Hyundai is a South Korean car manufacturer, which was established in 1946. Today, Hyundai is the eleventh largest car maker in the world. Hyundai has been focusing on India for many years now. The company already sells cars in the country through its sister brand, Kia. In 2016, Hyundai launched its first passenger car – Elantra here. There are many variants of the same model available. If you are not sure which Hyundai to buy or to lease, read this article thoroughly and select your favourite model from several options given here.
What is the difference between Hyundai and Kia?
Kia and Hyundai are the two car makers, who are based in South Korea. Kia Motors was established in 1944 and later in 1950, Hyundai was established as well. Kia is currently the sixth largest car maker in the world and Hyundai is the eleventh largest car maker in the world. Kia Motors was started as a producer of agricultural vehicles and later in the 1980s, started making passenger cars as well. Today, Kia has a wide range of cars, SUVs and vans, whereas Hyundai is famous for its small cars only. Hyundai also launched its first SUV, Santa Fe, in 2011. Another big difference between Hyundai and Kia is that Hyundai exclusively sells cars in India and Kia also has its subsidiary, Kia Motors India Pvt. Ltd., which is a part of the Kia Corporation.
Which Hyundai car is best for you?
For people, who want to buy an SUV, Hyundai Santa Fe is the best option. Santa Fe is available in three variants, namely, 2.4, 2.2 and 2.4 petrol and diesel. Santa Fe comes with all the best features like navigation system, LED Headlamps, power adjustable seats, etc. Santa Fe is one of the safest cars as well. If you want to buy a hybrid car, Hyundai Elite i20 is the best option. Elite i20 has a 1.6 litre engine and it is one of the best selling hybrid cars in India. Elite i20 is available in three variants – 1.6, 2.0 and 2.0 turbo and in petrol and diesel variants. Elite i20 is available in many colours like Blue, Red, Silver, Black, White and Yellow. If you want to buy an affordable sedan, then Hyundai Sonata is the best option. Sonata has a 2.0-litre petrol engine and it is available in interiors like Black or Silver.
Hyundai best car: Hyundai Creta
Creta has been one of the most affordable sedans in India. It has been available in a 4-door sedan form and a 5-door hatchback form. The petrol variants are the most affordable and the diesel variants are also very affordable. Hyundai Creta has been discontinued from the market and now it is only available for lease.
Hyundai best car: Hyundai Verna
Verna is another sedan which is available in a wide range of variants. It has been available with a 3-door variant, a 5-door variant, a 7-seater variant and a 9-seater variant. Now, Hyundai is discontinuing the 9-seater variant and is launching a new model – Elantra. Verna has a 2.2-litre petrol engine and the variants with an automatic transmission are the most affordable. Even today, the 2.2-litre petrol variants are available in the market. If you want to buy a new car, Verna is the best option as it is available in many variants and is also cheap.
Hyundai best car: Hyundai Elite i20
Elite i20 is another compact car which is available in a wide range of variants. It has a 1.6-litre engine and it is another best selling hybrid car in the country. Elite i20 is available in petrol and diesel variants. Even today, the petrol variants are available for purchase at a discounted price. Elite i20 has been voted the ‘Car of The Year’ in the 2016 AutoExpo in Thailand. Elite i20 is also available in a few exotics like Blue or White. Elite i20 is another best selling car in the country.
Hyundai best car: Elantra (base variant)
Elantra is another car which was launched in 2016. It is available only in a 2-door form and it has been named as the base variant. Elantra is basically a variant of Sonata and it has many features and specifications of Sonata. It is available in petrol and diesel variants and it is the cheapest variant of Hyundai. Elantra is another safest car in the country.
Hyundai best car: Sonata (base variant)
If you are looking for an elegant sedan, Sonata is the best option. It is available in five variants – Sonata, Sonata SX, Sonata Limited, Sonata EX and Sonata Sport. It has been voted the ‘Car of The Year’ in the 2016 AutoExpo in Thailand. Sonata is available in petrol, diesel and hybrid variants. Sonata is one of the safest sedans in the country.
Hyundai best car: Tucson
Tucson is one of the most affordable SUVs in the country and it is available in a 4-door form and a 6-door form. It is one of the safest SUVs in the country and it is available in petrol and diesel variants. If you are looking for an SUV, Tucson is the best option in the market.
Hyundai best car: Genesis GV7 (Base variant)
If you are looking for a luxury SUV, then Genesis GV7 is the best option. It is available only in a 6-seater form and it has been launched in 2015. It has been voted the ‘Car of The Year’ in the 2016 AutoExpo in Thailand. It has a 3.3-litre V6 engine and offers all the luxury features like navigation system, LED Headlamps, LED Tail Lights, etc. It is the most expensive SUV in the country.
Bottom line
Hyundai is a great car brand, which offers affordable cars with best features. You cannot ignore Hyundai when you plan to buy a car. These are the five Hyundai models, which you should definitely consider.
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