Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Hyundai Car Reviews- Never Go Wrong In Choosing the Best Performance Cars

Hyundai, the Korean automaker has an impressive product line that has evolved considerably over the past few years. Off late, Hyundai has come up with various exciting models of cars and SUVs to cater to the needs of its customers all over the world. . Apart from offering a high level of performance and comfort most of these models come with an affordable sticker price, making them popular choices.

Hyundai car reviews are the best options to know more about any model that you may be interested and to compare the features and price with other models and brands. The Hyundai Genesis Coupe, a rear-wheel-drive sport coupe that ensures more value for our money has been featured in many auto reviews.

The Genesis Coupe has a turbocharged four-cylinder engine or a naturally aspirated V6, which makes it a high performer on different road conditions. Apart from promising a superior driving experience and the Genesis Coupe has style and ample features to meet the demands of the discerning users. Hyundai car reviews put this two-door Coupe one of the favourite and affordable performance cars.

For the base model 2.0T, Hyundai offers either a six-speed manual or five-speed automatic with manual shift control. The V6 models come with a six-speed manual or five-speed automatic with manual shift control options. The 2.0 T model offers a balanced driving experience thanks to its lighter weight. Both V6 and 2.0T offer quick and crisp steering response, excellent stability and well controlled body roll.

The Auto Reviews highlight some of the exceptional features like the 18-inch wheels, a sunroof, a leather steering wheel and power driver seat of Genesis Coupe. The music lovers could not have asked for more as the infinity audio system, Bluetooth and USB/iPod connectivity would ensure the best fare for their musical ears. The xenon headlights, leather upholstery and rear parking sensors perk upits looks and functionality alike. The Brembo brakes and a limited-slip rear differential would ensure absolute stability and safety even at high speeds.

The interiors of the Hyundai Genesis Coupe are as stunning as its sleek exteriors. The plush and well bolstered driver’s seta ensures a low, cockpit-like driving position. However, the tilt steering wheel that doesn't telescope could be a problem for shorter drivers. The backseat is exclusively designed for children. The Auto Reviews in general put the Genesis Coupe as a true value leader in both luxury and performance cars

Friday, September 9, 2011

2012 Hyundai Veloster – Good Value for Your Money

Hyundai would be bringing out yet another sleek and funky model with a smart front-wheel-drive in the form Hyundai Veloster 2012. It subtly resembles the early Honda CRX, which has been a forerunner in the small car segment of Honda, which went on to become one of the favourite choices of amateur racers and first time car owners especially. Veloster is a smart coupe like hatchback with a rather unusual design of just one door on the driver, but two doors on the passenger side, which gives it a retro touch.


This interesting design of the centre stack and controls that resemble a sport bike fuel tank and air vents evoking tailpipesofHyundai Veloster 2012 is thought to be inspired by the power packed motorcycles that resemble a helmet visor. The center stack and controls that resemble a sport bike fuel tank and air vents evoking tailpipes also are strongly influenced by the two wheeler design.


The Hyundai Veloster 2012 is has a cargo space measures up to 15.5 cubic feet and weighs only 2,584 pounds, making it breezy and light. Veloster has received some of the best car reviews in recent times. An all-new drivetrain debuts on the 2012 Veloster. It is driven by a 1.6-liter, four-cylinder Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) Gamma engine, which can reach up to 138 horsepower at 6300 rpm and maximum torque of 123 lb.-ft. at 4850 rpm. An Active Eco mode shifts at lower RPMs for improved fuel economy, which is expected to be around 40 miles per gallon.


Hyundai's smallest GDI engine uses Dual Continuously Variable Valve Timing and an electronic throttle control to increase performance and decrease emissions. It is expected to have a fuel economy of 40 miles per gallon.


There are two variants of a six-speed manual and a six-speed dual-clutch transmission with shift paddles. It is expected to cost around $17,500 for the base model whereas the top range models of Veloster are priced around $23,000. Some of the features include chrome exterior trim, foglights, a panoramic sunroof, 18inch wheels, rearview camera, navigation, Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), stability control, six airbags and an upgraded audio system. The spacious interiors, the ample head and leg room, a quiet engine coupled with some of the latest features make it a real value for your money. Some of the best car reviews hint that the Veloster, expected to hit the market in the third quarter of this year, will be a popular choice among the hot hatch category in the days to come.