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June 13, 2018

$55k sticker for Hyundai hottie

June 13, 2018/ Richard Bosselman
$55k sticker for Hyundai hottie

The hot i30 has the local green light at last – will competitors see red?

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June 13, 2018/ Richard Bosselman/
Hyundai
hot hatch, GTi
April 02, 2018

New Forester and RAV4, updated Tucson front Big Apple car play

April 02, 2018/ Richard Bosselman
New Forester and RAV4, updated Tucson front Big Apple car play

 

Three all-new versions of compact sports utilities crucial to their local distributors have been unveiled half a world away.

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April 02, 2018/ Richard Bosselman/
Hyundai, Subaru, Toyota
SUV, crossover
February 28, 2018

Ohm time for Kona

February 28, 2018/ Richard Bosselman
Ohm time for Kona

Korea’s powerhouse car brand has revealed an all-electric version of its recently-released compact crossover.

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February 28, 2018/ Richard Bosselman/
Hyundai
EV, Ioniq
February 23, 2018

Next-gen Santa Fe ups boldness

February 23, 2018/ Richard Bosselman
Next-gen Santa Fe ups boldness

Hyundai has unveiled its bigger, smarter and more stylish next-gen Santa Fe

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February 23, 2018/ Richard Bosselman/
Hyundai
SUV, Hyundai, Tucson
February 07, 2018

Smarter, safer Sante Fe

February 07, 2018/ Richard Bosselman
Smarter, safer Sante Fe

The next generation Santa Fe represents a dramatic departure from the current model.

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February 07, 2018/ Richard Bosselman/
Hyundai
SUV
October 26, 2017

SUVs set to dominate Hyundai push

October 26, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
SUVs set to dominate Hyundai push

With the sub-compact Kona in the mix, Hyundai’s local fortunes will predominantly ride on three sports utilities.

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October 26, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
Hyundai
Kona
October 20, 2017

Sharp Kona starter price aired

October 20, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
Sharp Kona starter price aired

Hyundai seems intent on stirring up a sales storm with its new compact SUV.

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October 20, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
Hyundai
Kona
September 16, 2017

G70 a Stinger with more swank

September 16, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
G70 a Stinger with more swank

You’ve seen the Kia Stinger, now meet its swisher sister model, the Genesis G70.

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September 16, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
Hyundai
G70
August 25, 2017

Santa Cruz interests Hyundai NZ boss

August 25, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
Santa Cruz interests Hyundai NZ boss

Hyundai has announced a traydeck … and though it's not quite like a one-tonne ute, Hyundai NZ wouldn't say no.

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August 25, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
Hyundai
Santa Cruz
July 18, 2017

Hyundai NZ mum on up-styled i30 five-door

July 18, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
Hyundai NZ mum on up-styled i30 five-door

Don’t think the i30 hatch is quite smart-looking enough? Hyundai clearly agrees, hence why they’ve added a Fastback to the family. But will it come here?

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July 18, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
Hyundai
i30
July 15, 2017

Hyundai’s first true hottie fully hatched

July 15, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
Hyundai’s first true hottie fully hatched

It’s got launch control, heaps of horses … and the styling of Hyundai’s i30 N is pretty good, too.

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July 15, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
Hyundai
i30N
July 06, 2017

Kona EV, hydrogen interest Hyundai NZ

July 06, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
Kona EV, hydrogen interest Hyundai NZ

The immediate national interest sparked by the Ioniq EV could be further fuelled by an electric crossover and, perhaps, a hydrogen car.

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July 06, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
Hyundai
Kona
July 05, 2017

Sizzler N cars set to run on Paddon power

July 05, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
Sizzler N cars set to run on Paddon power

Rally hero Hayden Paddon is set to become the driving force for Hyundai New Zealand’s impending performance car push.

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July 05, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
Hyundai
June 14, 2017

Kona an extra-strong styling brew

June 14, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
Kona an extra-strong styling brew

You thought the Toyota C-HR was outrageously-styled? Wait until you see the Hyundai Kona.

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June 14, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
Hyundai
Kona
June 06, 2017

New i30: Extra dash, more dosh?

June 06, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
New i30: Extra dash, more dosh?

Get more, spend more: That’s the experience for our neighbour in respect to the new Hyundai i30. Should Kiwis expect the same scenario?

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June 06, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
Hyundai
i30
April 20, 2017

Sonata updates to eight speed auto

April 20, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
Sonata updates to eight speed auto

A new transmission and extra tech are promised with a refreshed Hyundai Sonata.

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April 20, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
Hyundai
Sonata
April 19, 2017

NZ desired Genesis sports utility breaks cover

April 19, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
NZ desired Genesis sports utility breaks cover

Hyundai’s high-brow Genesis brand has finally signalled interest in providing the sports utility the New Zealand distributor has been crying out for.

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April 19, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
Hyundai
Genesis
April 08, 2017

Kona: Hyundai’s tasty little bean coming

April 08, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
Kona: Hyundai’s tasty little bean coming

Wake up and smell the coffee … Hyundai New Zealand has begun talking about the Kona, its impending entrant into the small sports utility segment.

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April 08, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
Hyundai
Kona
March 21, 2017

i20 Cross stops short, crash tester suggests

March 21, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
i20 Cross stops short, crash tester suggests

The just-launched Hyundai i20 Cross has been slammed by the national safety agency for lacking key assists.

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March 21, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
Hyundai
i20
February 09, 2017

Hyundai going big with Ioniq

February 09, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
Hyundai going big with Ioniq

Hyundai's three-pronged Ioniq sales assault is set to spark up the EV and hybrid markets.

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February 09, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
Hyundai
Ioniq
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