Shreenath Hyundai Automobile Blog - Hyundai Motor India showcases HND-14,’Carlino’ Concept

Shreenath Hyundai Automobile Blog - Hyundai Motor India showcases HND-14,’Carlino’ Concept

How to Keep your Car Set Comfortable and Clean

A comfortable and clean set of car seats are essential if one intends to drive comfortably. Here are some tips on how to maintain them....

Your seats are what connect you to your car. Most drivers, especially in India have no idea on how to position their seats for an ideal driving position. That said, a set of dirty seats, is not only a put off for your passengers but can also lead to one getting lower resale value when you want to sell you car. Here are some tips that can help you bring the shine back in your car’s seats.

Do not eat or drink in your car

Spilling a can of cola or a dollop of ketchup is a sure shot way of ruining your car’s interiors. As with most things in life, the best way to avoid this is by not eating or drinking in your car. Although most people would find this unreasonable, not eating in your car can also help you in many other ways. For example, crumbs falling off your favourite sandwich can attract both rodents and insects like ants and cockroaches, which can in turn lead to more headaches in the long term.

Use foam based cleaner to clean stains

Using heavy detergents on your fabric seats will most probably end up ruining them. The best thing one can do is used a speciality foam based cleaner to clean the seats. Spray the dirty spot on the seats with the cleaner and rub vigorously for a minute or two till the stain disappears. Wipe the spot thoroughly with a clean and dry soft cloth till the surface feels dry. You can clean your whole car’s upholstery the same way, area by area till you get satisfactory results. If you don’t have access to foam based speciality cleaners, a spoonful of mild detergent mixed with warm water can also give satisfactory results. Remember to always squeeze out as much water from the cloth as possible before starting the cleaning process.

Leather is more delicate than fabric

Although a leather interior may look clean and crisp when new and clean, a neglected leather interior looks (and smells) nasty. Leather though is much more delicate than fabric and needs special care. It is best to use a good product specially formulated for cleaning leather seats. Some leather care products make the leather more shiny or slippery. Other products can make it sticky or tacky, so before using it, test a product in a small area to see if you like it. Don't use paper towels on leather, they can leave scratches; use a soft clean cotton towel instead. Start with vacuuming leather seat crevices with the soft brush attachment, but be careful, as the vacuum hose can easily scratch the leather. Spray some leather cleaner agent on the soft clean cotton towel and wipe the seat gently, reaching into crevices and around the edges.

Leather wrapped steering wheels and gear knobs should never be cleaned with the same agent used to clean seats, as they can get slippery or sticky. The best thing to do is to clean them with a slightly damp soft cloth thoroughly to remove any dust, dirt or fungal growth from them.

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Hyundai Motor India showcases HND-14,’Carlino’ Concept

Hyundai Motor India, the country’s second largest manufacturer and the largest passenger car exporter, today unveiled its vision for the future of urban mobility with the world-showcase of the HND-14,’Carlino’ at the 2016 Auto Expo in New Delhi, India. The compact utility vehicle concept presents a multi-functional solution for the next generation of car buyers.

The HND-14, ’Carlino’ is the latest in a succession of concepts from the Hyundai Design Center in Namyang, South Korea, illustrating the company’s future design direction. As a continuation of Hyundai Motor’s conceptual studies, the HND-14, ‘Carlino’ sets its own trend, with a fashionable and unique design that gives customers a glimpse of Hyundai Motor’s vision for future urban mobility.

The concept car is a unique proposition, breaking conventions and making an urban statement with its unique design and stylish exterior. At less than four meters in length, its compact proportions exude a cool, modern and simple finish that presents the ideal first car to the next generation of style-focused motorists. Its multi-functional nature makes it the perfect utility vehicle for a variety of lifestyles, diverse enough to be comfortable off-road or on the highway.

Representing an evolution of Hyundai’s design philosophy, the HND-14, ‘Carlino’s’ exterior appeal starts with its unique lamp design, setting the tone for its fashionable and sporty features. Its individuality is expressed further with the subtle use of colors and graphics, reflecting its ability to suit a variety of lifestyles.

Like its exterior, the HND-14, ‘Carlino’ interior provides flexibility in its design, merging fashion, function and the latest technologies. The innovative ‘plug and play’ platform will appeal to the varied lifestyle demands of buyers and the option to completely customize in-car technology options will suit those coming to the market for the first time.

Available features include interchangeable audio, visual and navigation units. Each item can be swapped in or out, giving greater choice for users to specify components to suit their needs.

Other integrated features bring added convenience and safety for drivers, with a push start button providing ease of use, in addition to electric folding side mirrors. The HND-14, ‘Carlino’ promises to keep occupants safe in all environments, with six air bags and Hill Start Assist Control providing additional driver support.

The HND-14, ‘Carlino’s’ versatility is perfectly encapsulated by its unique wheels enhancing the utilitarian appeal and elevating the SUV’s profile, they also contribute to safety with a number of features that offer versatility and adventure, with the wide shoulder block design maximizing mud traction.

Another unique feature is the 3D honeycomb blocks, designed to provide near-silent running on highways. Combined with the other innovative design elements, this feature contributes to unrivalled handling performance on all terrains, to ensure the HND-14, ‘Carlino’ is as versatile as it looks.

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Hyundai showcases new engines, gearboxes at Auto Expo 2016

The carmaker displays 1.0-litre and 1.4-litre turbo-petrol motors; gearboxes includes a seven-speed DCT and lighter eight-speed automatic.

Apart from showcasing models such as the new Tucson, the Genesis sedan and the Carlino compact SUV concept at its pavilion, Hyundai also showcased a new family of downsized turbo-petrol engines along side its newly developed automatic gearboxes from its international model range.

The first of the new engines on display was a 1.0-litre T-GDi turbo-petrol motor based on the Kappa engine from the Eon hatchback. Featured in the European-spec i20, the engine features direct fuel injection technology along with a single-scroll turbocharger to develop around 98bhp and 17.49kgm of torque. A more powerful 118bhp version is also available with torque remaining unchanged.

Another engine on display was a 1.4-litre T-GDi turbo-petrol unit. The motor, features a high-pressure single-scroll turbocharger integrated within the exhaust manifold to provide better response times and low end torque. The new engine is also lighter than the old 1.4-litre Gamma series engine it replaces and develops 138bhp and 24.68kgm of torque. Featured internationally in the US-spec Elantra, the new engine is expected to head to India under the hood of the upcoming new Tucson.

Hyundai also showcased two automatic gearboxes. The first of the two was a new seven-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox. The seven-speed unit is said to provide better fuel efficiency along with reducing engine emissions while also improving gear shift times over the older six-speed automatic unit.

Also on display was a new eight-speed automatic gearbox developed for the company’s offering in the large and luxury segments. Developed for a front-wheel drive drivetrain, the new gearbox is lighter than its six-speed predecessor along with being more fuel efficient.

Hyundai also showcased models from its international portfolio, including models like the Hyundai Genesis and the i30 hatchback.

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Hyundai India registers 9.3% domestic growth in Jan - exports fall sharply

The Korean carmaker registered a strong sale of 38,016 units in India while the export numbers dipped by a sweeping 37.9 per cent.

Riding on the back of the success of its best-seller Elite i20 and the compact SUV Creta, Hyundai has posted a 9.3 per cent y-o-y domestic growth for the month of January. While the sales for Hyundai India have gone up in the first month of the year, the cumulative figures for the Korean manufacturer have gone down as a result of the y-o-y deficiency in its exports.

The largest passenger car exporter in India registered domestic sales of 38,016 units in January 2016 as compared to 34,780 units sold in January 2015. However, there is a stark contrast in the export figures from last year with a drastic 37.9 per cent fall from 10,003 to 6,214 units this year. The fall in exports clearly affected the cumulative figures that witnessed a slight negative of 1.2 per cent. The overall figures for Hyundai in India for January stood at 44,230 against 44,783 units sold by the company last year.

The downfall in exports was a result of the production challenges being faced by the Chennai plant of the Korean automaker. The impact of the floods is yet to fade away while the production capacity of the plant is also unable to meet global demands. The manufacturer is set to expand its production facilities in India to cease the fall in its numbers.

With the Auto Expo also approaching, speculations are also rife about the new cars that Hyundai could roll out for India. The Tucson will definitely be a headline grabber while an MPV might also be on the cards.

Commenting on the January figures, Rakesh Srivastava, Sr. Vice President Sales and Marketing, Hyundai Motor India Ltd., said, “Hyundai started the year with a positive note registering the domestic volume of 38,016 units with a growth of 9.3% over last year. The growth momentum of last year continued built by strong performance of products like Grand, Creta & i20 Elite/Active.”

We look forward to presenting the Hyundai Experience at the Auto Expo through our products & technology towards meeting the growing aspirations of the Customers,” he added.

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Hyundai Creta Conforts

FORGET FOR A MOMENT URBAN dictionary's definition of this car's name and concentrate instead on what we have here. This is the new Hyundai CRETA now available in showrooms. The CRETA is a very well equipped compact SUV that gives buyers a whole host of engines and transmissions and six trim levels to choose from. It shares its engines with the Verna - there's a 16-litre petrol and two diesels - 1.4-litre and 1.6-litre, the latter will be available with an optional six-speed automatic transmission. Prices start from approximately 9.1 lakh for the base petrol to 14.5 lakh for the top-end diesel automatic. 

The CRETA looks quite handsome and that's probably why Hyundai already has around 10,000 customers who have put a deposit on the Creta. Unlike a few other compact SUV's that can be mistaken for hatchbacks, the CRETA is unmistakably an SUV. Its upright stance, Santa Fe-like nose and clean styling see to that. What's noticeable is the long wheelbase-2590 mm-and it is something that frees up a lot of space inside. The rear seat is truly spacious with exceptional knee room and great. The clean design of the exteriors follows through on the insides as well - the dashboard is uncluttered and the top-end SX (O) variant we drove comes with a pleasing beige and black theme and neat fit and finish.

The SX(O) comes with pushbutton start and when you thumb it, the 1.6-litre diesel comes alive and settles into a smooth, quiet idle. Hyundai says a lot of work went into cutting down cabin noise - there's extra sound insulation in the dashboard and fenders, anti-noise pads on the floor and a special sound deadening coating on the under body. Even the garnish on the A-pillar has been designed to cut down wind noise and all of this leads to a reasonably silent cabin on the move.

The 126bhp diesel engine from the Verna has some lag and its 260Nm of torque fully kicks in only by 1900rpm. But, the light clutch and slick gearshift won't make you complain about rowing through the six-speed manual to get around this. It feels more than peppy on boost and there is decent power when you're off-boost as well.

The other transmission we drove, the six-speed automatic, helps disguise some of the engine's lag, power delivery feels quite linear and gearshifts are quite smooth as well. It doesn't like to down shift in a hurry though.

Test tracks are generally smooth and it's hard to judge the ride quality, so we will reserve our judgment on that for later but what is evident is that the CRETA feels stable at speed and when you do throw it around, the ESP cuts in to prevent things from getting out of hand. The steering is typical Hyundai - numb, but reasonably well weighted - and body control is good although there is some roll when you corner it hard.

Also typically Hyundai is the equipment list - this SX(O) comes with Power Windows, Power steering, Airconright, Remote locking, Central lockin, Leather seats, MP3, Leather seats, etc. While SX+ comes with auto headlamps, Bluetooth connectivity, climate control, a rear view camera, navigation system, rear air-con vents, steering-mounted audio and telephonic controls and leather upholstery. The lower SX variant gets smaller 16-inch rims instead of the 17-inchers and only two airbags instead of the full six.

Speaking of which, Hyundai is particularly proud of the Creta's safety structure. Five cross members on the roof and a dual underbody load path for the crash structure lends rigidity to the body and it also has additional front fender and rear quarter reinforcements. Overall, the CRETA comes across as a very well-rounded package over a broad price band. It's safe to say that it will do well in India.

rips, avoiding excessive idling and removing unnecessary items from the trunk are also easy ways to lower fuel consumption.

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