Test drive Hyundai i30: one for all
The first kilometers behind the wheel of the new model with a 1,4-liter turbo engine The new edition of Hyundai I30 is an excellent example of how consistent the Koreans are in constantly improving their cars. First impressions. Let's start with a well-groomed 1.6-liter diesel. Then comes the temperamental and characteristically sounding three-cylinder gasoline unit. Finally, we come to the most interesting thing - the new 1,4-liter gasoline turbo engine with a capacity of 140 hp. 242 Nm at 1500 rpm promise decent dynamics. However, the four-cylinder engine showed its power a little later. The thrust becomes truly confident only after passing 2200 rpm, when the full temperament of a modern engine with direct injection appears. The manual gearbox allows you to easily and accurately shift gears, so relatively frequent pressing of the gear lever is a pleasure. The selected…
Test drive Hyundai Equus
The shiniest piece of wood, the imaginary VIP passenger, and other things that excite the Equus the most… In an ideal world, we could buy a hot hatch for $16, look at Japanese crossovers and choose between Opel Astra and Honda Civic. In that reality, there were Volkswagen Scirocco, Chevrolet Cruze and Nissan Teana assembled in Russia. Over the past year, the alignment of forces in the Russian market has changed dramatically: a well-equipped budget sedan can no longer be bought for less than $019, and the cost of a large crossover has approached the price of a two-room apartment in Yuzhny Butovo. Executive sedans have risen in price even more - up to $ 9 it is no longer possible to order a car in a medium modification. But there are exceptions - for example, Hyundai Equus added for ...
Test drive Hyundai Elantra
The sixth generation Hyundai Elantra turned out in the best traditions of the C-class - with a scattering of previously inaccessible options, a new engine and a radically different appearance. But the main revelation of the novelty is not in the design, but in the price tags. The history of Elantra is similar to a serial film with a cloying storyline and a very charismatic main character. One of the most popular golf-class sedans in Russia, which at the turn of the century was called Lantra, changed generations, received new options and engines, rose in price shamelessly and was updated again, but always went to the segment leaders. The sixth generation Hyundai Elantra turned out in the best traditions of the C-class - with a scattering of previously inaccessible options, a new engine and a radically different appearance. But the main revelation of the novelty is not in design, but in…
Test Drive Hyundai Tucson 1.7 CRDi DCT - Road Test
Hyundai Tucson 1.7 CRDi DCT - Pagellus Road Test City 6/10 Extra-urban 7/10 Highway 6/10 Life on board 8/10 Price and costs 7/10 Safety 7/10 In a market full of SUVs that has many ups and downs, the Hyundai Tucson responds with a good overall balance. The combination of the 1.7 hp 141 turbodiesel engine and the dual-clutch automatic transmission is very successful. The second generation of the Hyundai Tucson - the cousin of the Kia Sportage - is an SUV suitable for fathers of families looking for a versatile and comfortable car. In our road test, we were able to test a more balanced version of the Korean Crossover: the 1.7 CRDi DCT in the Sound Edition setting (the most luxurious of the range).…
Hyundai Santa Fe Test Drive
The level of customer loyalty of Korean automakers is one of the highest in the mass segment. Indeed, what should make a buyer buy an “empty” premium brand crossover if a larger and better equipped Santa Fe is available for the same money ... It's amazing how time can change our perception of reality. Three years ago, I was sitting in the Hyundai Motor Studio boutique, then located on Tverskaya right opposite the telegraph office, and listened to representatives of the Korean brand. They confidently said that Santa Fe is a premium crossover that will have to fight not only with the Mitsubishi Outlander and Nissan X-Trail, but also with the Volvo XC60. Then it caused a smile, and the price under $26 for the top versions was a surprise. And now, three years later...
Test drive Hyundai Tucson: a balanced player
Recently, the model received an updated design and new technologies Hyundai Tucson It is no coincidence that it positions itself as one of the most successful models of the Korean brand. Thanks to her versatile talent, she satisfies a variety of tastes of customers. Introduced in 2015, the model becomes even more attractive, as the main innovations include a significant expansion of the range of driver assistance systems, including a high-definition camera system for displaying a 360-degree view around the car, a warning assistant for detecting signs of driver fatigue, adaptive cruise control with automatic distance adjustment. Other exciting new features include the ability to order a high-quality Krell speaker system, inductive mobile phone charging, and connectivity of the multimedia system to a smartphone via Android Auto and Apple Car Play. New 1,6-liter diesel instead of the current 1.7…
Test drive Hyundai Creta
What tricks did the Koreans use in the design of the novelty and why is it better to buy a crossover in the top version According to the laws of the mountains. Hyundai Creta test drive “Before, they just threw a hat - whoever throws it first is the first to pass,” explains the driver of an oncoming “tens” in Altai, who stands across the road with an open hood and does not allow us to pass. The car began to boil while climbing the old section of the Chuisky tract at the Chike-taman pass, which has not been serviced for a long time, but still attracts both tourists and locals. The main stream goes along an excellent paved highway a hundred meters away, and from time to time those who want to touch the historical path to Mongolia or appease the spirits of the road call here on a narrow dirt road.…
Test drive the new Hyundai Palisade
Hyundai's largest crossover has finally reached Russia. It has an unusual design, a spacious interior, good equipment and reasonable prices. But is this enough for unconditional success? Waiting for Hyundai Palisade in the Russian market not only lasted for two whole years, but also turned out to be quite tedious. After all, crossovers were delayed not because of the difficulties of certification or, say, the indecision of the Russian representative office - we simply did not have enough of them! In the home market, Palisade instantly became a super hit: production had to be increased as much as four times, up to 100 cars a year. Then there was an equally successful debut in the USA (there is its own, local assembly), and only now the plant in Korean Ulsan found the opportunity to send cars to Russian dealers. Is it the flagship...
Test drive Hyundai Solaris 2017 new model of equipment and prices
In February, sales of the Hyundai Solaris in a new body started. The car has four modifications. They are divided by engine capacity and power, gearbox type, fuel consumption. Three trim levels with heated seats, climate control and other electronics. Trims and prices of Hyundai Solaris Trim level is electronics that expand the functionality of the car. It creates comfort. Active trim level With the Active trim level, the car is equipped with airbags for the driver and passenger. They are built into the dashboard. The anti-lock braking system prevents the wheels from locking arbitrarily during braking. The car will not skid, as ABS isolates the wheel from the braking system. The system monitors the wheel rotation indicators. If there is a risk of wheel locking, ABS provokes a sharp release of pressure difference. It first holds back the brake fluid, then sharply…
Compact SUV Comparison: One for All
VW Tiguan Faces of Audi, BMW, Hyundai, Kia, Mazda and Mercedes Once a year, the editors-in-chief of automotive and sports publications from around the world gather at the Bridgestone European Test Center near Rome to test the latest innovations on the market together. This time around, the focus has been on the latest generation of the VW Tiguan, which will face serious rivals from Audi, BMW, Hyundai, Kia, Mazda and Mercedes in the battle for the crown in the compact SUV segment. As you know, all roads lead to Rome… The reason for this year's joint testing of auto motor und sport publications from all over the world was more than justified. The SUV market segment continues to grow rapidly, including new and new candidates with…
Test drive Hyundai i10: small winner
The i10 is an impressive testament to the potential of Korean carmakers. It is no coincidence that this article begins with these seemingly big words. Because with the new Hyundai i10, the manufacturer's ambitions are not just promises, but real facts. The tireless evaluation criteria in comparative tests of the car's engine and sports are an extremely serious testament to how good a model is compared to its direct competitors on the market. In recent years, Hyundai and Kia cars have naturally shown increasingly better results in these comparisons, but it was the Hyundai i10 that became the model that not only showed good results, but also beat almost all of its rivals in the small city car class. Not most, but all! The i10 managed to surpass several points…
Test drive Hyundai Ioniq vs Toyota Prius: hybrid duel
It's time to do a thorough comparison of the two most popular hybrids on the market. The world is an interesting place. The new Hyundai hybrid model, which managed to make a splash on the market, is actually a stylish and elegant car with an understated look, while the founder of this class, the Prius, in its fourth generation, looks more extravagant than ever. The aerodynamically optimized body of the Japanese model (the flow coefficient is 0,24) clearly tries in every possible way to demonstrate the individuality and efficiency of the Prius - which, in fact, allows it to distinguish it from other very similar hybrid models. Toyota such as Yaris, Auris or RAV4. Currently, the Ioniq is the only hybrid model of Hyundai, but it is available with three types of electrified drive - a standard hybrid, a plug-in…
Test drive Hyundai Santa Fe, Seat Tarraco: 7-seater diesel SUVs
Koreans have long since stopped attracting cheap buyers – but what about the Spaniards? Proud and confident as the giants of the luxury SUV class, practical and versatile as the mid-size vans: the Hyundai Santa Fe and Seat Tarraco offer the best of both worlds. We have been testing them for a long time, switching between them, and we will show you who has it best. Scene 150: Although we were told otherwise, the Seat Tarraco arrives for comparison testing with a 190hp TDI engine. The more powerful version with 2.2hp is not available on the test date. The choice of the Hyundai Santa Fe is equally limited, with the only diesel version with dual-clutch transmission and automatic gearbox equipped with a 200hp CRDi engine. So we no longer have to…
Hyundai Kona 1.0 T-GDI Test Drive: Six-Point Test — Road Test
Hyundai Kona 1.0 T-GDI: Six-Point Test - Road Test by Pagella La Hyundai Kona is the latest arrival in the crowded small SUV segment (more and more requested by the public), but has all the necessary credentials to play with the sacred monsters of this category. The new Korean crossover can really boast a design that is certainly successful and interesting content (unlike some competitors, it is also available in all-wheel drive). We have already had the opportunity to test the Hyundai Kona 1.0 T-GDI (only front-wheel drive is offered) in a rich style setup. Therefore, in today's road test (relative to the less complete Xpossible version), we will analyze 5 reasons to buy an Asian SUV and 3 reasons to think about it better. Let's find out together the strengths and weaknesses of the…
Tets drive Hyundai develops intelligent cruise control
The Korean concern does not attribute fully autonomous control to the new system Hyundai Motor Group has developed the world's first intelligent cruise control based on machine learning (SCC-ML). The transition from conventional cruise control (simply maintaining speed) to adaptive (maintaining an optimal distance with acceleration and deceleration) is certainly considered progress, but not everyone likes it. In the end, by turning on adaptive cruise control, you get a car that works as planned in the program. This is the key difference of SCC-ML - it controls the car as if it were driven by a specific driver in the proposed circumstances. The Koreans attribute full autopilot not to the new system, but to advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), but they claim autonomous control of level 2,5. SCC-ML uses various sensors, a front camera ...
Test drive Renault Koleos vs Hyundai Santa Fe
The Koreans and the French sometimes have diametrically opposed views on what a large family car should be. And it's great A girl in the back seat pulls the door handle right in front of a speeding bus, and nothing happens - the new fourth generation Hyundai Santa Fe blocks the lock. This advertising story is familiar to everyone who followed the World Cup, and there is no fantasy in it - the future crossover will receive a safe exit function paired with a rear passenger presence control system. Sales of the new Santa Fe are expected to begin in the fall, and the car is unlikely to be cheap. The future crossover will offer even more family values, although the current third in this sense can be called quite attractive. In terms of equipment and convenience, it…