Hyundai Nuvis Hybrid

Hyundai presented their Nuvis Hybrid Concept, a small 'future-generation' crossover. Hyundai tried to blend in motion as in a living machine, with lots of blue.

The hybrid engine is a 2.4-liter Theta II engine to a 6-speed automatic transmission and a 30kW (205 N-m) electric motor, and is used to showcase Hyundai's parallel hybrid system. The electric motor or gas motor or both can move the car at any time, depending on the situation. This is the basis of the hybrid motor Hyundai will be using in their future cars.

In the rear, a high trunk floor houses the Nuvis' lithium polymer battery pack.

Hyundai Hybrid News Goes Wild the Past Couple of Days

Hyundai has been in the news a few times the past few days, indicating very positive things for the car company (if you're into fuel economy and hybrids).

A couple of days ago, Hyundai chief executive officer John Krafcik let it be known they expect the Sonata hybrid to hit 40 mpg. That would, if it's true as well as the rumours on the price tag ($26,000), make it fiercely competitive with the Ford Hybrid.

Also, Hyundai will introduce a dedicated hybrid (no gas-only version) starting in 2012, with a plug-in version in the works for 2013. Both the hybrid and the plug-in hybrid will use lithium-ion battery packs.

And to top it off, Wayne Gerdes hypermiler extraordinaire, noted he was able to drive the Hyundai Sonata over 1,000 miles on less than one tank of gas. That means he was driving the Sonata at over 62 mpg!

It's no wonder than that people are beginning to question if Hyundai is going to catch Honda in efficiency.

Hyundai Elantra 2009 Pictures

Hyundai Elantra 2009

Hyundai Elantra

Hyundai Elantra 2009

• ULEV Emissions
• 2.0-Liter, I4, 16-Valve, DOHC, MPFI Engine; Front/Transverse Mounted With Horsepower Of 138@6000, Torque Of 136@4600, Cast Iron Block and Alloy Cylinder Head

Hyundai Azera 2009 Pictures

Hyundai Azera 2009

Hyundai Azera 2009

Hyundai Azera 2009 Pictures

• ULEV Emissions
• Extended Service Interval For Distributorless Ignition and Spark Plugs
• 3.3-Liter Lambda, V6, 24-Valve, DOHC, MPFI Engine; Front/Transverse Mounted With Horsepower Of 234@6000, Torque Of 226@3500, Alloy Block and Alloy Cylinder Heads

2009 Hyundai Accent Pictures

2009 Hyundai Accent

2009 Hyundai Accent

2009 Hyundai Accent Pictures

• Extended Service Interval For Spark Plugs and Distributorless Ignition
• 1.6-Liter, I4, 16-Valve, DOHC, MPFI Engine; Front/Transverse Mounted With Horsepower Of 110@6000, Torque Of 106@4500, Cast Iron Block and Alloy Cylinder Head
• ULEV Emissions

2008 Hyundai Sonata Views

Hyundai Sonata

2008 Hyundai Sonata behind views

Hyundai Sonata Interior

Base Price	$18,795 (GLS I-4) - $26,345 (Limited V-6)
Vehicle layout	Front engine, FWD, 5-pass, 4-door sedan
Engine	2.4L/172-hp/168-lb-ft DOHC 16-valve I-4; 3.3L/249-hp/229-lb-ft DOHC 24-valve V-6
Transmission	5-speed (I-4 only); 5-speed automatic (I-4 and V-6)
Curb weight (dist f/r)	3350 lb (I-4 auto, mfr)
Wheelbase	107.4 in
Length x width x height	188.9 x 72.1 x 58.0 in
EPA city/hwy fuel econ	22/32 (I-4)/19/29 (V-6) mpg
CO2 emmisions	0.76-0.86 lb/mile