Hyundai has been spotted test driving a prototype version of the facelifted Genesis sedan, which is set to be called the Genesis G80. Genesis is now a fully fledged sub-brand within Hyundai, specialising in super-luxurious vehicles. We saw some design sketches of the upcoming G90 a few days ago, which […]
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2015 Hyundai Tucson receives four-star ANCAP safety rating
Hyundai’s new smallest SUV, the Tucson, has received a disappointing four-star ANCAP safety rating after recent crash tests. The all-new model, which effectively replaces the ix35 despite being larger and more expensive, didn’t cope too well in frontal crash tests. Specifically, the driver’s footwell “was compromised” in the offset test, […]
Hyundai previews new flagship sedan; the Genesis G90
Hyundai has revealed some design sketches of its new G90 large luxury sedan, giving us all an insight into the design direction of the company’s future luxury cars. The G90 is pitched as the flagship within the Genesis sub-brand, sitting above the Genesis sedan sold in Australia. It showcases the […]
2016 Hyundai Santa Fe Series II on sale in Australia from $38,490
Following our exclusive report late last month, Hyundai has now gone ahead and officially announced the 2016 Santa Fe Series II update. As previously reported, both the petrol and diesel engine options receive a minor adjustment. The 2.2-litre turbo-diesel now develops 147kW and 440Nm (up 2kW and up 4Nm), while […]
2016 Hyundai iLoad & iMax getting 7in interface, increased safety
Hyundai will launch the 2016 iLoad and iMax updated vans in Australia very soon, bringing a range of updates to safety, styling and technology. Sources have revealed to PerformanceDrive the new 2016 Hyundai iLoad and iMax will receive a fresh 7.0-inch touch-screen interface for the dash for the first time, […]
Hyundai Santa Fe Series II facelift gets revised engines, more equipment
Hyundai Australia will launch the 2015-2016 Hyundai Santa Fe Series II very soon, bringing a range of updates to the exterior and interior, increased safety, and even more standard equipment. Three key variants grades will continue to be offered, plus the sporty SR model later down the track. These continue […]
Hyundai & Rockstar Performance working on tough Tucson for SEMA
Hyundai is preparing yet another highly modified concept for the upcoming 2016 SEMA show, this time based on the new Tucson mid-size SUV. Teaming up with Rockstar Performance Garage, the concept is going for a high-performance off-road theme. For example, the standard alloy wheels are being replaced by 17-inch KMC […]
ARK Performance developing 500hp Hyundai Genesis for SEMA
ARK Performance and Hyundai are teaming up once again for the SEMA show in Las Vegas, this time for a high-performance Genesis Coupe project. Hyundai describes the project as a take on vehicles like the BMW M4 and the Lexus RC F performance production cars, only it will be focusing […]