Details of Hyundai's Product Plan Until 2011 Surface

Hyundai HED-6 ix-ONIC Concept - hi res

Plans include two MPVs, a sedan, and a new coupe

By Michael Gauthier
June 22, 2009 4:32 PM
Filed Under: Asian, Hyundai, Leaks, Rumours

Hyundai has been on a roll lately, but in order to keep the momentum, the company is in the midst of unveiling a massive product offensive.

Autoweek.nl is reporting Hyundai will kick things off by launching a production version of their Ix-ONIC Concept which debuted at the Geneva Motor Show earlier this year. Set to become an eco-friendly alternative to the Volkswagen Tiguan, the ix35 will be powered by a new 1.6-liter turbocharged engine with 140 hp and CO2 emissions of 149 g/km.

Later in 2010, Hyundai is expected to unveil two new MPV versions of their i20 and i30. Although details are limited, the five seat i20 MPV will measure 4.10 meters long, 1.77 meters wide and 1.60 meters high. Likewise, the seven seat i30 MPV will come in at 4.48 meters long, 1.80 meters wide and 1.61 meters high.

In 2011, Hyundai will launch a new i40 which is expected to be based on the Genus Concept. Aimed at the Volkswagen Passat and Opel Insignia, the i40 will be offered in both sedan and wagon form with a long list of fuel efficient engines.

Finally, Hyundai's sexy Veloster Concept will also head for production with a Mini Clubman-like four door arraignment (one on driver's side, two on the passenger's side, and one rear hatch). Engine options are expected to include a turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine with 140 hp as well as a slightly larger 2.0-liter with 172 hp.

 

Source: autoweek.nl

Comments

Razz
June 22, 2009 4:57 PM
Well done for Hyundai, but still .. this Ix ONIC concept is a copy of Ford Kuga, as the Santa Fe is a kind of Q7 + Touareg copy ... why they don't hire some real designers, because the car are really good in this moment ?!

rsrtampa
June 22, 2009 5:01 PM
Shouldn't this read: How Hyundai plans to rip off the design of yet another vehicle... this time its the Ford Kuga. Sad thing is that Hyundai will have theirs here in the states before Ford and they'll sell a ton of them. Pay attention Ford!


Edited by user on June 22, 2009 at 5:02 PM
radmeister
June 22, 2009 8:29 PM
How do u know Kuga came first? Last i checked in the past 2 years Hyundai has been more innovative than Ford, they pumped out 2 great cars, the Genesis and Genesis Coupe.

rsrtampa
June 23, 2009 1:00 AM
I know because the Kuga concept came out at the Frankfurt show in 2007 and its already a production model. The HED thingy by Hyundalay was released this year at the 2009 Geneva show. Is that enough proof for you? Two years!

sj0808
June 22, 2009 5:20 PM
rsrtampa and Razz.. what the hell are you guys talking about????

rsrtampa
June 22, 2009 6:03 PM
http://www.imagecows.com/uploads/982d-Ford-Kuga.jpg

Vlad
June 22, 2009 5:25 PM
The Ford Kuga influence is very strong indeed, just more rounded & bloated. Hyundai has been doing the 'Chinese' thing for years & has managed to just about get away with it.

HEMI426
June 22, 2009 6:12 PM
A 1.6T with 140 hp, that's not really good. Maybe without the turbo it's just the normal 1.6 with 120 hp, what kind of turbo delivers just 20 hp?

Renegade
June 22, 2009 11:52 PM
Hmm, it's only Hyundai we're talking about here, so the big players won't be to disturbed with that.

MaxiTI
June 23, 2009 6:56 AM
Correction, in this market the "big players" should be disturbed by any competition. Hello, GM!


Edited by user on June 23, 2009 at 8:21 AM
mickey_f1
June 23, 2009 12:12 AM
I've always been positive about Hyundai. Especially when commenting on this web site. But my conclusion, based on other people's comments is that most of them have absolutely no experience with these cars. So it's all about empty words with no reference to reality. Having tested a number of Hyndais I think now that this is one of the companies on the top of the chart regarding the "value for money" of their products.

archytype
June 23, 2009 3:19 PM
Is Hyundai based in North or South Korea, can anyone tell me?

James2911
June 23, 2009 5:14 PM
South Korea. If it was North Korea they wouldn't be allowed to sell in the West.

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