If the sharp design, impressive tech and strong performance of the Ioniq 5 made you see Hyundai in a new light, you’re not alone. New data shows the model has helped the Korean brand pinch thousands of customers away from other automakers.

More than 74 percent of Ioniq 5 sales were conquests from competitor brands, according to figures from S&P Global Mobility analyzing electric vehicle trends between January and October 2024. That puts the Ioniq 5 almost 22 percentage points ahead of the average Hyundai vehicle when it comes to brand conquest rates.

Related: Hyundai’s Best January Ever Sees EV Sales Surge 15% As Ioniq 5 Rockets 54%

Cadillac’s Lyriq is another EV that’s achieved what none of the GM luxury brand’s other cars have been able to do. Close to 73 percent of Lyriq buyers are jumping to Cadillac from other automakers, that figure being 16 percentage points better than Caddy’s average.

Further down the list, some brand’s models have a lower outright conquest rate than the Lyriq and Ioniq 5, but are worthy of note because they perform so much better than the marques’ other cars.

Take the Mustang Mach-E and Ford F-150 Lightning, for example. Ford’s overall conquest rate is the lowest on the table at less than 37 percent, but the Mach-E and Lightning both achieve at least 21 percentage points more in terms of conquests.

Not all of the EVs in the conquest league table proved more effective than their ICE-powered sister models at luring customers from rival brands. The Porsche Taycan’s 61.2 percent conquest rate looks solid until you realize that number is 0.3 percentage points lower than the average Porsche figure.

And Toyota’s bZ4X puts in an embarrassing performance right at the bottom of the list. Just 33.5 percent of the electric SUV’s buyers were new to the Japanese brand, down 7 percentage points on its 40.5 percent average win rate. The bZ’s Subaru Solterra twin was third from bottom, though it’s 45.3 percent conquest rate was significantly less awful. Both the bZ4X and Solterra offer less power and range than other EVs like the Ioniq 5, and potential buyers appear not to have missed those facts.

Source: Car Scoops

Hyundai's latest hydrogen vehicle is ready for its close-up, but not for too close a look.

Called Initium, the Latin word for "beginning" or "first" (quick, someone ask the Toyota Prius how it feels about this), the new SUV concept previews Hyundai’s next passenger fuel-cell model that will arrive in production form in the first half of 2025.

The Latin plural of Initium means mysteries, and that certainly applies to the FCEV's technical details for now. Still, there are a few details to be had. Hyundai said the Initium uses large hydrogen fuel tanks of an undisclosed size and low-rolling-resistance tires to maximize the vehicle's range. Hyundai said it is targeting a driving range of over 400 miles with a maximum motor output of 150 kW.

Compared to the Nexo, Hyundai's current FCEV, zero-to-100-km acceleration has been dropped to 8.0 seconds (the Nexo got to 60 mph in 8.4 seconds in our testing), while highway passing speeds (80–120 kph) are claimed at 6.0 seconds. "This is outstanding acceleration performance compared to competitor FCEVs," said Jin Hwan Jung, Hyundai senior vice president in charge of vehicle development technology, at a presentation in Seoul.

The production Initium FCEV will use Hyundai's third-generation fuel cell stack, following the company's first independent design in the 2013 Tucson FCEV, which had a power density of 2.09 kW/l, and the 2018 Nexo (3.2 kW/l). Precise numbers were not available for the new stack, but engineers told Car and Driver it would be another improvement. The durability of the new stack will also be increased by 40 percent compared to the Nexo stack. A small door on the rear passenger side of the Initium does not indicate that this is a PHEV FCV but instead hides a typical (in Korea) 220-volt household outlet since the Initium is able to provide vehicle-to-load (V2L) electricity. With full H2 tanks, the Initium will be able to produce around 100.0 kWh of offboard power, enough to power a typical Korean home for around 10 days, Hyundai said.

Initium Set to Be the Hydrogen Flagship

What Hyundai is more interested in talking about at this stage is the new "Art of Steel" design language. The Initium continues Hyundai’s striking string of recent design hits, this time with a focus on a more rugged look that’s supposed to be at home in urban or outdoor settings. Thick, blocky fenders meet golden steel in an appropriately tough update to the Nexo. Hyundai didn't show any of the vehicle's interior but did say it has nine airbags, driver monitoring through an in-cabin camera, and safety features like highway drive assist.

SangYup Lee, global design head for Hyundai and Genesis, said Initium is a "flagship" for the upcoming hydrogen society. "We took a new approach of exposing the materiality as it is, and we elevated the resilience of steel to morphological beauty," he said through an interpreter. "We call it the 'art of steel,' and this is the starting point of essential beauty you can feel from this car."

Touches of the company’s now-familiar parametric pixels light signature can be found all around the exterior, from the square or rectangular headlamps to the four dots in the grille, mimicking the four found on the steering wheels of cars like the Ioniq 5 and the Inster electric city vehicle (which also spells out H in Morse code). The pixel theme continues in the front and rear lights in the integrated roof rack. Hyundai's HTWO symbol, which looks like a pair of capital H letters sharing a side, can be found in the roof rack and rear mirrors. "With the armored design bumper invoking a solid hydrogen tank and rear steel parts exposed instead of a muffler, we made the car look strong and rugged," Lee said.

The Initium is not all right angles, though. Curves in the design of the 21-inch wheels, the C-pillar, and the rear window keep the Initium from looking too blocky. Horizontal stripes draw a line from the front wheels to partway through the rear doors. It's easy to imagine this existing as a production vehicle, but Hyundai said the real mission was to express the character of HTWO, the hydrogen value chain business brand owned by Hyundai Motor Group.

And that's really where the Initium fits in. The majority of the vehicle reveal session in Seoul was a Hyundai hydrogen history lesson, with indications of where the automaker sees H2 in the future. Hyundai Motor president and CEO Jaehoon (Jay) Chang put it most distinctly when he said, through an interpreter, that Hyundai "will build the hydrogen ecosystem for cleaner, quieter, and safer fuel cell EVs to effortlessly become part of your daily life, for everyone, everything, everywhere."

Even with its much smaller size and superior hydrogen refueling infrastructure compared to the U.S., it is not easy to live with an H2 vehicle in South Korea. As of September 2024, there are around 200 H2 fueling stations in the country. The Initium's navigation system features an FCEV-specific route planner that will allow drivers to plan their routes without range anxiety. The map won't just point the driver to the station but can also make sure that a particular station is operational and see if there are any other H2 vehicles waiting to fill up.

Source: Car and Driver

Recently Garage Centraal Aruba proudly delivered 10 Lepmotor T03 Electric Vehicles to the Horacio Oduber Hospital.

The medical and professional staff now counts with the support of these amazing electric vehicles. These are important as they support the transportation needs of the medical personnel, while providing a better environmental solution.

The Leapmotor T03 is a compact, yet fully featured vehicle with elements that can be found on more luxurious units, like an 8" Touch Screen Media and Vehicle Management interface, Sunroof, Start Button, Tire Pressure Sensor and more. It's equipped with a powerful, highy efficient powerplant as well.

As a background on Leapmotor, the company started as a supplier of bleeding edge components to other vehicle manufacturers, before making the transition into a fully fledged car brand manufacturer. The level of engineering on this brand is excellent, to the point that it granteed a 1.5 billion Euro investment from the Stellantis corporation, which itself boasys renowned brands such as Jeep, Fiat and Dodge. With this investment, Stellantis plan is to support the deployment of Leapmotor vehicles worldwide.

Nowe this group of Leapmotor T03 vehicles is ready to support the important wortk of our Hospital, all with full support of Garage Centraal Aruba as official dealer, with its certified technicians trained by the manufacturer to provide the necesssary backup for these vehicles.

SEOUL, September 30, 2024 – Hyundai Motor Company celebrated a significant milestone today, marking 100 million units of global cumulative production. This achievement was accomplished in just 57 years since the company’s foundation, making it one of the fastest in the global automotive industry. In honor of this milestone, Hyundai Motor held a ceremony at its Ulsan Plant in Korea.

 

As a token of gratitude for the unwavering support and trust of its customers, the company delivered its 100 millionth and first vehicle, an IONIQ 5, directly to a customer. The vehicle rolled off the final inspection conveyor belt at Ulsan Plant’s shipping center during a special handover ceremony. The event also featured a celebratory display commemorating ‘100 million and 1’, symbolizing Hyundai Motor’s commitment to pushing one step further with its past accomplishments as the foundation.

 

“Reaching global cumulative production of 100 million vehicles is a meaningful milestone that was possible thanks to our customers around the world who have chosen and supported Hyundai Motor since the very beginning,” said Jaehoon Chang, President and CEO of Hyundai Motor Company. “Taking on bold challenges and being in constant pursuit of innovation has enabled us to achieve rapid growth and will empower us to take ‘one step further’ toward another 100 million units as a mobility game changer.”

 

The Ulsan Plant, which began operations in 1968, holds significant historical importance as the ‘birthplace of the development of the Korean automobile industry.’ Notably, the plant produced Korea’s first mass-produced independent model, the Pony, in 1975. Currently, the Ulsan Plant is a central hub for electrification, and the company is establishing a dedicated electric vehicle (EV) facility at the site.

 

“Each and every employee at Hyundai Motor has contributed to the accumulation of 100 million units through their hard work and dedication,” said Dong Seock Lee, President and Head of Domestic Productions and Chief Safety Officer at Hyundai Motor Company. “This auspicious occasion is just the first step toward the future era of electrification that Hyundai Motor will lead.”

 

This historic achievement follows Hyundai Motor’s continuous growth, fueled by the launch of the premium brand Genesis, the high-performance brand N, and the introduction of EVs such as the IONIQ 5 based on the dedicated electric global modular platform (E-GMP). The company’s global footprint has expanded with production facilities in Turkey, India, the U.S., and the Czech Republic, contributing to record achievements including surpassing 50 million vehicles manufactured in 2013.

 

Last year, Hyundai Motor built on this momentum by establishing the Hyundai Motor Group Global Innovation Center Singapore (HMGICS), a new concept of a smart urban mobility hub. The innovative manufacturing platforms and advanced technologies developed there, including artificial intelligence (AI), robots, and smart factories, are set to be introduced to future production factories, such as Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA), maximizing production efficiency. The company continues to innovate and expand, building on its success and commitment to excellence.

 

To watch the commemorative video, click here.

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About Hyundai Motor Company

Established in 1967, Hyundai Motor Company is present in over 200 countries with more than 120,000 employees dedicated to tackling real-world mobility challenges around the globe. Based on the brand vision ‘Progress for Humanity,’ Hyundai Motor is accelerating its transformation into a Smart Mobility Solution Provider. The company invests in advanced technologies such as robotics and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) to bring about revolutionary mobility solutions while pursuing open innovation to introduce future mobility services. In pursuit of a sustainable future for the world, Hyundai will continue its efforts to introduce zero-emission vehicles with industry-leading hydrogen fuel cell and EV technologies.

En conexion cu e Mega Car Show di Aruba Bank, Garage Centraal Aruba a prepara un variacion amplio di opcionnan pa tur nan clientela.

Trahando cu e fabricantenan, Garage Centraal a logra di pone disponibel un variacion di autonan den stock cla pa ser busca entre esnan cu ta desea di escohe nan auto durante e evenemento aki.

Esaki ta inclui autonan nobo, tanto di Hyundai, Isuzu, Volkswagen y Leapmotor, cla pa satisface necesidadnan cu style y capacidad pa tur clientela y presupuesto

Den e caso di Hyundai, modelonan disponibel ta cuminsa for di e tremendo Grand i10, disponibel tanto den version Sedan como Hatchback, of e tremendo Hyundai Accent, cual calidad ta legendario y awor ta compaña pa un style extremadamente moderno. Pa locual ta SUV tin disponibilidad di e tremendo Hyundai Creta, cual ta e punto di entrada den e lineup di SUV pa e marca aki.

Un grupo di autonan cual Garage Centraal ta poniendo hopi enfasis riba nan ta e autonan electrico. Den e categoria aki Hyundai ta ofrece e IONIQ 5, cual a gana cantidad di premio pa su style cu calidad, inclui e asina yama “Triple Crown” di World Car Awards, como “World Car Of The Year”, “World Electric Vehicle Of The Year”, y “World Car Design Of The Year”.

Den e caso di e Kona Electric, cual ta un SUV mediano, cu su aspecto cu ta resalta ta su capacidad di duna coriente na aparatonan electronico manera stereo, laptops, of aparatonan cu mester de 110 volts, cual sistema ta conoci como “Vehicle 2 Load”.

Source: 24ora

Hopi importante, e dos autonan electrico di Hyundai ta disponibel awor cu 10% di descuento, i lo cual ta ofrece un incentivo adicional pa ora di escohe un di e autonan aki.

Volkswagen tambe lo ta presente, cu autonan manera e tremendo Tiguan, cual como SUV mediano ta bon conoci riba mercado, y na e momento aki tine disponibel den su versionnan di mas sofistica y avansa, esta e R-Line cu e R-Line “Black Edition”, cual tin cantidad di detaye extra den nan diseño.

Tambe tin disponibel e Volkswagen Taos SUV, cual ta un bunita modelo cu awor tambe tin un special prijs pa esnan cu ta desea di busca e auto aki.

Naturalmente, un marca cual nomber ya caba ta bon conoci na  Aruba ta Isuzu. Y den e marca aki Garage Centraal tin un variacion di opcion tanto den single cab, Xtended Cab como Double Cab.

Finalmente, un marca cual a ser introduci recientemente door di Garage Centraal riba mercado ta Leapmotor, den cual tin dos opcion pa esnan interesa den auto electrico. Esakinan ta e T03, un auto compacto na hopi bon prijs, y e tremendo C11 SUV, un di e autonan tecnologicamente mas avanza na e momento aki na Aruba.

Cu tur e opcionnan aki Garage Centraal tin autonan den stock cla pa cubri e necesidad di tur esnan buscando auto nobo. Pero mas importante, ta ofrece e respaldo solido di servicio cu tecniconan cualifica y certifica door di e fabricantenan, pa asina Garage Centraal su clientela lo keda satisfecho cu nan compra dia nan sali cu e auto for di e showroom, y tanten cu nan keda haci uso di nan auto.

Aruba Bank Mega Car Sale Event ta tuma aplicacion for di awor te cu dia di e show principal na Camacuri. Por pasa cualkier momento na showroom di Garage Centraal, unda full nos Sales Team ta cla pa yuda un y tur cu ta desea di probecha di e Mega Car Sale Event pa yega na nan auto nobo. Ta importante pa esnan interesa por tin nan documentonan disponibel pa prestamo na banco, esta ID valido, rijbewijs, ultimo dos payslip mensual or 4 ultimo payslip quincenal, y carta di trabou.