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November 23, 2023

Hyundai Kona petrol first drive: Mostly more of everything

November 23, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Hyundai Kona petrol first drive: Mostly more of everything

In its first wave pump-reliant representation, this compact sports utility appeals more on look more than feel, but it’s a big step up all the same.

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November 23, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Hyundai
Kona, Hyundai NZ, Electric, EV, Charlie Cowperthwaite, Clean Car, hybrid
May 17, 2023

Hyundai Ioniq 6 first drive: Latest air style

May 17, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Hyundai Ioniq 6 first drive: Latest air style

Astounding looking electric cars are becoming the norm, but even so ….

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May 17, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Hyundai
Ioniq 6, Hyundai NZ, Ioniq 5, E-GMP, 800v, Ross Wenzlick
August 02, 2021

Hyundai Tucson first drive review: Euro flavour for Kiwi favourite

August 02, 2021/ Richard Bosselman
Hyundai Tucson first drive review: Euro flavour for Kiwi favourite

Strident styling, compelling technology and a couple of vivacious 1.6-litre engines give Hyundai’s core model, the Tucson, a fresh start.

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August 02, 2021/ Richard Bosselman/
Hyundai
Tucson, N-Line, Hyundai NZ, Andy Sinclair
October 04, 2018

Santa Fe: D scores for mostly A-grade experience

October 04, 2018/ Richard Bosselman
Santa Fe: D scores for mostly A-grade experience

Hyundai’s largest sports utility has smartened in all respects while cementing diesel dependence.

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October 04, 2018/ Richard Bosselman/
Hyundai
August 09, 2018

Kona EV: Easy-going electric crossover

August 09, 2018/ Richard Bosselman
Kona EV: Easy-going electric crossover

Marrying a wholly battery driven drivetrain into a kiwi favourite small crossover delivers a pleasing outcome, but it’s unavoidably an expensive wedding. 

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August 09, 2018/ Richard Bosselman/
Hyundai
EV, crossover, electric
October 27, 2017

Hyundai Kona: Korea serves Hawaiian punch

October 27, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
Hyundai Kona: Korea serves Hawaiian punch

The Kona pushes a lot of the right small SUV buttons in respect to its style and specification. Does it drive as well as it looks?

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October 27, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
Hyundai
Kona
July 07, 2017

Hyundai i30: Dub stepping continues

July 07, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
Hyundai i30: Dub stepping continues

A European upbringing continues to ensure the i30 stands apart from other Hyundai cars – but it’s not quite an equal, in one respect, to the hatch it aspires to emulate.

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July 07, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
Hyundai
i30
February 15, 2017

Hyundai Ioniq: Sparking up an interest

February 15, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
Hyundai Ioniq: Sparking up an interest

Hyundai’s Ioniq has landed in hybrid and full electric vehicle formats. Which makes the better sense – and do either of them feel like real cars?

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February 15, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
Hyundai
Ioniq
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