Posted by Hyundai of Greensburg on 10:03 AM
Hyundai took product testing to the next limit by releasing a pack of wild baboons onto the i30, Hyundai's toughest vehicle. With 40 baboons ripping it apart, the i30 withstood the test. Check out the video below:
In a very unusual campaign, Hyundai drove its latest i30 hatchback to Knowsley Safari Park and stopped it in the middle of the park. After that, the company loosed 40 baboons to test whether the car can really work with such hostile conditions. After leaving the car with the baboons for more than an hour, the world class auto maker drove out of the safari park and "proved" that the car indeed is monkey-proof.
“Our latest offering i30 is aimed for youngsters as well as for family members," said Felicity Wood, Hyundai Project Manager.
"We didn’t really used the campaign for a public purpose. It was the decision of the project manager of the Hyundai Motors to literally test the vehicle by 40 baboons. We couldn’t possibly do it in the middle of the city. So, we chose Knowsley Safari Park to withstand any chances to wild baboons. The video did receive rave reviews from the YouTube audience. With this attempt hope the consumer fraternity has understood the purpose behind the experiment,” Wood added.
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Posted by Hyundai of Greensburg on 7:41 AM
The Hyundai Elantra and Genesis sedans have been dubbed as "Best Values" by USAA. The award is given to cars which have high quality builds, are extremely safe, have great fuel economy, and are reasonably priced.
A few years ago, Hyundais were only occasionally spotted on LA streets. In addition, they were viewed as inexpensive, low quality vehicles. Currently, their numbers are constantly on the rise. The “low quality” moniker no longer holds true; however, they continue to give the purchaser a lot of bang for the buck. The latest accolade for Hyundai came from the United Services Automobile Association (USAA), which offers financial services to those that have served in the US Military, named the Hyundai Elantra and Genesis as “Best Values.” In addition, the insurer named the Elantra as one of the 10 Best Cars for Teens. Hyundai Motor America reported the recognition on May 7, 2012.
To determine the winners, USAA rated vehicles in 16 different categories with a proprietary vehicle rating system using quantitative data, which included such factors such as cost, safety, reliability, and fuel economy. The two vehicles represent both ends of the Hyundai spectrum. The Elantra is a modestly priced sedan, slotted just above the subcompact accent. The Genesis is a full-sized luxury sedan, which is only out-luxed by the high-end Hyundai Equus. Both vehicles were chosen because they offered the best financial value in their respective segments.
In addition, the Elantra was also listed among USAA’s Top 10 for Teens list. The list was compiled from the results of a recent survey, which identified the top 10 USAA Preferred vehicles that offer reliability, a high safety rating, and affordable auto insurance. Four other Hyundai models were given USAA’s Preferred designation: Accent (small sedan), Genesis Coupe (large luxury sedan), Santa Fe (midsize SUV), and Sonata (midsize sedan).
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Posted by Hyundai of Greensburg on 8:20 AM
The 2012 Hyundai Azera is passing up the competition by winning several awards and honors. So far the Azera enjoys the "Best Bet" award for its reliability, and a best interior award from Cars.com. Its no surprise that the car is racking up awards, and we are excited about seeing what else Hyundai can come up with in the future!
Many people know the name Toyota Avalon. It is fair to say that the name Chevrolet Impala also has a familiar ring. However, in the world of full-size, front-drive automobiles it is the unfamiliar, Azera, racking up the awards. Yes, Hyundai has a large, front-drive sedan bigger than the Sonata and lower in price than its rear-drive luxury car the Genesis. The Azera has been long overshadowed by the hugely successful mid-size Sonata, and its world-beating Elantra, but that may be about to change.
Safety, Fuel Efficiency, and Reliability
Cars.com has just named the Azera a “Best Bet” for 2012. Patrick Olsen, the Editor In Chief at Cars.com, states that “The redesigned Hyundai Azera offers a roomy cabin, great value for the price and solid reliability…This vehicle and the others from Hyundai that we have named a ‘best bet’ are vehicles that any of our editors would drive.” Joining the Azera on the list were the Tuscon Genesis Coupe, and of course the Sonata and Elantra. Cars.com based the awards on fuel efficiency, reliability, and safety. Scott Margason, Director of Product Planning of Hyundai, was pleased with the rating saying “It’s an honor to have Cars.com editors recognize the Azera and five other Hyundai models on their list of vehicles to buy in 2012.”
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Posted by Hyundai of Greensburg on 6:50 AM
The new 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coup is crowd-pleaser with attitude. Not only does the base model come with the latest Hyundai technology, but it boasts better performance that competitors in its class. And with a price tag of just over $24k, we think it will soon catch on as a favorite among car enthusiasts. Come by the dealership to learn how you can get your hands on your very out Coup!
Hyundai’s new range of rear-wheel drive vehicles has proven a hit with media and consumers alike, particular due to their sharp dynamics, tasteful styling and affordable pricing.
How affordable you ask? Well the latest 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe starts at just $24,250.
While that is a significant increase over the $22,250 starting price of the 2012 model, the latest 2013 Genesis Coupe brings a lot to the table and is still quite the bargain considering the level of performance and technology you get.
Yes, the Genesis Coupe has come a long way since its launch just three years ago, with the latest model getting fresh new styling, a revamped interior, more powerful engines and a paddle-shifted eight-speed--yes, eight speeds--automatic transmission as an alternative to the standard six-speed manual. That alone makes the Genesis Coupe a standout against rivals like the Chevrolet Camaro, Dodge Challenger, Ford Mustang and even the Nissan 370Z, but there’s even more to like.
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Posted by Hyundai of Greensburg on 7:39 AM
That's right, Hyundai is taking the next step in auto-evolution and rolling out a series of hydrogen cars. Although they are starting with 1000 of them, this is an excellent step in bringing the company to the future of cars. They are planning on selling the first 1000 in late 2013, and expects to sell 10000 per year starting in 2015. What do you think of the wave of cars coming out soon?
Most major manufacturers are planning fuel cell vehicle rollouts in limited production numbers in 2015, including Toyota, Honda, and possibly General Motors. Hyundai announced last year that it would one-up those rivals by putting their fuel cell vehicle into production by 2013.
The Korean automaker plans to make good on that promise by rolling out the first thousand hydrogen fuel cell vehicles (HFCV) late this year for 2013 release. Most of these will not be put on the road in Korea or North America, but in Europe, where hydrogen has a much higher level of acceptance.
The vehicle of choice will be the Tucson ix, based on the small crossover of the same name, with a sticker price of $88,550 before incentives. Hyundai's goal is to have their fuel cell vehicles selling for under $50,000 by 2015, putting them well ahead of the curve as the only other company to announce possible pricing for their FCVs is Toyota, who plans to have theirs at that level on release (likely at an initial loss, as with the Prius in the late 1990s). Hyundai plans to be selling 10,000 units per year by 2015.
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Posted by Hyundai of Greensburg on 8:24 AM
The Hyundai Sante Fe appeared at the 2012 New York Auto Show to steal the floor, as well as impress car enthusiasts for the second time. The Sante Fe Sport, a beautiful crossover, promises great gas mileage in addition to style, performance, and a unique design. What do you think so far?
Today at the 2012 New York auto show, Hyundai debuted not one, but two new versions of the 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe for two different kinds of crossover buyers.
The first debut was the Santa Fe Sport, a small crossover that seats five. Under its hood, drivers have a choice between either a 190 horsepower direct-injected 2.4-liter engine that should net an estimated 33 highway mpg or the turbocharged and direct-injected 2.0-liter engine that outputs 264 horsepower at the expense of a pair of highway mpg. If these engines sound familiar, it's because they're the same that you can find powering the Hyundai Sonata. Whether this shared architecture means we'll ever see a Santa Fe Hybrid, remains to be seen.
Like the Sonata, the Santa Fe defaults to a front-wheel-drive configuration with a six-speed automatic transmission. Unlike the sedan, however, Hyundai's new crossover can be optioned with an all-wheel drive system that sends power on demand to the rear axle. Through a combination of true torque vectoring and torque braking, Hyundai claims that the Santa Fe Sport can control traction to each individual wheel without the driver ever knowing the system has intervened.
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Posted by Hyundai of Greensburg on 7:46 AM
While gas prices are rising, it is good to know that there is a car company sensitive to keeping your money in your wallet. For the second time, Hyundai has been named the leader in fuel efficiency and CO2 emissions in the U.S.. This means that when you drive a Hyundai, you are saving money with every mile, as well as leaving a smaller environmental footprint. Enjoy the ride!
In a government-issued report today, Hyundai Motor America was named number one in fuel economy and CO2 emissions in America by topping the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) fuel economy rankings for the 2010 model year, beating out traditional leaders Honda and Toyota. No make scored higher than Hyundai. This is the second time Hyundai has led in both categories, having achieved this distinction previously for the 2008 model year.
The EPA 2011 Light-Duty Automotive Technology and Fuel Economy Trends Report identified Hyundai as the top 2010 brand with an adjusted(1) fuel economy rating of 27.0 miles per gallon. In addition to being named the most fuel efficient brand, Hyundai also had the lowest fleet-wide adjusted composite CO2 emissions performance (329 g/mi) for the 2010 model year.
The EPA 2011 Trends Report also indicates that preliminary 2011 model year values suggest that Hyundai will maintain its fuel economy leadership. Forecasts show that Hyundai will achieve an adjusted fuel economy rating of 27.5 miles per gallon in the 2011 model year.
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