Review: Hyundai LM.I ix35 (2010-13) Overview Released in February 2010, the Hyundai LM Series I (LM.I) ix35 was a mid-size SUV. Initially manufactured in Ulsan, South Korea, the ix35 range consisted of three variants – 2.0, 2.4 and 2.0 CRDi – with the variant names referring to their engines. The ix35 was initially available in […]
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Review: Hyundai TQ-W iMax (2008-on)
Review: Hyundai TQ-W.I iMax (2008-15) Overview Released in February 2008, the Hyundai TQ-W Series I (TQ-W.I) iMax was an eight-seat people mover. Manufactured in Ulsan, South Korea, the Hyundai TQ-W iMax was available with 2.4-litre petrol (2.4 CVVT) and 2.5-litre turbo-diesel (2.5 CRDi) engines. G4KE petrol and D4CB diesel engines Of the engines, The 2.4-litre […]
Review: Hyundai AE Ioniq (2018-on)
Overview Released in Australia in November 2018, the Hyundai AE Ioniq was a front-wheel drive, five-door liftback that was available in three variants: Hybrid: powered by a 1.6-litre Atkinson cycle petrol engine and an electric motor that were mated to a six-speed double clutch transmission (DCT). The electric motor drew power from a 1.56 kWh […]
Review: Hyundai YF i45 (2010-13)
Overview Released in May 2010, the Hyundai YF i45 was a mid-size, front-wheel drive sedan. Manufactured in Asan, South Korea, the i45 was initially available with a 2.4-litre four-cylinder petrol engine (the 2.4 GDI variants) that was mated to either a six-speed manual or automatic transmission. In May 2011, however, the range was expanded with […]
Review: Hyundai TQ-V iLoad (2008-on)
Review: Hyundai TQ-V.I iLoad (2008-15) Overview Released in February 2008, the Hyundai TQ-V Series I (TQ-V.I) iLoad was available as either a three-seat van or six-seat crew van with cargo compartment (‘Crew’ editions). Manufactured in Ulsan, South Korea, the Hyundai iLoad was available with 2.4-litre petrol (2.4 CVVT) and 2.5-litre turbo-diesel (2.5 CRDi) engines. G4KE […]
Review: Hyundai VF i40 Sedan (2012-19)
Review: Hyundai VF.I i40 Sedan (2012-15) Overview Released in June 2012, the Hyundai VF i40 was a mid-size, front-wheel drive sedan (the i40 Tourer has been reviewed separately). Manufactured in Ulsan, South Korea, the VF i40 was powered by 1.7-litre turbo-diesel and 2.0-litre petrol engines. Both engines were available with six-speed manual and automatic transmissions. […]
Review: Hyundai VF i40 Tourer (2011-19)
Review: Hyundai VF i40 Tourer (2011-15) Overview Released in October 2011, the Hyundai VF Series I (VF.I) i40 Tourer was a mid-size, front-wheel drive wagon. Manufactured in Ulsan, South Korea, the VF i40 Tourer was powered by 1.7-litre turbo-diesel and 2.0-litre petrol engines. Both engines were available with six-speed manual and automatic transmissions. Furthermore, the […]
Review: Hyundai PD i30 N (2018-on)
Overview Released in Australia in April 2018, the Hyundai PD i30 N was initially available as a small, five-door hatchback, with the ‘i30 Fastback N’ following in March 2019. Manufactured in Nosovice, Czech Republic, the front-wheel drive Hyundai PD i30 N was powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine that was mated to a six-speed […]
Review: Hyundai GD i30 Tourer (2013-16)
Review: Hyundai GD i30 Tourer (2013-15) Overview Released in February 2013, the Hyundai GD Series I (GD.I) i30 Tourer was a mid-size wagon. Manufactured in Nosovice, Czech Republic, the front-wheel drive GD i30 Tourer was available with 1.6-litre petrol and turbo-diesel engines that were mated to either six-speed manual or automatic transmissions. Beyond the drivetrains, […]
Review: Hyundai GD i30 (2012-16)
Review: Hyundai GD.I i30 (2012-15) Overview Released in July 2012, the Hyundai GD Series I (GD.I) i30 was initially available as a small, five-door hatchback. Three-door models, however, were subsequently introduced with Special Editions (July 2013) and SR editions (August 2013). Manufactured in Ulsan, South Korea, the front-wheel drive Hyundai GD i30 was available with […]