The concept of Hyundai-IX Metro combines practicality, reliability and versatility of CUV in one package and its target market is young European citizens. I do not know what movies or dreams saw Rogelio J. Flores, chief designer of Hyundai IX-Metro, and under the influence of which magic all the other developers were, but they claim that inspiration with big spoons was extracted from the NASA project, as well as science-fiction movies.

The result is an object that resembles a capsule with 20-inch wheels and without a parachute; the outlines resemble a production Mazda. But the desire to create something cosmic is a combination of faceted surfaces, interconnected power lines on the principle of triangulation, it’s not right to compare it with Mazda because of its explicit grotesque avant-garde body. Nevertheless, the developers promised that the serial version of ix-Metro will be broadly available during the next two years.

Some technical specifications:

Body: 5-door monologue.
Length: 3925 mm.
Width: 1760 mm.
Height: 1576 mm.
Wheelbase: 2513 mm.
Ground clearance: 207 mm.
Landing formula 2 + 2.

Engine: 3-cylinder 1-liter, turbocharged.
Timing – 12-valve DOHC CVVT mechanism with variable phases. Maximum power: 92kW, 125 hp at 6000 rpm.
Total weight of the vehicle: 950 kg.
Tires: 245/40 R 20.

Recently, Hyundai could only dream of a sport Coupe. But now the company has Genesis Coupe, which is no worse than Z370. However, this producer is not going to stop. By 2011, the auto manufacturer is preparing a successor of Hyundai Coupe.

According to the general director of the Korean company, the car will be similar to the concept car called Veloster, which was shown in 2007 at the autoshow in Los Angeles. This will be inexpensive model, combining excellent design, small size and functionality. Velostar is expected to be stylish hatch-coupe, which all self-respecting auto producers try to have one.

Sizes of the new Veloster will be similar to Accent (it’s enough for four). However, it promises to be light and nimble with the proper ratio of power per ton of weight. The cheapest version will be equipped with 1.6-liter 140-strong engine with direct injection. In fact Veloster couldn’t do without diesel power: for example, 2 litter 184 diesel power that the updated Santa Fe is equipped with, has a good potential and will give Veloster different dynamics in relation to a good economy.

Crossover Hyundai Santa Fe of the 2010 model year, suffered a “cosmetic operations”, which will help him meet the requirements of modern automotive fashion.

South Korean car has changed due to the updated front bumper, some form of exterior mirrors with back mirrors, a modified radiator grilles and a new set of light alloy rims. There are also other changes in the vehicle, but Hyundai has offered to evaluate the updated 2010 Santa Fe with only one angle.

According to some sources, the updated crossover will be equipped with two new 4-cylinder diesel engines a 2 and 2.2 liters engines. Power of the first engine is 184 hp (392 Nm of torque), while the second is powered with 200 hp (436 Nm). Both units will be equipped with an automatic six-speed transmission.

The European version of crossover Hyundai Santa Fe will debut at the international Motor Show in Frankfurt.

New car was named Verna Transform. This is done not by accident, but for the reason that the car is really quite transformed. The form of a bumper, as well as the headlights and radiator grates have been changed. Inside, you can find a new center console, board devices, expanded basic equipment and a list of options, which now include a USB-and Auxiliary-input for music lovers, a subwoofer, Bluetooth connectivity, etc. Also a new blue instrumentation lighting replaces the current green ones.

According to Hyundai the engines will come with the ECO Assist system and will feature some improvements in economy.

Facelifted Verna Transform will be priced from $ 7900 to $ 11 200 in Korea. The new model will be available in the North American market as a 2010 model.