There is no such thing as evolutionary styling over at Hyundai: Just compare the 2010 all-new, second-generation Hyundai Tucson to its insipid predecessor. The first-generation Tucson went with the value-for-money strategy, offering a roomy SUV for as low a price tag as possible. The new Tucson can not be more different, bundling loads of style, a spacious, well-made cabin, competent handling plus plenty …Read More

A study in the U.S. has somehow managed to figure out what women really want—in a car, that is. The list is unsurprisingly topped by Volkswagen Beetle, followed by Nissan Rogue in second and Hyundai Tucson in third. Volkswagen Eos and Volvo S40 took fourth and fifth respectively. Honda CR-V, direct rival to the Tucson, ranked sixth. This study was carried out …Read More

The Peugeot 3008 crossover SUV has been launched in Malaysia for an attractive RM 143,888 on-the-road with insurance. Marketing the CBU 3008 as an SUV, Nasim, the official distributor for the Peugeot brand in Malaysia, hopes to draw a comparison between the 3008 and the Honda CR-V, which sells for RM 149,980 on-the-road with insurance. Powering the 3008 …Read More

The next-generation, all-new Honda Civic would not be arriving later this year, according to emerging reports, which put the introduction of the all-new Civic sometime in 2011. The Civic will be six years old by that time, upsetting Honda’s targeted five-year model-cycle. Speaking to Automotive News, American Honda Motor Company Executive Vice President John Mendel emphasized the need to be flexible and …Read More

The third-generation Honda CR-V, launched since 2007, has received a mid-life facelift, along with equipment level upgrades, a new colour—Urban Titanium that you see, and a price tag of RM 149,980 (OTR with insurance), a price increase of around RM 2000 over the pre-facelift CR-V. On the outside, the grille, front bumper and bonnet have been restyled, while the …Read More

Hyundai Tucson, known elsewhere as Tucson ix35, is officially available in Singapore for S$79,999 with COE. Shown off at the recent Frankfurt Motor Show, Tucson represents the new crop of Hyundai models designed not only to provide value for money, but style, driving pleasure, quality and image as well. By comparison, Honda CR-V appears expensive, costing S$108,500, even if that is for …Read More

The next-generation Honda Civic will be smaller, lighter, less thirsty and cheaper than what was originally planned, according to Honda CEO Takanobu Ito, who told Automotive News about the mid-development change in plans. “We are taking more time to rethink the new Civic and all our models”, Ito said. “We had to revisit our development work and our planning to …Read More

Your wish has been granted: Honda Civic now comes in Taffeta White. Due to overwhelming response to white-coloured Honda Accord and CR-V, and from the customer feedback garnered, Honda Malaysia has decided to offer Taffeta White for 1.8-litre and 2.0-litre Civic models, and demand for the colour is expected to be high at 30 percent of projected monthly sales of …Read More

The facelifted Honda CR-V has made its debut—in U.K. that is, even before Japan. Of course, it matters little to us where the new-look CR-V debuts first. What is imperative is however the new-look. From the two photos released, we see a new grille, revised front bumper and a different wheel design. Honda U.K. says the rear bumper is new, too, along …Read More