Hyundai-Sime Darby Motors (HDSM) Launches the Newly Enhanced Hyundai KONA Compact SUV

[Automotive News] Hyundai-Sime Darby Motors (HDSM) launched its newly enhanced KONA compact SUV to the Malaysian market on 13 April 2021, offering a sleeker and more stylish version with a variety of design upgrades and advanced features.  The upgraded Kona … Continue reading Hyundai-Sime Darby Motors (HDSM) Launches the Newly Enhanced Hyundai KONA Compact SUV

A Date with the Hyundai Tucson 2.0L CRDI Diesel (Car Review)

[Car Review]   I had sooooooo much fun with the Elantra Sport Turbo 1.6GDi during Chinese New Year earlier this year (which you can read here – https://timchew.net/2018/03/06/chinese-new-year-2018-with-the-6th-generation-hyundai-elantra-sport-1-6-turbo-gdi/) that I really couldn’t wait to try out another of Hyundai Motor’s turbocharged engine vehicles. This time round, it was the latest Hyundai Tucson 2.0L CRDI Diesel, a variant with a turbocharged powertrain that was built for outstanding performance and fuel-efficiency (but low and behold – ALL Tucson variants available in Malaysia have  been granted the Energy Efficient Vehicle (EEV) status from the Malaysia government, meaning that you can park it in EEV … Continue reading A Date with the Hyundai Tucson 2.0L CRDI Diesel (Car Review)

Chinese New Year 2018 with the (6th Generation) Hyundai Elantra Sport 1.6 Turbo GDi

[Automobiles]   Not too long ago, I got to play with the new Hyundai Elantra 2.0 Dynamic (which you can read about here – https://timchew.net/2018/01/03/a-date-with-the-6th-generation-hyundai-elantra-2-0/) which was a pretty decent C-segment offering from the Korean automaker. I was though, really very excited to test-drive the new Hyundai Elantra Sport over Chinese New Year even though I was staying in Kuala Lumpur and not heading outstation (who wants to sit in a 10 hour jam anyway?). The Hyundai Elantra Sport shares many features with the 2.0 Dynamic variant which I won’t repeat as you can read about them on my previous … Continue reading Chinese New Year 2018 with the (6th Generation) Hyundai Elantra Sport 1.6 Turbo GDi