Hyundai has released two renderings of its forthcoming flagship sedan, the Equus. Codenamed VI, this second-generation luxury sedan is positioned above the Genesis at the top of Hyundai's product portfolio. It will compete with the likes of the BMW 7 Series, Mercedes S-Class and Audi A8 in the Korean market.

Back in March we revealed sketches of Hyundai's Concept Genesis, which was subsequently unveiled at the New York Auto Show in April. While the concept blazed down the luxury path previously uncharted by the Korean automaker - sporting a rear-drive architecture and a V8 powerplant - the production version seems to have adopted some of its German competition's styling cues.

Following an interview with Hyundai's North America chief designer Joel Piaskowski at the New York Auto Show, we fully expected the concept to change. But these official photographs, which shows the Genesis sedan in full production glory prior to its 'official' debut at the NAIAS, shows a toned-down aesthetic that includes a front face that is reminiscent of a Mercedes-Benz W220 S-class and the rear taillamp treatment of a BMW E60 5-series.

These are, however, only first impressions. We'll give you a full report when we see the car in the metal at the NAIAS in January.

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Hyundai has released the first photos of its Sonata Transform sedan, one of the most important vehicles in the carmaker's lineup. This is its first major facelift since it was launched in 2004.

Hyundai has revealed the next installment in its all-new range of 'i' cars - the i10 city car. Designed to be fun-to-drive, affordable and practical while offering quality and equipment that no other rival can offer at the price, the i10 is a full five-seater and has five-door practicality.

Korea's largest automaker is poised to unveil the Concept Genesis Coupe at the 2007 Los Angeles International Auto Show next week. Though these sketches are admittedly exaggerated, the coupe uses the concept Genesis sedan, unveiled it the 2007 New York International Auto Show in April, as the basis for the structure.

Hyundai will reveal its i-Blue concept in Frankfurt, keeping with this year's show theme of sustainability and climate protection. The i-Blue is claimed to be a significant step towards commercialisation of hydrogen-powered fuel cell vehicles, with Hyundai making strides to achieve mass production using the technology within the next decade.

Styled at Hyundai's Design and Technical Centre at Namyang, the Veloster coupe is the third in a series of daring concept cars to be developed by the company's central styling studio in Korea.

The New York Auto Show will be the stage for the world premiere of Hyundai's new luxury sedan, Concept Genesis. This is a significant for the Korean automaker in a number of ways. After nearly 20 years, a rear-wheel-drive vehicle will make a long awaited return to the Hyundai vehicle portfolio, and following the release of the Veracruz SUV, this will be Hyundai's main attempt to enter the North American luxury vehicle segment.

While there are rumors of the Concept Genesis being the next 'Equus', super luxury sedan currently sold only domestically, Concept Genesis actually will take up an E2 Segment position, between the current Azera (E1 segment) and the Equus (F1 segment).

The sketches released indicate that, thanks to the rear-wheel-drive package, the vehicle will have an excellent stance and proportion with short front and rear overhangs, lengthy hood, a slim DLO and a fast, athletic profile.

While still unconfirmed, it is widely expected that a 3-4 litre range V6 engine will be offered as standard with a 4-5 litre V8 offered on the top of the range vehicle.
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4x4's have become for many shorthand for the cause of climate change, demonised as emblems of irresponsibility. To launch one that pats the environment on the back rather than stamping all over it in neutral, ergo pure, Switzerland is therefore a welcome repost to typical media hysteria. So alongside the unveiling of their new C-segment rival, the FD, Hyundai will present the latest example of their advanced vehicle research, the HED-4 concept. This is a crossover-SUV that benefits from materials developed in co-operation with GE Plastics. Designed in Germany, Hyundai also claim outstanding results in projected pedestrian safety levels.

Styling-wise, the two-tone body of the sketch is split by the distinctive glass-graphic, with packaging not dissimilar to the Audi Steppenwolf concept of 2001. At any rate, let's hope the critics don't ignore the efforts some are making to counter their concerns.

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With a growing number of auto manufacturers re-entering the once neglected entry level segment with crossover vehicles, Hyundai - until recently the market leader in this segment - has released its tenth concept car, this time a compact crossover from the Los Angeles design studio, the HCD-10 Hellion.

Named after a comic character, Hellion targets young drivers enjoying the fun and the outdoors on the weekend. Aggressive in its pursuit to reach out younger motorists in the US, Hyundai is continuing its development of wild and fun concept vehicles to win back the market share which it has been losing to the likes of Honda Civic and the Scion portfolio.

Inspired by hardshell backpacks, the overall vehicle displays only minimal panels outside, and with exaggerated front and rear bumper further protected by the black two-tone, Hellion displays a very sturdy and protective aesthetic. Like the exterior, the interior styling is also very well executed, highlighted by an exoskeletal frame, and a large central display screen.

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Hyundai has unveiled the Veracruz, a medium/full size luxury SUV for the US market. Veracruz is the first step in Hyundai's ambitious plan of entering the luxury segment, much as Japanese manufacturers did more than a decade ago. The success of Veracruz in the North American market will be vital not only financially, but also for Hyundai's brand image, as the Korean auto maker is planning to have a full range of luxury vehicles by the end of this decade.

With 'Sexy & Sleek' as the main styling theme, the overall styling of Veracruz displays flowing and voluptuous surfacing, hinting strongly that Hyundai is moving away from the ill-fated geometric 'Audi' image of the NF Sonata, their flagship sedan released two years ago, and is willing to find and establish its own identity for the future. The overall form is well resolved with flowing volumes balanced by sharpness in the DLO, front/rear lamps and other details.

Powered by a 240hp, 3.8litre V6 engine, Veracruz is positioned to compete against premium Japanese SUVs such as the Nissan Murano, Honda Pilot, Subaru R9 Tribeca and the Lexus RX350. Veracruz will be released for the US market in December.

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Hyundai has released this sketch of the Arnejs (ar-nez), a new hatchback that will represent the Korean firm in the busy European C-segment. The Arnejs is sister to the Kia C'eed, and will be on the road by Summer 2007 following its production preview at the Paris Motor Show. The C'eed itself will be shown in production form nearby, ready for Fall sales this year. Expect engines to be shared between the two.

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Released at China's Guangzhou Motorshow, the official photos of the facelifted Hyundai Coupe show a significant change form the old car. While only the front and rear sections and the alloy wheels have changed, the outgoing Coupe's relatively short front overhangs give way to a much longer nose to create a sharper and much more aggressive look. Front lamps, thanks to the increased overhangs, are now larger and horizontal and wrap much further to the side fender, and the shoulder line now extends over the front wheelarches.

However, what sets apart the new coupe from the old is the aftermarket look-alike of the front and rear lamp graphics. With chrome details surrounded by black bezel housings, its evident that Hyundai is targeting this facelift for the younger consumers in the North American market. The Hyundai Coupe will continue its battle with the Scion TC in the US entry level sports coupe segment from the end of the year. The domestic and Asian region release will begin from August.
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In New York this year, Hyundai revealed the production version of the much anticipated Genesis Coupe, following the release of the Genesis sedan concept revealed at the show last year.

Pitted against the likes of Infinity G37, the Genesis Coupe will be given the task of breaking into the small, but ultra-competitive mid-luxury coupe segment. Shown as the Genesis Concept at the LA Show, this production version coupe has kept just about all of the concept cars' styling cues, including the unique DLO 'dip', 19-inch wheels and the Z-shaped character line in the body side.

Hyundai, like Toyota nearly two decades ago, intends to move its vehicle portfolio more upscale, shedding the images of cheap, entry-level cars. This latest entry into the luxury vehicle segment clearly announces the Korean automaker's ambitions.

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South Korean auto manufacturer Hyundai has released official photos of the new C-segment Matrix MPV scheduled to go on sale in the European market. This is the first major facelift since the original vehicle, designed by Pininfarina, was launched in 2001.

The Paris Motor Show will mark the debut of an all-new car from Hyundai called the i20. Designed at Hyundai's European Design Centre in Russelsheim, Germany, the new five-door is more dynamic in appearance and has a longer wheelbase than the existing Getz, allowing for more interior space.

Following from the i10 and i30, the new car features Hyundai's trademark chrome-topped grille and teardrop headlamps at the front, while stacked rear light clusters give the rear end a distinctive look.

"The i20 was designed and engineered to meet European tastes and needs," said Kun Hee Ahn, President for Hyundai Motor Europe. "It was built on an entirely new platform and much of the ride and handling development took place on European roads, which has created a firm and agile drive."
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