Road TestCar reviews - Hyundai - Coupe - FX coupeHyundai modelsThe Car22 Feb 2001 By TIM BRITTEN The Lantra-based Coupe was designed in Hyundai's California studioHigh-output projector-style headlamps are standard The bumpers can withstand low-speed impacts without damageThe 2.0-litre, twin cam, 16-valve engine develops 102kW at 6000rpm and 180Nm at 4800rpm Like the Lantra, the Coupe uses MacPherson struts all around and incorporates a dual-link setup at the rearAir-conditioning, cruise control, remote central locking, power windows and mirrors, fog lights, six-speaker CD player and a rear spoiler are among the standard features Like most of its competitors, the rear seat is for short trips only The latest model is distinguishable from its predecessors by its "four-eyed" nose and squarish tail-light cluster Transmission choices consist of a five-speed manual or four-speed automatic The "organic" lines of the exterior are mimicked in the dashboard Did you know?The Coupe uses different spring and damper rates to the Lantra and the conventional shock absorbers have been replaced by nitrogen gas unitsAll car reviewsAlfa Romeo Abarth Alpine Alpina Audi Aston Martin BMW Bentley Chevrolet Chery Citroen Chrysler Dodge Cupra Ferrari DS Ford Fiat FPV Foton GWM Great Wall Holden Haval HSV Honda Hyundai Hummer Isuzu Infiniti Jeep Jaguar Lamborghini Kia LDV Land Rover Lotus Lexus Maserati Mahindra McLaren Mazda Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG Mini MG Nissan Mitsubishi Peugeot Opel Proton Porsche Renault Ram Rover Rolls-Royce Skoda Saab SsangYong Smart Suzuki Subaru Toyota Tesla Volvo Volkswagen |
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