More about Hyundai’s impressive warranty Six weeks after my warranty had run out, at my next annual service, the guy told me my clutch was slipping. He was right, but, but, but. Replace the buts with the swearwords of your choice if this has ever happened to you. The thing about a warranty on a car is that the manufacturer is taking a bet on the quality of the vehicle they make. They essentially promise they will fix it for free if anything breaks within a specific timeframe. Although not quite the same thing, free roadside assistance and a service plan are quite similar concepts. Judging on ..read more

2021 Hyundai Cargo Hatchbacks Just when you think the Hyundai range is at its pinnacle, the amazing research and development team dream up something we never knew we always wanted. Ladies and gents, may we please present the 2021 Hyundai Cargo range! One of the most interesting impacts that the COVID-19 pandemic had, and continues to have, on the world is that many people had some time to rethink their career options. Some did so by choice, while others had to dream their own businesses into being after being retrenched as a result of the knock the economy took. In short – there are many new ..read more

2021 Hyundai Tucson A dealer once said that the Hyundai i20 put the brand on the map, but I disagreed. I think it was the first Hyundai Tucson that did that. The i20 is a delightful car, but the size and practicality of the Tucson stood out for me. It was quite a chunky, no-frills, no-nonsense SUV, a bit roundish as SUVs were back then, but a great ride. But now the Tucson is a sexy beast. But don’t ask me, ask the Brits. Specifically the Auto Express, who just named the Hyundai Tucson the midsize SUV of the year. This weekly motoring magazine has been publishing its annual car of the year i ..read more

2021 Hyundai PALISADE At Group 1 Hyundai, we know it’s not good form to brag, but every now and again we feel very fortunate that we work for a brand with such amazing vehicles. Take the newly released Hyundai PALISADE, for instance. This freshly released SUV has only just been made available in sunny South Africa and it’s already making great strides in matching up with the best and brightest makes and models in this notoriously tough market segment. Internationally, this strapping sports utility vehicle is already being counted among heavy-hitters like the 2021 Honda Pilot, Kia Telluride ..read more

2021 Hyundai Grand i10 The Hyundai Getz set the tone for the smaller city car in much the same way that the Hyundai Tucson set the tone for the compact SUV. While the Tucson is still with us, the Getz has been replaced by the Grand i10. While a great little car, it was a little too little to fill the big boots of the Getz. But now the new generation Grand i10 has arrived and it has grown a bit where needed and stayed smaller in places that matter. There are many contenders for the small city car, but you would be hard-pressed to find a better-balanced one than the new Hyundai Grand i10. So w ..read more

2021 Hyundai EX-8 At Group 1 Hyundai, we understand that fleet- and business vehicles are in a class all of their own. After all, when you buy a car, SUV or bakkie for yourself, it’s one thing; when you purchase one for your company, it’s quite another. This is when you look for something that will yield plenty of return on investment, and provide you with exceptional dependability and versatility at every turn. Cue the mighty Hyundai EX-8. Here are five reasons why this medium commercial vehicle has become an industry stalwart since its launch in 2018: 1. There’s an EX-8 For Every Need The ..read more

2021 Hyundai KONA: The details Every now and again, a new automobile comes onto the market and completely shakes things up. At Group 1 Hyundai, we don’t like to play favourites when it comes to our models (it’s like having a favourite child!), but we’ve got to say that the all-new KONA is something very special. Ladies and gents, if you like your crossover SUVs sleek with awesome UX, now is the time to sit up and take notice. The KONA was first introduced locally three years ago, and has gone on to make its striking mark on SA roads in the meantime. The new version is available in three iter ..read more

Feast your eyes on the NEW Hyundai Santa Fe The most bang for your buck. All the features, at half the price. Safe, reliable, not cheap-cheap, but value for money. This has been the mantra for Hyundai buyers for the last ten years or so. The conversation used to be around the Tucson, even the old Getz, but now it has moved upmarket. Way upmarket. The new Hyundai Santa Fe has just hit town and has parked in a space normally reserved for an expensive German. So, at R870K for the top model, not cheap-cheap or even cheap, but once you have a look at it, so much value for what you are paying. You ..read more

Group1 Auto rebranding and what it means for YOU Group 1 Motors has been in the industry for quite some time and earned a good reputation through consistency in service delivery and offering among the best car deals in South Africa. In such a competitive local automotive market, continuous investment is necessary; not only to stand out from the rest but also to give customers the type of service they deserve. As such, Group 1 Motors is making some changes and it starts with the name of Group1 Auto. Long term, the goal is to create an all-encompassing website which will provide customers with ..read more

New Hyundai i20 is a definite catch The new Hyundai i20 hatch has landed in South Africa with a freshly-inspired look by Hyundai’s new “Sensuous Sportiness” design identity. It also gets a new engine and a more spacious cabin sculpted to perfection with a sense of future-ready modernity. First introduced in South Africa in 2009, this new third-generation B-segment Hyundai i20 hatch has two specification levels – Motion and Fluid. Since the first model, Hyundai has sold 106 712 units in the country. It’s proven time and time again to be one of the most reliable models in the Hyundai range wit ..read more