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July 08, 2025

Hyundai Tucson 1.6T Hybrid N-Line AWD road test review: Setting up for a shootout

July 08, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Hyundai Tucson 1.6T Hybrid N-Line AWD road test review: Setting up for a shootout

A compelling new hybrid drivetrain for this solid contender surely raises its chances.

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July 08, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Hyundai
Tucson, Santa Fe, hybrid, Hyundai NZ, Seoul, Kia, Highlander, RAV4
April 08, 2024

Hyundai Kona 1.6T Limited road test review: Premium with petrol

April 08, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Hyundai Kona 1.6T Limited road test review: Premium with petrol

With the electric models still to show, this edition is the top dog choice. 

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April 08, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Hyundai
Kona, Hyundai NZ, hybrid, electric, turbo, petrol, Hayden Paddon
July 12, 2023

Hyundai Ioniq 6 Limited first drive review: Quick, quiet and slightly irky quirky

July 12, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Hyundai Ioniq 6 Limited first drive review: Quick, quiet and slightly irky quirky

It looks like nothing else and represents as a quality cruiser,  but there’s one bleeping thing to fix.

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July 12, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Hyundai
Ioniq 6, Hyundai NZ, E-GMP, ChargeNet, recharging, 800v
November 15, 2022

Hyundai Kona, Tucson hybrids twin test review: Adding zap to zip

November 15, 2022/ Rob Maetzig
Hyundai Kona, Tucson hybrids twin test review: Adding zap to zip

How do the newly-arrived battery-assisted versions of these market favourites stack up?

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November 15, 2022/ Rob Maetzig/
Hyundai
Hybrid, Kona, Tucson, Hyundai NZ, EV, PHEV
June 09, 2022

Hyundai i20 N roadtest review: Letter-perfect

June 09, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Hyundai i20 N roadtest review: Letter-perfect

The smallest car in South Korea’s performance portfolio has huge spirit.

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June 09, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Hyundai
i20 N, Hyundai NZ, i30 N, Fastback, GR Yaris
February 28, 2022

Hyundai Kona N roadtest review: A new level of craziness

February 28, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Hyundai Kona N roadtest review: A new level of craziness

Is the brilliant N recipe just as compelling in SUV form? Buckle up …

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February 28, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Hyundai
Hyundai NZ, Seat Formentor VZ, i30 N, i20 N, Nurburgring, Namyang
January 11, 2022

Hyundai Staria Limited review: The ‘inside-outer’

January 11, 2022/ Rob Maetzig
Hyundai Staria Limited review: The ‘inside-outer’

Does this eight-seater deserve recognition its flagship form as the best people-mover on the New Zealand market?

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January 11, 2022/ Rob Maetzig/
Hyundai
Staria, van, Hyundai NZ, Jack Reacher, Rob Maetzig, MPV
November 08, 2021

Hyundai Ioniq 5 Limited review: Crowned joules

November 08, 2021/ Richard Bosselman
Hyundai Ioniq 5 Limited review: Crowned joules

The most important new car of the year? No debate about that. No question, either, that the concept is utterly brilliant.

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November 08, 2021/ Richard Bosselman/
Hyundai
Ioniq, Hyundai NZ, Kia, Tesla, EV
October 08, 2021

Hyundai Tucson HTRAC 1.6D review: Promising new angle

October 08, 2021/ Richard Bosselman
Hyundai Tucson HTRAC 1.6D review: Promising new angle

Larger, edgier, more engaging … the fourth generation of Hyundai’s medium sports utility makes a strong pitch for category gold.

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October 08, 2021/ Richard Bosselman/
Hyundai
Tucson, diesel, Hyundai NZ, hybrid, Kia
June 07, 2021

Hyundai Palisade Elite diesel review: It's the American way

June 07, 2021/ Richard Bosselman
Hyundai Palisade Elite diesel review: It's the American way

Full-sized eight-seater from the Korean giant’s US division looks like a big deal.

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June 07, 2021/ Richard Bosselman/
Hyundai
Palisade, Santa Fe, Hyundai NZ, diesel
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MotoringNZ reviews new cars and keeps readers up-to-date with the latest developments on the auto industry. All the major brands are represented. The site is owned and edited by New Zealand motoring journalist Richard Bosselman.

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