Connecting the Dots: Hyundai's 2011 product plans
Hyundai ix-onic Concept - Click above for a high-res image gallery
Hyundai's relentless pursuit of market share continues unabated, and according to Autoweek.nl, the Korean automaker plans to bring four new models to market between now and 2011 to solidify its stronghold.
In addition to the Veloster-like Tiburon replacement rumored to debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show this September, a production version of the ix-onic crossover, originally shown in concept form at the Geneva Motor Show, is expected to debut sometime next year packing the same turbocharged 1.6-liter inline four as Hyundai's Tiburon successor and carrying an ix35 badge on the hatch.
Hyundai also plans to expand the i20 and i30 range in late 2010 by adding two MPV versions, one measuring 161 inches long and approximately 63 inches high, and another, slightly larger people mover with seating for seven. The following year, Hyundai will reportedly launch an all-new i40 (Sonata on these shores) to better compete with the Volkswagen Passat and Opel Insignia abroad. Taking inspiration from the Genus concept, both sedan and wagon versions will be available along with a range of four- and six-cylinder engines. Expect the new Tibbie to arrive in the U.S. late next year, followed by the Sonata replacement in 2012, and don't be surprised to see at least one new CUV from Hyundai within the next two years.
Gallery: Geneva 2009: Hyundai ix-onic concept
[Source: Autoweek.nl via WCF]
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
Dmitriy Orlov 4:44PM (6/22/2009)
You mean the 2.0T not the 1.6T
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ConceptVBS 5:34PM (6/22/2009)
The Tiburon replacement will have the 1.6 GDI Turbo engine, not the Genesis coupe's 2.0 T engine.
Randy 11:36AM (6/23/2009)
Whichever engine it has, it will still look like a Ford Iosis concept car.
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Lee 4:45PM (6/22/2009)
Is it just me or it looks kinda Mazda-like?
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Joe 5:01PM (6/22/2009)
My first thought was Ford Kuga
AutoCritical 10:30PM (6/22/2009)
I agree, for a second I thought it was a hot hatch Ford - yes, I thought it was a small car! with small girls! haha
That front looks hot! So Kia are changing their design language (Cerato/Forte/Koup), makes sense that Hyundai are too.
Motor_Yakuza 4:49PM (6/22/2009)
Still, Hyundai, just Hyundai.
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Kumail 4:57PM (6/22/2009)
So you mean to say that company's can't change?
Like the old GM and new GM?
Like the old Hyundai and Kia and the new Hyundai and Kia?*
I beg to differ.
*You didn't include Kia, I did, I like the Forte/Koupe, Soul, and Soul coupe, which I haven't even seen yet.
Jerry 12:09PM (6/23/2009)
We are a Hyundai retailer in S. Florida. These cars are really good. Value, Reliability and don't forget the warranty. Hyundai will be the largest car company in America within a few years if not sooner.
Holden Miecranc 5:04PM (6/22/2009)
Isn't the ix-onic the replacement for the truly dreadful Tucson, not the Tiburon?
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Harry Ariola 5:14PM (6/22/2009)
The Tucson is dreadful. The front end is ugly, the hard plastic of the interior seems to have been transplanted from a 1982 Cavalier, the V6 is woefully anemic and its transmission seems to have a geriatric hamster selecting gears. Add in the horrendous gas milage and lack of any useful concealed cargo area and it's amazing anyone actually bought one of these pathetic vehicles. No wonder they retain so little of their value.
ConceptVBS 5:37PM (6/22/2009)
@Holden
Read this...slowly:
"In addition to the Veloster-like Tiburon replacement rumored to debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show this September, a production version of the ix-onic crossover, originally shown in concept form at the Geneva Motor Show, is expected to debut sometime next year packing the same turbocharged 1.6-liter inline four as Hyundai's Tiburon successor and carrying an ix35 badge on the hatch."
Holden Miecranc 5:45PM (6/22/2009)
Ahh, yes. When you sit down and actually READ the post, it all makes much more sense. I guess I let my excitement for any replacement for the current POS Tucson get the best of me.
bwzd7p2 9:42PM (6/22/2009)
Though it's not stated clearly here, you are indeed correct: the ix-onic and ix35/Tucson are one and the same. A production version of the ix-onic will replace the Tucson, but will be known as the ix35 in many markets.
Bob-omb 5:40PM (6/22/2009)
Wait. Are they really gonna make a Sonata wagon? Because that would be great.
A lot of these vehicles they're coming out with kind of defy "normal" classification. That's not a good recipe for selling to the masses, but it should make for some good discounts on very useful vehicles. This is exciting stuff.
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BigWill 7:51PM (6/22/2009)
They'll make a Sonata wagon - then make sure we don't get it. We're going to probably get the Portico crossover instead.
xspeedy 7:11PM (6/22/2009)
I guess if Ford won't bring us their European "Kinetic" design language, Hyundai sure will.
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jsjs 11:33PM (6/22/2009)
Keep in mind that the ix-onic design is very similar to the Hyundai HED-2 concept which was revealed in early 2006.
P.V. 7:39PM (6/22/2009)
I would love to see a Sonata wagon, but my bigger hope is that Hyundai doesn't bring over the stupid "iX0" and "ixX5" designations to the States; if one thinks about it, economy cars have real names, luxury cars have alphanumeric designations, but ULTRA-luxury cars have real names. Also, probably one of the few things that was Acura's undoing was changing "Legend" to "RL", so Hyundai should avoid this.
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Xa 7:44PM (6/22/2009)
unrelated: i'd like to connect those models' dots.
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