October 13th, 2008
Hyundai Canada has enjoyed tremendous success by offering the new Accent at $9,995 as part of a Quebec-exclusive pilot program. Thanks to this $3,600 price reduction, dealership traffic has increased almost 60 percent in Quebec.
And so now, in celebration of 25 years of selling cars in Canada, the Korean automaker is offering the most affordable Accent ever to consumers elsewhere in Canada.
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October 13th, 2008
The Azera is a full-size luxury sedan offering from Hyundai. Now in its fourth generation, the car is designed as a low-priced alternative to the Lexus ES, Toyota Avalon, Nissan Maxima, Buick LaCrosse, and so on.
The car’s interior delivers nearly 44 inches of legroom up front and more than 38 inches of legroom for rear-seat passengers. Ny maximizing interior volume, the car offers more space than the Mercedes-Benz E-Class or BMW 7-Series.
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October 13th, 2008
If it doesn’t impress you that Hyundai is about to bring its first rear-drive sedan to the U.S., starting under $30,000 and rising to $36,000 to $40,000-plus with the optional all-aluminum V-8, think of General Motors and Ford. Think of what GM is going through to bring sub-Cadillac rear-drive sedans back to the market. Of how Ford Motor Company doesn’t have the cash to develop one.
Think of how Chrysler got a lot of help from Mercedes-Benz to do it. And think of the Chrysler 300 and 300C, as well as Pontiac G8, Toyota Avalon, and Nissan Maxima, as the Genesis’s primary competition.
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October 13th, 2008
In 2006, Motor Trend’s long-term test fleet made good use of a then-new Hyundai Sonata. It lived a solid year with us, working hard every day, with no problems to speak of, and earned far more praise than complaint. But it was a Wish List car. “Wish the interior were a little better designed and finished.” “Wish there were a little less noise and road rumble.” And the proverbial “Wish it had a little more power.” Read more…
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October 6th, 2008
Hyundai is not cheap but has long list of standards
“What kind of car is that?”
It’s a question you get asked a lot as an automotive journalist, but not a question you get asked a lot about Hyundais.
Even now, people generally associate Hyundai with small cars – and the sporty Tiburon. They may be familiar with the shape of the Sonata, but despite having been on sale for more than a year, the Azera’s pedigree still comes as a bit of a surprise.
For one thing, it’s big – as big as a Buick Lucerne or a Toyota Avalon and indeed as long as some large high-end luxury cars. For another thing, the Azera looks expensive, far more expensive than its sub-$40,000 asking price. Read more…
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October 6th, 2008
As Gomer Pyle used to say, “Surprise, surprise, surprise!”
This is the third time in the last year I’ve been surprised by a new Hyundai vehicle. The 2006 Hyundai Sonata was a big surprise in the mid-size class, the 2006 Accent was a very pleasant surprise in the subcompact segment, and in the luxury class, the new 2006 Hyundai Azera is a big surprise with whipped cream and chocolate sprinkles on top.
If that sounds like a fanciful press release from Hyundai: my apologies. Since my day-long test-drive across the scenic, twisty roads of Vancouver Island, I’ve been trying without success to think of something really negative to say about the Azera.
I do have some minor criticisms, but let me warn you ahead of time, the Azera is an exceptional car for the money. “Base” models start at $34,495 and uplevel Azera’s are priced at $37,495.
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October 5th, 2008
Hyundai is headed to the Paris Motor Show with a bevy of environmentally friendly models and concepts. In addition to bringing along production-intent vehicles like the new i20, Genesis Coupe and Genesis sedan, the automaker will showcase two new concepts that will also carry its blue theme.
Remember, blue is the new green. Anyway, the i20 blue features aero tweaks and low rolling-resistance tires in order to improve its efficiency, but it’s the Santa Fe hybrid that’s a bit more interesting. That new model features an electric motor that puts out 30kW of power along with a 2.4-liter four cylinder engine. Both powerplants feed their power through a six-speed automatic transmission with revised gear ratios optimized for fuel savings. Read more…
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September 8th, 2008
The next generation of world-beating sedans
A new generation, a new name. The car formerly known as the Hyundai XG 350 has been re-badged as the Azera – with all the class-beating levels of performance and comfort that drivers have come to expect from the marque.
The clean, modern lines and sophisticated styling of the all-new Azera grab attention – from the elegant chrome accents and body-colour trim to the alloy wheels and dual chrome-tipped exhaust.
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September 5th, 2008
Hyundai is not cheap but has long list of standards
“What kind of car is that?”
It’s a question you get asked a lot as an automotive journalist, but not a question you get asked a lot about Hyundais.
Even now, people generally associate Hyundai with small cars – and the sporty Tiburon. They may be familiar with the shape of the Sonata, but despite having been on sale for more than a year, the Azera’s pedigree still comes as a bit of a surprise.
For one thing, it’s big – as big as a Buick Lucerne or a Toyota Avalon and indeed as long as some large high-end luxury cars. For another thing, the Azera looks expensive, far more expensive than its sub-$40,000 asking price. Read more…
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Hyundai Canada has enjoyed tremendous success by offering the new Accent at $9,995 as part of a Quebec-exclusive pilot program. Thanks to this $3,600 price reduction, dealership traffic has increased almost 60 percent in Quebec.
