22-03-2014, 04:04 PM
HYUNDAI CARS
INTRODUCTION
Hyundai is a multinational company headquartered in SEOUL and it is one of the largest South Korean company. It was founded by Chung Ju-yung in 1947 as a construction firm.
Hyundai means Modernity
Hyundai Motor Company entered the Indian Automobile Market in 1996 .
It's first car, the Hyundai Santro was launched in 23 September 1998 and was a runaway success. HMIL became the second largest automobile manufacturer and the largest automobile exporter in India.
HMIL presently markets 6 models of passenger cars across segments. The A2 segment includes the Santro, i10 and the i20, the A3 segment includes the Accent and the Verna, the A5 segment includes the Sonata Transform and the SUV segment includes the Santa Fe
Features
Heated door mirrors and steering wheel
Electric front seats with driver's seat memory function,ventilated front seats, cruise control
Touch-screen infotainment system with sat-nav and Bluetooth
Panoramic sunroof, front and rear parking sensors and leather upholstery
Keyless entry with start/stop function
Anti-lock Braking System, Electronic Stability Program
Other highlights
The Elantra will be launched in petrol and diesel variants.
The petrol variant will be powered by a 1.8L DOHC engine that produces 149.5 PS @ 6500 rpm and 177 NM of torque @ 4,700 rpm.
The diesel variant will be powered by the mill lifted from the Verna. It is powered by a 1.6-litre CRDI with VGT that produces 128 PS @ 4,000 rpm and 259 NM of torque @ 2,750 rpm.
It will be available with a 6 speed manual or a 6 speed automatic
The Elantra will be available in 6 colors – black, silver, white, bronze, red and blue.
On the inside, the Elantra will get two-tone cocoa black and beige interiors.
HYUNDAI HEXA SPACE
Hexa Space, codenamed HND-7, carries Hyundai's characteristic “Fluidic Sculpture” design language, including the bold character lines on the side panels. Inside, Hexa Space incorporates other elements of family design, such as Hyundai's distinctive hexagonal grille, which is applied to the seat designs. The vehicle features eight slim, hexagonally shaped seats that fit together like puzzle pieces, maximizing internal space while minimizing vehicle width. From honeycombs to architecture, the hexagon is known as an optimum shape for space efficiency.
Hexa Space is targeted at young urban families in their 30s and 40s; customers who live a practical and demanding lifestyle in the bustling and exciting cities of the world's emerging economies. These customers need their vehicles to serve many roles and Hexa Space satisfies those needs with its unique seat design.
Externally, Hexa Space is 4,300 mm long, 1,820 mm wide and 1,647 mm high, giving it substantial headroom. The wheelbase is 2,750 mm and runs on 19-inch tires. Hexa Space is powered by Hyundai's Kappa 1.2-liter turbo GDI engine, which is mated to a six-speed automatic transmission.