Hyundai

Hyundai is a global Conglomerate company, part of the Korean chaebol , that was founded in South Koreaby one of the most famous businessmen in Korean history: Chung Ju-yung . The first Hyundai company was founded in 1947 as a construction company.

Hyundai Headquarters Building in Seoul

Two of the best-known Hyundai divisions are Hyundai Motor Company, the world's fourth largest automobile manufacturer by volume as of January 2011, and Hyundai Heavy Industries, the world's largest shipbuilder. Other companies currently or formerly controlled by members of Chung's extended family may be loosely referred to as a part of the Hyundai chaebol.

In 1998 Hyundai bought Kia Motors, the oldest South Korean car company which had to file for bankruptcy due to the 1997 Asian financial crisis. Kia is (as of 2011) somewhat independent of Hyundai motors, as Hyundai no longer owns an outright majority of Kia shares.

Hyundai Group underwent a massive restructuring following the 1997 East Asian financial crisis and Chung Ju-yung's death in 2001. Chung was the CEO and directly in control of the company until the end of his life. Today many companies bearing the name Hyundai are not part of or legally connected to the Hyundai Group. These companies include Hyundai Kia Automotive Group, Hyundai Department Store Group, Hyundai Heavy Industries Group, and Hyundai Development Group. However, all of the named companies are run by Chung's sons or their heirs.

Following the break-up, Hyundai Group's business was reduced to manufacturing of elevators, container shipping services, and tourism.

If Hyundai is considered as a family business, then it remains the single largest company in South Korea and appears to wield enormous economic and political power in the country. The current president of South Korea, Lee Myung-bak, was a former CEO of Hyundai Engineering and Construction.

Hyundai branded vehicles are manufactured by Hyundai Motor Company, which along with Kia comprises the Hyundai Kia Automotive Group. Headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, Hyundai operates the world's largest integrated automobile manufacturing facility in Ulsan, which is capable of producing 1.6 million units annually. The company employs about 75,000 persons around the world. Hyundai vehicles are sold in 193 countries through some 6,000 dealerships andshowrooms worldwide. In 2010, Hyundai sold over 1.7 million vehicles worldwide. Popular models include the Sonata midsize sedan.

Hyundai Motor India Limited is currently the second largest carmaker after Maruti Suzuki and largest auto exporter in India. It is making India the global manufacturing base for small cars. Hyundai sells several models in India, the most popular being the Santro Xing, i10 and the i20. Other models include Getz Prime, Accent, Terracan, Elantra (Discontinued), second generation Verna, Tucson, Santa Fe and the Sonata Transform. Hyundai has two manufacturing plants in India located at Sriperumbudur in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Both plants have a combined annual capacity of 600,000 units.In the year 2007 Hyundai opened its R&D facility in Hyderabad Andhra pradesh, employing now nearly 450 engineers from different parts of the country.Basically the Hyundai Motor India Engineering (HMIE) gives technical & engineering support in Vehicle development and CAD & CAE support to Hyundai's main R&D center in Namyang Korea. In 2010, Hyundai started its design activities at Hyderabad R&D Center with Styling, Digital Design & Skin CAD Teams.

South Korean car maker Hyundai, which as per reports is also world’s fastest growing automaker and fourth largest car manufacturer across the globe, has launched a new car, Hyundai EON in October in India. Eon is an entry-level car but at the same time it is very spacious with a large boot. The car has 814 cc engine, promising to deliver the mileage of over 20 km per litre. The new Hyundai’s small car is sure to stir competition in the under Rs 3 lakh price range. Hyundai EON price has kept its price around Rs 2.5 lakh.

Hyundai's manufacturing plant at Irungattukottai

 near Sriperumbudur, India.

Hyundai entered the Indian market in 1997 with the Atos, marketed under the name Santro. Produced at Hyundai's factory inChennai, its primary competitor at the time was the popular Maruti Suzuki Zen. The distinctive styling of the first generation had mixed reviews, but the car was a success primarily due to its features and price.

In the years since, the Indian version has undergone a number of upgrades in styling and technology to respond to consumer preferences. In 2003, the first generation was replaced with the second generation Atos Prime, marketed in India as theSantro Xing, which continued to enjoy sales success. The car is also exported from India in large volumes to the Asia and Oceania region.

Hyundai santro

The Hyundai i10 is a 5-door hatchback subcompact produced by the Hyundai Motor Company. It was launched in October 2007, replacing the Hyundai Atos in some markets.

The i10 is produced in India at Hyundai's Chennai plant for the domestic and export markets. It is positioned at the lower end of Hyundai's hatchback subcompact range.

Hyundai i10

In September 2010 Hyundai introduced Next Gen i10 – the all new version of its premium compact i10. Sporting an innovative design look and an array of contemporary features.

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The Next Gen i10 sports an all-new front-end design. Its centerpiece is a new chrome radiator grill which features chrome detailing. It also boasts of a bracing set of 3D wraparound headlamps with multi-reflector chrome surround fog lamps. The bumpers have also been redesigned with a new front grille to lend a more aggressive look. It also features a micro roof antenna, body colour door handle and the side indicator lights incorporated on the outside rear view mirror. The rear of Next Gen i10 boasts of sleek and elongated tail lamps, bold rear bumper with body coloured inserts as well as rear bumper reflectors and trendy full wheel cover.

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The new i10 has a two-tone beige and light brown colour. To impart a more aesthetic appeal, the interiors have been accentuated with chrome and silver accents at multiple points. Other interesting design features like metal finish centre console, new instrument cluster, blue interior illumination etc. have been added to offer a more luxurious and ergonomic experience.

Apart from this, the Next Gen i10 brings in a host of highly innovative design features like first- in-segment gear shift indicator display (M/T only), digital fuel indicator, Bluetooth, steering mounted audio & bluetooth controls and multiple power outlets.

Next Gen i10

Hyundai i10 Models

Hyundai i10 D-lite	It is the base variant of Hyundai i10 that comes with 1.1L, IRDE engine but it does not offer few standard features like Adjustable Steering Wheel, Central Locking, Power Windows, Wheel Covers, Tachometer, CD/MP3 Player, Fog Lamps and Body Colored Bumpers.
Hyundai i10 Era	This variant also comes with comes with 1.1L, IRDE engine it also carry few additional features that are Central Locking, Power Windows (Front) and Body Colored Bumpers.
Hyundai i10 Magna	This variant comes with new Kappa engine. It also carries few additional features like Adjustable Steering Wheel, Wheel Covers and Tachometer.
Hyundai i10 Magna AT	This variant of Hyundai i10 carries the same feature that Hyundai i10 Magna offers, only the difference is that it comes with automatic transmission.
Hyundai i10 Sportz	This variant of Hyundai i10 also carries Kappa engine and the additional features that this variant offers are CD/MP3 Player, Rear Defogger, Rear Wash Wipe etc.
Hyundai i10 Sportz AT	This variant of Hyundai i10 carries the same feature that Hyundai i10 Sportz offers, only the difference is that it comes with automatic transmission.
Hyundai i10 Asta	This variant also carries the advanced Kappa engine. The additional features that this variant offers are Remote Locking, Fog Lamps, ABS and Dual Front Airbags.
Hyundai i10 Asta w/Sun Roof	It is the top end variant of Hyundai i10 that carries the same feature that Hyundai i10 Asta offers, only the difference is that it comes with Sun Roof.
Hyundai i10 Asta AT	This variant carries the same feature that Hyundai i10 Asta w/Sun Roof offers, only the difference is that it comes with automatic transmission.

he Hyundai i20 is a supermini/subcompact car, made its debut at the Paris Motor Show in October 2008 and went on the sale in December 2008 in India to fit between the i10 and i30. It is a front-wheel drive car, and is available in three and five door versions. The i20 replaces the Getz in most markets but in the UK and India, the Getz will still be available for the time being. The i20 is assembled in Turkey (İzmit plant) for the European market and in Sriperumbudur (near Chennai), India for sale in Asia and Oceania.

The i20 is not sold in Korea, as the similar, Korea-built Click (Which is also known as the Hyundai Getz in the UK) sold there. It is also not sold in the North American market (United States and Canada), where the slightly larger Accent is the entry model.

Hyundai i20

The Hyundai i30 is a small family car by South Korean automaker Hyundai Motor Company. The i30 shares its platform with the Kia cee'd, available as a five-door hatchback or estate, with a choice of three petrol and two diesel engines, either withmanual or automatic transmissions.

The i30 wagon (estate) is marketed alongside the fourth-generation Hyundai Elantra in the U.S. and Canada as the Elantra Touring.

The second-generation i30 is being introduced as September, 2011 at the Frankfurt auto show.

Hundai i30

The Hyundai i40 is a large family car designed for the European market by South Korean manufacturer Hyundai. Sharing its platform with the US Hyundai Sonata, the i40 is scheduled for launch after the 2011 Geneva Motor Show, initially as anestate and subsequently as a saloon. The car's development codename was, and it was designed at Hyundai’s European R&D facilities in Russelsheim, Germany. As the i40 was designed to be sold as a full-size sedan and estate while the Sonata is a mid-size sedan, the Sonata is a different class of vehicle and never ceased production because of the i40's introduction. Thus, the US-based and globally produced Hyundai Sonata never ceased production. The i40 is manufactured at the Ulsan plant in South Korea.

The Hyundai Eon is a five-door hatchback subcompact produced by the Hyundai Motor Company. The car has been launched in India, with advance bookings opening on 1 October 2011.

The Eon will be produced at Hyundai's Chennai factory. It will occupy the entry-level position in Hyundai's hatchback subcompact range for India, as well as in other developing markets.

The South Korean automobile maker Hyundai has once again proved well on the expectations with the launch of its new hatch, the Hyundai Eon. The dazzling hatch has many exciting and advanced features to wrap up with the overall style and comfort the car has to offer. The Hyundai Eon has been placed at a price range that spreads between modest Rs. 2.7 lacs to round about 3.7 lacs. The all new small wonder has been powered by 814 cc engine that delivers a fair power and yes of course the mileage offered is something very attention grabbing. Being an economical city hatchback, the Eon seems to play a crucial play as far as the commercial image of the company is concerned in the country.

The new Hyundai Eon interior is blessed with a wider and taller space inside, resulting in a comparatively large head room, shoulder room, etc. Due to its wider body frame, the rear seat can easily accommodate three adult passengers at a time. In addition to this, the car will be hosting a number of comfort & convenience features inside including, AC, power steering that will be adjustable, front power windows (rear manual windows), multi trip meter, music system, integrated front seat headrests, etc.

Hyundai eon

The Hyundai Accent , or Hyundai Verna (현대 베르나) in South Korea, is a subcompact car produced by Hyundai. In Australia, the first generation models carried over the Hyundai Excel name used by the Accent's predecessor. The Accent was replaced in 2000 by the Hyundai Verna in South Korea, although most international markets retained the "Accent" name. The Hyundai Verna is marketed in the U.S. as the Hyundai Accent.

The Accent is produced for the Chinese market by Beijing Hyundai Co., a joint venture withBeijing Automotive Industry Corp. For Russian market it is assembled by  plant inTaganrog. In Mexico, the Accent is marketed by Chrysler as the Dodge Attitude, previously Verna by Dodge. In Venezuela, Chrysler marketed them as Dodge Brisa until 2006. The Brisa was assembled by Mitsubishi Motors at its plant in Barcelona,Venezuela. Since 2002, the Accent had been the longest-running small family car sold inNorth America. In Puerto Rico, it has been sold as the Hyundai Brio.

Hyundai Accent

The Hyundai Getz (also sold as the Hyundai Click in South Korea and Syria, Hyundai Getz Prime in India, Hyundai TB in Japan, Inokom Getz in Malaysia, Dodge Brisa inVenezuela) is a supermini car produced by the Hyundai Motor Company, sold in most of the world except the U.S. or Canada. It is available in three- and five-door hatchback body styles, and with a 4-speed automatic transmission or 5-speed manual transmission.

Despite the presence of its successors, the i20 in Europe and Accent WIT in South Korea, the Getz is still being sold worldwide.

Hyundai Getz