Kudos to Robbyn for providing amazing customer service

"If someone wants a Great! experience buying or having a car serviced.
Look no further than O'Hare. I don't think that there is a person in that
building who knows how to mistreat someone. Especially Robbyn Veltman in service
who called to let know me he had to order a part and was trying to have them overnight it which he did. I cannot tell you what a pleasure it is to deal with such a knowledgeable and polite young guy. Thanks again Robbyn and everyone else at O'Hare Hyundai."

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Congrats to Alejandro Hernandez for winning our hockey contest

Congratulations to Alejandro Hernandez for winning our Facebook contest. Alejandro received two tickets to the Chicago Blackhawks-St. Louis hockey game tomorrow night. We hope you have a fun, Alejandro!

Hyundai CEO: New Sonata due in 2014, Genesis in 2013

Hyundai will redo its best-selling Sonata midsize sedan in 2014 and its upscale Genesis sedan in 2013, CEO Kim Choong-ho told Reuters today in an interview in Seoul, South Korea.

The current Sonata, above, whose swoopy styling has been a big sales hit for Hyundai, made its U.S. debut at the November 2010 L.A. auto show and went on sale shortly after as a 2011 model (it was already on sale in South Korea, however). Genesis launched in 2008 as a 2009 model and got a mild refresh, along with some new powertrains as a 2012.

The latest Sonata led Hyundai's rapid sales growth in the U.S. and began an across-the-board redo of the brands mainstream products with its "Fluidic Sculpture" styling that now includes the Elantra, Accent, Tucson, Veloster and, coming this summer, the Elantra GT hatchback (the I30 in Europe) that made its North American debut at the Chicago auto show last month.

Next up is the redesign of the Santa Fe midsize crossover. That's a Hyundai "teaser" photo below, which leaves little to the imagination. But we'll have details after its official unveiling in two weeks at the New York auto show. According to Reuters, dealers began taking 2013 Santa Fe pre-orders today.

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Opinion: It’s Chevy’s Game, And Hyundai Is Winning

And so it came to be that a Hyundai Veloster seemed to be the star of a recently-held small car showing in the Colorado mountains. It was the turbo model, cradling a 1.6 liter direct injection engine good for 201 horsepower and 195 lb.-ft. of torque. And youngsters, including recent high school and college graduates, admired its modernly aggressive styling, tech-laden interior, and street-cred-inspiring specifications. During the almost two-hour-long private gathering, not one person mentioned the Chevy name. At least not when we were around.

And that’s how Hyundai — an automaker that, less than ten years ago, seemed to be the laughing stock of the industry — is taking car buyers by storm, all the while pushing storied brands with heritage, tradition, and culture out of the way. The fact is that car enthusiasts breed sales success. They create passion, buzz, and vigor around an automaker, brand, or vehicle; then, they tell their friends, colleagues, family, and strangers in the subway. And they feverishly defend the brand and its products — whether debating in person with a colleague, or posting on the online forum battlefields.

There is now an entire generation of American car enthusiasts to whom Hyundai, VW, Honda, Subaru, Mitsubishi and/or even Scion is performance, and who could care less about powerful, V8-roaring beasts like the Camaro or Corvette… and their respectively high price tags. And for a full-line automaker/brand like Chevy, this is inexcusable.

Perhaps even more eye-opening is the fact that Chevy has the goods! It has a mainstream compact car with a better chassis that offers a much better driving experience than the Veloster or Elantra could ever dream of! That car is called the Cruze; and still, almost four years since its global debut, the Cruze doesn’t have anything to offer to a gear head on a budget. Even worse, GM has a comparable engine to what’s found in the Veloster Turbo; it’s available in a high-performance variant of the subcompact Opel Corsa — the Corsa OPC.

But wait for the 130R and 140S concepts, you say? Who cares when Hyundai has a real, tangible product that is available today? And the Turbo model will hit dealers this summer.

Before we get too far into splitting hairs by bringing up CAFE regulations and the effects of performance models on these fuel economy standards, we should mention the fact that the Veloster Turbo is rated at 38 MPG on the highway. Efficient, power-dense, compact performance? You bet. Somehow, Hyundai — an automaker that doesn’t hold a candle to GM’s revenue, profits, sales volume, or global manufacturing ability — has figured it out. But GM — and Chevrolet — have not. Or at least refuse to acknowledge the market.

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We would like to thank these customers for their great reviews

"I have never bought a new vehicle from any other dealer since 1992. The price is always very competitive, and the service is professional. No hard sales."

"O'Hare Hyundai truly helped us to get the greatest value for our new car. We were never pressured to purchase anything beyond what made sense for our situation in terms of extra packages or a more expensive model, allowing us to leave having paid within our budget. Our salesman and the manager were excited to show us what our new Hyundai Accent would offer us as though they themselves were going to reap the benefits of the gas mileage and standard features. Our salesman took great care to make sure we understood everything about the car before we drove it off the lot and shared his knowledge of warranties, service and how to get the longest life out of our new car via maintenance. The manager, salesman and finance manager were accommodating and patient during an extremely hectic sale day, never leaving us in question or holding us to their own schedule. Driving the new car off the lot, we felt as though we had been told the truth and that we had support for the life of the car to come, right in our own town. This dealership fosters a relationship with their customers for the life of the car. Considering the universal stress of buying a car, this experience was the least stressful it could have been."

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Rita, we are very happy to have helped you

"I find O'Hare Hyundai very accommodating whenever I need service on my car. They provide me with an accurate wait time and the waiting room is comfy and in fact is like my "home office away from home."

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Visit O'Hare Hyundai and drive away in the 2012 Hyundai Tucson

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The 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe Has All The Right Moves

If you were to put your right hand on a perfectly placed shift knob, select first gear and free-rev the throttle to hear the song of a throaty dual cam four cylinder, you might think you were in a sports car.  If you were to continue to rev the loud pedal enough to hear a “whoosh” from the wastegate, you would probably think you were sitting in a fast sports car.  In order to confirm your suspicions, you place your left hand firmly around the quality leather steering wheel and bring the revs to the perfect launch range.  A quick release of the well-weighted clutch pedal followed by a meeting between the throttle and the firewall is all that is needed to turn your hypothesis into a truth as the howling coupe drops your stomach with pure, organic thrust.  As you shift into second gear, chirp the rear tires and watch the boost gauge quickly build back up to 15 psi, you may find yourself thinking, “what am I driving!?!”  A decade ago, one of the last answers to that question would have been a Hyundai.  For the present and 2013 model year, change your thinking as the Genesis Coupe is indeed, a fast sports car.

The time has come for Hyundai’s first rear drive sports coupe to evolve.  That evolution has come about by not a generation change, but a thorough refresh.  For the 2013 model year, the same 111 inch wheelbase, front engine, 2+2 layout that was found back in 2009 is still present.  The car still offers two engines that can be paired up with two transmissions and all motivation still spins the rear wheels.  Considering the Genesis Coupe has continued to increase its sales year after year, it probably was a smart move on Hyundai’s part to not mess with success.  Even still, there were always a few gripes with the first run cars and the refresh was implemented to deal with some of the big ones.  More power is usually always a good thing, especially in the sports car segment, so the engineers at Hyundai gave the 2013 car more oomph in both four and six cylinder form.  To counteract any complaints that more power breeds less efficiency, the new car sports better fuel economy via more effective engine and transmission technology.  A revised dash layout should put any low-budget complaints to rest while a new face has been added; even though no one was really calling the car ugly before.  If looking at the 2013 Genesis Coupe at a glance, one would think that it has simply gotten better with time.  Assumptions are usually just that, so in order to find out just how revised the new car is, we traveled to New Orleans to sample the Coupe for ourselves on the twisting roads and endless highways of the southern coast. More often than not, when manufactures put a car through a refresh, they give it 5 more horsepower, a stripe and a new interior color and call it done.  Hyundai wanted to go much further than that and they did so by first addressing the car’s outward appearance.  The 2009-2012 Coupe was always attractive, but in a modern and sporting way that sometimes lacked the muscular aggression of other two-door rivals.  Injecting the front fascia with a shot of boldness has created a much wider grille which borrows style cues from the Veloster hatchback.  The bumper cover seems much lower than before and in profile view, the 2013 car looks to have a more squared-off nose, giving it the presence of an over-the-sea muscle car.  If fitted with the big six cylinder engine, the new fog light housings get filled with LED daytime running lights and all Genesis Coupes feature a new and much more aggressive cut hood.  Fortunately, the same teardrop rear roof foud on last year’s car still blends perfectly with the same wide, rear fenders to drap over similar but new rear tail lamps that now house LEDs.  Filling in those big fenders are new 18 inch standard wheels with 19 inch multi-spokes as an option.  In all honesty, the Hyundai is by no means unique in its looks as it models such rivals as the Nissan 370Z, Mazda RX-8 and Infiniti G37.  This isn’t really a bad thing as afterall, not too many people are calling any of those sports cars ugly and Genesis Coupe has enough exclusive features that if set side-by-side, it can separate itself from the pack.Not to be outdone by the outside, Hyundai put plenty of new tricks into the interior of the Genesis Coupe.  The idea behind the rework was to give it a premium sport feel that has been enhanced rather than changed.  A new center stack design features better materials and a better managed layout.  Piano black finish has been added to the buttons while the premium stitching surrounding the cockpit is actual stitching.  The shift knob has been altered and features a more modern, straight design instead of the older car’s round button.  Of all of the enhancements, the new multi-gauge analog cluster placed smack-dab in the center is easily the coolest.  The left most reads instantaneous fuel economy while the right most displays oil temperature.  In the V6 car, the center gauge reads off torque while in the 2.0 version, the turbo’s boost pressure is shown.  Usually reserved for the aftermarket, the tri-pod dials look absolutely fantastic, especially compared to the previous car’s rather boring layout.  Each piece of the Coupe’s interior feels actually made, even down to the somewhat loose-fitting shift knob.  It’s obvious that this car received a lot of engineering attention and more importantly, love.The Genesis Coupe looks like a fast sports car on the outside and on the inside, but looks have a funny way of being deceiving.  Hyundai didn’t just add a new intake and call it quits but instead, they made both versions actually fast by adding serious high-end technologies. Just to make sure that the Nissan 370z won’t bully the Korean hot-rod, the top-tier 3.8 liter V6 sees both a boost in power and economy.  Just like the mill found in the base 2012 Genesis Sedan, the coupe’s Lambda benefits from Gasoline Direct Injection but pumps out an even more stout 348 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque on premium fuel.  It can still run on regular grade, but output figures drop to 344 horsepower and 292 lb-ft of torque.  Letting the DOHC big six breath better is a 2-step variable induction intake, a larger exhaust system and variable valve timing while a timing chain ensures that it does so for years to come.  In an attempt to stay out of the Lambda’s shadow, the base 2.0 has been given a new lease on life.  Before, the turbocharged straight four put out a slightly disappointing 210 horsepower but for 2013, power figures have jumped up to 274 horsepower and 275 lb-ft of torque on premium fuel.  The Theta is still 2.0 liters in displacement and is still very similar to the 2011 we tested last year but it has returned with a vengeance and direct injection.  Aiding the higher pressure fuel system is a twin scroll turbocharger shoving a maximum 15 psi of pressure into the intake.  Variable valve timing remains while the intercooler is 53 percent larger in capacity.  To save weight, the exhaust manifold is integrated into the turbine housing which also transfers heat more efficiently.  Both engines can be matched to either the six speed manual or eight speed automatic transmission.  Borrowed from the Genesis Sedan and Equus, the in-house built slushbox has been specifically tuned for the Coupe’s performance with a manual shift mode and steering wheel mounted pedals for lightning quick shifts.  The eight speed bumps fuel economy for both engines and in 2.0 form, the automatic can average 31 mpg on the highway.  For the do-it-yourselfer, the six speed manual has been given a few trick changes to improve its operations such as a less effort-filled shifter, a bolt type drive shaft connector to reduce shift shock and a lighter clutch pedal.  Everything adds up to strong and capable drivetrain that could be made even better by the aftermarket.  To make a long story short, the Genesis coupe in both forms is faster than ever before.

Taking the media spot light is usually always the top trim level for a sports car such as the GT Mustang and SS Camaro.  But as amazing as the 3.8 Genesis is, we spent the majority of our time bonding with a 2.0 R-Spec.  Just as before, there are a little more than just one Genesis Coupe to pick from; each with their special traits and talents.  For gobbling up miles on the highway, the eight speed 3.8 Grand Touring is the way to go.  For cheap sideways fun, the base 2.0T six speed might be the ticket.  For all out Z-Car embarrassing, the ultimate 3.8 Track manual should do the trick.  But for becoming one with a machine and bonding with something that will actually listen, the 2.0T R-Spec is just right.  When we drove the 2011 R-Spec with the four-cylinder, we left with thoughts of “what if there was more?”  For the 2013 model year, that more has been brought by keeping the same things that made the R-Spec special, and simply making them faster.  Not included on the track-rat’s list are automatic headlights, cruise control and chrome interior accents and in their place, nothing more that pure apex carving hardware.  The fully independent suspension uses struts up front and a multi-link set up in the rear while the dampers and springs have been tuned for track use.  Summer tires are wrapped around the larger 19 inch wheels and house big, Brembo-supllied brakes.  In the back, a Torsen limited slip differential is present to keep things controlled while sideways.  Another R-Spec exclusive are adjuster bolts for the front camber so that drivers can dial in there set up right from the factory.  Red accents for the interior and special badging round off the package and it can roll off the showroom floor with one transmission and one price: three pedals and $26,500.

For just around a grand more than the 2011-2012 car, the 2013 can be had and you really do get so much more.  Laying into the throttle should be justification enough as the new 2.0 is an absolute delight.  Torque is present early on and allows for the small displacement engine to build boost rather quickly.  At around 2,800 rpms, things start to squat while the exhaust note burbles and howls alongside the needle’s climb to redline.  With the windows down, the turbine’s spin can be heard which makes each shift that much more enjoyable.  Banging off rocket fast gear changes could be easier though, but the light action lever is appreciated at lower speeds.  Even still, rolling out the throttle is so intoxicating that watching the fuel economy meter fall as the boost gauge increases doesn’t seem to hurt as much.  Unlike the previous 2.0, turbo lag isn’t as present in the 2013 car and unless you truly lug the engine in a high gear, it should never show its face.  There is always enough grunt to get around town and even at low rpms, the engine and transmission don’t buck or judder.  If left out of boost and driven like a normal car, the R-Spec acts like a normal car: cool, composed and confident.  It doesn’t feel like it could break and it’s not so raw that a driver would dread a simply trip to the corner store.  Instead, they would take the long way and merge into traffic using the throttle as a steering wheel.  Getting on it in second gear will kick the tail out, but the Torsen diff and well tuned suspension make sure to tell the driver just what’s going on.  The story is the same when the roles are reversed.  When you ask the Genesis to do something, it will listen and respond with a wagging tail and silly grin on its face.  Simply put, the 3.8 might need to step its game up even more so now that the 2.0 R-Spec is this good.

When fully released, the 2013 Genesis Coupe will consist of eight different trim levels with eight different prices, ranging from $24,250 for the base, to $34,250 for the 3.8 Track eight speed.  This is one of the reasons why Hyundai has been so successful with the car as there is a version available for any type of buyer.  In the past, the upper cars were always a bit more sot after as the first run 3.8 models were noticeably faster and much more well-rounded than their four cylinder brethren.  There were always some grumblings, especially from enthusiasts, that Hyundai was purposefully holding back the 2.0T in order bump up six cylinder sales and thus, the first run turbo cars were never as satisfying as they “could be.”  Whether or not the company actually did just that, we may never know; but now that the 2013 model year is upon us, the old car’s shortcomings are quickly being forgotten.  No longer a slouch, the 2.0T is a serious contender in one of the most competitive segments the automotive industry has ever given birth to.  When a pretty sports car turns out to be actually quick, well made, comfortable in all situations and backed up by its parents (it gets Hyundai’s 10 year/100,000 mile warranty), a recipe for success has been written out and put in the book of performance bargains.  As impressive as the new enhancements to the turbo are on paper, they’re more so in the real world as the R-Spec does the most important thing a sports car can do: put a smile on the driver’s face.  Hyundai’s do better, fight harder spirit that has put them in the industry spotlight is coated in their products and thus, they drive in an utterly happy manner.  A driver can quickly find the right position, grab ahold of the communicative, non-electric steering, rev the built engine, release the easy-to-manage clutch and listen to the turbo as it shoves joy into their soul.  On paper, it may still be slower than its now-even-faster 3.8 sibling but off paper, the 2.0T R-Spec is perfectly capable of exceeding that version in its ability to speak to a driver.  Hyundai has given proof that they indeed know what they are doing as the 2013 Genesis Coupe’s refresh did nothing but improve upon an already impressive sports car.

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Steve, thank you for sharing your experience with us

"Today we purchased a new car and had a very good experience with our purchase. The good experience did not start with our visit, communication started with a call from Keith Burgess regarding the Costco program. Keith confirmed back to us by e-mail our appointment time. We received attention from the time we arrived to the time we left with our new car, and in fact received a follow-up the evening of the day we purchased the car. We had an opportunity to give a good test drive on the car. Keith Burgess worked with us even though we were a bit early while he attended to the needs of the prior customer. Keith did a great job of multi-tasking. There was an attention to detail on the pricing for the car and information, lots of information, about the options we had to find the car we wanted. We cut to the chase on price quickly, was not drawn out and Keith was open and informative on the pricing. The attention continued into the finance department with Dan, where we had a fast and informative closing of the deal. Dan and Keith were both very friendly. The visit concluded with a very informative review of the features of the car. All of the above are usually done by many dealers, just not this well, this efficiently, this friendly, and what was so professional."

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We would like to thank this satisfied customer for their recommendation.

"Ray and Sarge took great care of me from the first phone call to the last car walk thru when I drove off the lot.

They were professional and VERY knowledgeable about not only their cars but about all cars. They made the process easy and smooth for me.

In addition, their Finance Mgr Brian was very helpful walking me through all the paperwork.

I would definitely recommend O'Hare Hyundai again and again!"

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We would like to thank this customer for their positive review

"Mr Michael Obal was very helpful, professional, courteous, and informative. He took us for a test drive, told us all about the car we wanted and gave us a good price, and even helped us program the radio stations. It was an overall good experience."

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Hyundai Veracruz is the perfect example of quality

The other day I was talking to my buddy James about the new SUV he’s thinking about buying. As we discussed his needs, I suggested he check out a Hyundai. “Dude, really – A HYUNDAI?” he questioned.

It’s tough to get away from your past – just ask Danny Bonaduce. Never mind that several independent ratings agencies place Hyundai’s quality above other brands that are still riding the coattails of reputations built long ago. That’s why we’re here to remind you of a few cars, trucks and SUVs that might have fallen off your radar screen, but they haven’t fallen off ours. We call them 5 Under the Radar All-Star Cars and they’re worth your consideration even if you haven’t thought of them recently (or don’t know much about them). Some of these cars remind us of NBA players who don't get as much attention as they might deserve.

Crossover: 2011 Hyundai Veracruz

Speaking of Hyundai, I could put several of their cars on the list, but to me, the Veracruz  is the perfect example. It delivers interior styling that looks like it’s straight out of a Lexus and engine performance that rivals some sports cars. And it seats up to seven passengers. The Veracruz is like the Tim Duncan of SUVs. He’s not as flashy as Shaq. He doesn’t have the outside game of Nowitzki. He doesn’t get to play in front of the Hollywood elite like Bynum and Gasol. What he does have is four NBA Championships, two MVP trophies , a Rookie-of-the-Year award and a dozen all-star appearances, and is quietly one of the top 15 NBA players of all time. For Hundai drivers in the know, the Veracruz is a sleeping giant. My advice: don’t sleep on the Veracruz. It’s worth your attention.

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Hyundai Named Leader in Fuel-Efficiency and C02 Emissions in America

In a government-issued reporttoday,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.
With a strong offering of fuel efficient models, including Elantra, Sonata Hybrid, Accent and Veloster M/T all achieving estimated 40 mpg highway fuel economy ratings, Hyundai continues to set the industry bar in fuel efficiency. In 2011, Hyundai achieved a corporate average fuel economy level of 36.1 mpg and sold 214,132 40 mpg vehicles, representing one-third of total sales.

“The 2011 EPA data demonstrates Hyundai’s commitment to fuel economy leadership and validates the effectiveness of our Blue Drive strategy,” said John Krafcik, Hyundai Motor America president and CEO. “We are committed to developing a suite of smart fuel-efficient strategies – from hybrids to new solutions in high-technology gasoline vehicles. Gas prices are expected to hit record highs this summer and consumers are looking for ways to cut back on fuel costs with cars that offer improved fuel economy. Through innovations such as light-weight steel, direct injection technology, turbocharging and advanced transmissions we are able to improve the efficiency and performance of all our vehicles, allowing us to achieve best-in-class fuel economy and emissions levels for the Hyundai brand.”

Environmental Protection Agency Fuel Economy Report

MY 2009-2011 Manufacturer Fuel Economy and CO2 Emissions(Adjusted Composite Values)
Manufacturer	MY2009MPG	MY2009CO2 (g/mi)	MY2010MPG	MY2010CO2 (g/mi)	MY2011MPG	MY2011CO2 (g/mi)
Hyundai	25.1	355	27.0	329	27.5	323
Kia	24.2	367	27.0	330	27.2	327
Toyota	25.4	349	25.4	350	25.1	354
Honda	24.6	361	24.9	357	25.7	345
VW	23.8	379	25.0	363	25.2	360
Mazda	23.2	383	24.4	364	25.0	355
Subaru	22.6	393	23.4	379	23.9	371
Nissan	23.6	377	23.1	384	24.2	368
BMW	21.9	407	22.1	404	23.0	389
GM	20.6	432	21.3	418	20.6	431
Ford	20.3	437	20.4	435	21.3	417
Chrysler	19.2	464	19.5	455	19.7	451
Daimler	19.5	457	18.9	471	20.0	447
All	22.4	397	22.6	394	22.8	391

*From EPA Light-Duty Automotive Technology, Carbon Dioxide Emissions and Fuel Economy Trends Report (Highlight #4, page vii) http://www.epa.gov/otaq/cert/mpg/fetrends/2012/420r12001.pdf
**Adjusted CO2 emissions and fuel economy values are shown for the 13 highest-selling manufacturers, which accounted for 99 percent of the market in MY 2010, in order from lowest to highest CO2 emissions for MY 2010.
***MY2010 data is final, while projections for the MY2011 are uncertain and EPA will not have final data for the 2011 model year until next year’s report.
*From EPA Light-Duty Automotive Technology, Carbon Dioxide Emissions and Fuel Economy Trends Report (Highlight #4, page vii) http://www.epa.gov/otaq/cert/mpg/fetrends/2012/420r12001.pdf
**Adjusted CO2 emissions and fuel economy values are shown for the 13 highest-selling manufacturers, which accounted for 99 percent of the market in MY 2010, in order from lowest to highest CO2 emissions for MY 2010.
***MY2010 data is final, while projections for the MY2011 are uncertain and EPA will not have final data for the 2011 model year until next year’s report.

Hyundai’s Fuel Economy Commitment

In 2010, Hyundai announced plans to maintain its fuel economy leadership and achieve a corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) rating of at least 50 miles per gallon (mpg) by 2025 for its lineup of passenger cars and light duty trucks. Current National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) regulations require automakers to achieve a CAFE rating of 35.5 mpg by 2016. Before those rules were enacted in 2009, Hyundai had already announced its own plan to reach 35 mpg by 2015.
Hyundai’s plan to achieve an average of at least 50 mpg or better encompasses a full line of products, from small cars to larger family haulers. It leverages Hyundai’s global Blue Drive strategy, aligning R&D resources at its engineering centers in California, Michigan, Korea, India and Germany to develop more fuel-efficient vehicle technologies.

Fuel-Efficient Solutions

Hyundai is currently the only manufacturer with four models achieving 40 mpg ratings on the highway – Accent, M/T Veloster, Sonata Hybrid and the recently named North American Car of the Year, 2011 Elantra. Powered by an all-new 1.8-liter Nu four-cylinder engine weighing 74 pounds less than the previous generation and an all-new six-speed transmission, Elantra achieves a 29 mpg city and 40 mpg highway fuel economy rating – a highway-only driving range of up to 500 miles. Thanks to advanced clean engine technology, most Elantras sold in California, Oregon and several Northeast states are certified as Partial Zero Emission Vehicles (PZEV) by the EPA. The PZEV Elantra is as clean as many hybrid electric vehicles. The PZEV Elantra helps Hyundai meet its environmental commitments. Outside of these “green” states, the Elantra is available as an Ultra Low Emission Vehicle (ULEV).
In 2010, Hyundai launched its first gas-electric full hybrid, the Sonata Hybrid. The Sonata Hybrid features Hyundai’s proprietary parallel hybrid drive system which pairs the already fuel efficient 2.4-liter Theta II engine to a six-speed automatic transmission and a 30kW electric motor for maximum fuel economy. In addition, Sonata Hybrid uses the industry’s first lithium polymer battery, leapfrogging in-market nickel-metal hydride and lithium-ion applications.
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Dan, thank you for providing excellent customer service

"Dan, the finance manager, was excellent to work with. We were in and out of his office and completely satisfied in under a half hour. He explained all of our options, made the sales push, and then respected our decision not to upgrade our warranty or purchase additional options. He hit the right combination of persuasive without going over the top into annoying. Very efficient and truly expedited the process for us, saving lots of time. I rated the overall experience as Good only because we had to wait awhile before seeing Dan. The dealership was exceptionally busy that evening."

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We would like to thank our staff for providing the very best in customer service

"My wife and I are thrilled with our experience at O'Hare Hyundai. Our Sales Representative, Darren Conwell, was a pleasure to work with. He knew the product and patiently showed us multiple cars. He gave us space when we needed space and was there when we had questions. As we started to move along in the process, Mark Januszkiewicz also became involved and was equally enjoyable to work with. We gave them a number that we could do and they worked things around to ensure that we got all that we wanted for the price that we could afford. Dan Chatfield was our final contact, the Finance Manager, and he made the paperwork part of the deal enjoyable, yet informative. We could not be happier with our experience with O'Hare and would highly recommend it to anybody."

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2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe leads the way

Not a car company to rest on its laurels, Hyundai is giving its Genesis Coupe a major shot in the arm for the 2013 model year. Rolling into showrooms now, this refresh is immediately identified by its big black grille, new design alloys, reformed hood with faux intakes and LED taillights. But it goes well beyond the cosmetics.

With the addition of direct fuel injection to the 3.8-litre V6, it now kicks out 348 hp (up 42 hp) and 295 lb.-ft. (up 29) while returning marginally better fuel economy. The 2.0T turbo four gains a larger twin-scroll turbo and a 30 per cent jump in power to 274 hp, with 275 lb.-ft. of torque on tap at 2,000 rpm. In a clever move, Hyundai says both engines will run on regular gas if you don’t mind a slight drop in power and torque.

The V6 and I4 Coupes now share two trannies – a base six-speed manual featuring improved shift action and an optional $1,800 Hyundai-developed smooth 8-speed auto with paddle shifters. Previously, the 2.0T was fitted with a five-speed manual and the auto for both models had six cogs.

The good news continues inside with more soft-touch surfaces, better padding on the door armrest, a tilt/telescoping steering wheel and a handsome redesign of the centre stack incorporating a trio of performance gauges (oil temperature, fuel economy and boost pressure or torque output depending on the model). It feels richer inside and thankfully Hyundai has stepped away from its radical console designs of late, giving the Coupe’s cabin a more mature ambience.

Price for the well-equipped base 2.0T with six-speed manual jumps $1,800 to $26,449. The 3.8 V6 comes only in premium GT trim and sees a $500 increase to $36,999.

I spent the better part of the day driving the new 2.0T R-Spec model which is geared for the enthusiast on a budget. While you don’t get a sunroof or auto climate control in this $28,799 scrapper, all the important bits are present – staggered 19-inch alloys with performance rubber, Brembo brakes, GT suspension, sport seats and a limited slip differential. The R-Spec can only be had with the manual gearbox.

If you think this is a recipe for driving fun, you’d be correct. The 274-hp turbo four has a lot more punch than last year’s car, and it makes a satisfying snarl when you lean on it. Yes, there’s still a bit of turbo lag and the shift throws are a tad long, but the chassis is brilliant and now more exploitable with a new intermediate stability control setting that allows you to describe graceful arcs with the Coupe’s fetching derriere. Progressive and manageable breakaway is here for the taking.

Additionally, the damping and spring rates have been retuned, eradicating the flinty harshness of the old car. Hyundai has stuck with hydraulic steering here, making for a well-weighted and communicative helm. The R-Spec’s fabric sport seats with leather side bolsters kept me and my driving partner in place while we coursed through the lovely winding roads up to Mount Charleston.

The back seats are usable for average-sized adults, but why, oh why won’t the front seats return to the rake you have so carefully selected after they are flipped forward to allow back seat access? Shouldn’t we be beyond this in 2012?

At the private Spring Mountain Motorsports Ranch about 50 miles from Sin City, we got to sinfully thrash these cars on the sweeping road course and a wet auto-cross circuit.

The V6 GT with its sharp and more linear throttle response seemed happiest on the big track, whereas the 2.0T with its lighter front end and less power consistently turned in the fastest times at the autocross. It’s easy to find a rhythm in these Coupes. They are a true hoot on the track, showing no vices or nasty surprises when exploring the limits.

As far as aural pleasures go, the 3.8L V6 wins the prize with its throaty wail. Adding to this is underhood ductwork that pipes some intake sound into the cabin.

With its newfound gusto, the 3.8 GT now competes directly with the 332-hp, $40,978 Nissan 370Z, and while not as hard core as the Nissan, the Hyundai is considerably more refined and a much easier car to live with day-to-day. Same deal when looking at the Mustang, Camaro and Challenger.

The 2.0T Coupe sees two fresh opponents in the upcoming rear-drive category: Subaru BRZ and Scion FR-S, but the Hyundai soundly trounces this 200-hp naturally-aspirated pair on power and torque; and possibly on price.

The Hyundai Genesis Coupe is the best selling car in its class, and now with ramped-up power, sophistication and a more exploitable chassis, expect this trend to continue.

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