Hyundai releases first renderings of Equus

Hyundai has revealed the first official renderings of their upcoming flagship sedan, Equus, code-named 'VI'. The Equus is due to be officially unveiled next month in South Korea, the only country where it is expected to be sold.The renderings do not surprise, as the recent stream of spyshots has given us sufficient clues on how the Equus would shape up. According to Hyundai's Korean statement, the car will feature LED technology in the headlights - a Hyundai first - and incorporate LED taillights as well. Similar to Mercedes-Benz, the Equus will also feature Pre-Safe seatbelts. Other innovations include Vehicle Stability Management II and Lane Departure Warning System

Hyundai releases i20 in India

Hyundai Motors India Limited has officially launched the Hyundai i20 in India today. The company calls it “Uber Cool” car that is available in three variants and sports a fuel-efficient Kappa engine. The i20 replaces the Getz hatchback.

The i20 is powered by a 80 ps 1.2L Kappa engine that is mated to a 5-speed manual transmission. It packs a plethora of standard features, such as air conditioning, tilt/telescope steering wheel, front/rear power windows, cooled glove box, multi-information display, and 2 DIN CD/MP3 audio system. The top-range i20 features automatic climate control, steering mounted audio controls (first in segment), foldable key with keyless entry, 14-inch alloy wheels, and segment-first six airbags.

Hyundai Tiburon

The Tiburon is Hyundai’s sporty coupe, and the original Tiburon carried over many elements from the HCD-1 and HCD-II concept cars when it was introduced in 1996. The second-generation Tiburon debuted at Frankfurt in September 2001 and went on sale in the spring of 2002 as a 2003 model. For 2007 the Tiburon received an exterior update and more standard equipment. The SE version features a European-tuned suspension for better handling.

Technical Specs

Standard Engine 2.0L I4

Standard Transmission 5 Speed Manual

Cylinders 4

Horsepower @ RPM 138@6000

Torque @ RPM 136@4500 (foot-lbs)

After getting an exterior update for 2007, the 2008 Hyundai Tiburon adds a 220-watt Kenwood AM/FM/XM Satellite Radio/CD/MP3 audio system and a standard XM Satellite Radio with three months of free service.