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September 02, 2024

Hyundai’s broadens tech direction

September 02, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Hyundai’s broadens tech direction

EV is still of big importance, but Seoul now recognises that it’s not a one size fits all.

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September 02, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Hyundai
hybrid, plug-in hybrid, EV, TMED-II system
September 02, 2024

Tucson updates mainly an inside job

September 02, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Tucson updates mainly an inside job

The big fresh for Hyundai’s key medium SUV will reach the showroom soon. Here’s some of what you might expect to see.

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September 02, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Hyundai
Tucson, PHEV, HEV, digital, Santa Fe
July 03, 2024

Santa Fe goes large - and prices climb as well

July 03, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Santa Fe goes large - and prices climb as well

Detail announcement for new generation model reinforces it being a start-afresh pitch.

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July 03, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Hyundai
Hyundai NZ, Santa Fe, hybrid, diesel, Palisade
June 27, 2024

Inster uncovered, but still unconfirmed

June 27, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Inster uncovered, but still unconfirmed

Hyundai NZ plans to try baby model before buying in.

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June 27, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Hyundai
Inster, Hyundai, NMC, Hyundai NZ
April 09, 2024

Ioniq 5 N price sorted: $135k for Hyundai hottie

April 09, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Ioniq 5 N price sorted: $135k for Hyundai hottie

Seoul sizzler sits $5k above Kia cousin at full RRP.

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April 09, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Hyundai
Ioniq 5, N, Namyang, Scott Kelsey, Kia EV6 GT
February 26, 2024

Cleaner living costs Santa Fe towing edge

February 26, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Cleaner living costs Santa Fe towing edge

Dropping diesel means less haul in the family; big gun likely topped by Tucson, Palisade.

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February 26, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Hyundai
Santa Fe, diesel, emissions, Hyundai NZ, Tucson, Kona, Palisade
February 24, 2024

Ioniq 5 N pricing clue from neighbour?

February 24, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Ioniq 5 N pricing clue from neighbour?

Hotshot’s positioning across the Tasman announced, Kia’s near-equivalent here drops $10k.

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February 24, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Hyundai
Ioniq 5, N Division, Namyang, Nurburgring, Kia, EV6 GT
February 12, 2024

Hyundai NZ coy about Casper electric

February 12, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Hyundai NZ coy about Casper electric

Could a teensy budget electric crossover from Korea’s top maker be pitched here?

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February 12, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Hyundai
Casper, Hyundai NZ, EV, battery, Kia Picanto, Hyundai Venue
December 14, 2023

Hyundai Tucson updates revealed

December 14, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Hyundai Tucson updates revealed

N-Line treatment tops NZ-bound refresh for four-year-old design.

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December 14, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Hyundai
Tucson, Hyundai NZ, Santa Fe, Kona
December 11, 2023

Kona highlighted in Euro NCAP safety spray

December 11, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Kona highlighted in Euro NCAP safety spray

NZ-fresh model has copped an imperfect cast test result. 

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December 11, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Hyundai
Kona, Euro NCAP, ANCAP, four stars, Hyundai NZ
November 29, 2023

Diesel absent from new Santa Fe?

November 29, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Diesel absent from new Santa Fe?

Next-gen of Hyundai’s core SUV seems set to feed on petrol alone, with and without electric assist.

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November 29, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Hyundai
Santa Fe, diesel, Hyundai NZ, palisade
November 24, 2023

Tech-tweaked Tucson off limits

November 24, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Tech-tweaked Tucson off limits

Updated car is coming, but local rep won’t discuss until launch.

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November 24, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Hyundai
Tucson, Hyundai NZ, Emma Guadagni
November 22, 2023

Post Clean Car EV forecast demands crystal ball

November 22, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Post Clean Car EV forecast demands crystal ball

The post Clean Car era won’t dissuade Hyundai NZ from sticking with battery products, but it also feels compelled to review its national strategy.

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November 22, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Hyundai
Ioniq, Ioniq 5, Ioniq 6, Kona EV, Charlie Cowperthwaite, Clean Car, EV, rebate
September 05, 2023

Kona soon here, but just petrol in 2023

September 05, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Kona soon here, but just petrol in 2023

Initial specification and pricing released for Hyundai’s compact sports utility.

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September 05, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Hyundai
Kona, hybrid, petrol, Hyundai NZ
July 18, 2023

New on the block - latest Santa Fe revealed

July 18, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
New on the block - latest Santa Fe revealed

Hyundai’s core performer in New Zealand goes big and bold.

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July 18, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Hyundai
Santa Fe, PHEV, Ioniq, Hyundai NZ, seven seats, Sang Yup Lee, Seoul
June 22, 2023

Will Hyundai electric ute fulfil NZ distributor's wish?

June 22, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Will Hyundai electric ute fulfil NZ distributor's wish?

Battery-pure pickup among vehicles set to go onto a new platform, to enter production in 2025.

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June 22, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Hyundai
IMA, E-GMP, Hyundai NZ, Andy Sinclair, Kia NZ, electric
May 17, 2023

Kiwi edge with Hyundai electrics looking solid

May 17, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Kiwi edge with Hyundai electrics looking solid

The neighbour becoming more interested in battery fare isn’t expected to see NZ lose special status with Seoul.

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May 17, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Hyundai
Ioniq 6, Ioniq 7, Ioniq 5 N, Ross Wenzlick, Hyundai NZ
March 07, 2023

Fancy tech, slightly more range for Kona EV

March 07, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Fancy tech, slightly more range for Kona EV

One battery size and a slight increase in range, fancier driver assist technology, bolder styling and a completely new cabin design.

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March 07, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Hyundai
Kona EV, Hyundai NZ, Ioniq 5, i-Pedal
February 23, 2023

Ioniq 6 range leader above Clean Car cut-off

February 23, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Ioniq 6 range leader above Clean Car cut-off

Rebate-earner base edition has efficiency – but demands replenishment earlier than headline-making version.

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February 23, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Hyundai
Ioniq 6, Hyundai NZ, efficiency
January 18, 2023

Bigger and smarter Kona assured

January 18, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Bigger and smarter Kona assured

Hyundai head office spills more info about next-gen line, including domestic release timing.

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January 18, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Hyundai
Kona, Kona N-Line, EV, HEV
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