Hyundai Unveils Concept THREE, an ‘Aero Hatch’ Set to Redefine Compact EVs
Just when you thought the electric vehicle space couldn’t get more exciting, Hyundai has dropped a tantalizing glimpse into its future. Feast your eyes on the latest teaser for the “Concept THREE,” the first-ever compact EV concept from Hyundai’s all-electric IONIQ sub-brand. This isn’t just another concept car; it’s a bold statement, wrapped in a […]
Hyundai Hits the Big One-Oh at The Green Hell
Hyundai Motor Company is about to celebrate a decade of duking it out at the Nürburgring 24 Hours – and they’re not just there for the bratwurst. This legendary endurance race, held on the notoriously unforgiving Nürburgring Nordschleife (a track so challenging it’s affectionately/terrifyingly nicknamed “The Green Hell”, is Hyundai’s chosen playground for proving their […]
Hyundai Teases the IONIQ 6 N the New King of Electrified Grins?
Hyundai, the brand that’s been increasingly making enthusiasts sit up and spill their artisanal coffee, has just lobbed another electrifying grenade into the performance car arena. Feast your eyes (or, well, the tantalizing glimpses they’ve allowed) on the all-new IONIQ 6 N. Just when you thought the award-hoarding IONIQ 5 N had set the bar […]
Evasive Motorsports and Hyundai Plot to Conquer Pikes Peak with an IONIQ 5 N
Get ready to clutch your pearls, internal combustion traditionalists, because Evasive Motorsports is teaming up with Hyundai to unleash a specially-engineered 2025 IONIQ 5 N on the unsuspecting slopes of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb on June 22, 2025. This isn’t just another Sunday drive; it’s Evasive’s “most ambitious EV project to date,” and […]
Open for adventure – All-new Hyundai Santa Fe Calligraphy review
Regardless of its polarising boxy new look, the fifth generation Hyundai Santa Fe is a remarkable blend of outdoor adventure and everyday practicality. To say the Santa Fe is important for Hyundai is an understatement of epic proportions, I mean in New Zealand alone, it has seen substantial success, with over 26,000 units sold since […]
Elitism – Hyundai Kona 2L Elite review
According to the Cambridge dictionary, ‘elitism – is the belief that some things are only for a few people who have special qualities or abilities’. Well it would appear that Hyundai begs to differ, as proven with the addition of the Kona 2L Elite that’s priced for the masses. My last interaction with Hyundai’s new […]
My second look at the 2024 Hyundai Kona
Late last year, I attended the NZ launch of the next-generation Hyundai Kona, and to say it’s a big improvement over the incredibly popular outgoing model would be a large understatement. It’s bigger inside and out, it’s smarter, has a Sci-Fi looking face and comes in a range to suit pretty much everyone. Anyway, Hyundai […]
Greater enabler – 2024 Hyundai Kona first drive
Hyundai NZ have released the next generation of their very important and very versatile compact SUV, the Kona. It’s bigger, inside and out, has an all-new EV look, clever tech and a wide range to suit, virtually everyone. The local launch included a giant round-trip drive to the Coromandel, plus a thrilling rally drive in […]
Shape Shifter – Hyundai Ioniq 6 Limited AWD review
Not only is the Hyundai Ioniq 6 a triple award winner at the World car of the year awards (just like its 5 sibling) but it boasts being one of the (if not the) lowest production-car drag coefficients out there right now. We get better acquainted with Hyundai’s hyper-fast, all-electric streamliner. Hyundai are one of […]
Hyundai PerformaNce – N Track Day
It’s true that Hyundai NZ has an enviable range of high end vehicles. From compact hatch’s to large SUVs and EVs, their fleet hits the mark in terms of comfort, safety, elegance and variety. However, if you’re looking for Hyundai Performance, you’ve got to add an N. To prove the point, Hyundai NZ took us […]