Report: Chevrolet Cruze could have potential in the U.S. market
The Chevrolet Cruze, sold only as a sedan, brought in some successful product sales numbers for 2011, with 231,732 units sold. For this year, Chevy has made a decision to add a wagon variant for the Cruze that expected to improve product sales even increased.
Although GM is nevertheless finishing up with the wagon, it is rumored that the model will be numerous inches lengthier, with the addition of a sloping rear window and a tailgate.
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This is not the 1st variant that GM has produced for the Cruze, nevertheless. A 5-door hatchback is only available in markets outside the U.S., and even though GM hasn’t stated if they will be undertaking the exact same with the wagon, it may be a worthwhile move for the automaker to add it in the states. The Jetta Sport Wagon and Hyundai Elantra Touring are the only competitors the Cruze wagon would have in the states.
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Spy Photos: 2012 Hyundai Elantra Coupe
At the 2012 LA Automobile Present, Hyundai took residence award for the 2012 North American Auto of the year with the 2012 Hyundai Elantra.
At the Chicago Automobile Show following month, Hyundai isn’t basically going to sit close to displaying off trophies. Instead, they will be lopping two doors off of the Elantra and debuting this, the 2012 Elantra Coupe.
Visually, it really is extremely equivalent (shock) the the Elatra sedan. The primary big difference is the side detail which morphs into the rear wheel arch — that doesn’t exist on the sedan. The crease looks sharper right here, but that’s probably a visual trick lead to by it not currently being broken by the rear door take care of. We’re anticipating the powertrain to be the exact same with a 148-horsepower 1.eight-liter I4 hooked to either a six-speed manual or 6-speed automatic. (California cars which are SULEV/PZEV only make 145 horsepower.)
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Report: Hyundai to introduce lifetime warranty for 2012 Sonata Hybrid batteries, confirms 10-speed automatic
The concern evolving about hybrid cars has constantly been the existence and durability of their battery packs, which stemmed from the reality that batteries inevitably die out at some point. And regardless of Toyota’s Prius and Ford’s Escape proof that hybrid batteries can stand the test of lengthy-term use and time, Hyundai even now insists on delivering prospective purchasers some piece of thoughts by offering a lifetime warranty for 2012 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid batteries.
“We can afford the program simply because the failure rate is so very low,” stated Hyundai’s CEO, John Krafcik. And in the identical sentence, Krafcik also claimed that Hyundai has tested the Sonata Hybrid’s drivetrain for a lot more than 300,000 miles with no obvious signs of degradation.
Krafcik didn’t clarify the specifics of the warranty, but in the very same interview, his crew apparently confirmed that Hyundai is functioning to up the ante with transmissions by introducing, not a nine-speed cog swapper, but ten…TEN gears.
“We confirmed that it (the 10-speed) is a ‘go project’ for growth,” stated an undisclosed Hyundai representative.
Other than the confirmation, no other details had been offered.
2012 Hyundai Accent CRDi: Australia’s cheapest diesel
The Hyundai Accent CRDi is now on sale in Australia, assuming the title of the most affordable diesel-powered vehicle in the nation.
The 1.six-litre CRDi turbo diesel engine is only obtainable in the entry-level Active variant. The six-speed manual model is priced from $ 19,490 just before on-roads, while the four-speed automatic model expenses $ 21,490.
The engine generates 94kW of energy (at 4000rpm) and 260Nm of torque (in between 1900-2750rpm), giving it 3kW/104Nm much more than the 1.six-litre petrol engine powering the rest of the range. Optioning the diesel engine will set you back an additional $ 2500.
The Accent Active manual sedan is the most productive model in the line-up, with an official fuel consumption rating of 4.4 litres per 100km. The manual hatch utilizes four.5L/100km, although the automatics return five.6L/100km. The diesel is up to 27 per cent a lot more fuel efficient than the petrol designs, which average 6.-6.4L/100km.
The Accent CRDi models are equipped like their petrol counterparts, coming regular with 14-inch steel wheels, four-speaker audio technique with USB and Bluetooth audio connectivity and manual air conditioning. The five-star ANCAP security rating carries over, with electronic stability manage and six airbags normal.
Hyundai Confirms New 10-Speed Transmission in the Works
Hyundai is now starting to add new eight-speed automatic transmissions to models like the Equus and 2013 Genesis Coupe, but it looks like Hyundai is hoping to add even more speeds with an upcoming 10-speed automatic.
Hyundai has confirmed to Car and Driver that it is developing a new 10-speed automatic in-house. It’s not known when the new transmission will be released and which models will get it.
With this announcement and Chrysler working on a new nine-speed for the 2013 Dodge Dart, when will the number of gears become redundant?
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2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 3.8 R-Spec
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Hyundai introduced the drastically redesigned 2013 Genesis Coupe in a North American debut at the Detroit North American Worldwide Car Display. In trying to keep with extraordinary efficiency upgrades, Genesis Coupe now sports more aggressive coupe styling, complemented by enhanced interior components and design and style. (continued under)
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2013 Hyundai Veloster Turbo
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Hyundai introduced the all-new 2013 Veloster Turbo armed with 201 horsepower in a world debut at the North American International Automobile Display (NAIAS). Veloster Turbo is one particular bookend to Hyundai’s turbocharged sports coupe line-up, paired with the refreshed 274 horsepower, rear-wheel drive 2013 Genesis Coupe 2.0T (Turbo) also debuting at the show. (continued below)
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