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HYUNDAI TUCSON IX LAUNCHED IN KOREA
Meeyoung Song Product Public Relations Manager +82+234642156 [email protected]
ID: 28307
SEOUL, Korea, Aug, 25, 2009 Hyundai Motor Company’s allnew Tucson ix* was officially unveiled today. The compact sports utility vehicle has sweeping coupelike lines, a premium vehicle feel and comes with features unavailable on its predecessor. With the start of Tucson ix sales in the Korean market today, Hyundai aims to set the trend for the segment and regain sales leadership in the small SUV market.
Its revolutionary features begin with the exterior styling which is based on the bold ixonic concept shown at Geneva Motor Show in March. The power output, fuelefficiency, comfort and safety features have been all upgraded. Known by the project name LM, it took 36 months and 280 billion won (approx. US$225 million) to develop.
It comes with a 2litre engine: either the allnew diesel R or gasoline ThetaII and is fitted with Hyundai’s allnew sixspeed automatic transmission. The diesel engine meets the Euro5 emissions standards and achieves 15.4 kilometers per liter fuel economy with maximum power output of 184 horsepower. The gasoline engine has a fuel economy of 11.7 kilometers per liter with a 166 horsepower. The diesel engine is offered in both frontwheeldrive and allwheel drive configurations, while gasoline engine is available only in frontwheeldrive.
Named after a city in the U.S. state of Arizona, Tucson has been one of the most popular Hyundai models with more than 1 million units sold worldwide since its launch in 2004.
Some of the notable features of Tucson are as follows:
Vehicle Dynamic Control: improves the safety of a vehicle's stability by detecting and minimizing skids Downhill Brake Control and HillStart Assist Control: DBC allows the vehicle to maintain a safe speed on steep declines without having to use the brake while the hillstart assist helps a driver move up a steep or slippery hill without rolling backwards. Emergency Stop Signal: In the event of a panic stop, this feature automatically triggers the emergency hazard lights whose flashing alerts the driver behind thus reducing the risk of rearend crashes. Panoramic Sunroof Safety RearView Mirror: Shifting into reverse gear automatically turns on the rearview camera which provides a wideangle view of the rear on a 3.5inch color LCD built into the rearview mirror thus reducing the risk of accidents.
Korean retail prices of the diesel edition (2WD) fitted with automatic transmission will begin at 21 million won with the topoftheline model costing 27 million won inclusive of taxes. Gasoline versions will start at about 19 million won and will top out at 24 million won.
The Korean domestic market Tucson ix is built in the Ulsan plant while the European edition (to be badged as the ix35) will be built in Europe with production and sales commencing in Europe early next year. Full details about European powertrains, trim levels and option packages will be announced September 3rd on the eve of the 2009 IAA in Frankfurt. North American specifications will be announced at the Los Angeles Auto Show later this year.
Hyundai is aiming for sales of 16,000 units of the new Tucson ix this year in the Korean market and 40,000 units annually starting next year. From the year 2011, Hyundai predicts its sales to reach 300,000 units globally, with 260,000 units sold in the overseas market.
* Korean domestic naming only
Established in 1967, Hyundai Motor Co. has grown into the HyundaiKia Automotive Group which was ranked as the world’s fifth largest automaker since 2007 and includes over two dozen autorelated subsidiaries and affiliates. Employing over 75,000 people worldwide, Hyundai Motor sold approximately 2.8 million vehicles globally in 2008, posting sales of US$25.6 billion on a non consolidated basis (using the average currency exchange of 1257.5 won per US dollar). Hyundai vehicles are sold in 193 countries through some 6,000 dealerships and showrooms. Further information about Hyundai Motor and its products are available at http://www.hyundai.com/
### Hyundai Motor America 10550 Talbert Ave, Fountain Valley, CA 92708 MEDIA WEBSITE: HyundaiNews.com CORPORATE WEBSITE: HyundaiUSA.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
HYUNDAI TUCSON IX LAUNCHED IN KOREA
Meeyoung Song Product Public Relations Manager +82+234642156 [email protected]
ID: 28307
SEOUL, Korea, Aug, 25, 2009 Hyundai Motor Company’s allnew Tucson ix* was officially unveiled today. The compact sports utility vehicle has sweeping coupelike lines, a premium vehicle feel and comes with features unavailable on its predecessor. With the start of Tucson ix sales in the Korean market today, Hyundai aims to set the trend for the segment and regain sales leadership in the small SUV market.
Its revolutionary features begin with the exterior styling which is based on the bold ixonic concept shown at Geneva Motor Show in March. The power output, fuelefficiency, comfort and safety features have been all upgraded. Known by the project name LM, it took 36 months and 280 billion won (approx. US$225 million) to develop.
It comes with a 2litre engine: either the allnew diesel R or gasoline ThetaII and is fitted with Hyundai’s allnew sixspeed automatic transmission. The diesel engine meets the Euro5 emissions standards and achieves 15.4 kilometers per liter fuel economy with maximum power output of 184 horsepower. The gasoline engine has a fuel economy of 11.7 kilometers per liter with a 166 horsepower. The diesel engine is offered in both frontwheeldrive and allwheel drive configurations, while gasoline engine is available only in frontwheeldrive.
Named after a city in the U.S. state of Arizona, Tucson has been one of the most popular Hyundai models with more than 1 million units sold worldwide since its launch in 2004.
Some of the notable features of Tucson are as follows:
Vehicle Dynamic Control: improves the safety of a vehicle's stability by detecting and minimizing skids Downhill Brake Control and HillStart Assist Control: DBC allows the vehicle to maintain a safe speed on steep declines without having to use the brake while the hillstart assist helps a driver move up a steep or slippery hill without rolling backwards. Emergency Stop Signal: In the event of a panic stop, this feature automatically triggers the emergency hazard lights whose flashing alerts the driver behind thus reducing the risk of rearend crashes. Panoramic Sunroof Safety RearView Mirror: Shifting into reverse gear automatically turns on the rearview camera which provides a wideangle view of the rear on a 3.5inch color LCD built into the rearview mirror thus reducing the risk of accidents.
Korean retail prices of the diesel edition (2WD) fitted with automatic transmission will begin at 21 million won with the topoftheline model costing 27 million won inclusive of taxes. Gasoline versions will start at about 19 million won and will top out at 24 million won.
The Korean domestic market Tucson ix is built in the Ulsan plant while the European edition (to be badged as the ix35) will be built in Europe with production and sales commencing in Europe early next year. Full details about European powertrains, trim levels and option packages will be announced September 3rd on the eve of the 2009 IAA in Frankfurt. North American specifications will be announced at the Los Angeles Auto Show later this year.
Hyundai is aiming for sales of 16,000 units of the new Tucson ix this year in the Korean market and 40,000 units annually starting next year. From the year 2011, Hyundai predicts its sales to reach 300,000 units globally, with 260,000 units sold in the overseas market.
* Korean domestic naming only
Established in 1967, Hyundai Motor Co. has grown into the HyundaiKia Automotive Group which was ranked as the world’s fifth largest automaker since 2007 and includes over two dozen autorelated subsidiaries and affiliates. Employing over 75,000 people worldwide, Hyundai Motor sold approximately 2.8 million vehicles globally in 2008, posting sales of US$25.6 billion on a non consolidated basis (using the average currency exchange of 1257.5 won per US dollar). Hyundai vehicles are sold in 193 countries through some 6,000 dealerships and showrooms. Further information about Hyundai Motor and its products are available at http://www.hyundai.com/
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