Hyundai Motor Co., Korean car maker announces plan to invest $ 150 million to expand its North American headquarters in California
The current buildings in the in Fountain Valley are going to get a boost, other complex will also be constructed. This expansion makes to double the capacity of employees from 700 to 1,400, according to a statement.
"The new building will give us the flexibility to grow with our brand, reflect our modern design sensibility, and showcase our commitment to sustainability,” said John Krafcik, CEO of Hyundai Motor America, in the statement.
Hyundai said its investment will create about 1,500 new construction jobs and provide Orange County with $273 million in total economic output.
Hyundai Genesis Coupe, which was just introduced for the 2009 model year by the Korean Carmaker, has good reputation. It's all hot for the upcoming for the 2011 Model. The Company had released 2011 specifications of Genesis Coupe 3.8 R
Hyundai Genesis Coupe 2010 is a 2-door, 4-passenger family coupe, available in 16 variants, ranging from the 2.0T Manual to the 3.8 Track Auto With Navigation.It is Hyundai's first rear-wheel drive sports coupe, and shares its basic platform with the Hyundai Genesis luxury sedan.
Hyundai Sonata 2010 is a 4-door, 5-passenger mid-size sedan manufactured and marketed globally by Hyundai Motor Company., available in 5 variants, ranging from the GLS to the Limited V6.
Hyundai Santa Fe 2010 is a 4-door, 5-passenger mid-size crossover SUV based on the Hyundai Sonata platform. Named after the city of Santa Fe, New Mexico, available in 8 variants, ranging from the GLS 2.4 Manual FWD to the Limited 3.5 Auto AWD.
Hyundai Genesis 2010 is a 4-door, 5-passenger family sedan / full-size, rear-wheel drive luxury car introduced initially as a concept car in the 2007 New York International Auto Show., available in two variants, the 3.8L and the 4.6L.
The Hyundai Santa Fe is a compact/mid-size crossover SUV based on the Hyundai Sonata platform. It was introduced for the 2001 model year as Hyundai's first SUV, released at the same time as the Ford Escape/Mazda Tribute and Pontiac Aztek. The car was a milestone in the company's restructuring program of the late 1990s because, despite receiving criticism from journalists for its obscure looks, the car was a hit with the American buyers. The car was so popular that at times, Hyundai had trouble supplying the demand. The Santa Fe quickly became Hyundai's best seller and contributed to Hyundai's success in the United States. As of 2007, the Santa Fe falls between the Tucson and the related Veracruz (which was preceded by the Terracan). Hyundai Santa Fe awarded 2008 Consumer Reports "top pick". Hyundai Santa Fe was among the top 10 vehicles for 2008 unveiled in the magazine's issue. The magazine's annual ratings, based on road tests and predicted safety and reliability are considered highly influential among consumers.
The next-generation 2007 Santa Fe debuted at the 2006 North American International Auto Show. The first production Santa Fe rolled off Hyundai's Montgomery, Alabama assembly line on April 18, 2006. It shares this assembly line with the current generation Hyundai Sonata. The new generation sheds the old style's quirky design in favor of a more contemporary look.
In the United States, the new generation is offered in GLS, SE, and Limited versions. The new Santa Fe sees the return of a manual transmission but only when mated with the 2.7-liter V6. The 3.3 liter V6 (a retuned version of the same engine found in the Sonata) is standard on the SE and Limited and comes only with a 5-speed automatic. Body lean in turns, a problem with the previous generation, has been curbed in the new Santa Fe. Both road and wind noise have been hushed, as well.
Newly standard on the latest iteration of the Santa Fe are all the safety features the previous model lacked or charged as extra. Electronic Stability Control (ESC), side curtain airbags for all seating rows, a tire pressure monitor, active front head restraints and anti-lock brakes are all standard. A heated windshield wiper grid located in the front wipers' 'park' position helps to thaw ice buildup on the blades in colder climates. Some features like the tailgate flip glass and the lower body cladding were not integrated into the new model.
The interior has been upgraded as well with blue-lit dashboard controls, (unlike the green color used in other Hyundai models), a gated shifter pattern, illuminated cupholders, and higher quality leather on Limited models. The rear seat head restraints caused visibility problems in the previous model due to their size. The new style features 'shingled' head rests that when lowered completely, sit flush with the top of the seat, helping to maximize rear visibility. The middle rear seating position now comes with its own head restraint and a three-point seatbelt built in. LATCH child seat anchors are also standard.
Pricing remained competitive despite the upward move in size and feature content.
In Malaysia, Hyundai Santa Fe is available as a Complete knock down model rebadged as Inokom Santa Fe. The Inokom Santa Fe is only available in CRDi 2.2-liter Diesel and 2.7-liter V6.
2008 For 2008, only minor changes have been applied to the Santa Fe. A navigation system made by LG is now available on the Limited trim level. The Infinity sound system and the power glass sunroof have been made standard on Limited models. The non-metallic white paint trim has been dropped, leaving only the pearl style as the only white color available on the Santa Fe.
Production 2007–present Assembly Montgomery, Alabama Ulsan, Korea Engine(s) 2.7L 185 hp (138 kW) V6 3.3L 242 hp (180 kW) V6 2.2L 150 hp (110 kW) Diesel I4 (Not for North America) Transmission(s) 4-speed automatic 5-speed manual 5-speed automatic Wheelbase 106.3 in (2700 mm) Length 184.1 in (4676 mm) Width 74.4 in (1890 mm) Height 67.9 in (1725 mm) Fuel capacity 19.8 US gal.
