Thursday, May 22, 2008

Hyundai

Hyundai Motors


Hyundai SantroHyundai Motor India Ltd. was established in 1996, and is a subsidiary of the giant South Korean multi national, the Hyundai Motor Company. It is Korea's top automobile manufacturer, with it sales revenue touching 8.24 billion in 1997. The Santro is steadily capturing the Indian market, and giving a strong competition to its rivals in the same segment. It's success story is an example of a profitable Indian - Korean partnership where Indian skills and workmanship combine with Korean design and technology to produce one of the best cars.

The Hyundai Santro has been designed and developed in India at the integrated auto-manufacturing unit at Irrungattukatoi near Chennai. This plant is capable of producing 1,20,000 cars and 1,30,000 engine and transmission systems annually. It also has in built facilities for the manufacture of critical components. It is planned to invest another $1 billion in this facility by the year 2001.

The Company has set up more than 70 dealer workshops that are equipped with the latest technology, machinery, and international quality press, body and paint shops, across the country, thereby providing a one-stop shop for a Hyundai customer. Hyundai also has a fleet of 78 emergency road service cars - specially equipped Santro that can provide emergency service to all its customers anytime, anywhere.

HMIL’s fully incorporated state-of-the-art manufacturing plant near Chennai speaks of some of the most developed production, quality and testing potentials in the country. Apart from offering the customers with the global technology products, it has also been awarded with the benchmark ISO 14001 certification for its sustainable environment management practices.

Hyundai hopes to increase its presence in the Indian market with coming up with more new models to cater to the growing and differing needs of the market.


Hyundai Santro

In the field of mid size car, Santro Xing is capturing the market very rapidly. Its design, style, space and other special features has made it one of the highest purchasable car among any economy class.


It has five variants :
  • Santro XK
  • Santro XK (Non AC)
  • Santro XL
  • Santro XO
  • Santro AT
  • Santro CNG

Santro XK

Along with the other features that are present in Santro XK (Non AC), other features present in this model are air conditioner, day and night inside rear view mirror, chrome1 radiator grille etc.


Santro XK (Non AC)

This model of Santro is without Air-conditioner. It has features like dual side impact beams, standard inside rear view mirror, clear head and rear lamps, half wheel cover, S vinyl molded roof lining, 2 cup holders, seating capacity of 5, semi cloth upholstery, chrome1 radiator grille, B and C pillar trims, low fuel warning etc.


Santro XL

Along with the features available in Santro XK, added features in this model are 4 doors CLS, passenger side OVRM, tinted glass, map pocket front door driver side, front door full size arm rest, door trim with fabric insert, hydraulic power steering, power windows (front) etc.


Santro XO

Along with the features present in other models, there are some special features present exclusively in this model like B/C bumper, waistline molding, chrome2 radiator grille, rear parcel tray, deluxe floor console, exclusive molded door trim, driver side seat under tray, internally adjustable OVRMs, rear wiper and washer, rear defogger, passenger side vanity mirror etc.

Santro AT

Excluding the special features in other models , Santro AT has almost all the common features of other models.

Santro CNG

Hyundai Motor India adds to its glitter by launching Santro CNG thus making it even more economical and eco-friendly car. This new variant of sSantro offers its buyers with one more option to muse over because of its estimated low running cost of only Rs.1/km thus increasing the savings of the consumer up to 60- 70% . To ensure the better safety, CNG kits contains advanced Lambda control system to provide Euro III emission norms. The car also has an optional manual selector switch which makes the user to make a choice between gasoline or CNG. The CNG on-board cylinder has an approximate capacity of 12 kg with a 2 year warranty on CNG kit and its fitments.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS OF HYUNDAI SANTRO

Santro Xing eRLX
DIMENSIONS Overall Length (mm) 3565
Overall Width (mm) 1525
Overall Height (mm) 1590
Wheelbase (mm) 2380
Min Turning Radius (m) 4.4
Kerb Weight (Kg) 854(M/T)
868(A/T)
Fuel Tank Capacity (L) 35
ENGINE No. of Cylinders 4
No. of valves 12
Valvetrain (type ) SOHC
Displacement (cc) 1086
Maximum Power (ps/rpm) 63@5500
Max. Torque (kgm/rpm) 9.8 @ 3000
SUSPENSION Front Suspension McPherson Strut with Stabilizer Bar
Rear Suspension Torsional Beam Axle , 3 Link Offset Coil Spring & Hydraulic Damper
Rear Shock Absorbers Hydraulic
BRAKES Front Ventilated Discs
Rear Drums
TYRE Size 155/70R13


Hyundai Elantra

Powered by 138HP @ 6000 rpm and torque of 136@4500ft-lbs, Elantra is a well equipped 5 passenger mid size family car.

With the safety features like child airbag, passenger airbag, driver airbag, child safety lock etc., this car is fully packed to be marketed for a safe driving.

There are four models in this Elantra :
  • Elantra CRDi
  • Elantra GLS
  • Elantra GT
Elantra CRDi

This model is equipped with special features like boot lid trim, head lamp on and auto cut off, music system (Radio+CASS+CD), 2DIN, CD changer, front center armrest (2DIN), power windows (illumination switch/ Auto down), door courtesy lamp, trunk lamp, inside color door handles, digital odometer, tweeters, lumbar support (driver side), glove box ( w/ lock + dampener + illuminator), assist grip (retractable), multi box (LH/RH), fully automatic temperature, control air conditioner, power outlet, trip computer, defogger (rear) w/ timer, HMSL, RHD controls, impact sensing DR unlock, ABS w/ TCS, brake assistant system etc.

Elantra GLS

It has many mentionable features for safety and comfort like leather wrapped gear shift knob, leather wrapped steering wheel, luggage net , sun glass holder, air control system (AQS), A/C air filter, electro chromic mirror, dual airbags etc.

Elantra GT

This model with its advanced equipments is very much in demand nowadays. Its mentionable special features are like Ski through (rear seat), seat back luggage hook, electrically adjustable OVRM, front fog lamps etc.


TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS OF HYUNDAI ELANTRA


Elantra (4DR)
DIMENSION & WEIGHT
Petrol
Diesel
Overall Length (mm) 4525 4525
Overall Width (mm) 1725 1725
Overall Height (mm) 1450 1450
Wheelbase (mm) 2610 2610
Ground Clearance (mm) 185 185
Kerb Weight (Kg) 1267 - 1296 1365 - 1372
Fuel Tank Capacity (L) 55 55
ENGINE No. of Cylinders, Valves 4 cy in-line, DOHC, 16V 4 cy in-line, DOHC, 16V
Ignmition System Electronic CRDi
Displacement (cc) 1795 1991
PERFORMANCE Max. Power (PS / rpm) 127 / 6,000 112.2 / 4000
Max. Torque (Kgf-m / rpm) 16.6 / 4500 25 / 1800 ~ 2800
SUSPENSIONS Front Independent MacPherson strut with coil spring, Anti-roll stablizer Independent MacPherson strut with coil spring, Anti-roll stablizer
Rear Dual link type with coil springs, anti- roll stabilizer Dual link type with coil springs, anti- roll stabilizer
STEERING Type Rack & Pinion, Power assited Rack & Pinion, Power assited
Min. Turning radius (m) 5.06 5.06
BRAKESElantra (4DR) Front Brakes Ventilated Discs Ventilated Discs
Rear Brakes Solid Disc Solid Disc
TYRES & WHEELS Type Hydraulic with vacuum assist Hydraulic with vacuum assist
Wheels 5.5J x 15 5.5J x 15
Tyres 195 / 60 R 15 (Tubeless) 195 / 60 R 15 (Tubeless)




Hyundai Getz Prime

Hyundai Getz Prime is one of the most esteemed brands of Hyundai Motors, India, with which they are again trying to monopolize their hold on the automotive sector. The newest version of the Getz has captured the hearts of all car connoisseurs yearning for style with grace. Giving tough competition to all leading auto brands, Getz Prime is available with two petrol engine options, 1100 cc and 1300 cc. With a competitive price, the lucrative brand has many highlighted features such as an all new hep look projected in a bit more rounded shape & modern in nature. Adorned gracefully with a larger & sleekly designed glasshouse, Hyundai's latest venture is surely going to give others a run for their money.

Colors
Hyundai Getz Prime is available in a range of vibrant colors which are primarily :
  • Noble white
  • Passion red
  • Blue onyx
  • Bright silver
  • Deep pearl blue
  • Dynasty red
  • Ebony black
  • Midnight grey
  • Real earth
  • Sky blue
  • Space silver
Variant
Getz Prime from Hyundai is available in four variants, almost alike but differing in some or the other points. These are popularly :
  • Getz Prime 1.1 GLE
  • Getz Prime 1.1 GVS
  • Getz Prime 1.3 GLS
  • Getz Prime 1.3 GLX
Hyundai Getz Prime 1.1 GLE & 1.1 GVS

Hyundai Getz Prime 1.1 GLE & Hyundai Getz Prime 1.1 GVS are almost same models. Though they differ from the other two variants in following manner :
  • 995 is their kerb weight (Kg)
  • 1086 as displacement (cc)
  • 66.6/5500 is the maximum engine power (ps/rpm)
  • 10.4/3200, the max. torque (kgm/rpm)
  • 155/80 R13 as tyre size
Hyundai Getz Prime 1.3 GLS & 1.3 GLX

Hyundai Getz Prime 1.3 GLS & Hyundai Getz Prime 1.3 GLX, on the other hand are almost similar in their features.
  • 1012-1033 is the kerb weight (Kg)
  • 1341 as displacement (cc)
  • 82.9/5,500 is the maximum engine power (ps/rpm)
  • 11.8/3200 as max. torque (kgm/rpm)
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS OF HYUNDAI GETZ PRIME
DIMENSIONS Overall Length (mm) 3810
Overall Width (mm) 1665
Overall Height (mm) 1515
Wheelbase (mm) 2455
Kerb Weight (Kg) 1012-1033
Fuel Tank Capacity (L) 45
ENGINE & TRANSMISSION Configuration and No. of Cylinders Type 4 Cylinder SOHC Petrol
Fuel system MPFI
Displacement (cc) 1341
Transmission 5 Speed Manual
Max. Horsepower (ps/rpm) 82.9/5500
Max. Torque (kgm/rpm) 11.8/3200
SUSPENSION Front Suspension Independent Macpherson Strut with Torsion Bar
Rear Suspension Dependent Torsion Beam Axle and Coil Spring
BRAKES Front Brakes Ventilated Discs
Rear Brakes Drums
TYRES Type Radial
Size (155/80 R13) (175/70 R13) (175/65 R14 )




Hyundai Sonata: a very successful launch by Hyundai Motors. It is a big sized family car and very suitable for five people. Even six can squeeze in if required. Its out look gives an impression of a big car. The price and the features it offers are so mouth watering that it’s difficult to resist this car. It covers both the segments- diesel as well as petrol. It made a great beginning in car world and gave Hyundai motors an incredible hike.

Hyundai Sonata has the following models under it:
• Hyundai Sonata Embera 2.4 MT
• Hyundai Sonata Embera 2.4 AT
• Hyundai Sonata Embera H Matic

All the above models have one up features in the same chronological order like RHD control, ODO meter, Chrome gear shift knob, automatic finger tip gear selection, common rail direct injection turbo engine, good pick up etc. This Car comes in various colors like dark cherry red, natural khaki, ebony black, bright silver, golden beige, power white pearl, deep water blue etc.

The following reviews have been inferred to check the working of Hyundai Sonata:

• Hyundai Sonata GLS when compared to Toyota Corolla H3 offers certain better features alloy wheels, cassette player, power steering etc. These add on s give a better rating to this car.

• In terms of dimensions Hyundai Sonata captures the hoard by having a length of 4747 mm and width of 1820 mm. As compared to Toyota Corolla whose length and breadth is 4530 mm and 1705 mm, Skoda Octavia (4507 mm, 1731 mm). So Hyundai Sonata gives a comfortable sitting.

• It has an independent double Wishbone with coil spring and gas shocks and stabilizer bar Independent Double Wishbone with coil spring and gas shocks and stabilizer bar.

• The fuel tank capacity of Hyundai Sonata is 65 liters and that of Toyota Corolla is 50 liters and Skoda Octavia is 55 liters.

• The maximum speed of Hyundai Sonata is 186 kilometers per hour which is more than Toyota Corolla (176 km per hour) and Skoda Octavia (175 km per hour).

• The out look given to this car is very appreciating. When you see it in real the understanding would be better than pictures. It is a stunning beauty and gives great satisfaction when driven.

• Hyundai Sonata gives a good value for money and makes the run smooth.

• The economy is terms of fuel still needs to worked upon. The petrol version still has to get on track by giving good average. On highway Hyundai Sonata is giving an average of 11.7 km per liter and that of Toyota Corolla is 12.4 km per liter. On heavy traffic roads it gives an average of 7.4 km per liter and Corolla gives 8.1 km per liter. Overall average of this car is 8.6 km per liter which is less than Corolla (9 km per liter).

Overall Hyundai Sonata is a good buy. If we compare the price and the features it offers, we would get the real idea about its strength.


Hyundai Accent

Hyundai Accent was ceremonially launched at Frankfurt International Motors Show on 15 September, 1999. It came in two versions, i.e. Petrol and Diesel Versions in India initially, while in Europe it was introduced only with the Petrol version. Initially Accent came up with the manual transmission which in turn started getting available in automatic transmission. The car was powered by 1.5 litre, 94 bhp engine.

To know about the models of this car, please see this following text :
  • Hyundai Accent GLE
  • Hyundai Accent GLS
  • Hyundai Accent Viva
  • Hyundai Accent Viva CRDi
  • Hyundai Accent CRDi
Hyundai Accent GLE

This model has many distinctive features like 60:40 split folding rear seats, automatic trunk lamps, body colored door handles, bumper with or without molding, door trims and consoles, high mounted stop lamps (HMSL), Mist (one stoke wiper blades), semi cloth upholstery, trip odometer, rear license garnish, waistline molding, wiper (3 no. of speed), cross bar under dash board, crumple zone, dual horn, engine sub frame etc.

Hyundai Accent GLS

Features that are striking in this models are tinted glass, remote boot release, split rear seats, tachometer, remote fuel cap release, sun visors with vanity mirror, power telescopic antenna, luxury full cloth upholstery, energy absorbing collapsible steering column, full size wheel cover etc.


Hyundai Accent Viva

Accent Viva has some special features which are making this model more and more popular to the buyers. Its popular features are like full fabric door trims, front fog lamps, dual member side impact, protection beams etc.


Hyundai Accent Viva CRDi

This model with its advanced comfort and safety equipments are running strong in the market. The highlighting features that are not very common in other models are map reading lamps (front/ rear), trunk lamps (automatic), glove box (with lock), foot rest, coat hook, audio 4 speaker CD changer, leather wrapped gear shaft knob, cross bar under dashboard, dual horn etc.

Hyundai Accent CRDi

This model is well equipped with various safety and comfort features like body colored bumpers, full door arm rest, heater and air-conditioner, tinted glass, vanity mirror LH, tachometer, power steering and power windows, front and rear speakers, dual-member side impact beams, rear seat belts, rear defogger, day and night mirror, fog lamps, full size wheel covers etc.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS OF HYUNDAI ACCENT
DIMENSION & WEIGHT Overall Length (mm) 4250
Overall Width (mm) 1670
Overall Height (mm) 1370
Wheelbase (mm) 2440
Ground Clearance (mm) 172
Fuel Tank Capacity (L) 45
Kerb Weight (Kg) 1039
ENGINE Model Designation Hyundai Alpha
Configuration and No. of Cylinders 4-Cylinder, in-line, 12-V, DOHC, Petrol
Fuel system MPFI
Displacement (cc) 1495
Ignition System Electronic Ignition
PERFORMANCE Max. Horsepower (ps/rpm) 94/5500
Max. Torque (kg m/rpm) 12.5/3500
SUSPENSIONS Front Suspension McPherson Strut with coil spring,gas filled Shock Absorber & Stabilizer Bar
Rear Suspension Dual Link with Coil Spring gas filled Shock Absorber & Anti-roll Bar
STEERING Steering System Rack & Pinion
Power Assisted Standard
Min. Turning Radius (m) 5.0
BRAKES Type Diagonal,dual circuit,hydraulic,power assisted
Front Brakes Ventilated Disc
Rear Brakes Drum
TYRES & WHEELS Type Pressed Steel Disc
Size 5J X 13
Tyres 175/70 R13



Hyundai Verna

The clean, modern and trendy texture of the Verna portrays itself as an object of panache. Rich in style and swift in movement, makes Verna the ultimate symbol of elegance. Verna is although a medium segment luxury sedan, however it has well been crafted in a way that it projects a very sporty look on itself. The below mentioned traits of Verna in the domain of luxury, comfort and design is such that it could impeccably create a sensation amongst every generation.

Salient features
  • Integrated wrap around headlights
  • Micro antenna
  • Led high mounted stop lamp
  • 5.5J x 14" Alloy wheel
  • Gauge cluster and trip computer
  • Portable ash tray
  • Ample storage space
  • Rear center and seat armrests
  • Adjustable power steering wheel
  • Fully automatic temperature control
  • Bigger disc brakes
Models
  • Verna i (Petrol)
  • Verna Xi (Petrol)
  • Verna XXi (Petrol)
  • Verna CRDi VGT
Available Colours
  • Noble white
  • Ebony black
  • Bright silver
  • Passion red
  • Dynasty red
  • Real earth
  • Husky blue
  • Deep pearl blue
  • Kyara

Verna i (Petrol)

It comes with 2 tone interiors, power window/steering, central locking system and an ample internal storage space.

Verna Xi (Petrol)

This version has an exclusive front seat center armrest along with seat back pockets and seat back hook. It also has an additional feature of a dual height adjustable driver seat.

Verna XXi (Petrol)

This version comes with the alloy wheels along with the leather wrapped steering wheel. It also has a luggage net and a trip computer dedicated to this version only. It also comes with the option of ABS (anti-lock braking system).

Verna CRDi VGT


It has an option for RR disc brakes and the ABS (anti-lock braking system).


TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS OF HYUNDAI VERNA
Body Three Box 4 door Saloon
Brakes
Front Ventilated Disc Brakes
Rear Drum / Disc (ABS)
Dimension & Weight
Front Track -
Fuel Tank capacity 45 Litres
Gross Vehicle Weight 170 mm
Ground Clearance -
Kerb weight -
Overall Height 1490 mm
Overall Length 4310 mm
Overall Width 1695 mm
Rear track -
Wheelbase 2500 mm
Engine
Bore x Stroke -
Compression ratio -
Displacement 1599 cc
Fuel System -
No. cylinders / arrangement / Valves VTVT - Variable Timing Valve Train,16V - DOHC
Performance
Max. Power 103.2 ps @ 5500 RPM
Max. Torque 14.9 kgm @ 3000 RPM
Steering
Min. Turning Radius 4.92(5.05)
Type Rack and Pinion Power steering
Suspension
Front MacPherson Strut with coil springs and anti roll bar
Rear Coupled torsion beam axle
Transmission
Transmission Type 5 Speed Manual
Tyres & Wheels
Tyres P235 / 70 R 16 Radial
Wheel size -

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