New Hyundai i-oniq Concept Going Geneva

Hyundai has rolled out a teaser sketch of a new concept car named 'i-oniq' that will be revealed in a world premiere at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show in March.

Designed and developed at the company’s European R&D centre in Rüsselsheim, Germany, the i-oniq concept is said to preview the next evolution of Hyundai's ‘fluidic sculpture’ form language, which is featured on the brand's recent production models like the Sonata, the i40 and the Veloster.

Thomas Bürkle, Hyundai’s European Chief Designer described the new design language thusly: “Two strong arched curves define the silhouette of i-oniq, creating a playful contrast between the sharp character lines and soft but muscular features.”

Hyundai said that it would reveal more information as well as pictures on its new design concept in the forthcoming weeks.

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New Hyundai ix20 Small MPV

The first batch of official photos of the new Hyundai ix20 small MPV made their way to the gate to the world premiere of the car at the Salon de l'Automobile in Paris on September 30. The South Korean company Honda Jazz / Fit rival was designed and developed to its European R & D center in Rüsselsheim, Germany.

And what it really means Hyundai planned (but does not say) is that it took five seats Kia Come, and made some changes to the exterior and interior styling. On the outside, which means the new face of the hexagonal grille inspired by the ix35 / Tucson SUV, only one side mirrors and taillights, and a new design of alloy wheels.

Similarly, the changes are limited to interior trim and steering wheel, instrument panel, air conditioning systems / audio and door panels. Welcome to the wonderful world of badge-engineering.

As Venga ix20 will be offered in Europe with a choice of 1.4-liter diesel and 1.6 liter gasoline engine. The sale is expected to begin in the fall.

 

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2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe Scooped from Every Angle, New 3.8-liter V6 GDI Confirmed

Less than 24 hours after we brought you the first official pictures of the 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe, which gave us a partial picture of the renovated sports car and a bunch of pictures showing the rear-wheel drive model inside and arose out of South Korea's Forum Hankyung.

As we have already spoken out of the nose, including more aggressive updates based on the Veloster of inspiration, as well as redesigned taillights and a reshaped trunk lid again, these photos provide a first look inside.

Look at the shape of the dashboard and instrument panel remains the same, the design and lower center console, including the screen infotainment are brand new. Hyundai has completely revamped the air conditioning and audio systems, and added three indicators just below the radio controls.

It should be noted that the car you see here is a specification of the South Korean model, but these changes are more likely to pass the North American version as well.

The images also confirm our suspicions that Hyundai will replace the current standard 3.8-liter V6 engine V6 with newer and more sophisticated with a similar output, but with direct injection (GDI) technology, which it made on the 2012 Genesis Sedan facelifted earlier this year.

Logically, the 3.8-liter V6 GDI must offer the same 333 horsepower and 291 lb-ft of torque in the sedan Genesis. The current 3.8-liter V6 produces 306hp and 266 lb-ft

Moreover, in addition to a 6-speed manual transmission, GDI will probably be offered with Hyundai new 8-speed automatic instead of the current model is unity 6SP.

Story References: Hankyung via Thekoreancarblog

 

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