Hyundai's Prophecy concept was striking when we first set eyes on it, and the retro-futuristic sedan is no less beguiling as the automaker spills more details today. Still promising that there's more to the Prophecy that's production-minded than might first meet the eye, Hyundai's chief designer goes deeper into the EV to pick out some of the more interesting details.
Hyundai gave us a teasing look into the Palisade N, a high-performance rendition of its newest midsize SUV. The South Korean automaker went to Instagram on April Fool’s day and posted a few renderings of the Palisade N. Is this all just a prank, or are we seeing the much-awaited second N model from Hyundai after the Veloster N?
Hyundai debuted the seventh-gen 2021 Elantra in an online event a couple of weeks ago. And for the first time ever, the South Korean automaker revealed a hybrid version of the Elantra as well. While specific details were a bit sketchy back then, Hyundai was kind enough to release more images of the Elantra Hybrid a couple of days back.
Hyundai has announced the debut of the 2021 Elantra and Elantra Hybrid in Hollywood. Both of the vehicles are four-door with coupe styling using what Hyundai calls its "Parametric Dynamics" design theme. The digital debut in the vehicles was broadcast around the world and highlighted the latest version of the popular compact sedan.
The Hyundai Prophecy is well-named for a concept, given its aesthetic is what the South Korean automaker thinks is the "Ultimate Automotive Form" for an electric vehicle. Created for the coronavirus-curtailed Geneva Motor Show 2020, the Prophecy is a long, sleek, somewhat ominous looking sedan that previews Hyundai's latest design language.
Los Angeles-based Canoo has teamed up with automaker Hyundai to help develop an all-electric platform for future Kia and Hyundai electric vehicles. This platform will be based on Canoo's own skateboard design, according to the company, which will help lower vehicle prices by simplifying and standardizing the development process. By using Canoo's skateboard architecture, Hyundai also expects to decrease the complexity of its electric vehicle assembly line.
Hyundai has announced that it has added three years of free maintenance on new models of its cars. The free maintenance will come to any who purchase or lease a new 2020 model year Hyundai vehicle. Hyundai's complimentary maintenance program includes oil and filter changes and tire rotation at factory-schedules for three years or 36,000 miles.
Hyundai has revealed the 2020 Ioniq Electric, its compact all-electric car, with range and power up for the new model year, as well an increase to the starting price. The automaker is now offering up to 170 miles of range for the EV, a 37-percent improvement over the outgoing car, thanks to a larger battery pack.
Hyundai and Uber are working on a flying taxi, promising to transport up to five people through city skies, and eventually one day ditch the human pilot, too. It's part of Hyundai's Urban Air Mobility (UAM) vision, with a so-called Personal Air Vehicle (PAV) using vertical take-off and electric motors to alleviate road congestion.
Hyundai plans to bring a flying car to CES 2020, previewing its vision of not only air taxi transportation, but how passengers will move between the ground and the skies. The Hyundai Personal Air Vehicle (PAV) will just be a concept, the South Korean automaker says, but it argues that there are legitimate benefits from spreading the commute upwards.
Hyundai has a new entry-level SUV that is launching for car buyers shopping on a budget. The SUV is called the Hyundai Venue, and it starts at $17,250. At that price, the buyers get a 1.6-liter DPI 4-cylinder engine and a 6-speed manual transmission. Buyers who want that SUV with a 6-speed Smartstream IVT transmission will pay $18,450. Pricing doesn't include the $1,095 destination charge.
Hyundai is going on an electrification spree, promising eight new "alternatively fueled vehicles" by 2022 as the 2020 Ioniq Electric lands with significantly greater range. The South Korean automaker says that it plans to have 13 different eco-focused models in its line-up by 2022, spanning an array of different drivetrains.