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2013 Hyundai Elantra GT Named "Best Value" In Popular Mechanic's 2013 Automotive Excellence Awards

The 2013 Hyundai Elantra GT has been named “Best Value” in this year’s Popular Mechanics’ Auto Excellence Awards. The Elantra GT was recognized for its use of class-leading technologies, use of interior space, and competitive pricing. Popular Mechanics magazine covers how today’s technologies affect the things men are most interested in, including: their homes, consumer electronics, cars, science, computers, sports and current events and explains the way the world works today and into the 21st century.

“Of all the quality compacts currently available, most impressive is the new Elantra GT,” said Popular Mechanics editors. “The GT’s practical, wagon-like hatchback was built primarily for Europe, so it’s shorter than any other Elantra, but packs a substantial 51-cubic-foot cargo hold when the seats are folded down. That’s more than some larger wagons. Yet this hatch also shares some parts with Hyundai’s sporty Veloster coupe, so when the road turns into a twisty ribbon of fun, the GT is a willing partner.”

The Popular Mechanics’ Auto Excellence Awards recognize cars in 10 distinct categories: Car of the Year, Fun to Drive, Performance, Hauling, Luxury, Design, Versatility, Technical Innovation, Value and Fuel Efficiency.

“Elantra GT is a fun-to-drive, functional, five-door compact hatchback,” said Mike O’Brien, vice president, Product and Corporate Planning, Hyundai Motor America. “Elantra GT is one of the latest examples showcasing how Hyundai is redefining the compact car and setting new standards in automotive design, efficiency and functionality.”

Elantra GT’s utilization of space makes the interior feel roomy and comfortable. Under the skin, the Elantra GT shares some chassis tuning and suspension from the Hyundai Veloster, making it a nimble counterpart whether drivers are on city streets or mountain roads. Coupled with class-leading technologies such as Driver Selectable Steering Mode, and impressive standard features like Bluetooth connectivity, the Elantra GT sits at the top of the compact car segment, and with a starting price of $18,395, it delivers this driving experience at thousands less than the competition.

Courtesy of Hyundai Motor America Newsroom

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Hyundai Retains No. 2 Ranking In CarMD's Vehicle Health Index

Hyundai ranks as the number two brand in terms of vehicle health, according to the second annual CarMD® Vehicle Health Index™ Manufacturer & Vehicle Rankings. Additionally, Hyundai has the lowest average repair cost among the Top 10 manufacturers and has five models in the Top 100 vehicles list (2011 Santa Fe, 2010 Genesis, 2010 Sonata, 2009 Sonata and 2009 Santa Fe).

“Hyundai has clearly gone above and beyond to design reliable vehicles to last longer with a lower cost of ownership for the people who drive them,” said Art Jacobsen, vice president, CarMD. “While there are many reliable vehicles to choose from, being included on the CarMD® Vehicle Health Index™ Rankings and Lists puts Hyundai among the top 5 percent of all vehicles on the road today.”

“Hyundai’s rise to the top tier of manufacturers can really be traced back to their engineering,” said CarMD.com editors. “Their vehicles are designed with service and maintenance taken into consideration. This leads to lower average repair costs and greatly helps their scoring.”

Hyundai’s Vehicle Health Index score improved from 0.85 to 0.67 this year, the exact score that earned Toyota the No.1-ranked manufacturer spot in 2011. The Index is based on the combined fewest average repair incidents and lowest average repair costs for model year 2002 to 2012.

Based on more than 163,000 specific repairs performed from Sept. 1, 2011 to Sept. 1, 2012, the Index encompasses approximately 136 million vehicles. The CarMD Index ranks the top 10 manufacturers, top 100 vehicles, top three vehicles by category and most prevalent repairs by make.

“Hyundai’s ranking on CarMD’s Vehicle Health Index reinforces the strength of our brand and the reliability of our vehicles,” Frank Ferrara, executive vice president, Customer Satisfaction, Hyundai Motor America. “Our dedication to customer service and quality vehicles is backed by Hyundai Assurance – Hyundai’s commitment to the enduring value of every vehicle we build.”

CarMD.com

CarMD.com Corporation is a leading provider of automotive information and products. The mission of Irvine, Calif.-based CarMD.com Corporation is to empower consumers and the vehicle market by providing the tools and information needed to make better-educated decisions about their vehicles’ health and maintenance. An ISO 9001:2008-certified company, CarMD’s premiere product is the CarMD® Vehicle Health System™. The company has built the largest, most up-to-date database of diagnostic trouble codes, expert fixes and repair costs, which it uses to compile its annual CarMD® Vehicle Health Index™. For more information about the company, visit www.CarMD.com. For the complete 2012 CarMD® Vehicle Health Index™: Manufacturer & Vehicle Rankings, visit http://corp.carmd.com.

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.

Courtesy of Hyundai Motor America Newsroom

 

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Hyundai Moving Ahead with Hydrogen Fuel-Cell Powered Tucson

Hyundai intends to put its fuel-cell Tucson into what its executives call, oxymoronically, “small-scale mass-production.” By 2015 Hyundai says total production will have reached 1000 units, mostly for Europe. The company’s European boss says it could be “up to 10,000 units a year after 2015, mostly for California and Europe, provided the market and infrastructure are up to it.”

Hyundai Tucson ix35 fuel cell crossover rear side view 300x187 imageThe crossover, which will be a lease-only vehicle for selected fleets up to 2015, will be built down the regular Tucson assembly line in Ulsan, Korea. After that it will be made available for private buyers to purchase, at a projected €40,000 ($52,000), although cars are more expensive in general in Europe than the U.S. so Californian buyers would potentially see a lower price.

The modified Hyundai Tucson has a 100kW fuel-cell stack, is capable of 100 mph, and gets to from 0 to 62 mph in 12.5 seconds, the company claims. We tested our long-term all-wheel-drive 2010 Hyundai Tucson, with a 176-hp 2.4-liter I-4 and a six-speed automatic transmission, accelerating from 0-60 mph in 9.0 seconds. The range on a full tank of hydrogen is 367 miles on the European test drive cycle. The tank capacity is 12 pounds of hydrogen, at 700 bar. Refueling takes “a few minutes” according to Hyundai. The 700bar pressure and the refueling nozzle are the global standard for filling stations.

Hyundai Tucson ix35 fuel cell crossover interior instrument cluster 300x187 imageThat stack gets its oxygen from ambient rather than compressed air, which Hyundai says will lead to lower parasitic power loss. Also, the passengers will hear less noise because there is no compressor. The stack feeds a lithium-ion buffer battery, the same as the one in the Sonata Hybrid.

Motor Trend has driven a prototype of the vehicle, and it feels like an EV in terms of silence and smoothness. Passenger space is uncompromised versus the gasoline model, and the trunk floor is only a few inches higher.

Hyundai, together with Honda, Daimler, Nissan, and Toyota, is working with European local and city governments to get hydrogen-filling infrastructure in place.

Courtesy of Motor Trend

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