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2013 Hyundai Santa Fe | "Check"

Every parent wants to share their passions with their kids. In the fun and sensible Santa Fe, it's never been easier.

HYUNDAI LAUNCHES NEW INVENTORY SEARCH TOOL ON HYUNDAIUSA.COM

Taking another step towards enhancing the experience for its 3 million visitors per month, HyundaiUSA.com unveiled a brand new, user-friendly shopping tool called Inventory Search. The new tool expands search results to include vehicles in transit to dealerships, not just the vehicles that are already on dealer lots. This extended view of inventory gives customers a much broader selection, helping them find the exact car for which they are looking.

In addition, this new online inventory information tool not only incorporates best practices to improve the customer experience, but also offers a simple, user-friendly purchase inquiry feature called “Find My Vehicle For Me.” This concept offers customers the option of having their local Hyundai dealer locate the car of their choosing on their behalf.

“By bridging the gap between the online and in-dealership shopping experiences, Hyundai hopes to make the car-buying experience simpler and more transparent, thereby making it easier for customers to find the Hyundai of their choice,” said Steve Shannon, vice president, Marketing, Hyundai Motor America.

HIGHLIGHTS OF INVENTORY SEARCH

• Vehicle search by model, model year, trim, exterior color, interior color and package
• Exterior and interior images of each car
• Filtering or sorting by trim, package and MSRP
• Direct connection to local dealerships from the build and price summary page
• Dealer contact info and directions to the nearest dealership
• Opportunity to schedule a test drive and request a quote
• Local offer integration

Your Monday Maintenance Tip: One indicator or blinker is flashing faster than the other

When you indicate one way and the blinker flashes quicker than when you indicate the other way, it means one of the bulbs has blown. An auto parts store will be able to tell you what sort of bulb you need to replace it with and your manual should show you how to get at the indicator bulbs - they're different on every car.

Your Maintenance Tip Courtesy of Car Bibles

All-new 2013 Santa Fe finds robust sales demand while attracting a higher demographic CUV buyer

Hyundai Motor America today released key sales metrics and early buyer demographics from the highly successful launch of its all-new 2013 Santa Fe CUV. Last week, Santa Fe received ALG’s prestigious Highest Residual Value for the Midsize Utility Vehicle segment, establishing market expectations for superior value retention, both off-lease and in the pre-owned vehicle market. Equally impressive, Santa Fe has earned an IIHS Top Safety Pick recommendation as well as top-ranked 5-star NHTSA crash ratings, indicating superb crashworthiness in various critical collision categories.

2013 Santa Fe Launch Highlights Industry Accolades ALG Highest Residual Value for Midsize Utility Vehicle segment IIHS Top Safety Pick NHTSA 5-star crash test ratings New, Higher Demographic Santa Fe Buyer Average household income level up 36% above previous model Younger median buyer age, nearly five years below previous model High Turbo model sales mix of 39%, a premium buyer preference Early Launch Sales Metrics Dealer days-to-turn rate: 30 days 49% faster than industry average 59 days for same period Year-over-year sales nearly 15% above previous model

“Santa Fe is enjoying outstanding consumer demand with a new, higher-demographic CUV buyer, higher transaction prices and top-ranked crash safety ratings from the most respected safety agencies,” said Michael O’Brien, vice president of corporate and product planning for Hyundai Motor America. “Santa Fe dealer inventories are turning at a brisk 30-day pace, and we are very pleased with the new, upmarket class of buyers attracted to its combination of fluidic sculpture design, exceptional value, interior flexibility and outstanding safety credentials.”

Even with Santa Fe’s outstanding safety ratings, curb weights remain class-leading, a benefit of Hyundai’s strategic use of high-tensile steel in specific structural areas of the platform.

CUV	Santa Fe Sport	Edge	Equinox	Journey	Venza	Escape
Base Curb Weight (lbs.)	3,459	4,050	3,777	3,818	3,870	3,502

Early internal Hyundai buyer studies for the 2013 Santa Fe indicate a younger buyer than the previous Santa Fe by nearly five years, with 36 percent higher income. It is also attracting more educated buyers than the compact CUV segment in which it competes.

In terms of in-market shopper demand, Santa Fe has surged over the past few months since the introduction of the new model, according to the marketing analytics firm Kantar Compete. Further, according to TrueCar studies measuring a cross-section of shopper demand on a variety of shopping-oriented websites, Santa Fe demand is up 67 percent over the previous model. Using industry inventory data from Cars.com, Santa Fe has the fastest days-to-turn rate (30 days) in its segment by a large margin.

	Santa Fe Sport	Edge	Equinox	Journey	Venza	Escape
Days-to-turn rate	30	57	72	71	49	34

Santa Fe sales for the early launch period, September through November, are outpacing year-over-year sales for the previous model Santa Fe by nearly 15 percent, even without the benefit of the soon-to-be-released, larger 3-row Santa Fe. The new three-row, seven-passenger Santa Fe configuration made its world debut at last week’s 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show, joining the two-row, five-passenger Santa Fe Sport. The new three-row Santa Fe will be on sale early 2013.

Santa Fe Model Line Sales Volume

	Sep.-Nov. 2012	Sep.-Nov. 2011	New Model Sales Increase
SANTA FE	20,154	17,541	14.8%

HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA

Hyundai Motor America, headquartered in Costa Mesa, Calif., is a subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Co. of Korea. Hyundai vehicles are distributed throughout the United States by Hyundai Motor America and are sold and serviced through more than 820 dealerships nationwide. All Hyundai vehicles sold in the U.S. are covered by the Hyundai Assurance program, which includes the 5-year/60,000-mile fully transferable new vehicle warranty, Hyundai’s 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty, and five years of complimentary Roadside Assistance.

Article and image courtey of Hyundai News.

Monday Maintenance: Warming Your Vehicle

It cannot be understated how important it is to warm your car before you drive it. Learn about the importance of warming your vehicle before you drive it with help from an expert in the automotive industry in this free video clip.

Hyundai Holiday Sales Event

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New Hyundai design kicks up a storm

There is a storm coming, but don’t panic. It won’t uproot your house, but the redesigned 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe will improve your driveway.

Looks

The 2013 Santa Fe has been totally changed with a bold new style called Storm Edge. The smooth flowing sheet metal creates the impression of continuous motion, while the panoramic sunroof allows a tremendous amount of light in the cabin. The body coloured side mirrors feature a thin LED turn signal that helps improve safety, and the headlights are projector style with Xenon HID lamps. Fog lights are integrated into the front bumper and are standard on all models. The other change to the Santa Fe is substantial weight reduction. Hyundai uses 30 per cent more high-tensile steel in the unitized body/frame, lighter seat frames and interior trim and lighter suspension components, among other things.

In The Cab

A 12-way power adjustable driver’s seat with heated and cooled capabilities give this CUV a high level of luxury. The rear seats are also heated and feature a 40/20/40 split. An available 8-inch touch screen navigation system also provides video for the backup camera.

Safety First

Safety features include: seven airbags (dual front, front seat-mounted Side-impact, roof-mounted side-curtain with rollover sensor and driver knee airbag); Electronic Stability Control (ESC) with Traction Control System (TCS); four-wheel disc brakes; and Anti-lock braking system (ABS) with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD). Further improving driver and passenger safety is the Downhill Brake Control (DBC) and Hill start Assist Control (HAC) systems.

Power

There are two motors to choose from: a 2.4-litre DOHC four cylinder, that puts out 190 horsepower; and a 2.0-litre T-GDI four-cylinder with a turbocharger that packs a punch with 264 horsepower and 269 lbs.-ft of torque. The lone transmission is a six-speed automatic with shiftronic manual mode.

Pump Frequency

2.4-litre FWD 9.5L/ 6.0 L /100 km (city/highway)

2.0-litre FWD 9.8L/ 6.4 L/100 km (city/highway)

Warranty Support

5 year/ 100,000 km Comprehensive

5 year/ 100,000 km Powertrain

8 year/ 130,000 km Major emission

3 year/ unlimited km 24 hour roadside assistance

Roadworthy

I really like the comfort level of this CUV. It handles exceptionally well, is fun to drive and offers lots of room inside. The hill assist control is a nice feature to have, too, as you don’t have to worry about rolling back if the car behind you is right on your bumper.

Verdict

Hyundai has come a long way over the years and is producing some exceptional vehicles at a fair price. This new Santa Fe proves they are not content in just sticking with what works, but rather continuing to improve. No wonder they are number one in customer satisfaction.

Sticker price

2.4-litre FWD $28,384

2.4-litre Premium FWD $30,184

2.4-litre Premium AWD $32,184

2.4-litre Luxury $35,784

2.0-litre Premium FWD $32,384

2.0-litre Premium AWD $34,384

2.0-litre SE $37,184

2.0-litre Limited $40,384

 

Courtesy of The Province

Monday Maintenance: The Test Drive

The test drive is one of the most important parts of buying a car. No matter what the car reviews say, if a vehicle doesn't fit you and your lifestyle, you're going to become dissatisfied with it long before that payment book is empty. The test drive is your opportunity to make your own personal assessment in a thorough, hands-on manner. If you're attentive to the details here, you can quickly tell whether or not you and the vehicle are meant for a long-term relationship.

The test drive is your opportunity to make your own personal assessment in a thorough, hands-on manner. When it comes to test driving a vehicle, the more time behind the wheel on various roads, the better. If you can arrange to rent a vehicle that's similar to the one you're considering, it could be worth the cost to be able to spend several days in it. Besides helping you become familiar with the vehicle, a rental car—without the new-car gloss—can also provide a reality check by showing you what yours might be like a year or more down the road. Most often, though, you'll have to make the most of the dealership test-drive. Here are some tips:

Test Drive Tips

• Don't rush. Allow yourself the time to do it properly. A car's true personality (the side you won't find on paper) really only shows up while driving. Also, make sure you can concentrate on the vehicle. If you feel self-conscious or distracted by the salesperson, politely ask him or her if you can drive alone.
• Take another person to the dealership. Your friend can give you a second opinion, take notes while you're driving, or run interference with the salesperson, if necessary.
• Start with the basics. How easy is it to get in and out of the vehicle? Some taller vehicles require a high step-up, which can be awkward for shorter people.
• Does the car fit you? Adjust the seat and steering wheel until you're comfortable. Seats vary quite a bit from one vehicle to the next. A seat that fits one person perfectly may be contoured wrong for someone else. Over the long run, if a seat isn't just right, it can become a real annoyance. Also, can you reach the pedals comfortably without being too close or too far from the steering wheel?
• How's the safety factor? Does the seatbelt fit comfortably across your body, without the shoulder belt cutting into your neck or riding too low? Are the belts adjustable? Is the headrest adjustable? Are there rear headrests?
• Are the controls conveniently located? With all the other distractions of driving, you don't need hard-to-operate controls. Are the dash switches easy to reach and the gauges easy to read? Are commonly used controls positioned high enough so that you don't have to divert your eyes too far from the road?
• Are there places to stow things? Can you fit CDs or cassettes in the center console? Are the cupholders secure and adjustable enough to fit a variety of sizes? Does the rear seat fold down for carrying larger loads in the trunk? On a minivan or sport-utility, can you open and close the rear door or liftgate easily?
• How well can you see in all directions? Are there blind spots that could pose vision problems? Can you see the front of the hood well enough to use it as a gauge when parking? Try pulling into one or more parking spaces to see how easy it is to park.
• Feel free to choose your own driving route so that you can take the car on a variety of road surfaces, from a high-speed highway to a patched-up back road. Is the ride smooth and comfortable or rough and bouncy? If you typically drive on hills, try to include them, too. A car that feels fine on level ground can run out of steam on hills.
• How's the driveability? Is the vehicle easy to steer in a crowded lot without being too vague on the highway? On the road, does the car feel responsive and controlled or sluggish and wallowy? Can you accelerate onto an interstate or freeway comfortably without holding up traffic?
• If you can find an empty stretch of road where you'll be safe, try applying the brakes hard a couple of times. How's the feel of the pedal? Do the brakes respond adequately in proportion to the amount of pressure you apply to the pedal?
• Listen as you drive. How quiet or noisy is the overall experience? Noise typically comes from the engine, wind, and the tires on the road. Also, listen for any squeaks or rattles. There shouldn't be any in a brand new car.
• If you'll be test driving several cars, try to do them in the same day so that your impressions are fresh. When evaluating the differences between vehicles, there's nothing more informative than being able to drive them back to back.

 

Courtesy of Mobil Oil