All-New 2010 Hyundai Tucson Priced from $19,790

The completely redesigned 2010 Tucson SUV will begin arriving at Hyundai's dealerships in the coming days with prices starting from $18,995 for the entry-level GLS with a six-speed manual-transmission and topping out at $24,345 for the Limited model. Bear in mind though that the above prices do not include a freight charge of $795.

For now, the new Tucson will be offered only with a 2.4-liter four-cylinder petrol rated at 176 horsepower and 168 lb.-ft. of torque, that can be linked to 6-speed manual or a automatic transmissions. However, Hyundai plans to add a 2.0-liter engine to the range in the 2011 model year

There are two trim levels available for the 2010 Tucson, the base GLS which can be upgraded with the Popular and Navigation packages, and the more upscale Limited that can be enhanced with the Premium package.
You can find more detailed information on the standard equipment and the optional packages in the spec sheet below.

TUCSON GLS

Key GLS standard equipment:

2.4L Theta II DOHC I4
6-speed manual or automatic transmission
Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS)
4-wheel independent suspension
17-inch steel wheels with wheel covers and 225/60R17 tires & TPMS
ESC with TCS
Hillstart Assist Control (HAC) & Downhill Brake Control (DBC)
ABS, EBD, and Brake Assist w/ 4-wheel disc brakes
6 airbags with rollover sensor
Active front & adjustable head restraints for all seating positions
EZ lane change assist turn signals
Air conditioning with air filter
AM/FM/Satellite Radio/CD/MP3 audio system with 6 speakers, iPod®/USB auxiliary input jacks, iPod® cable and roof antenna
Power windows, door locks and mirrors
Remote keyless entry with alarm
Trip computer & Eco Indicator
Tilt steering wheel
Armrest storage box & front seatback pockets
Metal paint and black high gloss accents
Front and cargo area power outlet
Bottle holders in all four doors
Rear armrest with cupholders
60/40 split fold-down rear seatback
Side sill molding and bodycolor rear spoiler
Underfloor cargo storage with reversible cover
Rear wiper & washer
Popular equipment package (GLS std. equip. plus) $1,700:

Telescopic steering wheel
17-inch alloy wheels
Auto up/down driver power window
Leatherette bolster/cloth insert seats
Leather-wrapped steering wheel & shift knob
Bluetooth® hands-free phone system
Illuminated vanity mirrors & glovebox
Steering wheel audio controls
Cruise control
Soft touch interior paint
Bodycolor door handles
Bodycolor heated mirrors
Side garnish
Privacy glass
Roof side rails
Engine cover
Navigation (includes Popular equipment package) $3,700:

Navigation system with 6.5-inch screen
Rearview camera
Premium audio with external amplifier and subwoofer
Automatic headlights
TUCSON LIMITED

GLS Popular Equipment Pkg. equipment plus:
18-inch alloy wheels with 225/55R18 tires
Leather seating surfaces
Heated front seats (high/low settings)
Power driver seat with lumbar support
Dual front automatic temperature control with CleanAir Ionizer
Solar glass
Deluxe door scuff
Cargo cover
Chrome grille & door handles
Automatic headlights
Fog lights
Front wiper de-icer
Side repeater exterior mirrors
Limited badging (rear)
Premium Package $2,850:

Panoramic sunroof
Navigation system with 6.5-inch screen
Rearview camera
Premium audio with external amplifier and subwoofer
Delete roof side rails

Detroit Show: Refreshed 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe gets New 2.4-liter Four-Cylinder and 3.5-liter V6 Engines

Oddly enough, even though the refreshed N.A.-spec 2010 Santa Fe is already available at Hyundai dealers, the Korean automaker waited for the Detroit auto show to release official information on its mid-size crossover. The big news for the 2010MY Santa Fe are the new four-cylinder and V6 engines that are paired to six-speed transmissions improving both fuel economy and vehicle performance.

Replacing the outgoing 2.7-liter V6 with 185HP and 183 lb-ft of torque is Hyundai's second generation 2.4-liter DOHC Theta II inline four-cylinder engine that makes 175 horsepower and 169 lb.-ft. of torque.

Despite the fact that it's less powerful, Hyundai says that the four-cylinder engine delivers quicker zero-to-60 miles-per-hour acceleration (no numbers were released) and better fuel economy than its predecessor.

The Korean maker announces a 20 mpg city/28 mpg highway fuel economy rating with front wheel drive and the new six-speed automatic transmission with SHIFTRONIC ('09 2.7 V6 FWD five-speed manual: 17mpg / 24mpg)

The 2009 Santa Fe's Lambda 3.3-liter V6 engine has also been replaced by a new Lambda II 3.5-liter V6 engine that churns out 34 more horsepower and 22 more pound-feet of torque for an overall output of 276HP and 248 lb.-ft.

The mileage figures for the 3.5 V6-powered Santa Fe are 20 mpg city and 26 mpg highway (FWD/AT).
Along with the new powertrains, the 2010 Santa Fe also received a mild exterior makeover with new bumper fascias, foglights, bodyside moldings, wheels and grille.

Also new for 2010 is the fuel economy indicator on automatic transmission models, rollover sensors for the side curtain airbags and a new touch screen navigation system.

2012 Hyundai Veloster: First Spy Shots of Hyundai's CR-X-esque Small FWD Coupe

A South Korean forum member has posted these spy shots of what clearly looks like the production version of Hyundai's hotly anticipated Veloster that will in some way replace the Tiburon, aptly known as the Coupe in Europe and other markets.

There are only two shots of the car, but from what we can tell, it appears that Hyundai Motor America's CEO John Krafcik wasn't exaggerating when he told Inside Line this past summer that the production model will look 70-80 per cent like the 2007 Veloster Concept.

The small front-wheel drive coupe, which has been described by Krafcik as a "4-passenger Honda CR-X", is scheduled to go on sale at Hyundai's dealerships alongside the larger and more expensive rear-wheel drive Genesis Coupe before the end of 2011.

Krafcik has revealed that the production model, which may very well retain the Veloster nameplate, will be powered by a new 1.6-liter four cylinder engine with direct injection pushing out 140 hp. It is expected that the base model will return over 40 mpg US (5.8lt/100km or 48mpg UK).

There's a strong possibility that Hyundai may also offer the Veloster with either a turbocharged variant of the 1.6L engine or the firm's 2.0-liter GDI petrol that develops 198HP in the new Sonata. Europeans could also get a diesel version of the Veloster.

Source: Boabedream , Via: Hyundaiblog

2011 Hyundai Sonata Makes N.A. Debut at LA Show, Gets 2.4L, 2.0L Turbo and Hybrid Powertrains

The much anticipated and talked about 2011 Hyundai Sonata made its North American premiere at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The all-new mid-size sedan (although EPA classifies it as a large sedan) represents a dramatic departure from the previous generation Sonata models both in terms of design and technology.

Despite the fact that the sixth-generation Sonata is aimed price-wise at the Toyota Camry, Honda Accord and Chevy Malibu, its so-called 'four-door coupe' styling with the sleek roofline and sculptured body surfaces brings it closer to the likes of the VW Passat CC.

And even if the design is not to everyone's taste, few will disagree that it offers the Sonata what the previous models lacked: personality.

The same can be said about the interior that's distinguished by the swoopy lines of the dashboard and the deeply set gauges of the instrument panel.

At 189.8 in (4,820mm) long, 72.2 in. (1,835mm) wide and 57.9 in. (1,470mm) tall with a wheelbase of 110 in. (2,795mm), the new Sonata is slightly longer and wider but a tad lower than the current model.

Surprisingly, 2011 Sonata is 130 pounds lighter than the existing model thanks to several weight saving measures such as the increased use of aluminum in the four-wheel independent suspension system and the ultra-high-strength steel in the body.

Furthermore, according to Hyundai, the new Sonata is 25 percent stiffer in torsion and 19 percent stiffer in bending rigidity than its predecessor.

When the 2011 Sonata goes on sale in the States in January 2010, it will be offered with Hyundai's newly developed Theta II GDI 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine with direct injection that makes 198 horsepower at 6,300 rpm and 184 lb-ft of torque at 4,250 rpm. In the SE trim, which includes a standard dual exhaust, the engine delivers 200 horsepower.

Power is sent to the front wheels through a six-speed manual gearbox or a six-speed automatic transmission with SHIFTRONIC manual control.

Hyundai estimates that the automatic version will get 23mpg in the city and 35mpg on the highway, beating all of its four-cylinder competitors in the U.S.the debut of the 2.4-liter version in the States

While there are no current plans for a V6 model in the States, in the second half of 2010, Hyundai will add a 2.0-liter Theta II turbocharged GDI four-cylinder engine and a 2.4-liter Hybrid Blue Drive model featuring the firm's lithium polymer battery pack. The Korean automaker said that more details about these powertrains will be released at the 2010 New York Auto Show in April.

Depending on the model trim, the new Sonata will be offered with various goodies including a high-end Infinity audio system with a 400-watt amplifier and a touch screen navigation system.