2020 Nissan Kicks vs. 2020 Hyundai Venue: The NumbersComparative TestsOver the past few months, we’ve seen automakers launch small new SUVs that are big on efficiency and affordability. Two of those are the Nissan Kicks and Hyundai Venue . Both are available with a frugal gasoline engine and front-wheel drive only. Which one has the edge? We crunched the …May 21, 2020
Five Things to Know About the 2021 Hyundai ElantraPreviewsThe all-new, seventh-generation 2021 Hyundai Elantra was unveiled online on March 17. A striking four-door coupe profile, surprising technologies and lots of cutting-edge safety features should allow it to seriously threaten the better-selling Civic and Corolla in Canada, especially if the price remains competitive. Before we go any further, we …April 29, 2020
2020 Hyundai Kona: The Most Popular as Expected3.5/5Test DrivesWhen the Hyundai Kona made its debut in 2018, pretty much everybody predicted that it would enjoy a lot of success. And that’s exactly what happened. Last year, the Kona became the best-selling small SUV in Canada with nearly 26,000 units on the road. The closest competitor is the Nissan …January 24, 2020
2020 Hyundai Sonata: Awesome… Just Like the Others3.5/5First DrivesHyundai recently invited us to its assembly plant in Alabama, where the Sonata , Elantra and Santa Fe are all built, not to mention the future Santa Cruz pickup. We were introduced to the completely redesigned 2020 Sonata, a finalist for the North American Car of the Year award along …December 5, 2019
2020 Hyundai Venue: The Perfect Fit for the Right Customers4.0/5First DrivesJust before our test drive of the all-new 2020 Hyundai Venue, we received a short message from the company’s public relations staff. Basically, they asked us to put ourselves in the customer’s shoes. You see, the Venue is aimed at city-dwelling millennials with a fondness for the latest and hottest …November 29, 2019
2020 Hyundai Palisade: Standing Tall4.0/5Test DrivesIn the U.S. and Canada, about 1.5 million midsize, three-row SUVs are sold each year. That’s a important segment not just in size, but in profitability, and everyone obviously wants in. Hyundai does too, and it recently introduced the 2020 Palisade. Oh, it’s not the brand’s first effort to produce …September 24, 2019
2019 Hyundai Kona: Turbo or No Turbo?4.0/5Test DrivesAs we all know, the subcompact SUV segment is gaining in popularity and Canadian consumers seem to be willing to trade in their compact cars for one. These trendy vehicles may not be very spacious, but most of them are available with all-wheel drive to help us get through the …September 17, 2019