All New 2014 Hyundai i10 Spotted Testing

The all-new Hyundai i10 is a car that is refusing to move from the industry headlines.

There have been several sightings of the vehicle being tested in India, and it’s also known that it will be available here shortly after its international launch.

Rumors are flying about the new hatchback, with the latest being some speculative renderings from the good folks at ICB. These are intended to give consumers an idea of what to expect from the i10.

The rendering take into account Hyundai’s “fluidic sculpture” design, which would put it in the same ranks as the new Sonata and the Elantra compact car.

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The car might even make its debut in India with the i15 nameplate. There are also some who believe that “Brilliant” might very well be the name given to the vehicle.

2014 i10 Getting 1,1L CRDI Diesel Engine

Whatever name the vehicle goes by, one thing you can be sure of is that it will have a diesel engine variant powered by Hyundai’s 1.1L CRDI oil burner.

The 1,2L gasoline “Kappa” engine, which appears in the curent models of Hyundai i10 and i20, will continue to be available.

You can also expect the new vehicle to offer more in space, quality, and equipment, so that it would be more in line with its biggest rivals.

Expect the 2014 Hyundai i10 to make its official public premiere late this year or early next year. [Photosource: Carsguide.com.au]

2015 Hyundai Genesis Interior Spy Shots, Launch Date

Hyundai is currently hard at work putting together the second-generation Genesis luxury sedan.

It’s not due out till next year, but spy shots show that it looks set to borrow some cues from the HCD-14 Genesis concept that was recently on display at the Detroit motor show.

The 2015 Hyundai Genesis will certainly have a more conservative design than the rakish HCD-14, but it will pick up a few cues.

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Exterior Styling

The most noticeable of those are the front and rear clips, which are a lot less pinched in appearance than they were on the concept.

The grille is virtually identical, although there are more bars in the oversize square grille and LED headlights.

At the rear of the new Genesis, the undulating contours of the concept are discarded, but the detailed LED lighting remains.

The spy shots make it look as though the new Genesis will have a longer wheelbase, with the likelihood being that more space will be created in the rear seat and trunk.

Inside Look At The 2015 Genesis

On the inside, the photos show some pretty good views of the all-new Hyundai Genesis cabin.

The conservative look of the exterior is maintained on the inside, with the design similar to that of the revised 2014 Equus US-specs.

It’s a clean, modern design where gauges blend the traditional dial look with digital screens and a center stack that is relatively button free.

The same cannot be said for the steering wheel, which has no less than 10 different buttons and 4 scroll wheels.

That said, the addition of those buttons give a little indication of the technology we might expect to see in the 2015 Hyundai Genesis.

Those are likely to include adaptive cruise control, a lane keeping assist system, heated steering wheel, automatic wipers, and power opening and closing trunk.

Release Date?

There is no indication as of when the 2015 Genesis would be released as well as to what engines will be found under the hood.

Though, it would not be a major surprise to find the 3.8L V-6 and 5.0L Tau V-8 engines and eight-speed automatic that is in the current model. That is also the same engine that was found in the HCD-14 concept. [Photosource: CarAdvice]

Hyundai Santa Fe Sport Receives Interior Design Award

The all-new 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport is once again the apple of the industry eye, as its upscale interior has received an accolade from WardsAuto.

The editors of the publication name the Santa Fe Sport to their Ward’s 10 Bes Interiors list.

Tom Murphy, executive editor, WardsAuto, said the Hyundai Santa Fe Sport is exactly what you would expect from a midsize family CUV.

He also noted that the editors particularly admired the upscale design and tasteful interior, as well as the affordability of the car.

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WardsAuto editors have been hard at work evaluating vehicles since February so that they could narrow down the 46 contenders into a top 10.

Editors look at a number of different things during the selection process, paying attention to such things as the layout of the instrument panel, all the way up to checking the seams and armrests on the seats to see if they appear straight.

On CUV’s and SUV’s, they also pay attention to the space and comfort provided by third row seating.

Driver information is another category that is taken seriously. Since Bluetooth phone links are now commonly found in new vehicles, editors are able to connect their smartphones to test voice activation.

The interior of the Santa Fe Sport has a flowing design that is designed with both driver and passenger in mind. You will find an 8-way power driver seat, heated rear seats, and a standard 40:20:40 folding rear seat.

All Santa Fe models that come with cloth seating will have a YES Essentials seat fabric treatment that delivers soil-resistant, anti-odor, and anti-static properties that will make the seats last much longer.

More natural light is allowed into the cabin thanks to the addition of an optional panoramic sunroof.

The 2,4L and 2,0L Turbo models come standard with a push-button starter and proximity key, as well as an electrochromatic gauge cluster color LCD screen. Options include sliding second row seats and a toasty warm heated steering wheel.

The 2013 Santa Fe Sport has come in for some real critical acclaim since it was released in fall 2012.

As well as this most current accolade, it has also been names the Crossover of the Year by Autobytel, as well as being named Best Car in its category by Kiplinger Finance Magazine.

Other cars named in the top 10 include the Acura RDX, Cadillac XTS, Chevrolet Spark, Kia Forte 2014, Lexus GS 450h, Mazda6, Nissan Pathfinder, Ram 1500 Laramie Longhorn and the Toyota Avalon.

Hyundai Getting Ready For The 2014 WRC Season

Much of their focus has been on the building of a bespoke facility in Alzenau, as well as prepping the i20 WRC for some intensive training later this year.

New members have also been added to the technical, sporting, and marketing areas of the team, as they prepare to move the operations to full speed ahead.

The technical department in particular has been evolving since the project first began.

Chief Designer Bertrand Vallat has been involved since day 1, helping put together the i20 WRC design since December, as well as leading the engineering project.

The Frenchman was most recently involved with Peugeot Sport, where he played a part in the successful 207 S2000.

Stephane Girard is new to the Hyundai Motorsport team, coming on board as Engine Manager, which is a major role. Stephane has some real motorsport experience having spent time on a number of different teams, such as Peugeot Sport, Maserati Corse, Subaru World Rally Team – Prodrive and Citroen Sport.

Alain Penasse has been in the role of Team Manager since April, and is responsible for overseeing the management and development of the team.

The 51-year old Beligian is another one who has a tone of motorsport experience having spent time with the likes of Toyota Team Europe and Peugeot Sport, with tire manufacturer Michelin and as organizer of Rally Ypres.

The workshop is the place where much of the action is going on. It has motorsport specialist Ernst Kopp at the reins, who just so happens to have experience in both Le Mans and F1 projects.

After building it from the ground up, Ernst is now actively putting together a staff that he believes can get the i20 WRC into top form through testing and competing.

Stefan Ph. Henrich is also new to the team in the role of Director of Marketing and PR. Stefan brings communications expertise to the table, having spent 12 years with Hyundai Motor Europe, as well as time spent as the spokesperson for HME.

He will be in charge if a talented group with an extensive range of motorsports experience and backgrounds.

Hyundai Motorsport Team Principal Michel Nandan said that the team has made progress in building up the core areas of the team.

He said that it was a real challenge to basically build the team from scratch, especially since they now only have 9 months to gel and prepare for next season. He believes that his team boasts some of the best in the business, and is confident that they will all perform well when the 2014 FIA World Rally Championship gets under way.

He said that while this looks like being a busy year, he feels that the passion and commitment that the members of the team possess bodes well for success.

HND-9 Concept Car Image Rendering Released

Set to make its official public premiere during the carmaker’s press conference on March 28 at the 2013 Seoul Motor Show, the HND-9 incorporates Hyundai’s fluidic sculpture design and state-of-the-art powertrain technologies.

The HND-9 is powered by a highly-advanced 3,3L V6 turbocharged engine which packs no less than 370 horsepower.

Mated to the T-GDI engine is an 8-speed automatic transmission which provides power to the rear wheels.

Styling wise, Hyundai’s latest concept car features sophisticated details in every design element, reinforcing a premium look.

Fluidic yet sleek character lines that stretch from the concept’s headlamps to trunk, voluminous, powerful car body and a striking, wide hexagonal-shaped radiator grille underscore the high performance image of the concept.

Furthermore, butterfly doors, spiral-shaped lines connected to the headlamp, softly glistening silver coating, dual twin muffler and uniquely designed head and rear lamps give the car a sleek futuristic look.

Further details and engine specs are expected to be released during the carmaker’s press concference on March 28. Stay tuned!