Tests and Features

The Santa Fe, one of the best known names at Hyundai, was ripe for a third generation and Hyundai wants to take full advantage of the passion Canadians have for mid-size utility vehicles, a category that is constantly growing. In fact, the new Santa Fe will be two vehicles. A …

Hybrid family cars are not quite as common as one would think, with only a few different manufacturers offering gasoline / electric editions of their mid-size sedans outside of the luxury segment. The 2012 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid is one of these rare beasts, a vehicle that attempts to combine value, …

Canada devours compact hatchbacks like no other market in North America, and with Hyundai keen to keep the Elantra’s status as one of the most popular small cars in the country there was no question that a true five-door model would soon be on the way to replace the aging …

Introduced a year ago, people either love or hate the Hyundai Veloster – and a lot of people love it. Sales figures have surpassed manufacturer’s expectations and Canadian buyers are steadily snatching them up as they arrive in our country. Apparently, its unusual lines, superior equipment level and more-than-affordable price …

Hyundai has come a long way since it arrived in Canada. Not only are its products on the verge of becoming the benchmark in certain segments, but the automaker has also managed to radically transform its image, leaving behind its humble beginnings as a manufacturer of inexpensive but poor quality …

Having been on the market since 2010, the Genesis Coupe was starting to need a little lift. The rejuvenation process is now complete. Not surprisingly, the vehicle’s Korean engineers seized this opportunity to revamp its appearance, even though it was already a good-looking car. They crafted a more aggressive nose …

At the 2012 Montreal International Auto Show, Hyundai lifted the veil off the 201-horsepower Veloster Turbo for the first time in Canada. And although I haven’t had the chance to test it yet, I can confidently confirm that this Veloster can finally be proud of its name. But let’s be …

Of all the compact sedans currently on the market, the Hyundai Elantra is, according to a lot of people, one of the most attractive. And even those who don’t agree have to admit that its dynamic style garners attention. The cabin is also a crowd-pleaser, with a user-friendly and ergonomic …

Are the Hyundai Accent and Kia Rio5 twin hatchbacks? Maybe on paper, but not in pictures (see our photo gallery). When the time comes to put your money where your mouth is and choose, you should know that one offers a lot more than the other. Don’t let the term …

Korea really never ceases to amaze us! For some time, this county’s automakers have been coming out with some very stylish vehicles. While Kia recently surprised us with the introduction of the Optima, Hyundai followed with the launch of the 2012 Veloster, a vehicle that stands out in the automobile …