Hyundai gears up to plug holes - Automotive News

Hyundai will remedy that with a future product plan that includes a small CUV to vie with the Honda HR-V and perhaps a versatile pickup based on the Santa Cruz concept from the Detroit auto show. Accent: Hyundai last redesigned the Accent subcompact in 2010. A re-engineered model is scheduled to go on sale in the second half of 2016 for the 2017 model year, with heavy design influences from the forthcoming Elantra. Prototypes have been spotted in testing with a version of the hexagonal grille that Hyundai adopted in 2014. The re-engineered Accent will use a carryover platform and the same 1. 6-liter, direct-injected gasoline engine as today. Executives also are exploring the idea of revamping the five-door Accent as a stylish hot hatch in the mold of the Ford Fiesta ST. Elantra: Hyundai freshened the Elan-tra GT compact hatchback for the 2016 model year with a new grille and optional... A re-engineered Elantra sedan will go on sale in the first quarter of 2016 after a debut at November's Los Angeles Auto Show. The new Elantra also will offer Hyundai's new Display Audio touch-screen interface, designed for use with Apple Inc. Veloster: Hyundai plans to sell a handful of special editions of the Veloster coupe during its current generation, including the Rally Edition, which goes on sale this summer with matte blue paint, 18-inch alloy wheels, racing seats and special... Source: www.autonews.com