That may sound like a ridiculous headline, but I sincerely believe we are witnessing the gradual emergence of a new world power on the global automotive scene.
Hyundai Motor Group (which includes Kia) is spending up big on the technology, and production methods, behind its new cars, to such a grand extent, the Korean company is poised to knock the current global leader, Volkswagen Group, off its perch. Really? I think so!
If you need further proof, I am publishing excerpts from the press kit on the 2017 Hyundai Elantra, which was issued at the car's debut in Los Angeles last week.
I am publishing the paragraphs verbatim, as the press release announces the details of the efforts and resources which have gone into this car in such a plain-speaking manner, it would be foolish of me to rewrite them, just to claim ownership of the writing.
The 2017 Elantra is
not only lighter than the outgoing model, but its rigid chassis is now
reinforced with 53 percent advanced high-strength steel compared to 21 percent
from the previous model, providing improved stiffness at a lower body weight.
This increased utilization results in a 29.5 percent stiffer torsional rigidity
and 25.3 percent greater bending strength, which bring improvements in vehicle
ride and handling, quietness, durability and driving performance.
Furthermore,
the new Elantra increased the use of structural adhesive application 40 times at higher
stress points on the chassis and to reinforce welding areas. A component often
found in aerospace applications, these structural adhesives also contribute to
improved NVH and vehicle dynamics due to extra stiffness in the chassis.
Hyundai engineers focused on these enhancements to develop a more rigid body
structure to improve ride and handling.
For 2017, the new
Elantra receives two all-new powertrains designed for improved fuel efficiency
and everyday drivability performance. The standard engine available on the base
SE and Limited trim is a 2.0-liter Nu MPI Atkinson four-cylinder engine
producing a peak 147 horsepower at 6,200 rpm and 132 lb. ft. of torque at 4,500
rpm (estimated). This Atkinson cycle-type engine reduces pumping loss by
delaying the close timing of the intake valve in the compression stroke,
therefore maximizing the expansion ratio – it is the only Atkinson cycle engine
to be combined with multi-port injection in the compact class. This greater
expansion ratio is made more efficient by allowing additional energy to be
produced. Furthermore, this engine features a high compression ratio of 12.5.
Other enhancements
include intermediate valve cam phasing that increases the operational range of
the intake valves and helps to reduce pumping loss. High energy ignition coils
are also adopted to increase combustion efficiency through increasing spark
intensity. A new electronically controlled thermostat decreases pumping energy and
allows the thermostat to open at a higher temperature. Finally, piston cooling
jets are added to cool down the piston by spraying oil at the lower position of
the piston resulting in knock stability and fuel economy improvements. All of
this results in up to a 2.2 percent increase in efficiency for optimized fuel
economy, and an anticipated 29 city / 38 highway / 33 combined mpg (internal
estimate for 6-A/T).
This 2.0-liter Nu
four-cylinder engine is paired with either a standard six-speed manual transmission
(available only on the SE trim) or Elantra’s next generation six-speed
automatic transmission. The new automatic transmission helps deliver dynamic
performance with an overall 3.3 percent increase in efficiency for optimized
fuel economy. A new valve body improves gear shift responsiveness and control,
while an optimization in oil pump size aids in improving operating efficiency.
A multi-clutch torque converter is also a new addition that allows more control
over lock-up. Finally, rolling resistance and friction are minimized by
adopting double angular ball bearings.
The second powertrain
is an all-new 1.4-liter Kappa turbocharged GDI four-cylinder engine equipped on
the Elantra Eco trim, available in Spring 2016. This engine produces 128
horsepower at 5,500 rpm and a robust 156 lb-ft. of torque at a low 1,400 ~
3,700 rpm and will be mated to an EcoShift seven-speed dual-clutch
transmission. The Eco trim is projected to achieve an unsurpassed estimated 35
mpg combined rating based on internal testing.
Other features of
the 1.4L turbocharged GDI four-cylinder engine include an integrated cylinder
head and exhaust manifold that improves fuel economy 5~7% at higher engine
speeds. An optimized straight intake port increases tumble flow for fast
combustion, suppressing knock tendency and improving fuel economy. The
turbocharger is a single scroll design with an electric wastegate actuator. The
optimized turbine and compressor employs a sophisticated scavenging strategy
that improves low-end torque and response, while the electric wastegate
actuator improves low-end torque and part-load fuel economy by reducing back
pressure. Finally, the high pressure fuel injectors have six individually sized
laser drilled holes to optimize the fuel spray pattern.
All of
Elantra’s seats, covered in either cloth or available leather, are made of
SoyFoam™, an environmentally friendly seating foam that substitutes petroleum
based polyol with hydroxyl-functionalized soybean oil and optimizes the
formulation/process to maximize mechanical performance and deliver environmental benefits.
As I said up front, I've reproduced the press kit because of the lack of spin and hyperbole in listing the changes. I very much look forward to driving this car when it arrives in Australia.
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