Turbo urge boosts appeal of new-generation Hyundai Elantra

Hyundai’s popular Elantra compact sedan has a lot going for it – including decent spec, good comfort levels and strong value. But thrilling dynamics have never been part of the package.

The Korean marque hopes to change that with the … Read More

RPM TV Ep 380: Porsche 911 Carrera GTS. Mitsubishi Triton. Hyundai Creta. And Audi Q3 long-term update.

Porsche’s 911 Carrera GTS is considered a purist driving machine. The latest version swaps a normally aspirated flat six for a smaller, bi-turbo engine. We drive the controversial newcomer in the Western Cape.

It’s been quite a wait, but the … Read More

Hyundai Creta tackles small SUV market

Hyundai has launched an all-new model in South Africa. Taking its place in the Korean marque’s line-up just below the Tucson SUV, the India-built Creta is Hyundai’s contender in the ultra-competitive compact SUV market.

The Creta’s styling isn’t ground-breaking or … Read More

New-gen Hyundai i30 poised for 2017 release

It may have been shown at last year’s Paris Motor Show, but the new-generation Hyundai i30 makes its European showroom debut this month. However, the newcomer isn’t expected to reach South African shores before the second half of this year.

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Hydrogen comeback from Hyundai and Kia

We have been hearing the rumours of hydrogen-powered vehicles for many years now, and it has actually been so long since we saw any thing more real than BMW’s 760h in terms of “mass” fuel cell technology that we had … Read More

G90 to be the first new-generation Genesis

Hyundai has released renderings depicting a new model from the Korean automaker’s newly established premium sub-brand, Genesis.

The Genesis G90 will be the first product of the newly developed Genesis strategy, and is set to stir up the luxury sedan … Read More

Episode 327 Hyundai Veloster Turbo

Spike looks at the turbocharged version of the extreme looking Hyundai Veloster.

Engine: In-line four-cylinder, 1 591 cc, turbocharged Power: 150 kW @ 6 000 rpm Torque: 265 Nm @ 1 750-4 500 rpm Gearbox: Six-speed, FWD Wheels/tyres: 18-inch alloy, … Read More

A track day future for Hyundai N division

Hyundai’s N division plans to add ‘track-day-capabilities’ to its lineu-p as it gears up its high-performance development.

The comments come from the division’s boss, Albert Biermann, who says the firm is looking at engineering improvements on its vehicles that will … Read More

Episode 320 – Hyundai i20

We look at the new very popular hatchback from Hyundai, the i20 and see if it is still offers buyers so much value for their buck.

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Hyundai targets small crossover market with i20 Active

Hyundai has released an early preview of a new, small crossover dubbed the i20 Active.

As you may have guessed, the newcomer is based on the i20, sharing the same platform and wheelbase, but it is also slightly shorter and … Read More