia’s second-biggest seller after the i30 hatch. Pricing for the new mid-size SUV starts from $27,990 for the entry-level 2.0-litre petrol 2WD, …

Fresh from a double podium result at the last rally in Sardinia, Hyundai Motorsport hopes to continue its podium pace with this weekend’s Rally Poland as it fields four Hyundai i20 WRC cars for the first time. The Alzenau-based squad secured a Polish podium twelve months ago but with all …

Hyundai has introduced the new Santa Fe SR flagship to their local range. Priced from $59,990 excluding on-roads, the range-topper promises improved dynamics matched by a more aggressive styling. The Santa Fe SR joins the Veloster SR Turbo, i30 SR and Accent SR in Hyundai’s Australia’s range of sport derivative …

Pope Francis has swapped his Mercedes-Benz popemobile with a more down to earth Hyundai Santa Fe Convertible. Converted by the Korean giant especially for the pontiff, the one-off Santa Fe Convertible made its first outing at the weekly general audience at the Vatican. The car was chosen over the traditional …

Hyundai has refreshed its i40 Sedan and Tourer range for 2015. Boosting the i40’s appeal in the highly competitive midsize segment are updates to the exterior and interior, improved fuel efficiency for its range of petrol and diesel engines as well as the introduction of a new dual-clutch transmission (DCT). …

Hyundai’s unique three-door Veloster coupe-hatch has been substantially upgraded, with a new 7-speed double-clutch transmission offered on SR Turbo variants. The Veloster Series II brings new features, minor tweaks both inside and out, and new exterior colours, including a striking matte-blue finish. The Veloster now four-tier range also introduces a …

The Hyundai i30 Series II has arrived in Australian showrooms with updated styling and upgraded equipment. There are now five variants to choose from: Active, new Active X, SR (which replaces Elite), SR Premium and Premium. The facelifted model can be distinguished from its predecessor by a deeper, more assertive …

Stopped at the lights next to me is a white boxy sedan with awkward, derivative styling, faded taillights and a grey plastic dashboard shinier than the over-exfoliated face of Kim Kardashian. It is missing one of its mudguards and specks of paint are peeling off from its boot lid, underneath …