Hyundai Genesis upcoming SUV version, larger Santa Fe

Hotnewstoday360: Segment sport utility vehicle is now fertile ground for the brand operators, one of which has Hyundai. Unplanned development compact crossover to compete with the Honda HR-V, Hyundai still cherished another project. According to some sources, Hyundai wants to develop the SUV version of Genesis with larger Santa Fe.

Bill Thomas, director of public relations of Hyundai Australia, nor deny this rumor. "What we are planning to expand the Genesis line," Mr. Thomas said. "How Genesis Line extension is an interesting topic. You see, premium SUV line are growing very well. "

When the size of Genesis SUV, Thomas was confirmed, if on mass production lines, sport utility vehicles Hyundai will new house "property size slightly larger" than Santa Fe and Jeep Grand Cherokee. Accordingly, the Hyundai Genesis will be equipped SUV interior space with 7 seats. With the US market, Hyundai Genesis SUV very promising.

"I can imagine a scenario the Americans will love SUV Hyundai Genesis. I say this based on the characteristics of the market and the size of the popular SUV in the US today, "Thomas explained.

Regarding design, Hyundai Genesis SUV will likely share many details with Intrado concept vehicles ever launched in 2014. Geneva concept cars Hyundai Intrado is applicable design language 'sculptural flow 2 "and inspired by the wing of the plane.

Compared to the sedan, SUV Hyundai Genesis significantly more expensive than the $ 40,000 price. Therefore, Hyundai Genesis SUV will compete with rivals such as the Audi Q7 luxury, BMW X5 and Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class.

Hyundai continues to introduce version 5.9 liters / 100 km of Sonata 2016

Hotnewstoday360: Hyundai has released information and pictures of the 2016 Sonata Hybrid in the US market. Until now, South Korean carmakers continued to introduce a fuel-saving version of the Sonata 2016 other, that's Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV). Under the plan, Hyundai SonataPHEV 2016 will be available on the US market in late autumn this year. This is also the first version of the PHEV midsize Hyundai Sonata sedan.

2016 Hyundai Sonata PHEV is equipped with lithium-polymer battery pack with a capacity of 9.8 kWh, ie almost five times the capacity of similar groups on Sonata Hybrid battery. Cluster allows Hyundai Sonata PHEV batteries in 2016 completed the distance 38 km only electric power. Users can fully charge the battery pack in less than 3 hours time clock with Level-Two loader. Meanwhile, if using conventional 120 V to charge the battery, users will have to wait until 9 hours.

In addition, the 2016 Hyundai Sonata PHEV also uses a 6-speed automatic transmission and an electric motor with a maximum capacity of 67 horsepower. Compared with motors on Sonata Hybrid, Hyundai Sonata motor of 2016 PHEV owners maximum capacity greater than 32%. Thus, in 2016 Hyundai Sonata PHEV can achieve greater speed when running on electric power alone.

Other components in the drivetrain of the 2016 Hyundai Sonata PHEV gasoline GDI, 4 cylinder, 2.0 liter capacity, maximum production capacity of 154 horsepower and maximum torque of 190 Nm. This engine is currently being used for the Hyundai Sonata Hybrid 2016. In total, the drivetrain on the 2016 Hyundai Sonata PHEV owners maximum capacity 202 hp at 6,000 rev / min. According to estimates by Hyundai, Sonata PHEV consumes only 2016 average fuel fuel 5.9 liters / 100 km in combined mode.

Regarding design, PHEV 2016 Hyundai Sonata no significant difference compared with Sonata Hybrid. Inside a clock battery power remaining in the cluster located on the dashboard panel.

At prices of 2016 Hyundai Sonata PHEV has yet to be announced. Vehicles are only sold in some regions of the US are California, Connecticut, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island and Vermont.

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