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[Test Drive] Electrified GV70 proves smooth EV shift in Genesis series

Genesis, Hyundai Motor’s standalone luxury brand, proved that it not only makes great combustion engine cars but also premium electric cars by introducing the Genesis Electrified GV70. The luxury electric SUV has inherited much of the exterior and interior design of the original GV70 which had been praised by many car lovers for its sophisticated design. But some changes here and there helped the electrified model look much more dynamic and athletic than its previous model. For instance
March 18, 2022 - 15:59:17
Mobility
[Test Drive] Volvo C40 Recharge: Sporty, fun but pricey

Simple but sporty is how Volvo’s first all-electric SUV Coupe, the C40 Recharge, can be best described. The first impression of C40 Recharge is that it looks very similar to the brand’s first pure electric compact SUV XC40 Recharge, both from the outside and inside. But on a closer look, the C40 Recharge design has added a spoonful of sportiness. Volvo got rid of XC40’s roof and instead, it let the roof line slip toward the back to make it more aerodynamic and energy efficie
March 15, 2022 - 16:35:49
Mobility
[Test Drive] Electrified Mini adds comfort in city driving

For Mini Cooper fans, it’s likely the car’s iconic design is enough for them to put up with the notorious bumpy ride. The electrified compact vehicle, however, dispels such worries. Like any other EVs, the Mini Cooper SE Electric offers a smooth driving experience in a quieter atmosphere. Not just because of the 32.6 kWh battery that replaces the gasoline-powered powertrain but also because of the lower center of gravity, 30 millimeters lower than the standard Cooper -- a significa
March 14, 2022 - 16:23:50
Mobility
[Test Drive] With the all-new Kia Niro, Kia steps closer to sustainable mobility

The design of the all-new Kia Niro did it all to captivate young drivers, not to mention its fuel efficiency and comfortable driving experience. Looking very much like Kia’s concept car HabaNiro, the all-new Kia Niro infused its ‘Opposites United’ design philosophy into the environmentally friendly SUV by making the body two-toned with a bold boomerang-shaped Aero C-Pillar at the rear that completes the futuristic design of the car. During its four-day long preorder, a total
Jan. 28, 2022 - 16:16:50
Mobility
[Test Drive] Polestar 2, simple but powerful

The Polestar 2, the first Polestar car to hit the Korean roads, is a performance-driven car, living up to the reputation of the Swedish carmaker that was once Volvo’s racing skunkworks. With the new model, Polestar aims to compete head-on with the Tesla Model 3, the world’s most popular plug-in EV in 2020. At first sight, one can easily grasp that Polestar 2 displays Scandinavian aesthetics: clean and simple lines and functionality without sacrificing beauty. It has a clean-cut
Jan. 24, 2022 - 16:09:07
Industry
[Test Drive] SsangYong’s New Rexton Sports Khan proves pickups can go smart, too

For SsangYong, Rexton is not simply a flagship SUV model that has significantly pulled up its sales among its complete lineup of SUVs ranging from those in the small segment to pickup trucks. Following an unprecedented bumper year in 2015 for the small SUV model Tivoli, SsangYong needed to continue the momentum to keep the nickname “leader of SUV.” The fourth generation Rexton, launched in 2017, recorded a 200 percent growth rate that year. A year later, SsangYong took its well-se
Jan. 23, 2022 - 16:37:02
Mobility
[Test Drive] Genesis G90, how different from S-Class

When it comes to luxury sedans, Mercedes Benz’s S-Class easily comes to mind. It’s obviously difficult to go beyond the German carmaker's brand reputation and technology built over decades, but the 6-year-old Korean luxury car brand Genesis is seeking to lure customers in the high-end luxury segment with its flagship full-size sedan G90 that offers a brand new experience different from S-Class. Rather than presenting state-of-the-art auto technology to easily edge out its Germ
Jan. 16, 2022 - 14:57:57
Mobility
Audi e-tron GT all set to turn up heat in e-sports car competition

As the wave of electrification reaches sports cars, the race is heating up among global brands to push the performance boundaries of the relatively new powertrain. In Korea, the competition is to intensify with Audi set to challenge the Porsche Taycan with its e-tron GT and RS e-tron GT. Before the
Nov. 17, 2021 - 16:02:17
Mobility
Hyundai’s compact SUV Casper makes splash

Breaking compact car stereotype, Casper packs many charms for young drivers South Korea has long been in love with large luxury cars. Compact cars, despite their practicality and suitability for city traffic, are regarded as only for rookies, or those with thin wallets. But that’s before Casper. Hyu
Sept. 29, 2021 - 16:07:20
Mobility
Volkswagen Tiguan -- good value, low price

Volkswagen’s bestselling SUV comes with enhanced features It is not the fanciest car, but Volkswagen’s Tiguan shows that being faithful to the basics can be a charm. Around the globe, the sport utility vehicle has sold over 6 million units, earning a reputation as a steady seller. For Volkswagen Kor
Sept. 5, 2021 - 18:01:37
Mobility
Kia EV6 aims to rule road with ‘tiger-like’ performance

Kia’s first all-electric vehicle drives like very quiet sports car Kia has rolled out its first all-electric vehicle, the EV6, racking up over 30,000 preorders. From the appearance alone, the compact sport utility vehicle’s exuberant presence could be felt from its sleek and aggressive exterior desi
Aug. 30, 2021 - 09:03:25
Mobility
Land Rover’s iconic Defender 90 comes back stronger

Once discontinued, one of the oldest off-roaders returns with sturdiest chassis, futuristic appearance First launched in 1948, Jaguar Land Rover’s legendary off-roader Defender has made a grand comeback with a completely new look. At first glance, the makeover gives the Defender 90 a futuristic look
Aug. 19, 2021 - 15:54:46
Mobility
BMW’s New Mini both practical and powerful

South Korea has been known as a tough market to crack for global compact car brands. But that’s not the case for BMW Group’s Mini. Since its debut in Korea in 2005, the premium compact car brand under BMW has posted steady growth rates each year. In 2019, sales volume hit 10,000 units -- a major mil
July 12, 2021 - 14:44:50
Mobility
Genesis poised to take on EV world with G80

Genesis’ first EV variant based on premium sedan G80 launches at the price of 82.8 million won Genesis, the luxury brand of South Korean carmaker Hyundai Motor, has debuted its first pure-electric car, aiming to take on the emerging electric vehicle mart with high-end models. With the Electrified G8
July 9, 2021 - 08:14:36
Mobility
With K9, Kia makes driving luxury

Kia’s Predictive Gear-shift System comes as fresh drive assistance feature, offering comfortable riding experience Kia’s premium flagship sedan K9 has returned with a major technological change, showing off how driving assistance can really make a difference behind the wheel. Often called the “car f
July 5, 2021 - 17:45:39